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Goedverwacht is nestled in between evergreen Mountain Fynbosch off the
R399 between Piketberg and Velddrif. The village was established as a cattle
farm in 1810 by an ex soldier ,Hendrik Schalk Burger.He bequeath the farm
to his former slave ,Maniesa from Bengale and her five children,who had
remained on the farm following the emancipation of the slaves ,with the
proviso that ,when the last of her children had passed away ,the farm be sold
and the revenue divided among their descendants.In 1889 the land was
sold to the Moravian Church for 750 pounds ,who established a Mission
Station and has a fascina?ng story.The Church building ,modern houses and
beatiful gardens boast examples of fine local craftsmanship ,while the
tranquility of the village is enhanced by evergreen trees,a diversity of
wildbirds along the main road, beautiful historical buildings iincluding a
Mission Store & Watermill. The fertile valley ,rich in history lends itself to agricultural activities.The Snoek en Patatfees is Goedverwacht’s main annual event and is held in celebration of the survival of the inhabitants of Goedverwacht(“Kloewers”).
