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Stellenbosch residents oppose new luxury estate

Jamestown strawberrry farmers fear the loss of a rich heritage

About 40 smallholder farmers depend on a historic “leivoor” to irrigate their crops. Residents are concerned that a new development may threaten this water supply.

Jamestown has historically been home to small-scale strawberry farmers — a heritage that is celebrated at the annual Strawberry Festival.
But the town’s proximity to Stellenbosch means the area is popular among developers.
Some residents have opposed a development application for the Blaauwbosch Estate.

Residents of Jamestown, a quiet town on the outskirts of Stellenbosch, are concerned about the impact new developments may have on the community’s character and heritage.
Some families have been in Jamestown for generations, farming strawberries on small farms. This heritage is celebrated with the annual Strawberry Festival, which is being…

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