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Date: 1938 Type: Memorial Status: Extant   Click to view large map Coordinates: 34°35'31.61" S 19°45'34.60" E Alt: 49m

Slavery in South Africa existed until its abolition in the Cape Colony on 1 January 1834. The memorial was renovated in 2004 for the 108th anniversary of Elim. Wording on the Memorial: 1 12 1938 AANDENKING AAN DIE VRYLATING VAN SLAWE 1 DES 1838 OFFER DANK AAN GOD Translation: 1 12 1938 MEMORIAL TO THE EMANCIPATION OF SLAVES 1 DEC 1838 THANKS BE TO GOD See also: South African History Online Wikipedia