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Graaff Reinet College - SAPS Academy
Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape

Date:1906
Type:College
Style:Cape Dutch Revival
Status:Extant

 


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Coordinates:
32°15'40.39" S 24°32'19.13" E Alt: 771m

Also known as the Volkskool.

Built as a College. In 1926 it incorporated the Midland Seminary to become the Volkskool. It remained an educational building, serving as a Police College. In later years called the SAPS Training Institution (Google Street View 2009). It is now (2025) part of the SA Police Service Academy campus.


References:

Westby-Nunn, Tony. 2004. Graaff-Reinet : An illustrated historical guide to the town; including Aberdeen & Nieu-Bethesda. Capricorn Square, South Africa: Elephant Head Publications cc. pg 31, 68