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Pniel, Western Cape Pniel was established in 1843 as a mission station for the freed slaves who worked on the surrounding farms. The name means ‘face of God’ (Genesis 32:30).

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List of references: Waldeck, Paul (Concept & publication management); White, Kathryn (Copy Editor); Gertenbach, Marianne (Researcher) & Phillips, Keith (Principal Photographer) . 2007. Boschendal : founded 1685. Groot Drakenstein: Boschendal Limited. pp 90-99 List of structures: Church Bell-Tower: 1936. House at Johannesdal: 2012.