Adelaide
Province: Eastern Cape
Region: Frontier Country
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Description:Adelaide was originally settled by Scots, who were living in a valley near the site of the town we know today. It was named after Queen Adelaide, the wife of King William IV, predating Queen Victoria's reign. The original Presbyterian Church, a declared national heritage site, was built by the Scots on Glenthorn Farm.
Adelaide became important during the War of Mlanjeni when, during the battle of the Waterkloof lasting two years, it was a main transit camp for British soldiers. During the Anglo-Boer War the town was overrun and occupied by the Boer commando led by Jan Smuts. It is ideally situated for anyone wishing to explore the battle-sites associated with the War of Mlanjeni. Fort Fordyce and the Waterkloof. It also allows easy access to the Game Reserves of Mpofu and Tsolwana and the Kat River Valley.
Ashton
Province: Western Cape
Region: Breede River Valley
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Description:Ashton is situated on the R60, between Robertson and Swellendam, at the foot of the Langeberge. It is an important wine producing and fruit-processing centre and home to six wineries and two large canneries. The pure bred race horses of Ashton's well knows studs are much sought after by the racing fraternity.