The VOC in Cape Town
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An introduction to Cape Town - the early days of the VOC and the arrival of Jan van Riebeeck.
A short exploration of the history in Cape Town from the arrival of Jan van Riebeeck in 1652, and the subsequent expansion of the settlement until bankruptcy in 1795.
Episode in English.
This is a recording of a radio show - Radio Ecohealth - www.ecohealthradio.co.za
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