Slangrivier is a settlement in the

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in the

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province of

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. The name of the village, which is located 15 km from

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, means "snake river". It was established in 1838, when Sir

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awarded the small settlement to the indigenous community for their loyalty during the

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{{Eden District Municipality Populated places in the Hessequa Local Municipality Populated places established in 1838 1838 establishments in the Cape Colony