Geography
Wazokuhle
Xinwa
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8DL
Kuilsriver Investigation
CapeTown
SA
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Index
1.Introduction
1.1 Short description of the settlement
1.2 Reasons for location of the settlement
1.3 Different types of land uses
2.Landmarks
3.Tourism trends and population growth/decline
4.Identification of social and environmental issues
5.Fun things to do for families
6.QNA
7.Sketch
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1.1 Short description of the settlement (History of Kuilsriver)
Kuils River is an urban, medium-sized area in the Cape
Town, Kuilsriver is in east of Cape Town and west of
Stellenbosch.The name Kuilsriver came from The name
“River of Pools inspired by the pools along the river (Pools
mean kuile in dutch) Kuilsriver had a population of about
57,682 in 2011. Kuilsriver began as a Dutch Company
refreshment post around 1680 and became a town in
1898.
1.2 Reasons for the location of the settlement
Kuilsriver was made here because of its natural springs,
fertile soils, and flat land.This was perfect for farming in
earlier times. It was also a key transport route and it’s in
Cape Town near Cape Winelands, this made it a perfect
refreshment stop in colonial times. Kuilsriver also has nice
weather which also supports agriculture.
1.3 Different types of land uses
Today, Kuilsriver has residential areas, shopping centres
like Zevenwacht Mall, and recreational spaces like golf
courses. There are also commercial and industrial zones,
agricultural areas like wine farms, smallholdings and
public facilities such as schools, churches, and clinics.
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Social and Environmental Issues
Social and Environmental Issue (Negative)
Today, Kuilsriver’s springs, rivers, and fields are sadly
overly polluted because of human waste. People throw
plastics and other waste into the water, and this causes
river animals to die or get suffocated. A lot of the
pollution comes from wastewater treatment works,
stormwater drainage, and overgrown vegetation blocking
the flow. This is bad for the environment because it affects
water quality, kills fish and other aquatic life, and makes
the drinking water unsafe for people to enjoy.
Environmental And Social issue(Possitive):
A positive environmental and social thing about Kuilsriver
is that more and more people are working together to
keep it clean. There are river and wetland clean-up days
where locals pick up rubbish, plant trees, and fix damaged
areas. This helps improve the water quality, protect
animals, and make the area a nicer place for everyone to
enjoy.
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Tourism Trends and Population Changes
Kuilsriver does have a lot of people visiting, but it gets
most of its visitors from Cape Town’s growing tourism.
Cape Town received over 8.9 million visitors in 2024,
Kuilsriver guesthouses, wine estates, and golf courses are
often the ones being visited, especially in summer.
Kuilsriver’s tourism is also growing because of new
shopping facilities and its location near wine routes.
Fun Things to Do for Families
In Kuilsriver, there’s actually a bunch of things to do with
the family. You can play golf at the Kuilsriver Golf Club, or
just hang out and enjoy the views. Zevenwacht Mall is
handy if you want to shop, grab some food, or watch a
movie. Botellary Mountain is good for hiking or having a
picnic. The nearby wine farms, like Zevenwacht Estate, are
cool too, with spots for families to chill outside. And if you
want to go exploring, Kuilsriver is close enough to Cape
Town, Table Mountain, or Stellenbosch for a day trip.
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Neighbour/ parents QNA
Person 1(DAD):
Person 2 (Mom):
