History of Steenberg

Province Western Cape
Coordinates 34°4′S “18°28′E
Area : 0.90 km2
Municipality: City Of Cape Town

Steenberg  is a small community in the Southern suburbs close to Tokai, mostly consisting of coloured people. The farm was originally established by Catharina Ustings Ras, one of the Cape’s earliest European settlers. Granted to her by Simon van der Stel, the then-Governor of the Cape The farm was originally called “Swaaneweide” (the feeding place of swans) before being renamed Steenberg, meaning “Mountain of Stone.”

The original Steenberg farm was established in 1682 and is one of the first farms to be established in the Cape. It is a historic estate nestled in the Constantia Valley, renowned for its world-class winery, luxury accommodations, and scenic golf course, offering a blend of heritage and modern elegance.

Things to see and do in Steenberg

• Muritz Park Outdoor Gym Muritz Close, Steenberg

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Useful Numbers

• Police: 021 702 9000
• Traffic department: Hillstar Traffic Department-0860 103 089
• Fire: Lakeside Fire Station-021 480 7700
• Water: 0860 103 089
• Electricity:0860 103 089
• Ambulance: 10177
• Post office;Retreat Post Office-021 712 0242
• Library: Retreat Public Library-021 701 1156
• Closest hospital; D.P. Marais Hospital-Government hospital-021 713 7600
• Pharmacy; 021 701 7326
• SPCA: 021 700 4140
• Sharedon Park Community Hall:021 706 8073
• Schools:
  Steenberg High School-021 701 2281
  Steenberg Primary School-021 701 4293
  Sullivan Primary School-021 701 4212
  Floreat Primary School-021 701 2303
  Harmony Primary School-021 701 3322
• Museum; Norval FoundationMuseum specializing in 20th- & 21st-century
  South African visual art, with a restaurant & views.-087 654 5900
• Fezeka sports centre: 021 637 1333
• Coniston Park Recreation centre:021 701 1327
• The City of Cape Town Public Emergency Communication Centre is available 24/7 For all life or property-threatening emergencies, call 021 480 7700 from any phone or 107 from a landline or report online at https://bit.ly/3o4Ji3K