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Melkbosstrand

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History of Melkbosstrand

Milkwood (Melkbos) is a species of Euphorbiaceae which grows on the white sands. Melkbosstrand Previously known as Losperd’s Bay (Bay of Lost Horses) means “Milkwood beach” in Afrikaans. Melkbosstrand is where the Battle of Blaauwberg took place in 1806. In this battle, the Cape which was occupied by French-Batavian troops was taken over and became a British colony. There is a cannon on the Melbosstrand foreshore which commemorates this battle.
Several shipwrecks occurred along the coast here.

Ghosts of Melkbos

Some people claim to have experienced paranormal activity in the area. This could be linked to the battle of Blaauwberg. However, archaeologists also discovered 3,000-year-old skeletal remains in 2014, suggesting that more unmarked graves might lie beneath the modern suburb.

Die Damhuis, is one of the oldest buildings in Melkbosstrand. Built in the 1780s by Christiaan Brand, the structure originally served as a fish shed. Its construction included materials like sand, hay, stone, and even whale bones. Today, Die Damhuis operates as a restaurant, but visitors and staff have reported hearing unexplained noises and seeing the apparition of an older woman, adding to its reputation as a haunted site.

Melkbosstrand is one of the landing sites for the South Atlantic/West Africa and South Africa-Far East submarine cable system.
Melkbos is protected from urban sprawl due to the large nature conservation zone to the south of the suburb.

The postal codes for Melkbosstrand are 7441 (streets) and 7437 (boxes)

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Things to do and see in Melkbosstrand:

  • Koeberg nuclear power station was constructed with the help of the British and French is about 6 km north of Melkbosstrand,
  • -A cannon from the battle of Blaauwberg is set on the foreshore
  • -There is a large nature conservation zone South of Melkbosstrand
  • Eerste Steen is located in the Blaauwberg Conservation Area and is a fantastic spot for a daytime braai, with views of Table Mountain. Alcohol is prohibited. The braai area is open from 08h00 – 19h00 (November – April) and 08h00 – 17h00 (May
  • Several ships wrecked off the coast of Melkbosstrand. Read about them here

Useful Numbers

  • Police: 021 553 8220
  • Traffic department:
  • Fire: 021 444 7308
  • Water:0860 103 089
  • Electricity:0860 103 089
  • Ambulance: 10177
  • Post office; 021 553 3601
  • Closest hospital;Netcare Blaauwberg Hospital-021 554 9000
  • Clinic-021 553 2499
  • Library: Koeberg Library-021 553 2514
  • Pharmacy;Atlantic View Pharmacy-021 553 1917
  • SPCA:Uitsig Animal Rescue Centre-083 375 3606
  • Melkbos Oppiesee : 021 553 0022
  • Melkbos Cultural Centre:: 021 553 2581
  • Schools: Melkbosstrand High School-021 553 0086
    Melkbos Pre-Primary School-021 553 2869
    Van Riebeeckstrand Primary School-021 553 3409
    Atlantic Beach College-082 492 8646
    Generation Schools Melkbos-087 285 5837
  • Ratepayers Association:078 364 1146

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