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The German-speaking South Africans of Kroondal – Die deutschsprachigen Südafrikaner von Kroondal

Founded over 140 years ago by German missionaries and farmers, the village of Kroondal is situated on the northern edge of the Magaliesberg mountain range. Today, after six generations, many of its 400 residents continue to embrace their German language and cultural heritage as part of their South African identity. This documentary introduces some key aspects of Kroondal's past, present and future. The German school and the Lutheran church, both established in the late 19th century, are the guardians of the community's linguistic and cultural traditions. While Kroondal remains a farming area known for its tobacco, grain, and sunflower production, the region also draws visitors to the Cradle of Humankind, a unique paleoanthropological site. In recent decades, it has become a popular destination for recreational activities for visitors from the nearby urban centres of Pretoria/Tshwane and Johannesburg/iGoli. ​ However, the region also holds the world's largest deposit of platinum, and while mining generates jobs and income to the region, mining activities are gradually encroaching upon the village centre of Kroondal. This expansion not only threatens the future of farming in the area but also poses existential risks to the survival of the Kroondal community. For more information on the Kroondal German project, see https://www.sheenashah.co.uk/kroondal....