Slavery at Groot Constantia

Groot Constantia is an important South African heritage site. In 1685 the farm was granted to Simon van der Stel, Commander of the Cape Colony, by the Dutch East India Company (VOC). Van der Stel’s post was later upgraded to Governor. Groot Constantia has remained one of country’s best-known farms ever since, producing world-renowned wine. For 150 years, the farm made extensive use of slave labour.

Today, the farm still produces wine and the homestead is a museum under management of Iziko Museums of Cape Town.

Introduction
Van der Stel era, 1685 -1714
Interim era, 1714 -1778
Cloete era, 1778 - 1885
Register of slaves

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