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Village Pinetown

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Located in South Africa :: KZN South Coast
Category: Places :: Village

Pinetown, located about 20 km northwest of Durban, began as a settlement in 1848 on the Salt River Poort farm. It was officially declared a township in 1942. The town was named in honor of Sir Benjamin Pine, who served as the Lieutenant-Governor of Natal from 1849 to 1856.

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Address :  KZN South Coast, South Africa

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“Pinetown is a village 20 km north-west of Durban. It started in 1848 on the farm Salt River Poort, and proclaimed a township in 1942. It was named after Sir Benjamin Pine, Lieutenant-Governor of Natal from 1849 to 1856.” - Chris Smit, 2024/10/01

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