People from Cape Town are called Capetonian.
Capetonian
/keɪpˈtoʊniən/
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The name Cape Town is derived from its location at the Cape of Good Hope, which was named Cabo da Boa Esperança by Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias in 1488. Originally a victualling station for the Dutch East India Company (VOC), it was known as Kaapstad in Dutch. It is often called the "Mother City" (Moederstad) as it was the first permanent European settlement in South Africa, founded in 1652.
This place has been connected to many influential figures throughout history.
Mvezo, South Africa
Anti-apartheid revolutionary and first Black president of South Africa. Imprisoned for 27 years on Robben Island near Cape Town, he emerged to lead South Africa's peaceful transition to democracy and became a global symbol of reconciliation.
Klerksdorp, South Africa
Anglican Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who fought against apartheid. He chaired the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, helping South Africa heal from its divided past.
Benoni, South Africa
Academy Award-winning actress and producer who became one of Hollywood's highest-paid actresses. She has used her platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and to fight against HIV/AIDS in South Africa.
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