Place in Eastern Cape, South Africa
Skoenmakerskop
Skoenmakerskop is a small village in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
It is located southwest of the promontory on which Port Elizabeth stands, 8 km west of Chelsea Point. Skoenmakerskop is Afrikaans for 'shoemaker's hill'. The village, the hill, and the Skoenmakersrivier nearby are all said to have been named after Volcker Schoemaker, a soldier who deserted and settled in the Eastern Province.
How locals move
Getting around Skoenmakerskop the local way
- Get inMinibus taxis from Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth go from Norwich Minibus rank cnr or Strand Street and Flemming Street.
- Get inThere are minibus taxis going to Knysna and Cape Town.
- Get aroundThe main form of transportation for most people is the (minibus) taxi.
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