The Voting past dates back to 1899 and was the rectory of the neighboring Dutch Reformed Church Simonstad. The Rev. ML de Villiers stayed here when he played Die Stem. The words were written by CJ Langenhoven. It was the first national anthem of South Africa and part of it still forms part of the current national anthem of South Africa. The building was a museum under the protection of Iziko museums during the 1980s and 90s. It is currently being used by another organization and is in extremely poor condition. Will the building owner and / or tenant please stand up and take responsibility for the beautiful historic building

So sorry that the pretty old building is in such poor condition