"[T]hat our prosperity may never forget God's mercies shown to us, but always keep them in grateful memory."
— Jan van Riebeeck

January 1, 1970

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After two tough years since their arrival Jan van Riebeeck set apart the 6th of April and resolved to make it a day of thanksgiving and prayer.