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Oliewenhuis, a Neo-Dutch style mansion was designed in 1935 . Completed in 1941 , this mansion located on Grant’s Hill served as residence for the Governor General of the Union Of South Africa from 1942 .

In 1972 , the building was officially named Oliewenhuis, the name being derived from the abundance of wild olive trees growing on the surrounding hills.


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