# Stefan Swanepoel > Entrepreneur | Best Selling Author | Industry Strategist ## Posts - [North Shore Give Charity Auction Returns, Raising Funds for Essential Kauaʻi Programs](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/kauai-now/north-shore-give-charity-auction-returns-raising-funds-for-essential-kaua%ca%bbi-programs/): North Shore Give President Stefan Swanepoel said the annual auction and fundraiser provides another opportunity for neighbors to uplift and support one another. “Over the past few years, the North Shore community has grown stronger as many of the essential threads — health care, education, emergency response, water, and animal services—have been woven into a more connected and resilient community,” Swanepoel said - [Stefan Swanepoel Achieves Prominent Placement in The Wall Street Journal](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/wall-street-journal/stefan-swanepoel-achieves-prominent-placement-in-the-wall-street-journal/): As a prolific writer and a prominent voice in the residential real estate market, Mr. Swanepoel is known for his central role in shaping the industry for more than four decades. He founded T3 Sixty in 1998 to provide research-driven guidance to the industry. Mr. Swanepoel served as chief executive officer and president for 25 years before stepping down to become the executive chairman in 2022. - [Stefan Swanepoel: Guiding Professionals in the Real Estate Sector](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/usa-today/stefan-swanepoel-guiding-professionals-in-the-real-estate-sector/): Over the course of his career, Swanepoel has authored more than 55 books and research reports, establishing him as one of the most widely published voices in U.S. residential real estate. His work has received multiple distinctions, including the Robert Bruss Real Estate Book Gold Award and several AXIOM Business Book Awards. - [Marquis Who's Who Honors Stefan Swanepoel for Distinguished Leadership in Shaping Research-Driven Strategy Across Residential Real Estate](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/accessnewswire/marquis-whos-who-honors-stefan-swanepoel-for-distinguished-leadership-in-shaping-research-driven-strategy-across-residential-real-estate/): Family Heritage Swanepoel History Learn about the family name and its origins.  The South African and SJM Swanepoel Lineage History of the Swanepoel Surname All Swanepoel’s descending from South Africa can be traced back to Petrus Jansz Swaenepoel (later known as Pieter Swanepoel). Pieter was born on January 26, 1678 in Nieumunster, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. He relocated to South Africa in 1699 and married Maria Sachs (born in Germany) on May 1st, 1712. According to census documents he was a wine farmer with over 6,000 vines in the mid 1720s. He lived to the ripe old age of 94 […] - [Stefan Swanepoel on Why Leaders Must Verify in the Age of AI](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/ceo-weekly/stefan-swanepoel-on-why-leaders-must-verify-in-the-age-of-ai/): Family Heritage Swanepoel History Learn about the family name and its origins.  The South African and SJM Swanepoel Lineage History of the Swanepoel Surname All Swanepoel’s descending from South Africa can be traced back to Petrus Jansz Swaenepoel (later known as Pieter Swanepoel). Pieter was born on January 26, 1678 in Nieumunster, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. He relocated to South Africa in 1699 and married Maria Sachs (born in Germany) on May 1st, 1712. According to census documents he was a wine farmer with over 6,000 vines in the mid 1720s. He lived to the ripe old age of 94 […] - [California Visionary Builds Real Estate News Powerhouse](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/wral-news/california-visionary-builds-real-estate-news-powerhouse/): Family Heritage Swanepoel History Learn about the family name and its origins.  The South African and SJM Swanepoel Lineage History of the Swanepoel Surname All Swanepoel’s descending from South Africa can be traced back to Petrus Jansz Swaenepoel (later known as Pieter Swanepoel). Pieter was born on January 26, 1678 in Nieumunster, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. He relocated to South Africa in 1699 and married Maria Sachs (born in Germany) on May 1st, 1712. According to census documents he was a wine farmer with over 6,000 vines in the mid 1720s. He lived to the ripe old age of 94 […] - [Swanepoel Recognized for Visionary Leadership and Expertise in Real Estate](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/marquis-who%ca%bbs-who/swanepoel-recognized-for-visionary-leadership-and-expertise-in-real-estate/): Family Heritage Swanepoel History Learn about the family name and its origins.  The South African and SJM Swanepoel Lineage History of the Swanepoel Surname All Swanepoel’s descending from South Africa can be traced back to Petrus Jansz Swaenepoel (later known as Pieter Swanepoel). Pieter was born on January 26, 1678 in Nieumunster, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. He relocated to South Africa in 1699 and married Maria Sachs (born in Germany) on May 1st, 1712. According to census documents he was a wine farmer with over 6,000 vines in the mid 1720s. He lived to the ripe old age of 94 […] - [The Rock of Real Estate: Stefan Swanepoel's Journey Across Continents to Reshape an Industry](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/international-business-times/the-rock-of-real-estate-stefan-swanepoels-journey-across-continents-to-reshape-an-industry/): Family Heritage Swanepoel History Learn about the family name and its origins.  The South African and SJM Swanepoel Lineage History of the Swanepoel Surname All Swanepoel’s descending from South Africa can be traced back to Petrus Jansz Swaenepoel (later known as Pieter Swanepoel). Pieter was born on January 26, 1678 in Nieumunster, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. He relocated to South Africa in 1699 and married Maria Sachs (born in Germany) on May 1st, 1712. According to census documents he was a wine farmer with over 6,000 vines in the mid 1720s. He lived to the ripe old age of 94 […] - [The Real Estate Almanac Solidifies Its Role as Residential Real Estate’s Definitive Benchmarking Resource](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/international-business-times/the-real-estate-almanac-solidifies-its-role-as-residential-real-estates-definitive-benchmarking-resource/): Family Heritage Swanepoel History Learn about the family name and its origins.  The South African and SJM Swanepoel Lineage History of the Swanepoel Surname All Swanepoel’s descending from South Africa can be traced back to Petrus Jansz Swaenepoel (later known as Pieter Swanepoel). Pieter was born on January 26, 1678 in Nieumunster, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. He relocated to South Africa in 1699 and married Maria Sachs (born in Germany) on May 1st, 1712. According to census documents he was a wine farmer with over 6,000 vines in the mid 1720s. He lived to the ripe old age of 94 […] - [The Business of Real Estate Intelligence](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/south-africa-today/the-business-of-real-estate-intelligence/): Family Heritage Swanepoel History Learn about the family name and its origins.  The South African and SJM Swanepoel Lineage History of the Swanepoel Surname All Swanepoel’s descending from South Africa can be traced back to Petrus Jansz Swaenepoel (later known as Pieter Swanepoel). Pieter was born on January 26, 1678 in Nieumunster, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. He relocated to South Africa in 1699 and married Maria Sachs (born in Germany) on May 1st, 1712. According to census documents he was a wine farmer with over 6,000 vines in the mid 1720s. He lived to the ripe old age of 94 […] - [The architect of Opportunity on the ‘positive potential’ ahead](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/real-estate-news/the-architect-of-opportunity-on-the-positive-potential-ahead/): Family Heritage Swanepoel History Learn about the family name and its origins.  The South African and SJM Swanepoel Lineage History of the Swanepoel Surname All Swanepoel’s descending from South Africa can be traced back to Petrus Jansz Swaenepoel (later known as Pieter Swanepoel). Pieter was born on January 26, 1678 in Nieumunster, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. He relocated to South Africa in 1699 and married Maria Sachs (born in Germany) on May 1st, 1712. According to census documents he was a wine farmer with over 6,000 vines in the mid 1720s. He lived to the ripe old age of 94 […] - [From Dire Predictions to Opportunities: A Decade After the DANGER Report](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/bam/from-dire-predictions-to-opportunities-a-decade-after-the-danger-report/): Family Heritage Swanepoel History Learn about the family name and its origins.  The South African and SJM Swanepoel Lineage History of the Swanepoel Surname All Swanepoel’s descending from South Africa can be traced back to Petrus Jansz Swaenepoel (later known as Pieter Swanepoel). Pieter was born on January 26, 1678 in Nieumunster, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. He relocated to South Africa in 1699 and married Maria Sachs (born in Germany) on May 1st, 1712. According to census documents he was a wine farmer with over 6,000 vines in the mid 1720s. He lived to the ripe old age of 94 […] - [A Danger foretold: NARʻs Warning dominance](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/real-estate-news/a-danger-foretold-nar%ca%bbs-warning-dominance/): Family Heritage Swanepoel History Learn about the family name and its origins.  The South African and SJM Swanepoel Lineage History of the Swanepoel Surname All Swanepoel’s descending from South Africa can be traced back to Petrus Jansz Swaenepoel (later known as Pieter Swanepoel). Pieter was born on January 26, 1678 in Nieumunster, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. He relocated to South Africa in 1699 and married Maria Sachs (born in Germany) on May 1st, 1712. According to census documents he was a wine farmer with over 6,000 vines in the mid 1720s. He lived to the ripe old age of 94 […] - [Upcoming Opportunities in Real Estate with Stefan Swanepoel](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/real-estate-insider-unfiltered/upcoming-opportunities-in-real-estate-with-stefan-swanepoel/): Family Heritage Swanepoel History Learn about the family name and its origins.  The South African and SJM Swanepoel Lineage History of the Swanepoel Surname All Swanepoel’s descending from South Africa can be traced back to Petrus Jansz Swaenepoel (later known as Pieter Swanepoel). Pieter was born on January 26, 1678 in Nieumunster, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. He relocated to South Africa in 1699 and married Maria Sachs (born in Germany) on May 1st, 1712. According to census documents he was a wine farmer with over 6,000 vines in the mid 1720s. He lived to the ripe old age of 94 […] - [Danger Report follow-up to have new focus: Opportunity](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/real-estate-news/danger-report-follow-up-to-have-new-focus-opportunity/): Family Heritage Swanepoel History Learn about the family name and its origins.  The South African and SJM Swanepoel Lineage History of the Swanepoel Surname All Swanepoel’s descending from South Africa can be traced back to Petrus Jansz Swaenepoel (later known as Pieter Swanepoel). Pieter was born on January 26, 1678 in Nieumunster, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. He relocated to South Africa in 1699 and married Maria Sachs (born in Germany) on May 1st, 1712. According to census documents he was a wine farmer with over 6,000 vines in the mid 1720s. He lived to the ripe old age of 94 […] - [Over $100,000 raised by North Shore Give Charity Auction and Gala](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/kauai-now/over-100000-raised-by-north-shore-give-charity-auction-and-gala/): Family Heritage Swanepoel History Learn about the family name and its origins.  The South African and SJM Swanepoel Lineage History of the Swanepoel Surname All Swanepoel’s descending from South Africa can be traced back to Petrus Jansz Swaenepoel (later known as Pieter Swanepoel). Pieter was born on January 26, 1678 in Nieumunster, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. He relocated to South Africa in 1699 and married Maria Sachs (born in Germany) on May 1st, 1712. According to census documents he was a wine farmer with over 6,000 vines in the mid 1720s. He lived to the ripe old age of 94 […] - [North Shore nonprofit creates new brand, hires first full-time executive director](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/kauai-now/north-shore-nonprofit-creates-new-brand-hires-first-full-time-executive-director/): Family Heritage Swanepoel History Learn about the family name and its origins.  The South African and SJM Swanepoel Lineage History of the Swanepoel Surname All Swanepoel’s descending from South Africa can be traced back to Petrus Jansz Swaenepoel (later known as Pieter Swanepoel). Pieter was born on January 26, 1678 in Nieumunster, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. He relocated to South Africa in 1699 and married Maria Sachs (born in Germany) on May 1st, 1712. According to census documents he was a wine farmer with over 6,000 vines in the mid 1720s. He lived to the ripe old age of 94 […] - [2023ʻs Most Powerful, Influential Names in Real Estate Industry](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/realtor-magazine/2023%ca%bbs-most-powerful-influential-names-in-real-estate-industry/): Family Heritage Swanepoel History Learn about the family name and its origins.  The South African and SJM Swanepoel Lineage History of the Swanepoel Surname All Swanepoel’s descending from South Africa can be traced back to Petrus Jansz Swaenepoel (later known as Pieter Swanepoel). Pieter was born on January 26, 1678 in Nieumunster, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. He relocated to South Africa in 1699 and married Maria Sachs (born in Germany) on May 1st, 1712. According to census documents he was a wine farmer with over 6,000 vines in the mid 1720s. He lived to the ripe old age of 94 […] - [Real estate guru to launch industry news site](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/geekwire/real-estate-guru-to-launch-industry-news-site/): Family Heritage Swanepoel History Learn about the family name and its origins.  The South African and SJM Swanepoel Lineage History of the Swanepoel Surname All Swanepoel’s descending from South Africa can be traced back to Petrus Jansz Swaenepoel (later known as Pieter Swanepoel). Pieter was born on January 26, 1678 in Nieumunster, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. He relocated to South Africa in 1699 and married Maria Sachs (born in Germany) on May 1st, 1712. According to census documents he was a wine farmer with over 6,000 vines in the mid 1720s. He lived to the ripe old age of 94 […] - [20 Real Estate Companies Have 60% of Market Share](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/realtor-magazine/20-real-estate-companies-have-60-of-market-share/): Family Heritage Swanepoel History Learn about the family name and its origins.  The South African and SJM Swanepoel Lineage History of the Swanepoel Surname All Swanepoel’s descending from South Africa can be traced back to Petrus Jansz Swaenepoel (later known as Pieter Swanepoel). Pieter was born on January 26, 1678 in Nieumunster, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. He relocated to South Africa in 1699 and married Maria Sachs (born in Germany) on May 1st, 1712. According to census documents he was a wine farmer with over 6,000 vines in the mid 1720s. He lived to the ripe old age of 94 […] - [The Biggest Flaw in NARʻs Defense of Commissions](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/notorious-rob/the-biggest-flaw-in-nar%ca%bbs-defense-of-commissions/): Family Heritage Swanepoel History Learn about the family name and its origins.  The South African and SJM Swanepoel Lineage History of the Swanepoel Surname All Swanepoel’s descending from South Africa can be traced back to Petrus Jansz Swaenepoel (later known as Pieter Swanepoel). Pieter was born on January 26, 1678 in Nieumunster, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. He relocated to South Africa in 1699 and married Maria Sachs (born in Germany) on May 1st, 1712. According to census documents he was a wine farmer with over 6,000 vines in the mid 1720s. He lived to the ripe old age of 94 […] - [T3 Sixty release massive, 450-page real estate report](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/inman-news/t3-sixty-release-massive-450-page-real-estate-report/): Family Heritage Swanepoel History Learn about the family name and its origins.  The South African and SJM Swanepoel Lineage History of the Swanepoel Surname All Swanepoel’s descending from South Africa can be traced back to Petrus Jansz Swaenepoel (later known as Pieter Swanepoel). Pieter was born on January 26, 1678 in Nieumunster, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. He relocated to South Africa in 1699 and married Maria Sachs (born in Germany) on May 1st, 1712. According to census documents he was a wine farmer with over 6,000 vines in the mid 1720s. He lived to the ripe old age of 94 […] - [NAREE Announces 12th Bruss Real Estate Book Award Winners](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/national-association-of-real-estate-editors/naree-announces-12th-bruss-real-estate-book-award-winners/): Family Heritage Swanepoel History Learn about the family name and its origins.  The South African and SJM Swanepoel Lineage History of the Swanepoel Surname All Swanepoel’s descending from South Africa can be traced back to Petrus Jansz Swaenepoel (later known as Pieter Swanepoel). Pieter was born on January 26, 1678 in Nieumunster, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. He relocated to South Africa in 1699 and married Maria Sachs (born in Germany) on May 1st, 1712. According to census documents he was a wine farmer with over 6,000 vines in the mid 1720s. He lived to the ripe old age of 94 […] - [Tables turning on real estate](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/inman-news/tables-turning-on-real-estate/): Family Heritage Swanepoel History Learn about the family name and its origins.  The South African and SJM Swanepoel Lineage History of the Swanepoel Surname All Swanepoel’s descending from South Africa can be traced back to Petrus Jansz Swaenepoel (later known as Pieter Swanepoel). Pieter was born on January 26, 1678 in Nieumunster, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. He relocated to South Africa in 1699 and married Maria Sachs (born in Germany) on May 1st, 1712. According to census documents he was a wine farmer with over 6,000 vines in the mid 1720s. He lived to the ripe old age of 94 […] - [T3 has become the industry’s bedrock through objective and in-depth research and analysis](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/the-silicon-review/t3-has-become-the-industrys-bedrock-through-objective-and-in-depth-research-and-analysis/): Family Heritage Swanepoel History Learn about the family name and its origins.  The South African and SJM Swanepoel Lineage History of the Swanepoel Surname All Swanepoel’s descending from South Africa can be traced back to Petrus Jansz Swaenepoel (later known as Pieter Swanepoel). Pieter was born on January 26, 1678 in Nieumunster, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. He relocated to South Africa in 1699 and married Maria Sachs (born in Germany) on May 1st, 1712. According to census documents he was a wine farmer with over 6,000 vines in the mid 1720s. He lived to the ripe old age of 94 […] - [3 Simple Things You Must Do to Create a Rock-Solid Business Plan](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/small-business-ceo/3-simple-things-you-must-do-to-create-a-rock-solid-business-plan/): Family Heritage Swanepoel History Learn about the family name and its origins.  The South African and SJM Swanepoel Lineage History of the Swanepoel Surname All Swanepoel’s descending from South Africa can be traced back to Petrus Jansz Swaenepoel (later known as Pieter Swanepoel). Pieter was born on January 26, 1678 in Nieumunster, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. He relocated to South Africa in 1699 and married Maria Sachs (born in Germany) on May 1st, 1712. According to census documents he was a wine farmer with over 6,000 vines in the mid 1720s. He lived to the ripe old age of 94 […] - [How to Create a Pay Structure That Promotes Team and Company Growth](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/entrepreneur/how-to-create-a-pay-structure-that-promotes-team-and-company-growth/): Family Heritage Swanepoel History Learn about the family name and its origins.  The South African and SJM Swanepoel Lineage History of the Swanepoel Surname All Swanepoel’s descending from South Africa can be traced back to Petrus Jansz Swaenepoel (later known as Pieter Swanepoel). Pieter was born on January 26, 1678 in Nieumunster, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. He relocated to South Africa in 1699 and married Maria Sachs (born in Germany) on May 1st, 1712. According to census documents he was a wine farmer with over 6,000 vines in the mid 1720s. He lived to the ripe old age of 94 […] - [3 Tips for Balancing the Needs of Your Investors and Customers](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/business-com/3-tips-for-balancing-the-needs-of-your-investors-and-customers/): Family Heritage Swanepoel History Learn about the family name and its origins.  The South African and SJM Swanepoel Lineage History of the Swanepoel Surname All Swanepoel’s descending from South Africa can be traced back to Petrus Jansz Swaenepoel (later known as Pieter Swanepoel). Pieter was born on January 26, 1678 in Nieumunster, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. He relocated to South Africa in 1699 and married Maria Sachs (born in Germany) on May 1st, 1712. According to census documents he was a wine farmer with over 6,000 vines in the mid 1720s. He lived to the ripe old age of 94 […] - [5 Ways to Budget Your Time to Ensure Long-Term Success](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/ceoworld-magazine/5-ways-to-budget-your-time-to-ensure-long-term-success/): Family Heritage Swanepoel History Learn about the family name and its origins.  The South African and SJM Swanepoel Lineage History of the Swanepoel Surname All Swanepoel’s descending from South Africa can be traced back to Petrus Jansz Swaenepoel (later known as Pieter Swanepoel). Pieter was born on January 26, 1678 in Nieumunster, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. He relocated to South Africa in 1699 and married Maria Sachs (born in Germany) on May 1st, 1712. According to census documents he was a wine farmer with over 6,000 vines in the mid 1720s. He lived to the ripe old age of 94 […] - [3 Lessons in Communication From 2017 PR Gaffes](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/business-2-community/3-lessons-in-communication-from-2017-pr-gaffes/): Family Heritage Swanepoel History Learn about the family name and its origins.  The South African and SJM Swanepoel Lineage History of the Swanepoel Surname All Swanepoel’s descending from South Africa can be traced back to Petrus Jansz Swaenepoel (later known as Pieter Swanepoel). Pieter was born on January 26, 1678 in Nieumunster, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. He relocated to South Africa in 1699 and married Maria Sachs (born in Germany) on May 1st, 1712. According to census documents he was a wine farmer with over 6,000 vines in the mid 1720s. He lived to the ripe old age of 94 […] - [It’s Never Too Early to Plan Your Business’s Succession Strategy](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/ceoworld-magazine/its-never-too-early-to-plan-your-businesss-succession-strategy/): Family Heritage Swanepoel History Learn about the family name and its origins.  The South African and SJM Swanepoel Lineage History of the Swanepoel Surname All Swanepoel’s descending from South Africa can be traced back to Petrus Jansz Swaenepoel (later known as Pieter Swanepoel). Pieter was born on January 26, 1678 in Nieumunster, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. He relocated to South Africa in 1699 and married Maria Sachs (born in Germany) on May 1st, 1712. According to census documents he was a wine farmer with over 6,000 vines in the mid 1720s. He lived to the ripe old age of 94 […] - [5 Strategies To Help Legacy Industries Avoid Technological Growing Pains](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/american-management-association/5-strategies-to-help-legacy-industries-avoid-technological-growing-pains/): Family Heritage Swanepoel History Learn about the family name and its origins.  The South African and SJM Swanepoel Lineage History of the Swanepoel Surname All Swanepoel’s descending from South Africa can be traced back to Petrus Jansz Swaenepoel (later known as Pieter Swanepoel). Pieter was born on January 26, 1678 in Nieumunster, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. He relocated to South Africa in 1699 and married Maria Sachs (born in Germany) on May 1st, 1712. According to census documents he was a wine farmer with over 6,000 vines in the mid 1720s. He lived to the ripe old age of 94 […] - [How To Manage Expectations with a Growing Team](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/startups-co/how-to-manage-expectations-with-a-growing-team/): Family Heritage Swanepoel History Learn about the family name and its origins.  The South African and SJM Swanepoel Lineage History of the Swanepoel Surname All Swanepoel’s descending from South Africa can be traced back to Petrus Jansz Swaenepoel (later known as Pieter Swanepoel). Pieter was born on January 26, 1678 in Nieumunster, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. He relocated to South Africa in 1699 and married Maria Sachs (born in Germany) on May 1st, 1712. According to census documents he was a wine farmer with over 6,000 vines in the mid 1720s. He lived to the ripe old age of 94 […] - [5 Ways To Use Dual Strategies And Plans To Keep Every Piece In Play](https://www.swanepoel.com/news/innovation-enterprise/5-ways-to-use-dual-strategies-and-plans-to-keep-every-piece-in-play/): Family Heritage Swanepoel History Learn about the family name and its origins.  The South African and SJM Swanepoel Lineage History of the Swanepoel Surname All Swanepoel’s descending from South Africa can be traced back to Petrus Jansz Swaenepoel (later known as Pieter Swanepoel). Pieter was born on January 26, 1678 in Nieumunster, West Flanders, Flemish Region, Belgium. He relocated to South Africa in 1699 and married Maria Sachs (born in Germany) on May 1st, 1712. According to census documents he was a wine farmer with over 6,000 vines in the mid 1720s. 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