Swanepoel

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Swanepoel is an Afrikaans surname, derived from the Dutch Zwaenepoel. Notable people with the surname include:

Many Swanepoel settled in Aberdeen, Eastern Cape, South Africa and were known to be formidable warriors whom fought against the British during the Boer war.

Notable mentions: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamkaskloof Pieter Swanepoel the first resident of Gamaskloof known as "Die Hel"

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