Stellenbosch is located in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It was founded in 1679 by Dutch colonists and named after the then governor of the Cape Colony, Simon van der Stel. The town has a rich history related to its colonial past, with many buildings and monuments dating back to the 17th century. Stellenbosch also played an important role in the struggle against apartheid and was a center for anti-apartheid activities in the 1970s and 1980s.