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Elsie's River (Elsiesrivier in Afrikaans) is a suburb of Cape Town, South Africa.
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Map of Elsies Rivier, Cape Town, 7490, South Africa
In 1980 the suburb, at the time restricted to coloured people, became the scene of bloodshed after a demonstration in support of the school boycott became violent.
Two 15-year-olds were shot dead by police.
Today Elsie's River has many public places such as libraries, supermarkets, and a civic hall.
History
Elsies's River was named after Elsje Von Suurwaarde after she saved civilians from drowning in the Elsie's Canal because in the past the Elsie's Canal had raging waters.
Education
In Elsie's River there are eight schools, Elsie's River High School,The Range High School,The Range Primary School,Matroosfontein Primary School,Elsbury Primary School and J.S. Klopper Primary School Matroosfontein's Badge, Eldene Primary School.