Genadendal Residence
Genadendal Residence is the official residence of the President of South Africa when in office at Tuynhuys, Cape Town. Genadendal is situated in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. It has been the official residence since 1994 when Nelson Mandela took up residence here rather than neighbouring Groote Schuur. The building, formerly known as Westbrook, is named after the town of Genadendal - itself an Afrikaans word meaning "Valley of Mercy".
The residence first came into existence in the early 18th century as a grain barn, and was converted into a residence in the mid 1800s. The mixed Victorian-Georgian residence it was known as Westbrook until it was changed to the current name in 1995.
