Griqua People - Griqualand

Several areas of South Africa became known as Griqualand when the group migrated and settled away from other areas of population.

• Griqualand East is the area around Kokstad on the frontier between the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. This area was settled by Adam Kok III and over 2,000 Griquas who followed him over the Drakensberg in 1861. Griqua descendants are now largely centered in Kokstad, where the Griqua Church is a center of the community.

• Griqualand West is the area around Kimberley, which became significant when diamonds were discovered there. It has also been known for its rugby union and cricket teams.