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Worcester, town (1991 pop. 117,159), Western Cape, SW South Africa. It produces wine and liquor and processes the fruits and vegetables of the surrounding farm region. There are also textile and metal industries. Worcester's large thermoelectric station powers the electrified railroad that runs through the nearby Hex River Mts. The town was founded in 1820 and was named for the Marquess of Worcester, governor of Cape of Good Hope Colony. A technical college and the Drostdy (1825), which is a national monument and the home of the Afrikaner Museum, are in Worcester.
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