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1. Van Riebeeck wanted to get slaves at the Cape so that he could ensure a steady supply of labor for the growing demands of the settlement.
2. He wanted them to do agricultural work, domestic chores, and other labor-intensive tasks.
3. Slaves would be a cheap form of labor because they did not have to be paid wages, and their maintenance costs were lower compared to hiring free laborers.