A Neighbourhood Guide to Heideveld
Before any houses were built, the land that would become Heideveld was open grazing territory on the Cape Flats, used … Read the rest
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A Neighbourhood Guide to Manenberg
Manenberg is a Cape Flats suburb situated 17.8 km from Cape Town’s city centre (approximately 21 minutes by car) and … Read the rest
Hanover Park: The Essential Guide Every Visitor Needs
Hanover Park is a working-class suburb that occupies a stretch of the Cape Flats some 17 kilometres from the city … Read the rest
A Neighbourhood Guide to Delft, Cape Town
Delft is located approximately 26 km east of Cape Town’s Central Business District and about 7.5 km from Bellville, situated … Read the rest
A First-Timer’s Guide to Exploring Grassy Park
Grassy Park is a suburb about 22 minutes from Cape Town’s city centre, sitting where the Cape Flats begin to … Read the rest
Mitchells Plain at 50: Ten Facts About One of Cape Town’s Largest Suburbs
Half a century ago, bulldozers began moving across the sandy Cape Flats, laying the groundwork for what the apartheid … Read the rest
Explore Westridge With This Complete Neighbourhood Guide
Westridge makes up the western pocket of Mitchells Plain, one of nineteen neighbourhoods in this Cape Flats suburb. Home … Read the rest
Explore Bishop Lavis With Our Suburb Guide
Bishop Lavis lies about 15 kilometres east of Cape Town’s centre, close enough to the airport that you can hear … Read the rest
The Complete Wynberg Taxi Rank Guide for Commuters
The Wynberg taxi rank is right alongside the train station, drawing around 48,000 commuters a day. With 1,500 minibus taxis … Read the rest
7 Must-See Wall Murals on the Cape Flats
Cape Town has no shortage of public art and wall murals that bring life to its streets.
While the city’s … Read the rest
Luxury Apartments in Athlone Mark Major Area Investment
It’s rare to see a luxury property development rising on the Cape Flats. For years, the landscape has been … Read the rest
Visiting the Town Centre in Mitchells Plain, a Local Landmark
Town Centre in Mitchells Plain is the bustling commercial heart of this Cape Flats area. It is one of the … Read the rest