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Cape Town, South Africa

Population 2,980,000

Electricity 220/230 volts

Dialing Code Country: 27 Area Code: 21

Orientation Cape Town is located on the southwestern tip of South Africa. The Cape of Good Hope is located 70 km/45 miles south of the city.

Did You Know? Cape Town was established in 1652 as a supply outpost for the Dutch East India Company. Since this time, the city has had an extended history of imperial occupation culminating the apartheid state that lasted from 1910 to 1994.

Local Expert: René & Andrew

Rene is a registered guide in Cape Town and the surrounding areas i.e. West Coast, Winelands, Overberg, Route 62 & Garden Route.I have lived in Cape Town all my life and know all the secrets of this...

 
July 02, 2008
Local News

5 day in Cape Town

If you find yourself in Cape Town one of the most exciting places in Africa and you only have 5 days.

First thing to remember is that most attractions are weather dependant - www.weathersa.co.za 

I would also recommend that you plan to be flexible just in case.

1. When visiting Table Mountain...

June 30, 2008
Attraction

Arniston

Address:
Arniston
Arniston
website

There is one little community in Arniston that really stole our hearts not only because of the people but the fact that it really felt like time has stood still. The town which dates back to the early 1800's is nestled along the Southern Coast of the Western Cape. The only town in South Africa that...

June 30, 2008
Attraction

De Hoop Nature Reserve

Address:
De Hoop Nature Reserve Between Bredasdorp, Arniston & Cape Infanta
Bredasdorp
website

During our travels in the Overberg region of the Western Cape we stumbled on yet another of the Capes secrets. A hideout not only for nature lovers but also those majestic Southern Right Whales and a host of other animals. The reserve includes a part of the Indian ocean that stretches out for...

June 20, 2008
Local News

Looking Back on South African History

The thing that makes apartheid in South Africa different to various forms of segregation in other parts of the world is that is it was made law here and that it was systematically introduced in the South African society by the National Party Government who came in to power in 1948.

In 1949 the...

June 20, 2008
Local News

Youth Day

16 June is a day we as South Africans set aside to remember those courageous teenagers who stood up for what was right . Under the Apartheid Government it was declared that all students should be taught in Afrikaans regardless of their mother language. It was the National Party who as of 1948...

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