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Kathu is a vibrant mining town located in the heart of the Northern Cape, South Africa. Known as the "town under the trees," Kathu is distinguished by its vast camel thorn forest, a unique natural feature that contributes to the town's distinct character. Life in Kathu revolves around the mining industry, but the town also offers a surprising array of recreational activities and a growing sense of community. The town's location in the arid Kalahari region provides a unique blend of industrial activity and natural beauty.LifestyleDespite its industrial roots, Kathu offers a relaxed and welcoming lifestyle. The community is diverse, comprising mining professionals,...

Bellville:  Once a small village with limited property opportunities, called 12 Mile Stone, now a city of note (named 12 Mile Stone because of the distance from Cape Town - 20km).  In 1861 it was renamed Bellville after Mr Charles Davidson Bell - the surveyor general of Cape Town for the period 1848 to 1872.  Most of Bellville was divided into farms and the farmers worked together , forming a supporting system. To boost their fresh produce sales, a cannon was fired from the famous Tygerberg to announce ships arriving in Table Bay.  Once the further regions heard the cannon, they would fire a follow up to spread the news to even more far-reaching farms.  Therefore farmers...

Mfuleni is a vibrant and rapidly developing township located in the Blue Downs suburb of Cape Town. Situated approximately 30 kilometers east of the city center, Mfuleni is a significant residential area, home to over 20 000 households.  A Community in TransitionLife in Mfuleni is characterized by a dynamic blend of challenges and opportunities. The community is known for its strong sense of solidarity and resilience. Local initiatives and organizations play a vital role in fostering community development and addressing social needs. While Mfuleni is still developing in terms of infrastructure and amenities, the spirit of its people and their determination to build...

Muizenberg is a Cape Town suburb in one of South Africa’s most beautiful Indian Ocean bays – False Bay.Muizenberg can be divided into 4 areas – i.e. Muizenberg Central, Lakeside, Marina da Gama and Costa da Gama.HistoryAs early as the 1600′s Khoi people used the region as a pastoral home. In 1670 The Dutch East India Company established the area as a cattle farm due its rich fertile soil. From 1743, the area became one of the first military outposts under the command of Sergeant Wynand Muys and was originally named Muysenburg (Muys’s stronghold).The Battle of Muizenberg took place in June 1795 and ended with the first British occupation of the Cape.Historical sites in...

Philippi is a large, historically significant township located in the Cape Flats region of Cape Town. Philippi plays a vital role in the agricultural and economic landscape of Cape Town, while also being home to a diverse population with a rich history.Lifestyle - A Community Forging AheadLife in Philippi is marked by a strong sense of community and resilience. Despite the socio-economic challenges, residents exhibit a spirit of self-reliance and actively work towards improving their environment. The area is a hub of informal businesses and entrepreneurial activity, reflecting the drive and determination of its people.Phillipi is home to small-scale farms that produce...

Darling is a vibrant town situated on the Cape West Coast and falls within the Swartland Municipality. Darling boasts a thriving farming community that concentrates on dairy, wheat, grapes, peas, and potatoes.Darling’s natural beauty and cultural richness offers a diversity of attractions — including its famous wildflower exhibitions (which have been drawing interested visitors in since 1917) and the impresario, Pieter Dirk Uys with his hilarious satires about his character “Evita Bezuidenhout”.Darling’s quaint charm, coupled with the beauty of its surrounding farmland, has ensured the town’s ongoing stability and growth over the past decades.Based on 2016 statistics,...

Delft is a large, predominantly residential area situated on the outskirts of Cape Town, South Africa. As a relatively young township, established in 1989, Delft has grown significantly and plays a crucial role in providing housing opportunities for a diverse population of 152 030 people (2013) within the Cape Metropolitan area. According to the 2011 census, Delft was 51% Coloured and 46% Black African with 3% "other". The dominant first languages are Afrikaans (47%) and Xhosa (37,8%) while English is widely used as second language.Community and LifestyleLife in Delft is characterized by a strong sense of...

Durbanville offers a wonderful lifestyle - mixing the convenience of city-living with an authentic country setting made possible due to historical wine estates and rolling hills literally forming the edge of the suburb.Types of Durbanville Property availableDurbanville offers many new developments - sectional title as well as own title. The ‘lock-up-and-go' feature was a great plus point as people tend to live on the run in this day and age. The security that the developments offered was just as important. The developers saw a gap in the market and focused on it. They made sure to offer exactly what the public required - and the market boomed!If you are lucky, you...

Gansbaai is a village of 8 665 adults within the Walker Bay area of the Cape's Whale Coast and in the Overberg region of the Western Cape.Gansbaai's close proximity to Hermanus and Cape Town makes this a wonderful lifestyle choice for permanent residents with children, retirees and even for those looking for a convenient weekend or second and summer home destination.This fishing village with two harbours has during the last decade transformed itself into an international tourism destination offering some of the best shark cage diving in the world due to the colonies of Cape Fur Seals that frequent "Shark Alley" between Dyer Island and Geyser Rock.Between July and...

Gordons Bay property offers the convenience of city amenities and a world-class beach area, without losing its small town feeling. Located in the Helderberg basin on the eastern edge of False Bay, it is within 30 minutes of Cape Town International airport, 55 minutes from Cape Town's CBD & 30 minutes from Stellenbosch University.Within a radius of 15 kilometers in and around Gordons Bay in the Helderberg area, you will find a Regional Shopping Centre with 191 stores, a variety of sports facilities including 6 golf courses, choice of secondary and primary schools, top medical facilities (Vergelen Medi-Clinic / Strand Private Clinic / MEDSAC frail care etc.) with all...