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SALT RIVER Centre 04 VELOKHAYA LIFE ACADEMY TREVOR VICTORIA VILLAGE Adventure & Activities VILAKAZI MERGE 14 3 NORTH CLAREMONT GUGULETU Atlantic Seaboard Velokhaya is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that’s changing the lives KENILWORTH VILLAGE of the youth of through cycling. Take a tour of their brightly coloured LLANDUDNO Southern Suburbs Curated by Buntu Matole KHAYELITSHA site and hear their story of how they have trained and nurtured kids in the neigh- 4 NORTH KHAYELITSHA Buntu has lived most of his life in Khayelitsha and MACASSAR bourhood to become biking and BMX champions competing at professional level TABLE MOUNTAIN STRANDFONTEIN through his love and passion for sport has travelled NATIONAL PARK (SILVERMINE) LAVENDER HILL countrywide representing his school, community at international events. PAMA RD club and the province to promote positive change PAMA RD M32 for his community. STRAND 20 SOLOMON GORDON’S BAY MAHLANGU SIMON’S TOWN 01 DISCOVERIKASI 04 SCARBOROUGH N 401 Makabeni Street, Khayelitsha, 7784 11 M45 VILLAGE Peninsula EFT, debit and credit cards and cash. DiscoverIkasi is a booking engine that helps visitors to townships around South 16:00 to 18:00 – Seven days a week 23 2 NORTH find accommodation, restaurants, and tours. The platform will help you Shaun Doch C +27 (0) 64 035 1715 22 KHAYELITSHA N 24 VILLAGE 15 book your complete experience, from luxurious B&Bs to bustling backpackers, E [email protected] 12 as well as various dining experiences and a wide array of activities. / [email protected] 16 1 NORTH 17 10 Sipho Mona C +27 (0) 72 837 3566 06 Tourism is the ’s official SILVER TOWN T3 - V5 E [email protected] GRIFFITHS regional tourism organisation, responsible for destination SPINE RD 07 MXENGE NYANDA AVE marketing, visitor and industry services. M32 Successful tourism doesn’t just boost economies – it Accommodation 01 08 13 21 18 builds pride too. Cape Town Tourism believes in close 02 03 Curated by Maria Maile M45 encounters, people as the focus point of tourism, Lookout Hill, Cnr Mew way & Spine Road, RD Khayelitsha, Cape Town 7783 Maria Maile was born and raised in Graceland, 09 Khayelitsha but lived in many areas of Cape Town LINDELA RD GOVAN MBEKI RD responsible living and immersion in the destinations and Debit and credit cards, EFT before being able to buy her own house. VILLAGE Nobesuthu May: 074 417 2227 1 SOUTH T3 - V4 cultures we visit – this is what gives tourism in Cape Town NTLAZANE RD MANDELA PARK T3 - V3 Ntsebenziswano November: 079 349 9656 its unique energy and appeal. E [email protected] Credit: Craig Howes. M44 IKWEZI PARK M45 19 M45 For more information about Khayelitsha, please visit 05 IMVUSA BED & BREAKFAST M45 02 ABCD CONCEPTS NTLAZANE ST [http://www.capetown.travel/visitors/city-areas/cape- NTLAZANE ST Imvusa B&B is located 10km from the centre of Khayelitsha, offering guests a FROM N2 flats/travel-like-a-local-your-neighbourhood-guide-to- ABCD Concepts offers you 3 special experiences: Cycling Experience, Nightlife quieter stay. The rooms are simple, elegant and comfortable. Breakfast offered NTLAZANE ST khayelitsha/] Experience, Running Experience includes cereals, porridge, or a full English breakfast. A traditional dinner is also Lookout Hill, Corner of Mew Way and Spine Road, available on request. 05 Khayelitsha, Cape Town 7783 MEW WAY Did you know ? Cash, EFT, debit and credit cards 25 Venter Street, Mandalay, Mon to Fri 07h00 – 19h00 Sat & Sun 09h00 – 14h30 T3 - V2 • Khayelitsha is a Xhosa name meaning ‘new home’. Khayelitsha, Cape Town 7783 Ayanda Cuba: C 062 001 7596 TOWN 3 curated routes to adventure, EFT, Cash • It was established in 1983 to house homeless Xhosa families on the Cape Flats. E [email protected] Mon - Sun 11h00 – 23h00 • IsiXhosa is the most spoken language at home. Buntu Matole: C 082 544 1218 accommodation, dining & culture Juliet Gobeni C 084 312 8523 E [email protected] • It is reputed to be the largest and fastest growing township in Cape Town. T 021 387 3364 2 2 E [email protected] • It is in an area of approximately 39km (15m ). 07 MALEBO’S BED & BREAKFAST 08 DISCOVERIKASI • Khayelitsha was also the first township on the Cape Flats to set up its own Khayelitsha is the largest township in Cape Town community radio station - Zibonele Community Radio – 98.2fm. and is situated 30km south east of the city centre, 06 MAJORO’S BED & BREAKFAST Malebo’s B&B is a stunning home away from home offering comfortable DiscoverIkasi is a booking engine that helps visitors to townships around South • It is a vibrant township known for its entrepreneurial spirit and social just off the N2. It’s a vibrant township known for 03 KHAYELITSHA TRAVEL accommodation in Khayelitsha. The B&B has five rooms, a balcony overlooking Africa find accommodation, restaurants, and tours. The platform will help you development projects. its entrepreneurial spirit and social development A warm welcome and a homely environment await guests at Majoro’s. This the township, and modern facilities. A home cooked breakfast is served in the book your complete experience, from luxurious B&Bs to bustling backpackers, projects. Khayelitsha Travel offers 3 tours in Khayelitsha - Church Tour, Tour and B&B accommodates six people in double or twin rooms. The shared kitchen is lounge. Your host, Lydia, can also arrange tours and visits to attractions. as well as various dining experiences and a wide array of township activities. Overnight Tour available to guests, and your host, Maria, will prepare a traditional or English The people are friendly and inviting, the area is rich breakfast for you. Lunch and dinner can also be prepared on request. in culture and diversity, and is a truly South African Lookout Hill, Cnr Mew Way & Spine Road, Khayelitsha, Cape Town 7783 18 Mississipi Way, Graceland, Lookout Hill, Cnr Mew way & Spine experience that will stay with you forever. EFT and cash for tours Credit and debit Khayelitsha, Cape Town 7783 Road, Khayelitsha, Cape Town 7783 69 Helena Cres, Graceland, Contact Cape Town Tourism on: A&C Maps, publishers of cards for car rentals Debit and credit cards, EFT Cape Town EFT, Cash +27 (0)861 322 223 special interest map guides. Mon - Fri 09h00 – 17h00 Sat 09h00 – 12h00 Cash, EFT Mon - Sun 10h00 – 22h00 Nobesuthu May: 074 417 2227 [email protected] To view all our maps visit www.mapmyway.co.za/khayelitsha Sun Closed Mon - Sun 11h00 – 23h00 Lydia Masoleng C 083 475 1125 Ntsebenziswano November: www.capetown.travel www.mapmyway.co.za Loyiso Mfuku T 021 361 4505 Maria Maile C 082 537 6882 / 074 568 0532 T 021 361 2391 C 079 349 9656 capetown.travel T +27 83 783 1003 C 073 766 2078 E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected] @lovecapetown/#lovecapetown E [email protected] 11 TOWNSHIP ART TOURS 13 IMVELI DESIGNS 19 THE VILLAGE HOUSE 22 KWA ACE Arts & Culture & Shopping Restaurants, Cafés & Nightlife Tour guide Juma Mkwela is an established artist who calls Khayelitsha home. His Imveli Designs is a Khayelitsha-based clothing brand that produces modern, chic The Village House is an oasis of eclectic quirkiness in the of the shacklands. Khayelitsha’s Kwa Ace is one of ’s hottest party and entertainment Curated by Juma Mkwela art tours include the opportunity to paint a mural in the community, view existing garments with a traditional and vintage twist. The store at Lookout Hill, Khayelit- Curated by Abigail Mbalo Owner Thusi has hand decorated the space with slatted wood ceilings, plants, destinations. Their newly revamped two-storey club showcases weekly events murals, and plant veggie gardens for local families. Interaction with the locals is sha, carries a range of the vibrant and trendy garments. trinkets, and photos, and has arranged them in a burst of colour that is sure to where you can catch some of the biggest local and international DJs and artists Juma Mkwela, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder Abigail Mbalo, Founder and Creative Director of has been an artist his whole life, but he became a key element of this experience, which can include preparing a traditional meal 4Roomed eKasi Culture, is a Dental Technologist by leave any visitor in awe. The 20-seater restaurant offers traditional meals, and performing live. They also serve up platters of meat Shisa Nyama style (deliciously active in the Cape Town art movement in 2009 when with a family. Tours are customised to your interests and can feature exciting profession. After participating in MasterChef SA, even has a spa room for those who want a massage while waiting for their food. barbequed to perfection over the fire) as well as pizza, sides and ribs. he began painting murals to bring social change. she swapped her lab coat for an apron to follow her activities such as e-bikes. passion for food, art, and home décor. This saw this birth of her company 4Roomed eKasi Culture. 24 Street, Mandela 158 Phakamani Road, Khayelitsha Park, Khayelitsha, Cape Town 7783 Cape Town, 7784 EFT, cash Cash, debit & credit cards. 09 18 GANGSTER 16 4ROOMED EKASI CULTURE Daily 09h00 – 20h00 (please call Friday, Saturday, Sunday 13:00 till 04:00 ahead for bookings) Sifiso T +27 (0) 61 458 4719 The 18 Gangster Museum offers an authentic look at some of the difficulties of Spine Road, Lookout hill. 4Roomed is the brainchild of Abigail Mbalo-Mokoena, who started the business Thusile Celesi C 073 193 8685 C +27 (0) 81 300 6977 Khayelitsha life, especially the impact of on the local community. The tour Khayelitsha E [email protected] while she was competing in Masterchef SA. It operates out of a four roomed home E [email protected] guides are ex-offenders, and their stories are raw and real. Ticket sales fund very GPS coordinates: -34.045241, Molatelo T +27 (0) 63 215 5827 modelled on those found in the oldest townships of South Africa, and guests can successful youth programmes, so your visit is helping the local community. 18.656989 20 C +27 (0) 81 300 6977 40 Makabeni Rd, CIKI’S EATERY Cash only expect traditional township cuisine with fine-dining flair. E [email protected] Village 1 North, Monday - Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm Khayelitsha, Ayanda Hans C 072 840 0553 A, 605 Makabeni Rd, Khayelitsha, This neighbourhood restaurant serves up home cooked African food in Ciki’s very Cape Town, 7783 E [email protected] Cape Town, 7783 own backyard in Khayelitsha. Ciki makes the food herself and Ciki’s Eatery has 23 RANDS CAPE TOWN EFT, cash, PayPal EFT, cash, credit and debit cards, been receiving praise and rave reviews from both locals and visitors. Their tra- Juma Mkwela Zapper ditional food is beautifully presented and their excellent service is securing their 14 Rands is a party venue in Khayelitsha, known for its exceptional shisa nyama (bar- T +27 (0)73 400 4064 ISIBANE SE AFRIKA Fri - Sun 12h00 – 20h30 (open to walk- place as one of Khayelitsha’s favourite new hot spots. bequed meat), daily events and music. Visit on a Thursday for traditional African E [email protected] ins, but booking advised) Mon - Thurs food. Weekends are busy, so arrive early to secure a table. The Isibane Se Afrika choir will blow you away with their renditions of traditional by request only for minimum 10 pax Abigail Mbalo C 076 157 3177 12 FUGLY ART GALLERY and gospel songs, their energetic dance moves and their warm and welcoming 31 Madayi Crescent, E [email protected] introduction to township life. Join them for a tour of Khayelitsha to get a local Khayelitsha, Cape Town, 7784 76 Makabeni Road, Village 1 North, Founded by two young and passionate local artists, Fugly Art Gallery is one of perspective on the vibrant neightbourhood they call home and you’ll get a chance EFT, credit and debit cards and cash. Khayelitsha, 7784 Khayelitsha’s hottest up-and-coming galleries. They aim to achieve three noble to sing and dance too. 17 IGUGU LE AFRICA Breakfast from 09:00 – 11:00 GPS coordinates: -34.036219, 18.658520 goals: To uplift their community by providing a platform for various art forms; to Lunch / dinner 12:30 – 18:00 Cash & Cards teach the community about art and to provide a space where visitors, locals, and For a taste of authentic South African cooking, visit Igugu Le Africa, located in Cikizwa C +27 (0) 78 152 1778 Opening Hours: Daily: 11am - 11pm E [email protected] Dullah Omar St, Mandela Park, Khayelitsha, artists can meet in the gallery space. the heart of Khayelitsha. Sample the delicious food and get a taste of the area’s Raymond Pani C 083 993 0191 Yolanda Njani C +27 (0) 73 576 9080 Cape Town 7783 culture and heritage. Igwinya (a fried dough bread with various fillings) is the most E [email protected] By appointment , 28 Qomiliso E [email protected] E [email protected] Debit and credit cards, EFT popular item in the menu! Street, Site B, Khayelitsha 7784 Mon - Fri 08h30 – 18h00 Sat 09h00 – 16h00 EFT, debit and credit cards. Sun 10h00 – 15h00 21 IKOFU COFFEE 24 THE MILK RESTAURANT AND BAR Andisiwe Mbunje Gaqa T +27 (0) Wandisile Nqeketho T 021 821 7864 Shop 8, Khayelitsha Training 63 639 5822 C +27 (0) 83 998 6025 C 073 766 2078 E [email protected] 25 Didiyela St, Griffiths Mxenge, Centre, Cnr Spine & road, Coffee culture has found a new hub in Khayelitsha in the iKofu café where you can Cape Town, , 7784 E [email protected] The Milk is a new upmarket restaurant and lifestyle bar in Khayelitsha. Enjoy a Khayelitsha, Cape Town 7783 get a world-class coffee at an affordable rate. Positioned close to the train station great meal in the downstairs family-friendly venue, or head upstairs to the lounge Cash or EFT. Khayakazi Mbunje Mabaso Cash, EFT 10 GOLDEN FLOWERS By appointment C +27 (0) 82 424 1352 and Khayelitsha Mall, iKofu is perfectly located for locals and visitors on the go or balcony with a bottle of premium brand cognac, vodka, gin, or whiskey. Mon – Sat 08h00 – 17h00 Sun by who need a warm cup of quality coffee served with a smile. Nwabisa Nkonyana E [email protected] bookings only A craft shop with a difference. Golden Nongauza and his family upcycle tin cans C +27 (0) 74 947 7936 E [email protected] Abe Bokwe C 072 475 6402 to produce handmade flowers. Visitors to their traditional township shack can E [email protected] E [email protected] 35 Makhabeni Road, shop from a range of tin flowers and enjoy traditional song and dance from the 160 Ntlazane Street, Litha Park, Khayelitsha Khayelitsha, 7784 15 THEO CERAMICS Cash, cards Golden family. There is a spacious studio where visitors can watch the family 18 SIKI’S KOFFEE KAFE Cape Town, 7784 transform cans into a flower. Cash only. 9am - 11pm daily, Theo has been creating his stunning ceramics since 1992. Studio visits include Mon – Fri 07:00 – 16:00 closed Wednesdays meeting Theo Ntuntwana and other local artists who share the space, and the Siki’s is more than a coffee shop: it’s a hub for go-getters, artists, and entrepre- Clementine Toto T +27 (0) 61 852 0145 Bookings C 072 156 0620 opportunity to buy some of the bold, colourful, and truly African designs. neurs in Khayelitsha. Spend a few hours here sipping on a cup of Siki’s signature C +27 (0) 83 898 4732 E [email protected] blend, grab a home-baked muffin and mingle with locals while you catch up on E [email protected] E [email protected] news over the free WiFi. E [email protected] Lumko Ningi T +27 (0) 61 852 0145 KHAYELITSHA’S FINEST WINES E [email protected] Khayelitsha’s Finest Wines currently offers a pe- tit verdot rosé, a chenin blanc, and a mourvedre. 7 Ntaba St, Village 1 South, 41610 Malandalahla Crescent, Township Etiquette 50 Lwandle Rd, Village 2 North, The delicious small batch wines are available Khayelitsha, Cape Town 7783 Township Etiquette Makhaza, Khayelitsha, Khayelitsha, 7784 from some Khayelitsha venues, including Rands • Do engage with your tour guide about the tour or general queries Cash, credit and debit cash • Don’t take pictures of people without their consent Cape Town, 7783 GPS coordinates: -34.039254, 18.670552 Cape Town and King Steak. They are also Mon - Fri 07h00 – 17h00 Cash • Do shake hands when meeting your guide or new people Cash • Don’t leave your belongings unattended available to order directly through Facebook or Sat 08h30 – 15h30 Sun Closed Daily 10h00 – 17h00 Daily: 10am - 6pm (Theo’s hours are Instagram, and make for amazing local gifts. • Do be respectful Sikelela C 082 369 8229 • Don’t offer sweets to children Namhla Nongauza flexible - call for bookings) • Do stay in your group E [email protected] Cash only C 063 289 3224 Theo Ntuntwana C 083 593 7605 E [email protected] Lindile Ndzaba C 073 081 3691 E [email protected] E [email protected]