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Cape Town Southern Suburbs

Affluent Village Feel

The Southern Suburbs make up some of the most popular residential areas in Cape Town. With large plots of land and roomy homes, the area attracts a fairly affluent crowd. The suburbs in the area include Rondebosch, Claremont, Plumstead, Ottery, Wynberg, Newlands, Constantia and Bishopscourt, Pinelands, Observatory, Tokai, Bergvliet, Kenilworth and Steenberg. Peaceful, quiet and leafy, the Southern Suburbs are seen by many as the perfect place to bring up children.

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Experience Cape Town Southern Suburbs

Park in Cape Town Southern Suburbs
Allan
Allan Constantia
There are fantastic pubs and restaurants around like Forries and the Springbok Pub in Newlands.
Vovo Telo restaurant in Cape Town Southern Suburbs
Constantia Nek in Cape Town Southern Suburbs
Forresters Arms in Newlands South Suburbs
Charmaine
Charmaine Upper Claremont
It is a leafy neighbourhood, has a strong neighbourhood watch, is close to Cavendish and ten minutes to the City. My husband walks to the rugby stadium and we have fabulous restaurants on our doorstep.
Things to do in Cape Town - art classes
Rustenburg Girls Junior School in Cape Town Southern Suburbs
Fun things to do in Cape Town - Horse riding

Close proximity to the University of Cape Town, and good schools such as Rondebosch Boys, Rustenberg Girls, SACS, Hershel Girls School, Bishops Diocesan College , Westerford High School and Reddam House make it a great location for families.

Cape Town Southern Suburbs aerial view
Cape Town Southern Suburbs aerial view of homes
Cape Town Southern Suburbs aerial view
Michael
Michael Southern Suburbs
There is a diverse mix of amenities. The social scene is great and there are lots of bars and clubs. There is always something to do on weekends
Things to do in Cape Town - visit Ikwezi Art Centre

Outdoor lovers revel in the wide open spaces like Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden that can be found in the Southern Suburbs. For those seeking entertainment or the arts, theatres like the Baxter and many art galleries both large and small can be visited.

Things to do in Cape Town - visit flee markets
Things to do in Cape Town - hiking in Cecilia Forest
Jill
Jill Harfield Village
I cannot imagine living anywhere but Harfield Village with its strong, mixed community and wonderful spirit. It's a village in the true sense of the word with Hampstead Heath Park at its centre
Harfield in Cape Town Southern Suburbs

Newlands Rugby Stadium and Newlands Cricket Ground can both be found in the Southern Suburbs. They are the home of the Stormers rugby and Cape Cobras cricket teams respectively.

Newlands cricket ground - The Oval in Cape Town
Cape Town Southern Suburbs aerial view

Latest News About Cape Town Southern Suburbs

Claremont and Kenilworth sectional title markets remain popular with buyers
Some standout suburbs some to be defying the odds of the current lockdown restrictions.
Ongoing development in the popular Southern Suburbs Uppers
Compact developments in the sought-after Southern Suburbs Uppers offer lifestyle, convenience and security.
Semigration to boost Cape’s multi-faceted rental market
While rental yields will likely remain flat this year, a bumper year is expected for the Cape rental market.