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Movement in Cape Town.
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  • Updated By luckyzen on October 23, 2005
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  • Movement in Cape Town. - Cape Town
    Movement in Cape Town.
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    There is is a huge migration of people in Cape Town. Gathered from the amount of property free mail one receives, either in one's mailbox, or at stores, there seem to be a definate movement of some kind. Property news are hot on the lips of nearly everyone in Cape Town. In the Saturday Weekend Argus, 32-34 pages of property news is available for all to view.
    Whether people are just moving from city to city, province to province, or out of South Africa is a question still to be answered. There are many buyers and sellers who are engaged to make a profit.
    I have read about the amount of foreigners who buy in Cape Town. Not only because of the favourable currency, but because Cape Town is just so beautiful!

    I still live here. Cape town is divine!

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    The reconstruction of Chapmans Peak Drive.
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  • Updated By luckyzen on December 30, 2007
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  • The tunnel on Chapman's Peak. - Cape Town
    The tunnel on Chapman's Peak.
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    The reconstruction of Chapmans Peak took place in 2003. During previous years more than one accident occured on Chapmans Peak due to falling rocks.
    Please open the link of the website to see how the tunnel was built and other reconstuctions. web.uct.ac.za
    Also open the link to the pictures to see how amazing this project was. It was well worth it.
    The drive along Chapmans peak is absolutely breathtaking. So, be sure not to miss it.
    A toll road was constucted in 2003 and a minimal fee charged to drive along the mountain.

    Everything!...... I live here.

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    Cranes and more cranes!
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  • Updated By luckyzen on April 2, 2006
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  • More and more buildings are being built. - Cape Town
    More and more buildings are
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    It is good to see the many changes in Cape Town. Almost in every suburb of Cape Town, cranes can be seen. New buildings are in the making, whether it may be residential or industrial.
    Who knows what Cape Town is going to look like in one or two years time. It is indeed something to look forward to.
    It has been a while since I have taken these first shots. Things are certainly moving in Cape Town.

    I live here!

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    Table Mountain: SNAPSHOTS OF THE MOTHER CITY
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  • By PEE-WEE on January 13, 2005
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  • BLOUBERG STRAND - Cape Town
    BLOUBERG STRAND
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    Bring your camera! the Mother City offers you the chance to photograph her very best sights. Start the afternoon with a visit to Table Mountain for it’s spectacular views. After your descent head into the City before visiting the beach at Blouberg, where you get a magnificent view of Table Mountain from across Table Bay!

    Some really stunning views and photo's to take.

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    FUNICULAR ,REACHING NEW HEIGHTS.
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  • By PEE-WEE on January 18, 2005
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  • FUNICULAR. - Cape Town
    FUNICULAR.
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    Hop aboard the funicular and you’ll be whisked away on a scenic trip to the view site near the old Cape Point lighthouse.

    Over time, the means of transport to the view site changed from a diesel bus, named after the “Flying Dutchman” ghost ship, to an environmentally friendly funicular – the only one of its kind in the world.

    The funicular has been in use since December 1996. It can transport 600 people per hour at peak periods, with maximum safety and minimum impact on the environment.

    The funicular travels the same route that the Flying Dutchman bus did years ago, in order not to disturb the natural slopes. The design for an electrically powered funicular railway was proposed by Concor Holdings. It is unique in design and geometry, and the first commercial funicular railway of its kind in Africa.

    The entire funicular has been produced from South African resources. 27 different safety features ensure practical and safe operation 24 hours a day.

    There are two funicular cars which travel from the parking lot to the view site, just below the lighthouse. Each can carry 40 passengers, and runs on the 585 m long track, which curves vertically and horizontally.

    The construction of the funicular was a huge challenge for the engineers, as the original Flying Dutchman had travelled along a single track

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    FOUR SEASONS. ^_^
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  • By PEE-WEE on January 17, 2005
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  • THE WEATHER - Cape Town
    THE WEATHER
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    Whatever season you have chosen to visit Cape Town, be warned of the old joke: Cape Town has four seasons - sometimes all in one day. Keep this in mind, especially if you plan to go hiking or be outdoors for the day.

    Cape Town & the Peninsula's summer time (our winter) has a Mediterranean climate with little rain and lots of sunshine. Its winter time (our summer), also called the secret season, can have days of rain and wind, however often you will have perfect temperate days.

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    Claiming yout VAT back
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  • By glennkasner on April 19, 2004
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  • How to Claim your Tax Refund

    Documentation

    Simply identify yourself as a tourist to shop assistants, and request a Tax Invoice for the goods you have purchased.
    A valid Tax Invoice must contain all the following information:

    The words "Tax Invoice"
    A Tax Invoice number
    The seller's VAT Registration number
    Date of Issue of the Tax Invoice
    The seller's name and address
    The buyer's name and address
    A full description of the goods purchased
    The cost of the goods in Rands
    The amount of VAT charged, or a statement that VAT is included in the total cost of the goods

    Inspection

    Goods in respect of which a VAT refund is claimed must be presented for inspection on departure from South Africa.

    Remember: No Inspection - No Refund!

    When departing from Cape Town International Or Johannesburg International Airports the following procedure is to be followed.

    Procedure
    Produce goods prior to check-in at the VAT Goods Inspection Desk or Customs Counter clearly sign posted in the Departure Hall. Hand luggage may be inspected at the VAT Refund Office situated after immigration control. Claims are received at the VAT Refund Office. Cheques issued may be cashed for foreign currency at the airport banking facility.

    For further info call at the VAT refund desk in the Clock Tower precinct of the V&A Waterfront or go to www.taxrefunds.co.za

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    Tours: HIGH SPEED TOUR.
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  • By PEE-WEE on January 19, 2005
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  • RUBBER DUCK. - Cape Town
    RUBBER DUCK.
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    A 1-hour inflatable boat adventure leaves the "Pierhead" in front of the Hildebrand restaurant daily.
    This ride takes you past Granger Bay, Sea Point, Bantry Bay, stopping at the famous Clifton and Camps Bay beaches, turning at Barley Bay/Bakoven and powering our way back towards Robben Island and finally into Table Bay and safely back to the V & A Waterfront.
    This trip takes you to the nudist beach, Sandy Bay, the shipwreck of the giant crane barge "Bos 400", and the seal colony at Duiker Island just off Hout Bay, below the Sentinel.

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    Claiming yout VAT back
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  • By glennkasner on April 19, 2004
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    How to Claim your Tax Refund

    Documentation

    Simply identify yourself as a tourist to shop assistants, and request a Tax Invoice for the goods you have purchased.
    A valid Tax Invoice must contain all the following information:

    The words "Tax Invoice"
    A Tax Invoice number
    The seller's VAT Registration number
    Date of Issue of the Tax Invoice
    The seller's name and address
    The buyer's name and address
    A full description of the goods purchased
    The cost of the goods in Rands
    The amount of VAT charged, or a statement that VAT is included in the total cost of the goods

    Inspection

    Goods in respect of which a VAT refund is claimed must be presented for inspection on departure from South Africa.

    Remember: No Inspection - No Refund!

    When departing from Cape Town International Or Johannesburg International Airports the following procedure is to be followed.

    Procedure
    Produce goods prior to check-in at the VAT Goods Inspection Desk or Customs Counter clearly sign posted in the Departure Hall. Hand luggage may be inspected at the VAT Refund Office situated after immigration control. Claims are received at the VAT Refund Office. Cheques issued may be cashed for foreign currency at the airport banking facility.

    For further info call at the VAT refund desk in the Clock Tower precinct of the V&A Waterfront or go to www.taxrefunds.co.za

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    Republic of Hout Bay
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  • Updated By camilo74 on March 9, 2004
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    The story says a guy faked his passport and travelled around the world with his Republic of Hout Bay Passaport, I don't know if it's true, but if you come here you can buy your own passaport, i didn't do it, just stopped here to see the seals in my route to Cape Point

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