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Areas to avoid: Ask before you go surfing!
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    Before you go bathing or surfing in Cape Town, ask whether it is safe to do so. Our waters have been filled with sharks! Last year more than one shark attack has been reported. Some have been seriously injured. There has only been an incident where one person have been killed in the Muizenberg area. This year, it is False Bay, you have to watch out for these Great White Sharks. I am enclosing some pic's of what our local newspapers had to say within the last two days. Apparently, according to the newspapers the Great Whites migrate all the way from Australia, then back again.

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    Areas to avoid: The Cape Flats
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  • If you going on Holiday there is no need to venture in these areas "Cape Flats" as its not very safe. When landing at Cape Town Airport you got a perfect view of the houses in the Cape Flats. If you do happen to go in some of these area`s please becareful of the gangsters.

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    Areas to avoid: Cape Flats
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  • I have no idea whether the stories you hear about South African townships are true or not, but apparently these are some of the most dangerous places on earth and tourists are not to go there on their own. There are many townships in and around Cape Town, most of them in the area south-east of the center called Cape Flats. Having said that, visiting a township in South Africa is a must for tourists. It's important to see and understand that South Africa is not just Camps Bay and the Garden Route, just make sure to have trustworthy local guidance and don't visit on your own!

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    Areas to avoid: Dangerous places for a tourist to be ....
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  • I hired a car for 2 months in Cape Town and got lost many, many times. I never had any problems but when I told some of the locals about my little side-trips they were horrified. Not all the dangerous areas are easy to see townships like Khayhelitsa and Guguletu. Somebody else said Mitchell's Plain is a 'shanty town' but it looks like pretty much anywhere else in Cape Town if rather run-down. I drove through here obliviously, and apparently it's one of the most dangerous places in South Africa with very severe gang-related problems. Other places I was told it wasn't wise to be in: Green Point/Sea Point (at night) City Centre (at night) Atlantis (an industrial city north of CT) Don't be nervous though. If you are sensible Cape Town is a safe place.If you are driving just remember to keep your car doors locked and when stopping at traffic lights leave a gap between you and the car in front so, if needs be, you can make a quick getaway.

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    Areas to avoid: Cape Town
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  • There is this chemical plant or something just beside the highway when you enter the city from east ( from Somerset West), and when you drive by it it really stinks even if you close all your windows.I dont know what kind of idiot decided to place that thing at the entrance of the city. stinky welcome, huh

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    Areas to avoid: Don't walk through public parks
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  • Capetown is only slightly safer than the other major cities of South Africa (i.e. Jo'burg & Durban). I walked everywhere alone, even through the deserted downtown on a weekend, but I look back now and feel quite lucky nothing happenned to me. Stick to main roads when walking around, or travel in groups. Avoid taking short cuts through public parks, as some of my fellow travellers got mugged while doing so.

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    Areas to avoid: Mitchell's Plain
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  • You should know better than going to places like Mitchell's Plain or Khayelitsha, They are the shabby townships, built of tin and everything found on the dump, and trully you have no business there

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    I would like to point out that if you plan making a trip to Cape Town make sure you include a trip to the Cape Flats, Mitchells Plein is definitely not the most dangerous place in the world. I worked in South Africa for a year in Transkei, and 3 months in Cape Town. I spent three months working for a child protection organisation and travelled across many different areas of Cape Town. There is definitely a real threat of crime and you should be mindful but not paranoid. I do not speak as a lucky tourist, I was car jacked in Transkei and mugged in Cape Town centre. If you do plan making a trip to any area that is not entirely geared up for tourists you should seek local peoples advice and maybe visit with someone who knows the area. However be mindful of some local advice as you will find that some Cape Tonians have never ventured to the cape Flats despite living in Cape Town their whole lives and have an unfounded and, I hate to say it, but racial fear of the area. You will find people very helpful from all racial backgrounds. If you are wanting to understand a little bit about south africa then you must visit the Cape Flats or other township areas, otherwise I believe you will be visiting a fantasy world that isn't half as exciting, vibrant or colourful. However if you do want a relaxing, care free holiday which I often do, then the Cape Flats is possibly not the easiest of places to visit. Last peace of safety advice, if you are worried about where you are or your situation, make friends, and show respect, tallk to the person nearest to you, this is often easier to do in South Africa than other places, and you will find just how hospitable friendly and welcoming 99% of the population are from all backgrounds.


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