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Learn about Cape Town, the oldest city and legislative capital of South Africa, founded by the Dutch East India Company in 1652. Discover its natural beauty, cultural heritage, landmarks, and attractions, such as Table Mountain, Cape Point, and the V&A Waterfront.
Learn about the origins and development of Cape Town, the oldest city in South Africa, from its first European settlement in 1652 to the present day. Explore the influences of Portuguese, Dutch, British, and other cultures on the city's history, culture, and population.
Learn about the history and features of the oldest building in South Africa, a bastion fort built by the Dutch East India Company in Cape Town. See how the fort was used as a military base, a prison, a museum, and a symbol of Cape heritage.
Learn about the history, politics, geography and demographics of the metropolitan municipality that governs Cape Town and its surroundings. The web page covers topics such as the formation of the city, the apartheid era, the municipal council, the population and the languages of the area.
Robben Island is an island in Table Bay, west of Cape Town, South Africa. It was used as a prison for political activists, including Nelson Mandela, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Cape Malays are a Muslim community or ethnic group in South Africa, descended from enslaved and free Muslims from different parts of Asia and Africa. They speak Afrikaans and have a distinctive cuisine, and their history is linked to the Dutch and British colonial rule at the Cape.
District Six was a diverse and vibrant inner-city area in Cape Town, South Africa, until it was declared a whites-only neighbourhood under the Group Areas Act in 1966. Over 60,000 residents were forcibly removed and resettled in the Cape Flats, while the land remained mostly empty and undeveloped.
Cape Town Stadium is a multi-purpose venue for soccer and rugby in South Africa, built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It has a seating capacity of 58,309 and is located in Green Point, near the city center and the waterfront.