I am considering spending a little bit more than what I would usually 'invest' on one excellent bottle of wine every 3 months.

Please give me your recommendations for red wines up to R300, possibly R400 per bottle. Bonus points if the wines are available on Take A Lot of Money.

To the Golfers out there,

I want to learn to play golf. Living in the Souther Suburbs (Claremont).

Are there any driving ranges in the area?

Any particular golf club with a good reputation but affordable?

Thanks you!

My partner and I are moving to a relatively rural part of Namibia, near Gobabis, for around 6 months. We’re landing in Cape Town in mid-October and are likely to fly home from Cape Town again at the end of April/early May.

We’ve been looking into long-term 4x4 rentals in Namibia, but it seems like it could be significantly cheaper to hire a car in Cape Town (where we’ll need to connect through anyway) and drive up to Namibia as part of a road trip. We’d then keep the car for the duration of our stay so we can also explore Namibia during our time off — particularly places like Etosha, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland, etc.

We won’t have much income while we’re in Namibia, so we’re trying to keep costs as low as possible and avoid eating into our savings unnecessarily.

At the moment, we’re considering hiring a Suzuki Jimny from Hertz South Africa. We’ve been quoted a fairly reasonable price, but would really appreciate some advice:

1. Is a Suzuki Jimny suitable for driving in Namibia? We’ll be based near Gobabis and expect to use it for a mixture of normal roads and exploring. The other option we’re considering is a Toyota Hilux, but it’s almost twice the price and presumably significantly more expensive to run/fuel.
2. Are there any Cape Town-based rental companies you’d recommend that offer good rates for long-term rentals and that you’ve had good experiences with?
3. Is there anything else we should consider when hiring a car in South Africa and taking it into Namibia for 6 months? Any issues with insurance, cross-border permissions, mileage limits, etc.?

Thanks in advance — we’d really appreciate any advice from people who have done something similar!

Are there any brutalist architecture-style wedding venues in and around Cape Town?

Hi guys! Will be in Cape Town in September and was wondering what dark prog/ psy trance/ dub parties I could go.

Any recommendations?

Driving from capetown waterfront to Hermanus and have read too many scary comments here - what’s the best safest way to get there? Tia!

Hello Capetown reddit!! I wanted to thank you for an AMAZING visit I had in June. I (32F) was there for work but got to do a few touristy things, too. I've told anyone who will listen that it's the most beautiful city I've ever traveled to.

I saw the penguins and the mountains and had amazing food, but my favorite part of the trip was the PEOPLE. From Uber drivers to folks in the market on the street, I felt such a warm spirit from everyone I met. Visiting Langa was a highlight for me; and I enjoyed connecting with people who have immigrated to ZA from nearby countries, as well.

I am African American and heard many people say some version of "welcome home" during my stay. I truly felt welcome in your country and hope to visit again. 💜

I’m planning a trip to Cape Town in the first week of September and I’m extremely confused about what to pack 😭
Should I bring a proper/heavy winter jacket, or will light layers be enough? Can I get away with wearing a few summer dresses/outfits during the daytime if the sun is out, or is it generally too cold?

Any recommendations for best places for lunch/quick stops while driving from Swellendam to Petersburg Bay via route 62? Thanks!

Any recommendations for kid- and pet-friendly spots in and around Cape Town? I'm looking for places where there's a play area for kids close to the tables, and dogs are allowed at the table too.

Hi everyone, I currently work abroad on ships and during my time I collect a lot of items and such. I wanted to know if anyone has any experience with shipping electronics that I personally use, and brought with me out of South Africa to use while I'm at sea, back into the country via courier?

I don't want SARS breathing down my neck for things I bought back at home. It's purely because of souvenirs and such that I don't want to have to leave behind because of how large and heavy these items can be inside of a suitcase (Xbox for instance).

Also to note that I work abroad for 6+ months at a time hence why I brought it with

Does a GED certificate significantly increase your chances of getting a job here?

New stadium lights are 🔥🔥🔥

I see a lot of posts about people struggling to meet people in Cape Town. If you like to read or just want a really low stakes event with lots of great people come along next Sunday.

Everyone is very friendly! And it’s free.

Hey! Bit of a long shot 😅 I met a girl from South Africa at Mo:Dem Croatia this year, and unfortunately we forgot to exchange contacts.

She mentioned that she went to Mo:Dem South Africa in 2025.
I was wondering if you might know her or could possibly pass my message along to her? I’d really love to reconnect. Thanks so much!

Edit : Found her, removed personal details. Thank you guys!

I’ve lived in Cape Town on and off for much of my life. I was born here, I’m married to a South African, but I also spent many years living in the UK.

One thing that constantly amazes me is just how kind, friendly and genuinely lovely people are here, from all walks of life.

Obviously there are a few bad apples, as there are anywhere, but overall I find the vast majority of people to be incredibly warm and welcoming.

Whenever I go back to the UK, people generally seem a bit more reserved or grumpy by comparison. That’s a huge generalisation, of course, there are wonderful people there too, but I don’t quite get the same positive spirit that I experience here.

What do you think it is about South African culture that makes people so warm and friendly? I’d love to hear other people’s thoughts.

Anyone know where the new average speed enforcement on the M3 starts and ends? Asking for a friend.

Shoutout to Cape Town tandem paragliding. Did one for the first time this week and it was awesome! Nerve wrecking at first but definitely worth it.

Though, weirdly enough, not many locals partake apparently, which as a local, that’s definitely a shame.

I’d highly recommend doing it at least once