The biggest and youngest (est. 1984) township on the Cape Flats – Khayelitsha translates to ‘new home’ – is bustling with entrepreneurial activity.
Bed & Breakfast – Vicky’s B&B is popular among tourists and offers an authentic experience in true township living.
Bakery – Khayelitsha Cookie Company was founded to uplift local unemployed women, bakes on demand.
Cuisine – Gugu le Africa serves traditional Xhosa and Cape-style cuisine and drinks include Amarhewu and homemade beer and ginger beer.
Sport – OR Tambo Recreation Centre is a multi-purpose indoor sporting arena which regularly hosts boxing tournaments.
Party – V&A Waterfront, a shebeen named after the Cape Town shopping mall, offers locals and tourists games of pool, beer, music and company.
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