- Province: Western Cape
- Coordinates 33°57′56″S “18°38′40″E
- Area 11.08 km2
- Municipality City of Cape Town
Delft is a suburb on the Cape Flats in Cape Town, located between Philippi and Blue Downs. It forms part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan area and is primarily residential, with schools, community facilities and small local business areas. The suburb is connected to the N2 via regional roads, providing access to central Cape Town and surrounding areas.
The Cape Flats is a flat, low-lying coastal plain made up of ancient dunes, sandy soils and scattered wetlands. At around 46–50 metres above sea level, the area is suitable for large-scale housing developments but is prone to poor drainage and occasional flooding.
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History of Delft
This suburb was established in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It was initially developed as a government housing project to address the growing need for affordable housing in Cape Town. Named after the Dutch city, there was a farm with that name in this area. Many Dutch colonists had farms in the area, which they named after towns back in the Netherlands, like Rotterdam and Delft. The place was special because of the medical research centre where Dr Christian Barnard did his heart transplant research on animals. Delft was one of the first planned settlements created during the final years of apartheid. The township was designed to accommodate people displaced by the forced removals from other parts of Cape Town, such as District Six, as well as to provide housing for those relocating from overcrowded informal settlements. Delft is populated mainly by coloured and some black people. Unfortunately, it is plagued by crime, poverty and substandard services.
Unemployment is high, and many people have resorted to their own initiatives. Food-related businesses dominate the local informal economy. These include spaza shops, takeaways and street vendors. Many spaza and house shops sell small, affordable everyday items, while street trading in fresh produce and prepared food serves the immediate community.
Delft is divided into seven parts: Delft South (also known as Suburban), Voorbrug, Leiden (Delft Central), Eindhoven, Roosendal, The Hague and the new Symphony section.
The postal code for Delft is 7100
Transport
Delft is served by  Golden Arrow Bus Services and minibus taxis. See linked pages for details. Other options for getting around the Western Cape.
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Browse businesses and places to visit in Delft
Things to see and do in Delft
- Bagzane Street Park Outdoor Gym
- Delft Shopping Mall offers 33 tenants, including big brand “Anchor Tenants
Resources
For permits, fishing rules, shell collecting regulations and other practical outdoor information, see the Colourdots coastal and nature use guide
Useful Numbers in Delft
Residents and visitors can find important local contact numbers below, including police, medical services, utilities, and community facilities
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Emergency Services
- Police: 021 954 9000
- Fire: Belhar Fire Station-021 480 7700
- Ambulance: 10177
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Medical
- Closest hospital; Day Hospital-021 954 2237
- Community Health Centre-021 954 2282
- Â Clinic-021 444 8976
- Pharmacy;021 955 0096
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Municipal & Utilities
- Municipality – 0860 103 089
- Water: 0860 103 089
- Electricity:0860 103 089
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Transport & Roads
- Traffic department: Phillipi-East Traffic Department-021 370 1520
- Road Emergencies / SANRAL: 0800 204 204
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Community & Safety
- NSRI 087 094 9774
- 24-hour Poisons Information Helpline of the Western Cape: 0861 555 777.
- SPCA: Cape Of Good Hope-021 700 4140
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Local Contacts and Community ResourcesÂ
- Post office;021 954 5063
- Library: 021 400 3678
- Civic centre:021 444 0516
- Community centre:021 444 0516
- Mandela Peace Park Recreation centre: 021 444 0516
- The Hague Sport and Recreation Centre: 021 444 0516
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Schools in Delft
- Delft South Primary School-021 955 3397
- Delft Primary School-021 954 1127
- Technical High School-021 956 0058
- Sunray Primary School-021 955 2651
- Masonwabe Primary School-021 955 3026
- Leiden Primary School-021 954 2691
- Simunye High School-079 182 0270
- Kairos Primary School-021 954 2749
- Vergenoegd Primary School-021 954 1244
- Â Secondary School-076 413 1965
- Leiden Secondary School- 021 954 2688
- Simunye Secondary School-021 955 2057
- Eindhoven Primer Skool-021 955 1171
- Rosendal High-0219562006
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Other Cape Flats towns and suburbs include: Athlone; Atlantis; Belhar; Blue Downs; Crawford; Eerste Rivier; Epping;  Grassy park; Hanover Park; Khayalitsha; Kuils River;  Lansdowne; Lotus river; Macassar; Mannenberg; Mitchells Plain; Nyanga; Ottery; Philippi and Thornton
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