Towns and suburbs

Epping

Epping is a major industrial area on the Cape Flats in Cape Town, Western Cape, known for manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics, with excellent road access to the city and airport.

Epping is a major industrial suburb located approximately 15 km southeast of the Cape Town city centre on the Cape Flats. It is bordered by Manenberg, Athlone, and Macassar. Epping serves as a key hub for manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics in the Western Cape, with access to the N2 and M5 freeways, linking it to central Cape Town, Cape Town International Airport, and regional freight routes.

History of Epping

Development began in this industrial area in the late 1940s. This was quite slow to begin with. In the 1950s, the circular road, Gunners Circle, was used as a car racing track. As development in the area picked up, this activity was stopped.
When the Athlone power station was finished, the area grew more quickly. It is well situated on major transportation and public transport routes.
The Cape Town Fresh Produce Market is situated in Epping. It has been trading for over 50 years, and it is one of the oldest in South Africa.

Transport

Epping is served by  Golden Arrow Bus Services, and minibus taxis. See linked pages for details. Other options for getting around the Western Cape.

Resources

Practical information for the Western Cape, Regulations, permits and helpful tips. See the Colourdots coastal and nature use guide

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Useful Numbers

Residents and visitors can find important local contact numbers below, including police, medical services, utilities, and community facilities

  • Emergency Services

  • Police: Bonteheuwel 021 695 4258
  • Fire: Epping Fire Department-021 534 1387
  • Ambulance: 10177

  • Medical

  • Closest hospital;Ruyterwacht Day Hospital-021 534 4361
  • Pharmacy; Reo Pharmacy-021 932 2955

  • Municipal & Utilities

  • Water: 0860 103 089
  • Electricity:0860 103 089

  • Transport & Roads

  • Traffic department: Goodwood Traffic Department-021 444 7151

  • Community & Safety

  • NSRI 087 094 9774
  • 24-hour Poisons Information Helpline of the Western Cape:  0861 555 777.
  • Childline South Africa: 116
  • SPCA: Cape of Good Hope SPCA-021 700 4140
  • ANIMAL ANTI-CRUELTY LEAGUE-021 534 6426

  • Local Contacts and Community Resources 

  • Library: Goodwood Public Library-021 444 7326
  • Post office;Goodwood Post Office-021 591 8621

 

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