History of Epping

Development began in the industrial area of Epping 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.

WEATHER IN EPPING TODAY

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Useful Numbers

  • Police: Bonteheuwel 021 695 4258
  • Traffic department: Goodwood Traffic Department-021 444 7151
  • Fire: Epping Fire Department-021 534 1387
  • Water: 0860 103 089
  • Electricity:0860 103 089
  • Ambulance: 10177
  • Post office;Goodwood Post Office-021 591 8621
  • Closest hospital;Ruyterwacht Day Hospital-021 534 4361
  • Library: Goodwood Public Library-021 444 7326
  • Pharmacy; Reo Pharmacy-021 932 2955
  • SPCA: ANIMAL ANTI-CRUELTY LEAGUE-021 534 6426

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