Towns and suburbs

Khayelitsha

Khayelitsha is a major township on the Cape Flats near the N2 highway and False Bay, forming part of the Cape Town metropolitan area.

Khayelitsha is a large township on the Cape Flats about 30 km southeast of Cape Town. It lies near the N2 highway between Mitchells Plain and Macassar, with False Bay a short distance to the south. Khayelitsha forms part of the Cape Town metropolitan area and is connected to the city by the N2 as well as the suburban rail network.

History of Khayelitsha

In 1983, it was announced by the government that “legal” residents of squatter camps would be accommodated in a new 3220-hectare development, which would be called Khayelitsha, which is Xhosa for “New Home”.
Khayelitsha grew quickly as a home for migrant workers, particularly after 1994 when influx control was abolished. It began by being populated with overflow inhabitants from Crossroads who were mostly fleeing the violent situation in Crossroads.

By 1995, half a million people lived there. was seen as the solution to two problems: the rapidly-growing number of migrants from the Eastern Cape, and overcrowding in other Cape Town townships. Khayelitsha entrepreneurial ventures are a testament to the resilience of human nature. Kayelitsha is also known for some great live music, mostly jazz and blues cafes.

The Khayelitsha Wetlands Park was established in 1998, following a study that identified viable land-use zones across the greater wetlands area. What was once a filthy, litter-strewn bog has been rehabilitated into a landscape that is environmentally friendly and attractive

Travel to Khayelitsha

If you are not driving, the MyCiti bus has a route to the township so do Golden Arrow,  Metro rail services, and minibus taxis. See linked pages for details. Other options for getting around the Western Cape.

 

Postcodes for Khayelitsha 7784

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Things to see and do in Khayelitsha

Resources

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

Useful Numbers

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

  • Emergency Services
  • Police: 021 360 2375
  • Fire: 021 444 8959
  • Ambulance: 10177
  • Medical
  • Khayelitsha District Hospital 021 360 4500
  • Site B Khayalitsha community 021 361 3472
  • Ubuntu clinic 021 361 4862
  • Municipal & Utilities
  • Water: Belville 021 546 3452
  • Electricity: Belville Eskom regional head office 021 915 9111
  • Transport & Roads
  • Traffic department: Lingelethu West 021 364 0127
  • Road Emergencies / SANRAL: 0800 204 204
  • Childline-116
  • Community & Safety
  • 24-hour Poisons Information Helpline of the Western Cape:  0861 555 777.
  • SPCA: Mdzananda animal clinic 082 251 0554/021 367 6001
  • NSRI 087 094 9774
  • Local Contacts and Community Resources 
  • Khayelitsha FM
  • Post office; 021 361 1112
  • Home affairs: 021 360 1800 / 0261
  • Library: Khuyasa Public Library 021 444 5070  Harare 021 444 0280
  • Community trust: Old Dutch sq Old Paarl rd 021 949 7741
  • Town 2 Community hall: 021 360 3229
  • Andile Msizi Hall:  021 360 3229
  • Masibambane Hall: 021 360 3229
  • Desmond Tutu Recreation centre:021 360 3229
  • Khayalitsha CBD Multi purpose centre:021 360 3229
  • Site C Old Hall: 021 360 3229
  • Solomon Mahlangu Centre:021 360 3229
  • Site B Community Hall: 021 360 3229
  • Site B Sport and Recreation Centre:021 360 3229
  • Site C New Community Hall: 021 360 3229
  • Andile Msizi Hall:021 360 3229
  • Schools In Khayelitsha
  • Zola Senior Secondary School 021 387 3888
  • Intlanganiso Secondary School 021 388 5538
  • Masiyile Senior Secondary School 021 364 1656
  • Bulumko Secondary School 021 361 0257
  • Sakumlandela Primary School 084 899 7416
  • Luhlaza Secondary School 021 361 3424
  • Joe Slovo Secondary School 021 361 3352
  • Esangweni Secondary School 0797815486
  • Iqhalya Secondary School
  • Usasazo High School 076 718 6815
  • Isikhokelo Primary School 021 387 5350
  • Ikhwezilesizwe Primary School 021 361 5100
  • Khayelitsha Special School 074 123 9434
  • Intshayelelo Primary School 021 361 0182
  • Ntwasahlobo Primary School 081 489 6688
  • Chris Hani Secondary School 081336 8701
  • Khukanyile Primary School 074 135 8653
  • Encotssheni primary 021 388 5602

Other Cape Flats towns and suburbs include: Athlone; Atlantis; Belhar; Blue Downs; Crawford; Eerste Rivier; Grassy park; Hanover Park; Khayalitsha; Kuils River; Langa; Lansdowne; Lotus river; Macassar; Mannenberg; Mitchells Plain; Nyanga; Ottery; Philippi and Wetton

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