Manenberg

​Province: Western Cape

• Coordinates: 33°59′S “18°33′E
• Area: 3.35 km²
• Municipality; City of Cape Town

Manenberg is a residential suburb on the Cape Flats in Cape Town, Western Cape. It lies east of the city centre and forms part of the greater Athlone area. Manenberg is bordered by Athlone, Gugulethu and Hanover Park, with major routes such as Jakes Gerwel Drive (M7) and Duinefontein Road providing access to surrounding suburbs and the N2 highway. The area consists mainly of council-built housing developed during the 1960s and remains a densely populated urban neighbourhood within the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality.

History of Manenberg

The mother city has experienced housing shortages since about 1835, as a result of the abolition of slavery, coloured and Malay people who had previously lived on their masters’ property needed housing. Several housing projects were undertaken. Post-World War 2, there were almost 3,000 houses in 14 housing estates across Cape Town. By 1972, there were almost 30 000.

These estates were segregated and intended to cater for the resettlement of coloureds who were forcibly removed from areas in the city declared as “white” areas. Manenburg is one of these places

.The postcode for Manenberg is 7764 (streets) 7767 (Boxes)

Things to see in Manenberg

• The community is known for music and the arts. Discover the resilience and creativity of its residents. Mannenberg is a unique and inspiring destination for visitors seeking a genuine local experience.
• One of the artworks of the Sunday Times Heritage Project commemorates the place where  Abdullah Ebrahim recorded the famous song, ‘Mannenberg, a South African marabi-influenced Cape jazz classic’. It is a seven-pipe art piece that, when played in order, will sound the opening bars of the song. 

  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

Emergency Services

• Police: 021 699 9400
• Fire: Lakeside-021 480 7700`
• Ambulance:10177

• Medical

• Closest hospital; Clinic -021 691 6409
• Pharmacy;Closest -Chavda Pharmacy-021 637 2953

• Municipal & Utilities

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

• Transport & Roads

• Traffic department: 0860 103 089

• Community & Safety

• NSRI 087 094 9774
• SPCA: 021 700 4140

• Local Contacts and Community Resources in Manenberg

• Library:021 444 9994
• Post office;Gatesville Post Office-021 637 7596
• Druiwevlei community centre:021 444 0516
• Tambo Square Community Centre: 021 444 535
• Manenberg Community Centre; 021 444 0516
• Tambo Square Community centre: 021 444 5356
• The Downs Community Centre: 021 444 0516
• Duinefontein community centre:021 444 0410
• Sherwood Park Recreation Centre: 021 444 0516
• Heideveld community centre: 021 444 0516

• Schools in Manenberg

• Manenberg Secondary School-021 691 005
• The Leadership College Cape Town (Junior, Middle & Senior)–021 637 4661
• Manenberg primary school-021 699 3155
• Downeville Primary School-021 691 0349
• Red River Primary School-021 691 0339
• Silverstream Secondary School-081 508 7957
• Edendale Primary School-021 691 0133
• Easter Peak Primary School-021 699 3000
• Phoenix Secondary School-021 638 457
• Saambou Primary School-021 637 6101
• Edendale Primary School- 021 374 2934

• Find a comprehensive list of Cape Town Emergency numbers HERE

• The City of Cape Town Public Emergency Communication Centre is available 24/7 for all life or property-threatening emergencies. Call 021 480 7700 from any phone or 107 from a landline or report online at https://bit.ly/3o4Ji3K