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Masiphumelele

Masiphumelele, near Kommetjie, Western Cape, is a growing township whose name means “let us succeed” in Xhosa. Settled in the 1980s, it now has thousands of residents living in informal and brick housing.

Masiphumelele

Masiphumelele is a township near Kommetjie in the Western Cape, about 30 km southwest of Cape Town. 

History of Masiphumelele

Masiphumelele, close to Kommetjie is the name given to this township by its residents, it means “let us succeed” in Xhosa. It was originally called Site 5. In the 80s, about 500 people who moved from Khayelitsha, about 30 kilometres away, settled there. When apartheid fell, the area grew to have thousands of residents living mostly in shacks. By 2010 approximately 38000 people were living in Masipumelele, some had built brick homes. Many of the residents are from the Eastern Cape. The infrastructure has been slow to follow the growth, with an overcrowded school and understaffed clinic, life is hard in Masiphumelele.

The postal code for Masipumelele is 7975

Things to see and do in Masiphumelele

Resources

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

 

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Browse businesses and places to visit in masipumelele

 

Useful Numbers

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

  • Emergency Services

  • Police: Ocean View-021-7838306, 021-7838308
  • Fire: Fishoek Fire Station-021 480 7700
  • Ambulance: 10177

  • Medical

  • Closest hospital/clinic;False Bay Hospital-ER-021 782 1121
  • Pharmacy;Noordhoek-021 785 4115

  • Municipal & Utilities

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

  • Transport & Roads

  • Traffic department: Fishhoek Traffic Service-0860 103 089

  • Community & Safety

  • SPCA: 021 700 4140

  • Community Resources in Masiphumelele,

  • Post office;Sun Valley Post Office-021 785 5375

  • Schools in Masiphumelele

  • M High School-021 785 4078
  • Ukhanyo Primary School-021 785 2442
  • M Primary School-081 733 7416

 

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