- Province: Western Cape
- Coordinates: 34.115°S 18.86°E
- Area: 3.56 km
- Municipality: City of Cape Town
Nomzamo is located in Strand, on the eastern shore of False Bay within the Western Cape province. It is part of the Cape Town metropolitan area and is bordered by Strand to the northwest, the coastal shoreline to the southwest, and the rural outskirts toward Macassar to the east. The township lies approximately 45 km southeast of Cape Town city centre and is close to Gordons Bay and Somerset West, providing access to both urban and coastal areas.
History of Nomzamo
Nomzamo/Lwandle was first built up as a complex of hostel accommodation for migrant workers, mostly men from the Eastern Cape who came seeking employment in the fruit farming industry. It was established on a farm which was owned by Mr CPJ van Vuuren. He sold it to the Stellenbosch Divisional Council of the South African government in 1956. The farm was sold because it became unprofitable due to flooding in winter. The compound developed and grew into a township with a variety of buildings, some shacks, but also some brick and mortar buildings and more recently RDP houses.
The postcode for Nomzamo is 7140
Transport
Nomzamo is served by MyCiTi Bus, 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
Useful Numbers
Residents and visitors can find important local contact numbers below, including police, medical services, utilities, and community facilities
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Emergency Services
- Police: 021 845 2060 Lwandle Police Station (satellite of Strand)
- Fire: Strand Fire Station-021 444 7600
- Ambulance:10177
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Medical
- Closest hospital; Community day Centre-074 199 8834
- Pharmacy; Usave -021 845 4781
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Municipal & Utilities
- Water: 0860 103 089
- Electricity: 0860 103 089
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Transport & Roads
- Traffic department: 021 488 4023
- Road Emergencies / SANRAL: 0800 204 204
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Community & Safety
- 24 hour Poisons Information Helpline of the Western Cape: 0861 555 777.
- NSRI 087 094 9774
- Childline-116
- SPCA: Animal Welfare Society Helderberg-021 856 0597
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Local Contacts and Community Resources
- Post office;Strand East Post Office-021 853 3111
- Library: Suider Strand Library-021 850 4174
- Sport and Recreation Centre: 021 850 4262
- Museum;Lwandle Migrant Labour Museum-021 845 6119
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Schools in Nomzamo
- Nomzamo Primary School 081 758 5247
- Nomzamo High School in 081 469 5788
- C.J. Phakade Primary 081 561 5804
- Ekukhanyiselweni Christian School021 845 4813
- 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
Other towns and suburbs in the Helderberg district include Gordon’s Bay, Macassar; Paarl,Sir Lowry’s Pass village, and Somerset West and Strand
- Colourdots is an independent regional information resource for the Western Cape.
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