Western Cape Article - South African Vacations

Mouille (“Mole”) Point: The point was named after an early mole built to provide a breakwaterfor Table Bay Harbour.OTHER ATTRACTIONSSerendipity Maze: The maze in Beach Road allows visitors to exercise both their minds andtheir bodies. This maze consists of hedge-lined paths through which visitors can find the wayto the centre of the maze.GUGULETUThis township, whose Xhosa name means “Our pride,” was built to house black people whomoved to the city after World War II. The area reverberates with the rhythms of African jazzand the calls of street sellers. All the street names are made up of the letters NY (NativeYard) and a number. For more information, visit Guguletu’s website athttp://www.sivuyile.co.zaADVENTURE AND SPORTSports Stadium: Boxing devotees have the opportunity to watch boxing at Guguletu’s IndoorSports Stadium.CULTURE / COMMUNITY TOURISMTownship tours: Conducted byprofessional tour guides, these tours arethe best way to experience life in thiscolourful area. Events include listening totypical township jazz sounds at theUluntu Community Centre.LANGALanga, meaning “Sun” in Xhosa, is Cape Town’s oldest black township established to houselocal black people who were evicted from their homes from 1923 to 1927. It was namedafter Langalibalele, a chief of the Amahlubi tribe in KwaZulu-Natal, who was banished to theCape in 1874 for rebelling against the British authorities in what was then the Crown Colonyof Natal.CULTURE / COMMUNITY TOURISMTownship Tours: The rich culture and history of this area is best explored in the company of aprofessional tour guide. Attractions include several taverns and Langa High School, the oldestblack high school in South Africa.HISTORY AND ARCHITECTUREOld Station and Cemetery: The Old Station and Cemetery is situated off Brinton Street and isthe last resting place of many famous South Africans.57