Jan Visits Townships Outside of Cape Town


By visiting some of the townships, you really get a feel for the tremendous poverty that still exists in South-Africa.	Compared with the extreme wealth enjoyed by the people living in the residential area close to our hotel, it is difficult to comprehend that both can exist in the same country.

Our township visit lasted for approximately 3 hours, during which we mainly drove through small streets in the township and looked at shacks and people.	Our guide was babbling in somewhat understandable English for most of the trip, and was actually able to provide some interesting information.

A guide, preferably a black one for safety reasons, is recommended for visits to the townships.	Cape Town Township