What is downtown like in in Cape Town, Western Cape?

In the event that someone considered moving to Cape Town, they should consider purchasing a car. The city is spread out as a result of urban sprawl and thus require the use of vehicular travel. Furthermore, the public transport system is unreliable and unsafe which may make local travel difficult.

I’m a born and bred Capetonian and am very happy living here. The cost of living is pretty affordable and life is generally quite good if you have some money as our currency the Rand is quite weak. If you can afford to live in a middle-class suburb, any crime you may experience is the risk of burglary, on occasion you may hear of a home robbery. Almost everyone is linked to a private armed response company. You will see private security vehicles on most street corners, police not so often. Homicides seldom occur in the suburbs. The folks living in the Cape flats have it quite tough as gangsters rule those streets and that is where most killings occur. If you remain alert and act responsibly, Cape Town has a lot to offer.

Cape Town is a breathtaking city on a beautiful peninsula. Most of the information you need you will find from all the great guide books and websites. Try and live near where you work and if you must commute, try to drive against the traffic. The seawater is freezing since we live near the Atlantic Ocean. The peninsula also means that Cape Town is not one monolithic city, but more a series of interwoven urban villages, each with their characters. Try and go on city free walking tours, take the red bus rides and explore the city. Cape Town is the most beautiful place on earth.