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Table Mountain CAPE TOWN
District Six Museum
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Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
WOODSTOCK
CONSTANTIA 18 Gangster Museum
F alse Ba y
Windmill Beach
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SOUTH AFRICA CAPE TOWN
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Street art,
Woodstock, Cape Town
subject remains highly relevant today, as some former residents have finally begun making a return to District Six, nearly 30 years after the end of apartheid — the area has become something of a symbol of land restitution in South Africa. A guided tour is the best way to fully understand the history and stories behind the museum’s extensive collection of artifacts. Another place that reveals a different side
to Cape Town is the 18 Gangster Museum in Khayelitsha. Guides explain the history of gangsterism in Cape Town up to the present day with an aim to imagine a more positive future, collaborating with ex-prisoners who’ve disentangled themselves from gang life. A walking tour with 18 Gangster Museum also includes a coffee at Siki’s and a braai (barbecue) at Rands. It’s a rare and valuable opportunity to learn about a part of the city most tourists never see. Zooming out for a pan-African
perspective, the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA), which is the largest museum of
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contemporary African art in the world, has pieces that speak to political and social situations all over the continent and its diaspora. Here, there’s a range of art, from paintings to sculptures to films, set across nine floors of public space in a reimagined grain silo — the architecture of which is worth a visit in itself. Even for those who’ve visited on a previous trip, it’s worth checking out the new exhibitions and taking an audio guide for context and commentaries from artists and curators. Street art tours through Woodstock
and Salt River — such as those led by artist Juma Mkwela and his team of guides — tell the stories behind the vibrant murals and artworks that decorate these two neighborhoods. Tours also visit independent galleries in the area and there are options for walking or cycling. Those who have time before or after can grab a coffee, snack or lunch at hotspot Tribe or spend an hour or two browsing Woodstock’s wealth of independent boutiques and craft shops.
from late February to early April means escaping the peak-summer crowds and strong January winds, while it’s still mostly hot and sunny. September (early spring) is a good month for both whale watching and wildflowers in the Western Cape. Currency: South African rand (ZAR). $1 = 15.91 ZAR Language: South Africa has 11 official languages. In Cape Town, lots of people speak English, but visitors will also hear plenty of Afrikaans and Xhosa. Getting around: Travel by Uber, a MyCiTi bus, or rent a car. Generally, don’t walk around the city after dark.
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yourself. From the Cape Winelands to the Cape of Good Hope, there’s so much to sip and see here. Azamara’s 12-Night South Africa Intensive Voyage is a round trip cruise from Cape Town, departing January 3, 2023.
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image: alamy; MAP ILLUSTRATION: JOHN PLUMER
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