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Get Connected to Our Expat Community in Cape Town!

Siyam namkela nonke, welkom, isibingelelo and a warm welcome to our Cape Town Community! Whether you're retired or looking to start a new life with your family, Cape Town is a city that'll offer you a laidback way of life with plenty of working opportunities. At InterNations, our Cape Town expats are here to help you find the lay of the land. By answering questions, they make your transition into South African life much easier. Once you've had a little experience as a Cape Town expat yourself, you can begin making contributions to our forum, too. In the meantime, why not explore 51ԹϺto answer some key questions? These include "what are the rental prices like in Cape Town?", "is it safe?", and "what are the schools like?".

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Pascal Tremblay

Pascal Tremblay

Fortunately, I received lots of supportive tips from other 51ԹϺmembers before moving to Cape Town.

Nora Godfrey

Nora Godfrey

Here in Cape Town, 51ԹϺconsists of a great crowd of expats. Not just anyone can join the site, and I am happy about that.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love 51ԹϺin Cape Town

18,473
members in Cape Town
5
monthly events
7
interest-based groups
11
event hosts

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Join Our Exciting Events in Cape Town

Attend our monthly events and activities for Cape Town expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Slave Lodge: a History of Slavery in the Cape
Slave Lodge: a History of Slavery in the Cape
The Slave Lodge is one of the oldest buildings in Cape Town. It has answered to many names over the last three centuries, namely the Slave Lodge, Government Offices Building, Old Supreme Court, and South African Cultural History Museum. All these names reflect the long and rich history of the buildi
The Slave Lodge is one of the oldest buildings in Cape Town. It has answered to many names over the last three centuries, namely the Slave Lodge, Government Offices Building, Old Supreme Court, and South African Cultural History Museum. All these names reflect the long and rich history of the buildi
Castle of Good Hope
Castle of Good Hope
(This event follows the Slave Lodge event and it may start 15 minutes later depending on the previous event.) Built between 1666 and 1679 by the Dutch East India Company, the Castle of Good Hope is regarded as the oldest remaining colonial building in South Africa – and stands as a distinct reminde
(This event follows the Slave Lodge event and it may start 15 minutes later depending on the previous event.) Built between 1666 and 1679 by the Dutch East India Company, the Castle of Good Hope is regarded as the oldest remaining colonial building in South Africa – and stands as a distinct reminde
A Walking Tour of Stellenbosch
A Walking Tour of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch is a historic South African university town in the Western Cape, famous for its oak-lined streets, Cape Dutch architecture, vibrant student life, and world-renowned wine region. Founded in 1679 by Simon van der Stel, it's South Africa's second-oldest formal settlement, offering a blen
Stellenbosch is a historic South African university town in the Western Cape, famous for its oak-lined streets, Cape Dutch architecture, vibrant student life, and world-renowned wine region. Founded in 1679 by Simon van der Stel, it's South Africa's second-oldest formal settlement, offering a blen

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Connect with Like-Minded Expatriates in Cape Town

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From Mozambique, living in Cape Town


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From South Africa, living in Cape Town


From Australia, living in Cape Town

From Australia, living in Cape Town


From Australia, living in Cape Town

From Australia, living in Cape Town


From Australia, living in Cape Town

From Australia, living in Cape Town


From Australia, living in Cape Town

From Australia, living in Cape Town


From Australia, living in Cape Town

From Australia, living in Cape Town


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From Belgium, living in Cape Town

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you like culture and music? Books? Food? Or is having a relaxed coffee and a chat more your thing? Whatever you're into, we've got the group for you. So go ahead and do more of what you love in Cape Town - or learn something new!

Cape Town Community Group
Cape Town Community Group

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Learn What It's Like to Live in Cape Town

In 2012, Cape Town was voted the Best City in South Africa, and it's easy to see why. As well as giving access to local hot spots like Boulder Beach and Kruger National Park, it offers an array of working opportunities for expats like yourself. Although Cape Town is not a corporate city, it is an excellent choice for those who freelance, people with an entrepreneurial character, and individuals in the education sector. As a city, Cape Town offers a chilled out alternative to busier hubs across South Africa. It is well known for its safe way of life and high standards of education — the city is home to the Cape Town International School and the American International School. Both the City Bowl area and Atlantic Seaboard are well loved among expats, and those who enjoy fresh fish will be hard pushed to find a restaurant that beats the offerings at Ben's on the Beach.

51ԹϺis the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. 51ԹϺmakes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Amsterdam or Jeddah, 51ԹϺallows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

Become a Part of Our Network for Expats in Cape Town

At InterNations, we offer you access to a network of like-minded expatriates in Cape Town. Our experienced members have answered multiple questions on the relocation and adjustment processes, and if you have one of your own, someone will soon help you. As an expat who is new to the area, you can enjoy invaluable information from individuals who have already experienced life as expatriates in Cape Town as well as from our dedicated guide articles on living and working in Cape Town or South Africa in general. Once you've got the basics like "which is the best hospital?" and "what are the average rental costs?" covered, you can look into joining in with one of our 51ԹϺsocials. In addition to regular 51ԹϺOfficial Events, our Cape Town expatriates regularly organize other get-togethers based on interest groups. These include live jazz evenings, wine tasting, and trail running, to name but a few examples.

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