r/capetown

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I'm posting this here, although it probably won't be read in its entirety, and it's too long to post as a single Reddit post.

Basically, Cape Town's new CCID campaign, “Not My Forever”, tells individual stories of unhoused people working with the CCID to find a way out of homelessness.

My argument is that these individual redemption stories provide a kind of shield for what the CCID's actual mandate is: managing the Cape Town CBD in the interests of the property owners and businesses that fund it.

The campaign is compassionate on the surface. But what does that framing do to the people being represented — and what does it allow everyone else to stop thinking about?

We're taking applications. Sort of.

We're about 15 people, mostly ADHD, all slightly feral, and somehow we've become a proper little family. We've met in real life, done the adventures, and made group decisions that no sober committee would approve.

Here's what you're signing up for:

- Voice notes that could be podcasts.

- Replies three days late with a "sorry, was in a hole."

- Lots of pets pics... I mean an insane amount

- Plans made with great confidence and executed with... vibes.

But when someone's struggling, the whole group pitches up. Every time.

We have a few spots open. Requirements:

- Be safe. Non-negotiable.

- Be kind. Also non-negotiable.

- Actually contribute. We will notice if you lurk like a ghost.

- Bonus points if you can finish a task in one sitting. We have questions.

Interested? Message me with one weird fact about yourself and your most chaotic hyperfixation. Best answer gets bragging rights and probably a snack.

Fair warning: you will be loved and slightly roasted. Welcome to the circus.

Terms and conditions: By joining, you agree to reply to at least one message within the calendar month. Extensions available for emergencies, hyperfixation spirals, and "I opened it and then forgot."

Living in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town with a prepaid meter, I constantly forget to check the box until the power cuts out, forcing me to top up late at night or at the end of the month when I'm hit with higher tariff rates.

I wonder how you track your usage to avoid these sudden drop-offs and costly top-ups.

Hello everyone.

I am a 26 year old muslim guy in a committed long-term relationship with a white non-muslim girl. We are both financially stable, she lives alone and I still live with my parents. I have brought the topic up about marriage to my parents numerous times so that myself and my partner can fully live our lives together without having the stress of my parents constantly on my back. It has been met with quite a bit of backlash from them and they are constantly delaying/pushing back when I can get it done and it has led to plenty of frustration from us both.

I am trying to find a respectful, open minded Imam (who has experience in interfaith/interracial relationships) in Cape Town/Southern suburbs, who could perhaps talk to us and help us navigate this situation as well as talk with my parents. My parents don't really want to go through with it because they fear family judgment and all that nonsense. All we really want to do is a small nikkah so that we can be halal and go about our lives. I am happy for my parents to tell the rest of my family when they are ready, and even have a whole other nikkah for the family later down the line, however I find it a bit unfair that they won't compromise and make life easier for me.

If anybody has been in a similar situation please reach out, along with any information on the imam you used/spoke to for guidance and to perform the nikkah. Thank you.

Has anyone been discouraged or told not to open a case by police officers recently? In the last two years I've tried reporting an attempted kidnapping, car break in, extortion, fraud and vehicle theft. And I was either discouraged by the officers, told me to go to a civil court instead, that they "don't see a crime " or that its not their job to pursue that crime. Both by sea point and campsbay SAPS. Is this just a coincidence or has other people experienced it aswell? I spoke to a neighbor and he said the only time he could a case opened is if he went with his lawyer.

Recently got back from America. While there, people asked me where in SA I'm from, I said Cape Town.

A guy replied: 'I heard its very beautiful there, but people don't really work. Johannesburg is where people work and make money'

I silently LOLLED

Hi All, I have spent thousands on treating my mixed breed doggo's (bleeding) ear and skin infections, and nothing worked.

I tried expensive anti-inflamatory injections, cortisone treatments, organic salmon oil, probiotic ear cleaners, raw food diets, you name it.

But I have finally found a treatment plan that works thanks to inexpensive, locally made, South African products.

First up, use a antibacterial medicated shampoo (sensitive skin shampoos are a waste of time as they don't eliminate hot spot bacteria). Vaccum and wash your doggo's bedding regularly (some dogs are allergic to dustmites).

To treat skin flair ups (between regular baths) I use a local Buchu gel and ear cleaner, followed by Wampun Antiseptic Ear Powder (it contains Boric Acid to target stubborn yeast infections, including Zinc Oxide ) to dry out smelly ears that thrive in damp environments ( this stuff is MAGIC!).

Feel free to DM me if you need any product details. Hope it helps! 💟

I'm visiting in a few weeks and staying in Sea Point. Looks like it's a pretty quick walk to get to the Signal Hill/Lion's Head area. I'm a confident hiker so the hike itself isn't an issue but I've heard there could be safety issues there.

Is it safe to do the hike alone starting and ending in Sea Point?

(Yes I know they are now clicks but they will always be Mkem to me)

My baby needed his vaccs but so many places are currently out of the polio drops. Mkem has them and doses your baby for free. I’m so greatful it’s one less disease I have to worry about. Also the lovely lady at the self medicine counter was great at recommending me their personal mix of baby diaper cream for a very bad rash. Cleared it up so quick.

I (F) really like the beach but I don't usually like beaches with a lot of people. we used to go to Bloubergstrand and I loved it the spot we were at had few people and the sand is so fluffy although the water was cold. I don't usually swim anyway. I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a beach that would be nice to read a book, safe enough (don't worry i won't be putting on headphones or anything) and pretty water. I'm a CapeTown Transplant so idk these things lol. Thank you for the help!