About

Rondebosch is the vibrant student suburb of Cape Town, South Africa.

Rondebosch is approx 5km from the city center of Cape Town. The Simonstown trainline runs from Cape Town through Rondebosch to Simonstown. Check out Main Road for taxis and buses.
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Places to See

Rondebosch has places of historical interest. One being the Presidential home, where Nelson Mandela and FW de Klerk signed the "Groote Schuur Minute".
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©Fountain head. Rondebosch Fountain forms the centre of this suburb, find it where Belmont & Main Road meets. Buy your fresh cut flowers from the Flower sellers near the Fountain.
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©Ohlssons. Rondebosch borders on Newlands where you will find the Ohlssons' Cape Breweries. Tours are conducted during business hours, Mondays to Fridays. Bookings: (021) 658 7511

Cecil John Rhodes (1853 - 1902), business man and statesman, changed the face of Groote Schuur estate and surrounding area.
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What to do

Rondebosch offers a large variety of places to eat, drink and be merry. Loads of fast food joints (and pubs) are making student life easier and also offers the opportunity for those who need part-time jobs. See optons under Business...

©Baxter Theatre. The Baxter Theatre is situated on Main Road, sporting a theatre, music hall, studio venues, bar & restaurant.
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