Your complete guide to LAL and the city of Cape Town.

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The School | Accommodation | South Africa | Safety | Attractions | Eating Out | Exploring
Your complete guide to LAL and
the city of Cape Town.
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CHARLES B GEFFEN
FAMILY DENTIST
301 Adelphi Centre, Main Road, Sea Point, 8001
301 Adelphi Centre, Main Road, Sea Point, 8001
Tel: 021 439 3357 • Fax: 021 434 3459
Tel: 021 439 3357 • Fax: 021 434 3459
email: cbgdent@global.co.za
email: cbgdent@global.co.za
DR MIKE NICHOLAS
MBCHB CTM
144 Main Road • Sea Point 8005
Cape Town • South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)21 434 9741
Fax: +27 (0)21 434 3516
Cell: +27 (0)82 881 0484
WHITE SHARK CAGE
DIVING & VIEWING
Bookings available
at the LAL travel desk!
+ 27 (0)21 532 0470
info@white-shark-diving.com
www.white-shark-diving.com
• Overland Adventures
• Budget safari packages to Kruger Park
bookings available at our tours desk...
We run a 24hr service
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PAY PER TAXI
NOT PER PERSON
Airport Transfers • Point-to-Point Transfers • 24hr Call Centre • Qualified Tour Guides
021 447 4444
bookings@sport24hrs.co.za
www.sporttaxis.co.za
Based at Cape Town International Airport
ACSA Authorised Airport Shuttle
www.sportshuttle.co.za
LAL Cape Town
319 Main Road
Sea Point
8005 Cape Town
South Africa
Tel:+27 21 439 7410
Fax: +27 21 439 1222
Email: southafrica@lalschools.com
www.lalschools.com
You can contact the school
in an emergency 24 hours
a day by telephoning
+ 27 (0) 21 439 7410
From a Cape Town phone
dial 10111 for the Police;
dial 10177 for an
ambulance.
From mobile phones dial
112 for all emergency
services.
© LAL Cape Town 2014. Produced by LAL
Language Centres UK limited on behalf of
LAL Language Centres, South Africa (PTY)
Ltd, Registered No. 1995 12078/07, trading
as LAL Cape Town and LAL South Africa.
The LAL Cape Town Guide is for information
only. The listing of services or attractions
does not imply recommendation. Prices will
be subject to change. We have made every
effort to ensure that the Guide is accurate
at the time of publication, but we cannot be
responsible for any unintentional errors.
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The LAL Cape Town Guide
Contents
Facilities at LAL......................6
Reception.......................................6
Restaurant......................................7
Tea and Coffee...............................7
Library............................................7
Computers & Internet Access..........7
Swimming Pool...............................7
Pool table.......................................7
Table football..................................7
Your Lessons..........................8
Class Times.....................................8
Classrooms.....................................8
Mobile (cell) phones .......................8
Taking breaks and missing lessons:..8
Our teaching methodology.............8
Teachers..........................................9
Materials.........................................9
Certificates.....................................9
University of Cambridge exams.......9
IELTS.............................................10
TOEFL...........................................10
Outside the classroom...................10
Welcome
We are delighted that you have chosen to study with us and
stay in this beautiful part of South Africa. We know you have
made a great choice and we will ensure that your time here
is productive and enjoyable. We are here to help you; if you
have any questions or problems, please talk to your teacher or
another member of the school staff.
Your lessons are only part of your stay in South Africa, and
we know that you will want to spend time exploring Cape
Town and the areas around the city. From excursions to cash
machines, this guide is packed with information to help you
get the most out of your time with us. We hope that you find
it useful throughout your stay with us.
I hope that you have an unforgettable experience at LAL
Cape Town.
Torrique Borges
General Manager, LAL Cape Town
Residences...........................11
The office.....................................11
Checking in and out.....................11
Facilities........................................11
Food.............................................11
Alcohol.........................................11
Money..........................................15
Shopping......................................16
Business times...............................17
Smoking, drinking, sex & drugs.....17
Feeling unwell?.............................18
No Treatment is Free.....................18
Living with a Host Family...12
Health & Welfare.................18
What to expect.............................12
Keep it clean!...............................12
Heaters and electric blankets.........12
Save water and power..................12
Security and privacy......................12
Your room....................................13
Electrical equipment......................13
Laundry........................................13
Telephone.....................................13
Food.............................................13
Entertaining..................................13
Your responsibilities......................13
Background..................................14
Language......................................14
Climate.........................................14
Living in South Africa.........14
Time.............................................15
Water...........................................15
Electricity......................................15
Keeping your belongings safe.......20
Swimming....................................20
Cash machines..............................20
Identification.................................20
Safety in the sun...........................20
Beggars and street children...........20
Safe and Sound...................20
Warning for hikers and climbers....21
Orientating yourself......................22
Public buses..................................22
Transport.............................22
Taxis..............................................23
Driving .........................................23
Car hire........................................23
Excursions and Tours..........24
Directory..............................34
Restaurants..........................36
The Perfect Tenses...............41
www.lalschools.com/capetown
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Facilities at LAL
Reception
The Reception desk is in the
main entrance and offers the
following services:
School Safe
Our safe has 24hr security
and you are encouraged to
keep your valuables here.
If you would like to do so,
please ask Reception. Access
to the safe is only during
office hours (08.00 - 16.30
Monday - Friday, 09.00 13.00 Saturday and Sunday).
Receiving Mail and Faxes
Your friends and family
can send e-mails and faxes
to you via the school.
The e-mail address is
southafrica@lalschools.com
and the LAL fax number is
+ 27 21 439 1222.
Sending Mail & Faxes
If you would like to post
letters or postcards, you can
buy stamps and send mail
at Reception. Reception will
send faxes with a charge of
R25 for each sheet.
Souvenirs, Postcards &
Stationery
Why not buy a souvenir
to take home, or send a
postcard to a friend? You
can buy LAL gifts, as well as
postcards, pens and other
stationery, from Reception.
Lost Property
Any personal belongings
that are found at the
school should be taken to
Reception, and you should
ask Reception if you have
lost anything in the school.
Please note that LAL and
its staff cannot be held
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liable for any lost or missing
valuable items.
Restaurant
There is a restaurant where
breakfast is served from
07.15-08.30. It is open for
meals at lunch time. You can
buy hot meals or salads, cool
drinks and much more at a
reasonable price.
Tea and Coffee
Free tea and coffee are
available in the garden.
Please help yourself.
Library
Reading is an essential
part of language learning
and we have a selection of
novels adapted to each level
(Beginner to Advanced). If
you would like to borrow a
book, ask at Reception.
Computers & Internet
Access
E-mail browsing is available
for free from 07.00 to 23.00.
Please limit your time to
20mins to enable all our
students to make use of the
computers.
The terminals are available
so that students may contact
their family and friends.
Please do not abuse the
internet by downloading
movies and music. There is
a firewall in place to prevent
abuse of the internet.
If you are having any
problems with internet
connectivity or the terminals,
please contact the reception.
Please do not attempt to fix
the problem yourself, as this
might create problems for
the entire wireless network.
There is a free wireless
internet network
which covers the entire
campus. The password is
‘capecc12345’. If you have
any problems connecting to
the network, please contact
Reception.
Swimming Pool
The swimming pool at the
school is available for all our
students. For safety reasons
you are not allowed to use
the pool after 22.00 and are
advised not to throw each
other into the pool.
Pool table
Pool is available in the
student lounge at R5 per
game.
Table football
You can play table football at
any time, free of charge. No
spinning or scoring from the
middle!
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Your Lessons
Class Times
Your lesson times will be
given to you on your first
day and will be different
for each course. However,
common times are:
Monday to Friday
09.00 - 10.30
and 11.00 - 12.30
13.30 - 15.00
Classrooms
Please check the notice
board in the ground floor
classroom entrance area
of the Khoi building on
Monday mornings to check
your classroom number and
teacher’s name, in case there
have been changes.
Mobile (cell) phones
Please be respectful towards
your classmates and teacher
and make sure your phone is
switched off during lessons.
If you expect an urgent call,
please tell your teacher and
leave the room when you
receive the call.
Taking breaks and
missing lessons:
• Long-term students are
only permitted a total of
4 weeks’ break from their
course, depending on their
visa. Breaks have to be
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approved by Management
one week before the start
of the break.
• Students who are absent
from class for one week
or more without informing
Management will be
removed from class and
will have to report to
Reception in order to
rejoin their classes.
• Students who miss
more than 20% of their
lessons will not receive a
certificate.
Our teaching
methodology
Our methodology is
essentially communicative
and learner-centred. Our
lessons are planned around
our students’ language and
communicative needs. In
order to do this effectively,
teachers do not follow a
fixed syllabus. Instead, all
methods and materials are
selected with your language
learning needs in mind.
We aim to provide you with
every possible opportunity
to communicate in English.
To achieve this, there will be
a lot of group and pair work
in your lessons. This is also
why we encourage a relaxed
and social atmosphere,
both in and out of the
classroom. We feel that this
will enable you to apply your
language knowledge for real
communication more easily
and with more confidence.
We believe in implementing
a learner-centred approach,
so you should also be
involved in decisions about
what you do in your lessons.
We know that everyone
comes to our classes with
different levels of English
knowledge and learning
experiences. We adapt
what we teach (as much as
possible) according to the
needs of each student or
group of students.
Teachers
• You will usually have
different teachers for
morning and afternoon
classes.
• All teachers are qualified
and experienced in
teaching English as a
foreign language.
• If you have any problems
with your classes or
teacher(s), please speak to
the Academic Manager to
see if it is possible to move
to a different class.
• You can ask for the
Academic Manager at
Reception.
department at the end of
the course if the book is in
good condition.
We offer General English
and Intensive English classes
as well as Business English
and exam preparation
courses. For General English,
a variety of materials which
focus on the different skills
(reading, writing, speaking
and listening) are used.
Certificates
At the end of your course
you will receive a certificate
from LAL Cape Town
(provided your attendance
meets the minimum
requirement of 80%), as
well as a Course Report
prepared by your teacher in
which your progress during
your stay is evaluated.
University of
Cambridge exams
LAL Cape Town is recognised
by Cambridge English
to conduct Cambridge
Exam Preparation courses.
We offer two levels: First
Certificate in English (FCE)
and Certificate in Advanced
English (CAE). Exams take
Materials
Teachers use a variety of
materials appropriate to
the level and needs of their
students - for example
photocopies, newspapers,
magazines, videos &
cassettes and any books that
are appropriate. A course
book is issued at the start
of the course for those
who have pre-purchased
one. Books may be sold
back to the LAL academic
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place every year in March,
June and December:
registration takes place
about two months before
each exam. For more
information, please ask the
Academic Manager.
We will run preparation
courses for these exams for
students who are interested.
If possible, please let us
know at the time of your
arrival whether you would
be interested in any of them.
This will help us with our
planning. Registration for
these exams is usually done
10 - 12 weeks in advance.
IELTS
The IELTS examination is also
administered by the British
Council and can be taken in
Cape Town. For information
about dates and exam fees,
ask the Academic Manager.
TOEFL
We also offer TOEFL exam
preparation courses. For
more information, please ask
the Academic Manager.
Outside the
classroom
There are lots of things you
can do after your lessons to
improve your English.
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the general idea means that
you have succeeded: you
don’t need to understand
every word.
Read the signs around the
school and in the street. Use
pictures in magazines and
newspapers to help you get
the idea of the topic in the
text. Borrow books from the
school library: we have some
for all levels and interests.
Some have exercises to help
you learn words and work
on grammar.
Write a postcard or an
e-mail in English to an
English-speaking friend.
Don’t spend all your free
time talking to students who
speak your own language,
and try to speak English
even if staff speak your
language too. All our staff –
not just our teachers – will
help you.
Make the most of all these
opportunities and your
English will soon get better.
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Residences
The office
Please contact the office
if you have any questions
about the residences. The
office is open Monday Friday, 08.00 to 16.30.
Checking in and out
• Check in to the school
residences from 14.00
• You must check out of
the school residences by
10.00; if you want to
check out at another time,
please come to the office.
• Please leave your keys with
Security on departure.
Facilities
Your room will be cleaned
Monday to Friday. Bed linen
and towels are changed
once a week.
Our student kitchen is on
the second floor of the San
building. To make sure that
students clean up after
cooking, the student kitchen
is kept locked. If you would
like to use the kitchen, then
you should collect the key
from the security guard in
the Reception and return it
once you are finished. Please
throw away your old food
rather than leaving it in the
fridge.
Food
Breakfast is available daily in
the dining area from 07.15
to 08.30 and includes tea
and coffee, fruit juice, cereal,
cold meats, bread and jam.
Alcohol
Alcohol is not permitted in
the bedrooms. Any alcohol
found in the bedrooms
will be confiscated. If you
have presents, such as
wine, which you are taking
home, please check it in at
Reception so that it is not
removed from the bedroom.
Contact details
319 Main Road
Sea Point
8005 Cape Town
South Africa
Tel. + 27 (0)21 439 7410
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Keep it clean!
Please make sure that you
clean up after yourself.
Heaters and electric
blankets
Portable heaters and electric
blankets are not permitted
in the bedrooms for safety.
Save water and power
Please turn off the taps
properly. Please turn off the
lights when you are not in
your room.
Security and privacy
Please make sure that you
lock the doors when arriving
or leaving the residence.
Please make sure that the
windows are closed when
you are not in your room.
Living with a
Host Family
The school does not
permit visitors at all for
security reasons, unless in
exceptional circumstances,
such as family members
or friends from your home
country who come to Cape
Town to visit.
Your choice to live with
a South African family
is one of the best ways
to learn more about
the country and its
people and cultures.
Please do not leave anything
lying around. Personal items
(money, phones, cameras,
etc.) are your responsibility.
Your Host Home should
be a place where you
feel welcome. Your Hosts
should talk to you and
treat you like one of the
family. However, that
means that you’ll need to
act like one of the family
too, and not expect the
Host Home to be like an
hotel.
LAL Cape Town cannot take
responsibility for loss of
items, or injury sustained,
on the premises.
What to expect
Host families are interested
in showing you the South
African way of life and
helping to improve your
English. If you treat the
host family with the same
respect as you would your
own, you will be assured of
a happy and fruitful stay.
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Any problems with your
host family should firstly be
discussed with your family
and, if necessary, with the
Student Services Officer.
Your room
Your room will include
at least a bed, desk and
cupboard. You will need to
clean the room yourself, but
you may arrange for the
host to do this for you at an
agreed charge.
You may also use the
television, radio and other
facilities of the house.
Electrical equipment
If you wish to use your own
electrical equipment you
must ask for permission
first, and check that your
equipment is suitable for our
electricity supply, which is
240V, 50Hz (cycles) AC. You
may need an adaptor for our
sockets, which have three
round pins.
Laundry
Your Host will change your
sheets and towels every
week. You will need to wash
your own clothes, but your
host may offer to do this for
a suitable charge.
Telephone
Please ask permission to use
the telephone, and pay for
all calls.
Food
Your Host will provide a
continental breakfast and an
evening meal, if booked. You
should tell your Host in the
morning if you do not want
dinner, and discuss the times
of meals with your family.
If the family are out in the
evening, they will leave food
for you to prepare.
Extra luxury items, such as
alcohol or sweets, would be
at your own expense.
Entertaining
You may entertain friends
at your own expense, but
please discuss convenient
times with your host.
Your responsibilities
You will be personally
responsible for the safety
and security of your own
valuables (e.g. laptops,
cameras, money), transport
to and from the school,
telephone calls abroad as
well as damage to property
when you are living with
your family.
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Living in South Africa
Background
With its nine provinces,
South Africa has a beautiful
and diverse landscape,
extending across an area
twice the size of France or
five times the size of Britain.
The Western Cape is the
fourth largest province and
has a wide variety of scenery,
colours and cultures. There
are beautiful beaches, fishing
villages, historical towns,
lakes, mountains and forests.
The famous Table Mountain
towers above Cape Town,
and from there you can
enjoy a spectacular view of
the city. Cape Town is one
of the most beautiful cities
in the world: it has a mix of
architectural styles reflecting
the cultures and traditions
of the many people who
have contributed to the city’s
development.
Language
Matthew Bowden
Most South Africans speak
English, but South Africa
has 11 official languages.
Capetonians speak English,
Afrikaans and Xhosa.
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Climate
Our long summers range
from about November until
March. Cape Town has a
Mediterranean climate with
little rain in summer. The
days are longer than the
nights, approximately 14
hours of sunshine and warm
evenings set a party mood.
Spring is between September
and October, and autumn
between April and May. The
days are usually balmy, with
little wind.
Although Cape Town winters
(June to August) have a
reputation for rain and wind,
they often produce perfect
days or even weeks. So you
should plan trips reasonably
in advance, and be prepared
for lots of company.
Climatic changes seem to
have reduced winter rainfall,
and when it’s not raining,
winter becomes a perfect
green season. Temperatures
can reach a summery 26˚C
(80˚F) or higher.
Check the weather forecasts
in local papers or on radio.
Phone + 27 (0)21 934 0450
for short-term forecasts or see
www.iafrica.com/weather.
South African summer
holidays (usually from the
first week of December to
mid-January), and Easter are
peak periods for visitors.
Time
South African time is set at
GMT+2 all year round. There
are no time zone differences
in South Africa and South
Africa has not adopted
daylight saving time.
Water
Tap water in Cape Town
is perfectly safe to drink,
although the mineral
content may be different to
the water you are used to.
Electricity
The electricity supply in
South Africa is 240V, 50Hz
(cycles) AC. You may need
an adaptor for our sockets,
which have three round pins.
Money
The South African currency is
the Rand and is divided into
100 cents. There are R200,
R100, R50, R20, R10 notes
and R5, R2, R1, 50c, 20c and
10c coins.
You will need to use your
passport to cash traveller’s or
foreign cheques or change
foreign currency.
The closest Bureau de
Change (e.g. Thomas Cook,
Rennie) to the school is
Bidvest Bank in the Checkers
Centre, which is situated on
Sea Point Main Road, close
to the Queen’s Beach MyCiti
bus station.
A second Bureau de Change
can be found inside the V&A
Waterfront shopping centre
or you can change money
at any of the other banks
available in Cape Town
(e.g. ABSA Bank, Nedbank,
Standard Bank, First National
Bank). For current exchange
rates please check with the
nearest foreign exchange.
Bank cards
Most major Visa &
Mastercard credit cards and,
to a lesser extent, American
Express are accepted in
South Africa. We also offer
a specialised bank card for
language students called
the UR card. This is easily
obtainable and highly
recommended. It allows
students to use a local bank
card instead of carrying
around large amounts of
cash. Foreign currency can
be exchanged and funds
from overseas can also be
transferred directly into the
account.
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24hr Automatic Teller
Machines are available
throughout Cape Town.
However, we advise students
to use machines inside banks
or in shopping malls. These
machines will accept all
major credit cards, Maestro,
Cirrus and Visa Electron
debit cards.
If your card is damaged
or held back by the ATM
please cancel your card
immediately: local banks will
not return foreign cards.
Please do not accept help
from anybody when using
an ATM and always cover
the keypad when entering
your PIN code to prevent
ATM fraud.
Value Added Tax (VAT)
South Africa has adopted
a Value Added Tax system
of 14% on purchases and
services. If you are a foreign
visitor to South Africa, you
can reclaim your VAT on
purchases if you’ve spent
more than R250. Leave
yourself time to do this you’ll need your original tax
invoices and your passport,
will need to fill in a form and
have the goods you bought
available for inspection.
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This can be done at the VAT
office at the airport before
checking in on departure, or
at Cape Town Tourism, City
Centre, open Mon-Fri 08.0017.30, Saturday 08.30 13.00 and Sunday and Bank
Holidays 09.00-13.00
(Tel: + 27 (0)21 426 4260).
Shopping
Cape Town has several
world-class shopping
malls which sell all major
international and local
brands. The major centres
include the V&A Waterfront,
Cavendish Square in
Claremont and Canal Walk
at Century City.
You can go to Pick ‘n’ Pay
(supermarket) or the more
upmarket Woolworths store
to obtain water, food, snacks
and personal items.
Pay a visit to the numerous
flea markets for a true
African shopping experience.
There is one in Green Point
(near the stadium) which
is open on Sunday or, in
the city centre, there is a
market at Greenmarket
Square which is open 7 days
a week. There are also two
undercover markets at the
V&A Waterfront, The Red &
Blue Sheds.
When dialling within Cape
Town, put the code of 021
before the 7-digit telephone
number.
Business times
Most shops in the city
centre and suburbs are open
between 08.00 and 17.00
to 17.30 on weekdays, and
on Saturdays till 13.00. Most
major malls open at 09.00
and close at 18.00 (or even
21.00, especially the V&A
Waterfront and Century
City), all week and on most
public holidays.
Government agencies still
keep to traditional weekday
only hours. Most banks close
at 15.30, and are open on
Saturday mornings from
09.00-11.00.
Communications
Post
You can buy Postage stamps
at the Reception desk or
Post Offices and PostNet
branches, which can be
found in the city centre
as well as in Sea Point.
Postcards with stamps can
be posted at Reception.
Telephones
Blue public phones work
on coins (20c, 50c and R1
coins are best). The green
public phones use Telkom
phone cards. Card and
coin operated phones are
available at LAL, 24hrs a day.
To dial an international
number from South Africa,
dial 00 + Country Code +
Area Code + Phone Number.
Some international mobiles
will work here with a local
SIM card. If you require a
local SIM card, please speak
to Reception and they will
organise a proof of residence
letter which can be used to
obtain a SIM card from the
local cellular store. Cheap
mobile phones are also
available for students who
wish to leave their smart
phones in the residence.
Telephone cards, and mobile
phone airtime (Cell C,
Vodacom, MTN) are available
from many shops.
Smoking, drinking,
sex & drugs
Be aware of the following:
• Smoking is illegal in most
public places, including
airports and railway
stations. Most restaurants
have designated smoking
and non-smoking areas.
• You cannot smoke inside
any of LAL’s buildings.
• You must be over 18 to
buy alcohol.
• You must be over 18
to buy tobacco such as
cigarettes
• It is illegal to have sex with
anyone under 16.
• The use, possession, sale
or purchase of cannabis
or any other controlled
drug is illegal. Any student
caught with illegal drugs
on the school premises will
face immediate expulsion
without refund, while
students caught by the
police face being arrested
and then deported to their
home country.
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Health & Welfare
Feeling unwell?
We are all ill from time to
time, but it can be more
worrying when we are away
from home. Don’t panic!
Our staff are trained to help
you.
We have people trained in
first aid in the school, so
please report any accident or
illness to Reception.
Do remember that you can
get quick advice and buy
many medicines ‘over the
counter’ at a pharmacy, so
it is not always necessary to
see a doctor. Pharmacies are
numerous and they generally
stock all medicines available
on the international market.
The Adelphi Pharmacy
is located in the Adelphi
Centre, a three-block walk
from the school.
No Treatment is Free
No medical treatment is
free in South Africa. You
will have to pay if you need
emergency treatment, if you
are admitted to a hospital
bed or if you need to see a
doctor for a consultation. If
you need dental treatment
you will have to pay the full
cost as a private patient.
It is very important that
you have adequate
insurance. Please make
sure that you give a copy
of your medical insurance
to the reception staff on
the first day of school.
This is very important
in case of a medical
emergency.
The following doctors can
be contacted if necessary.
Please ask at Reception
if you would like an
appointment made for you.
Dr. Nicholas on
082 881 0484 24HRS
Office hours 10.00 -13.00
and 15.00 - 17:00 daily. Tel.
+ 27 (0)21 434 9741.
Dr. C Geffen - Dentist
Tel. + 27 (0)21 439 3397
You can use a private
clinic in the event of an
emergency. Charges are very
reasonable by international
standards. Clinics may need
a substantial deposit, paid
in cash or credit card for any
surgery. You will have to
claim from your insurance
company as the clinics do
not process claims.
Christiaan Barnard Memorial
Hospital
Tel. + 27 (0)21 480 6111
Poison Crisis Centre:
Tygerberg Hospital
Tel. + 27 (0)21 931 6129
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Feeling unhappy?
Culture Shock
Culture shock is similar to the feelings we have when
we are adapting to a new job or other environment,
only more so. When people are surrounded by a
different culture, where everything (including the
language) is new and potentially confusing, they go
through changes of mood and attitude before coming
to terms with their new environment.
These feelings of alienation can be caused by relatively
minor things such as unfamiliar food, differences
in routine, differences in travel arrangements and
unfamiliar official procedures. They can be made worse
by the deeper cultural differences in the family life or
language.
Many are initially very excited and positive about the
new culture. However, as the reality of deeper cultural
differences sinks in, this excited feeling wears away.
We may then start to miss friends, family and places as
we begin to have doubts about ourselves and our new
environment.
You should not let the differences distress you. You will
find that most South African people are happy to help
you if you have a problem or need some information.
Language
You may have difficulty understanding spoken English
no matter what level of proficiency you achieved in
your country. You will be listening and speaking in
English all the time and this is bound to make you tired.
Misunderstandings and mistakes are easily made when
you are tired and others are speaking too fast. Don’t
feel frustrated or depressed if you cannot contribute to
conversations as you can in your own language. Using
a second language all day takes a lot of effort and
may sometimes seem too intense an experience. These
feelings are perfectly normal and things will improve as
you get used to your situation.
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Safe and Sound
Much of the advice that follows is common sense,
but taking a few simple precautions will make you
feel safer and help stop you becoming one of the
unlucky few who may become a victim of crime.
Cape Town’s Central Business District and major
malls are careful to protect tourists from crime.
Surveillance cameras monitor activities in the Central
Business District, and security guards monitor major
shopping centres. Nonetheless, you should take the
same precautions you would in any major city.
Keeping your
personal belongings
safe
Avoid carrying lots of cash,
having cameras or videocameras exposed, leaving
belongings unattended, and
in general, take advice on
where to go after dark.
Swimming
Please be very careful when
swimming in the sea as the
tide can be extremely strong.
Swimming is at your own
risk.
Cash machines
When drawing money from
ATM machines, cover the
keypad when you enter your
PIN code and do not accept
help from strangers. If your
card is not returned from
the machine, please cancel it
immediately with your bank.
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Identification
Always carry some form
of identification (e.g.
photocopy of passport), as
well as your LAL Cape Town
student card. However,
do not carry your actual
passport.
Safety in the sun
The South African sun
can be extremely harsh;
please be careful and use
sunscreen.
Beggars and street
children
Street children and beggars
may approach you for
a handout. Many social
workers warn against giving
money to children as it
usually gets handed over to
an older figure or is used for
drugs. If you wish to help,
give food.
Warning for hikers and climbers
A serious word of warning about Table Mountain and
other mountains. The Western Cape has wonderful
walks, hikes and, experts say, some of the world’s best
rock climbing - but it can be dangerous.
Sadly, most fatalities on Table Mountain result from
tourists underestimating how dangerous it can
be. Some routes are for expert climbers with good
equipment only. No matter how glorious the day, it can
turn nasty in 30 minutes on the mountain.
Be sensible and take a light but warm and waterproof
coat, hat, long trousers and a few high energy snacks
such as chocolate health bars. Get a good guide and
follow guidelines for safe walking on the mountains.
If someone is in danger, phone Mountain Rescue on
10177. Carrying a mobile phone is essential.
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From a Cape Town phone dial 10111 for the Police;
dial 10177 for an ambulance.
From mobile phones dial 112 for emergency services.
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Transport
Orientating yourself
Cape Town is situated at the
south-western tip of Africa.
With Table Mountain behind
you and the harbour in front,
you are facing north. On
the eastern slopes of Table
Mountain are the Southern
Suburbs, while on the
western slopes is the Atlantic
Seaboard. Both of these are
south of central Cape Town
and you can take either
route south to Cape Point.
East of Cape Town is the
airport and the Cape Flats.
The N1 heads towards the
winelands, through the
mountains to the Karoo and
destinations in the north
(Johannesburg).
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The N2 heads east past the
airport towards Somerset
West, the Garden Route and
Hermanus/Overberg. The
N7 heads north towards the
West Coast and Namibia.
Public buses
The MyCiti buses are an
important part of Cape
Town’s integrated transport
system. You will need to buy
a bus card and load it with
credit to use the bus, as no
cash is accepted on the bus.
The buses link Sea Point to
Camps Bay, Hout Bay, the
City Centre and surrounding
areas, and Cape Town’s west
coast.
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Taxis
Meter taxis are R10 per km.
Please phone them to book
a taxi, or ask Security at the
school to order one for you.
You can contact Sport Taxis
on Tel: +27 (0)21 439 7410;
they charge about R60 to
the city centre. Please ask
for fares beforehand. The
security guard in Reception
has a direct telephone to the
taxi company.
Driving
South Africa has a good
road network, mostly tarred
and well signposted. The
speed limit is 120km/h on
highways and 60-80km/h
around town. Motor cars
drive on the LEFT-hand side
of the road.
Car hire
You can hire cars through
our Travel Desk.
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Excursions and Tours
Whatever you like to do, there’s something for
you in Cape Town and its surrounding area. Our
excursions and tours are a great way to get out and
about and discover the best of this stunning part of
South Africa. You can book all tours through our
Travel Desk.
Ride horses on the beach, go hot air ballooning, visit craft
markets, walk amongst butterflies, swim with penguins,
walk amongst 4,500 birds, visit ostrich farms, sail to Seal
Island, dive with sharks, travel on a vintage train, abseil
Table Mountain, sandboard the dunes of the West Coast,
skydive near the Winelands, enjoy many traditional braais
(barbecues), visit the Malay Quarters, sample cheese and
wine on a farm, visit an African township, have lunch in a
shebeen (local tavern), see the fish of the two oceans, horse
and cart drives in the vineyards, learn about crocodiles, go
kayaking with dolphins, be a fisherman for a day, climb
Table Mountain, explore Robben Island, visit the parliament
of South Africa, listen to African Jazz, enjoy the beauty of
a botanical garden, visit some of the highest sea cliffs in
the world, visit the biggest brandy cellar in the world, treat
yourself to seafood, enjoy a champagne cruise and much
more... it’s all here for you to enjoy!
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Action Paintball
Full Day
Give your trigger finger
a workout and practise
your war game skills in the
serenity of Tokai forest. Not
For the faint hearted!
Atlantic Seaboard
Half Day
Cape Town’s newest and
most fashionable location
is its ‘gold’ sand coast,
fondly known as Millionaire’s
Row. It stretches from the
cosmopolitan Sea Point,
through Clifton and Camps
Bay to Llandudno and Hout
Bay. These locations enjoy
more protection and longer
sunshine than the False Bay
Coast, and have grown in
popularity.
Blouberg Beach
Half Day
Blouberg Beach is situated
between Big Bay and Table
View Beach. The corner of
the beach has some great
rock pools to explore. Many
photographs are taken of
Table Mountain from here,
with the waves splashing
over the rocks and the
mountain in the background.
From the beach you can look
out into Table Bay as well as
Hout Bay
look back down the beach
at Table View and Milnerton.
When the beach is windy,
the surf is dominated by the
tricks and aerobatic skills of
kite surfers and boardsailors.
The conditions here are
ideal for these sports as it’s
often quite windy and there
is plenty of space along the
beach to accommodate all
the sailors. When the wind is
calm this is a great place to
relax and work on your tan.
Boulders Beach
Half Day
A pay-for-entry, protected
beach adjoining a sanctuary
for the jackass penguin.
Bathers and penguins frolic
together, though certain
areas are cordoned off for
the penguins alone. The
high boulders and still
waters make this a perfect
spot for children.
Boulders Beach
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Bo Kaap
Bo Kaap and Slave
museum
Half Day
Come and discover the
multicultural character of
the Cape as you spend the
afternoon interacting with
the locals of Bo Kaap. You’ll
walk through the colourful
streets of the old Malay
Quarter which is crowded
with history and untold
stories.
Cape Point
Camps Bay
Half Day
The back of Table Mountain
and the Twelve Apostles
form a backdrop to Camps
Bay beach, which is spacious
and ideal for families. The
surf can be strong, and there
is no resident lifeguard, but
a rescue helicopter patrols
regularly. The grass verge
flanked by a tidal pool offers
shady, wind-free ‘braai’
(barbecue) spots and shops,
restaurants, a hotel, chemist,
banks and police station are
all close by.
Canal Walk
Half Day
A shopper’s paradise;
over 400 shops, cinemas,
entertainment, restaurants
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City Tour
and coffee shops. Canal
Walk offers the most
comprehensive shopping
experience in South Africa.
Cape of Good Hope
and Cape Point
Full Day
Penguins at Boulder’s Beach,
hiking, swimming, seals. See
False Bay, South-Western tip
of Africa and much more!
Understand why Sir Francis
Drake named it the fairest
Cape of all.
Clifton
more the order of the day
than swimming here, as the
water is often icy cold. This
is definitely the place to be if
you want to meet attractive
people, to be seen in their
hordes on the fourth beach
in particular. Fourth beach
has a blue flag status.
Dinner at Mzansi
Evening
False Bay
City Tour
Half day
This is a must for all firsttime visitors to gain a
perspective of central Cape
Town. The tour moves along
the majestic coastline of
Clifton, over Signal Hill and
walks through the historical
city centre.
Clifton
Half Day
Possibly Cape Town’s most
glamorous beach, has four
adjoining coves where
you wind down stairways
among luxurious bungalows
to white sands. Tangas,
bikinis and sunbathing are
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The best way to live, feel,
and understand South
African townships as they
are today. Eat real Xhosa
food, watch a Zulu choir sing
and dance for you, dance
with the locals to Kwaito
(African hip-hop) music.
An incredible evening that
includes transport.
False Bay Coast &
Southern Peninsula
Half Day
The False Bay coastline
streches from Muizenberg
through Kalk Bay to
Simonstown, along the site
of a major British naval base.
This coast was Cape Town’s
first fashionable bathing
area, particularly because the
water here is 5-7 degrees
warmer than on the Atlantic
Coast. There are several
magnificent beaches in the
area, such as St James with
its brightly coloured bathing
booths and tidal pool, Fish
Hoek and Boulders Beach
just beyond Simonstown.
Fish Hoek
Half Day
Fish Hoek is a beach
frequented by old and
young, windsurfers and
sailors. Regular regattas
offer colour and displays by
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Grandwest Casino
Great White Shark
cage diving
Full Day
lifeguards-in-training should
convince even the most
timid swimmers to venture
into the tranquil waters. The
water is ideal for diving, and
boat trips are available from
Kalk Bay Harbour.
Go Kart Racing
Half Day
Bring out the Sebastian
Vettel in you as you show
everyone who really is the
fastest driver! Fantastic fun
for everyone.
Grandwest Casino
& entertainment
complex
Evening
Gamble the night away at
Cape Town’s premier casino:
Blackjack, slots, roulette and
more. Also home to Cape
Town’s only Olympic-sized
ice skating rink.
Enter the world of the Great
White Shark and witness
these magnificent creatures
in their natural environment
while coming face to
face with these gracious
predators. An experience not
to be missed! Available every
day! Includes breakfast,
lunch, transport, equipment.
This trip can be done any
day of the week.
Helicopter Flight The Hopper
Half Day
This gentle taster of Cape
Town from the air features
the V&A Waterfront, the
famous four beaches of
Clifton, Camps Bay, the
towering Twelve Apostles
and the City Bowl below
Table Mountain.
Hermanus
Full Day
The seaside town of
Hermanus is perfect for
whale watching during the
season (June - November)
with one of the best
Great White Shark
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land-based sighting spots
in the world. The scenic
drive along the coast is also
beautiful with white, sandy
beaches along the way.
Horse Riding
Half Day
Gallop along the beautiful
Noordhoek beach, splash
through the surf and feel
the wind rush through your
hair. Beginners welcome.
Hout Bay
Half Day
Hout Bay beach is guarded
by the steep slopes of the
Sentinel and Chapman’s
Peak. The 1km beach
is a popular venue for
windsurfers, hobie cats,
paddleskiers and surfers
and is ideal for walking.
Lucky visitors might catch
fisherman hauling their
heavy nets to the shore.
Boat charters and cruises to
Seal Island are available from
the harbour. For in-depth
details about local surfing,
visit www.wavescape.co.za
Whale watching at Hermanus
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Kalk Bay
Half Day
Discover this wonderful
seaside village on the
south peninsula. There are
markets, many antique
shops and lots of bars/
restaurants right on the
water. Bring your swimming
clothes and a towel as there
is a beach there too.
Kirstenbosch
Botanical Gardens
Half Day
World-renowned for the
beauty and diversity of the
Cape flora it displays, and
for the magnificence of its
setting against the eastern
slopes of Table Mountain.
Kirstenbosch grows only
indigenous South African
plants. The cultivated
garden (36 hectares) displays
collections of South African
plants, particularly those
from the winter rainfall
region of the country.
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Kruger National Park
Kommetjie
Half Day
One of the favourite
beaches among the locals
is Kommetjie, with its
charming picnic spots, and
fantastic waves. Long Beach
includes Bokramstrand and
Klein Slangkoppunt, both
popular venues for surfing,
windsurfing, paddleskiing
and crayfishing.
Kruger National Park
Safari
Four Days
The Kruger National Park
is one of the best safaris in
the world. Spend 4 days
camping or in a lodge
exploring the landscape
for our famous wildlife,
including “the big five”.
Numerous safari drives, day
and night, and a safari walk
are included.
Lion’s Head
Half Day
A relatively quick and easy
hike (there’s one tricky bit
where you’ll use chains or
a steel ladder). The effort is
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well worth the superb view
of the city, Atlantic Seaboard
and beaches. Weather
permitting.
Llandudno
Half Day
This is a small, romantic
beach, hidden away in an
enclave of rocks and blessed
with magnificent sunsets.
Boulders offer shelter from
the south easterly wind.
Llandudno is also the entry
point for the walk to Sandy
Bay, well-known as an
unofficial nudist beach. It
is backed by steep dunes
and bushy mountain slopes,
but poorly protected from
the southeasterly wind, and
lacking access roads, shops
and facilities.
Muizenberg
Half Day
Is shaped by rows of
coloured bathing boxes,
and is the start of a long,
white beach running
40km to Gordon’s Bay.
Popular with families and
young surfers, the pavilion
offers a fleamarket, fun
Lion’s Head
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and entertainment and
lifeguards. The MuizenbergSt James Walkway is an
uplifting, scenic walk
along the ocean’s edge.
Gordon’s Bay is home to
the well-sheltered Bikini
beach, and Main Beach is a
popular watersport venue.
A footpath and road link the
two beaches, both within
walking distance of several
hotels, restaurants and bars.
Mzoli’s
Half Day
For an experience not to be
forgotten, join the locals at
Mzoli’s- a local butchery,
turned music venue, turned
party experience. Come
and enjoy a real township
restaurant. The famous
Mzolis is situated in the
township of Gugulethu.
This place pumps and
is frequented by artists,
musicians, actors and
politicians, (includes
transport, beer and tray of
meat).
Noordhoek Beach
Noordhoek Beach
Half Day
The breathtaking drive over
Chapman’s Peak will bring
you to Noordhoek Beach,
one of the most beautiful
beaches in the peninsula,
extremely popular for
surfing, horseback riding
and a long, peaceful walk
that ends at the site of a
19th century shipwreck - the
Kakapo.
Paragliding
Half Day
Experience the thrill of flying
off Lion’s head – the most
beautiful view over Camps
Bay and the 12 Apostles.
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Robben Island
Robben Island
Half Day
The place of Nelson
Mandela’s imprisonment
is now a museum to mark
this historical location. See
Mandela’s prison cell and
learn the history behind the
former political prison.
Skydiving
Full Day
What better way to see the
breathtaking views of Cape
Town than from floating
above it. Jump out of a
moving plane and enjoy the
flight.
Skydiving
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South African
Museum
Half Day
Dedicated to promoting
a greater understanding
and appreciation of natural
history and anthropology,
the South African Museum
houses more than one and
a half million specimens of
scientific importance.
Spier Wine Estate
Half Day
The first stop for visitors at
Spier is the Wine Welcome
Centre. It is home to all the
information visitors need.
It is also the heart of Spier
Wines, where the awardwinning wines are informally
tasted and sold.
South African Museum
Surfing and sand
boarding
Township Tour
Full Day
We pick clients up from
the school, and head to
Muizenberg beach, one of
the best beginner surfing
spots in the country.
Every person is provided
with a wet suit and board
specifically designed for
beginners. We have two
sessions in the water before
lunch and we are off to
the dunes where we will
have some great fun sand
boarding. Beginners or
advanced
Table Mountain
Half Day
You can see Table Mountain
wherever you are in Cape
Town, but the view is better
from the top! Whether you
hike up or take the cable
car, no visit to Cape Town
is complete without seeing
the city from the summit
of Table Mountain. It’s well
worth the effort: the flat
mountain top allows for
panoramic views of the city.
Township Tour
Half Day
Come and experience
the magic and mysteries
of the townships. Learn
about South African history
and what the effects of
apartheid had on the people
Surfing
Winelands
of SA. You’ll be taught
a little bit of Xhosa, the
local African language, to
help you interact with the
local community. Includes
the District Six Museum,
Langa, community projects,
Gugulethu, Khayelitsha, the
smallest hotel in Africa, and
drinks in a Shebeen.
Winelands Tour
Full Day
A trip to the winelands will
uncover the rich beauty and
history of this area. Enrich
your taste buds with some
of Cape Town’s most famous
wines.
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Directory
Banks
Chemists
ABSA
ADELPHI PHARMACY
BIDVEST FOREIGN EXCHANGE BANK
CLICKS PHARMACY
FNB (First National Bank)
SUNSET PHARMACY
NEDBANK
Churches
C/O Arthur’s and Main Road, Sea
Point. T. 021 430 5800
Checkers Centre, Main Road, Sea Point,
8001. T. 021 439 7529
Mon-Fri 09.00 – 17.00 Sat 09.00 –
12.00
6, Regent Road, Sea Point, Western
Cape, 8060. T. 021 430 2220
15,Kloof Road, Sea Point, Western
Cape, 8005. T. 021 430 9200
STANDARD BANK
220, Main Road, Sea Point, Western
Cape 8001. T. 086 010 1341
Mon-Fri 09.00 – 15.30
Sat 08.30 – 11.30
Beauty Salon
THE BEAUTY SPOT
18, Regent Road, Sea Point, Western
Cape. T. 021 434 6330
HERBAL BEAUTY
504, Kloof Road, Sea Point, 8005.
T. 021 434 1775
CLICKS PHARMACY
Shop 19&20 Adelphi Centre, Main
Road, Sea Point, 8001. T. 0214397529
Mon-Fri 08.30 – 17.30 Sat 08.00 –
16.00 Sun 08.00 – 14.00
Bicycle Hire
ACTION CYCLING
30, Waterkant Street, Cape Town
T. 021 425 6831
CAPE TOWN CYCLE HIRE
17, Battery Cres, Sea Point, 8005
T. 021 434 1270
Car Hire
ASK LAL CAPE TOWN TRAVEL DESK
Adelphi centre, Main Road, Sea Point,
8001. T. 021 434 5888
2, Main Road, Sea Point. T. 021 434
8622
Mon-Fri 08.00 – 17.00 Sat 08.00 –
16.00 Sun09.00 – 14.00
13, Kloof Road, Sea Point, 8005
T. 021 434 3333
LIFE CHURCH
30, Main Road, Sea Point, 8005
Mon- Sun from 09.00
SEA POINT METHODIST CHURCH
Corner of Main Road and Mount
Nelson Road, Sea Point, 8050
T. 0214340113
Cinemas & Theatres
ARTSCAPE THEATRE
D F Malan Street, Foreshore, Cape
Town, 8001. T. 021 410 9800
CINEMA V&A WATERFRONT
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Western
Cape. T. 021 419 9700
Doctors
DR. NICHOLAS
Main Road, Sea Point
T. 021 434 9741
Golf
METROPOLITAN GOLF CLUB
Fritz Sonnenberg Road, Mouille Point,
8005. T. 021 430 6014
Historic Attractions
CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE
C/O Darling and Buitenkant Street,
Cape Town, 8001. T. 021 787 1260
Mon-Sun 09.00 – 18.00
V&A WATERFRONT
Portswood Ridge, Cape Town, 8002
T. 021 408 7600
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72 Regent Road, Sea Point, 8005
T. 021 439 1836
Mon-Sun 08.00 – 23.59
TECHNICALLY CORRECT
84a Regent Road, Sea Point, 8005. T.
021 433 2999
Mon-Sun 09.00 – 22.30
Launderette
120 Main Rd, Sea Point. T. 021 434 6682
Mon-Thu 07.30-18.00
Fri 07.30-17.00.
Sat 08.00-17.00. Sun 09.00-17.00
Library
SEA POINT LIBRARY
Civic Centre, Cnr Three Anchor Bay and
Main Road, Sea Point, 8001.
T. 021 439 7440/021 439 7441
Leisure Centres &
Swimming Pool
SEA POINT PUTT PUTT (mini-golf)
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Supermarkets
CHECKERS
365 Main Road, Sea Point
T. 021 430 4680
Mon-Sat 08.00-21.00 Sun 09.00 –
21.00
PICK’N PAY
Adelphi Centre, Main Road, Sea Point
T. 021 434 8987
Mon-Sat 08.00-22.00 Sun 09.00 –
22.00
WOOLWORTHS
1, Fort Road, Crn Main Road, Sea Point
T. 021 430 4811
Beach Road, Mouille Point.
T. 021 434 6805
Mon-Sun: 09.00 – 21.00
Taxis
SEA POINT SWIMMING POOL
T. 021 447 4444
Sea Point Pavilion, Beach Road, Sea
Point
T. 021 434 3341
Summer 07.00 – 19.00 Winter 08.30
– 17.00
Night Clubs & Bars
CAFÉ SOFIA
Bar/Pub
267 Main Road, Sea Point T. 021 439
7993
DECODANCE
SPORT TAXI
RIKKIS TAXI
42, Hans Strydom Ave, Cape Town,
8000
T. 086 175 547
Tourist Information
LAL CAPE TOWN TRAVEL DESK
Transport
METRE TAXIS
MyCiti Bus
TRAIN (Down Town)
Night club
120b Main Road, Sea Point
Fri and Sat from 20.30
LA BRUIXA
Bar/Pub
341 Main Road, Sea Point.
T. 021 434 8797
Post Offices
Sea Point POST OFFICE
Regent Road, Sea Point
T. 021 434 2315
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Restaurants
Cape Town has plenty of great restaurants to choose
from. Whatever your taste, there’s a restaurant to tickle
your tastebuds. Full descriptions on the Guide website.
B = open for breakfast; L = open for lunch; D = open for dinner
Chinese
Mr Chan
178a Main Road. T.021
439 2239
M Tu W Th F Sa Su, L D
Contemporary
Sevruga
Shop 4, Quay 5 Victoria
Wharf.
T.021 421 5134
www.sevruga.co.za
Continental
African
Africa Café
108 Shortmarket Street.
T.021 422 0221
www.africacafe.co.za
M Tu W Th F Sa Su, D
Top of the Ritz
127 Main Road.
T.021 439 6010
www.ritzrestaurants.
co.za
M Tu W Th F Sa, L D
Pigalle
57 Somerset Road.
T.021 421 4848
www.pigallerestaurants.
co.za
95 Keerom
95 Keerom.
T.021 422 0765
www.95keerom.com
Greek
Sloppy Sam
51A Somerset Road. T.021
419 2921
www.sloppysam.co.za
M Tu W Th F Sa, L D
Cuban Tapas
Indian
Buena Vista Social Café
Bhukara
Portswood Road. T.021
433 0611
www.buenavista.co.za
33 Church Street.
T.021 424 0000
www.bukhara.com
Ethiopian
International
Addis In Cape
Red Herring
41 Church Street.
T.021 424 5722
www.addisincape.co.za
M Tu W Th F Sa, L D
cnr Pine and Beach Road.
T.021 789 1783
www.theredherring.co.za
Tu W Th F Sa Su, L D
Fine Dining
Five Flies
14-16 Keerom Street.
T.021 424 4442
www.fiveflies.co.za
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Grand Beach Bar
Beach Road Granger Bay.
T.021 425 0551
www.thegrand.co.za
Rafiki’s
13B Kloof Nek Road.
T.021 426 4731
www.rafikis.co.za
Neighbourhood
169 Long Street.
T.021 424 7260
goodinthehood.co.za
M Tu W Th F Sa, L D
Cafe Caprice
37 Victoria Road.
T.021 438 8315
www.cafecaprice.co.za
Dizzy’s
41 The Drive, Camps Bay.
T.021 438 2686 www.
dizzys.co.za
M Tu W Th F Sa, L D
Olympia Café
134 Main Road.
T.021 788 6396
Italian
Posticino
323 Main Road.
T.021 439 4014
www.posticino.co.za
M TU W Th F Sa Su, L D
La Perla
Beach Road.
T.021 439 9538
www.laperla.co.za
Andiamo
72 Waterkant Street.
T.021 421 3687
www.andiamo.co.za
Service Charges
Service is not included in the price in most restaurants. Leaving extra
money for the staff (tips) is common practice and highly recommended.
A standard tip in a restaurant is 10% of the total bill.
Pepenero
No. 1, Two Oceans Beach,
Bay Road.
T.021 439 9027
www.pepenero.co.za
Japanese
Balducci’s
Shop 6162, Lower Level,
Victoria Wharf.
T.021 421 6002
www.balduccis.co.za
Seafood
Traditional
Codfather
Marco’s African Place
Panama Jack’s
Vegetarian
31 The Drive,Camps Bay.
T.021 438 0782
www.codfather.co.za
2nd Road Left after The
Royal Yacht Club.
T.021 448 1080
www.panamajacks.net
Bungalow
Kurdish
Victoria Rd, Camps Bay.
M Tu W Th F, L D
Mesopotamia
Harbour House
Long Street.
T.021 424 4664
www.mesopotamia.co.za
Main Road, Kalk Bay.
T.021 788 4133
www.harbourhouse.co.za
Mexican
Steak
Fat Cactus
Zorba’s
Park Road.
www.fatcactus.co.za
Pub Food
Lola’s
228 Long Street.
T.021 423 0885
M Tu W Th F Sa, B L D
Vietnamese
Saigon
Kloof Street.
T.021 424 7670
Wine Bar
Belthazar
Lagoon Gate Dr,
Milnerton 7441.
T.021 528 2093
www.zorbas.co.za
M Tu W Th F Sa, L D
Manhattan Cafe
Chapman’s Peak Hotel
74 Waterkant Street.
T.021 421 6666
www.manhattan.co.za
Chapmans Peak Drive.
T.021 790 1036
chapmanspeakhotel.co.za
Brass Bell
Tapas
PO Box 43 Kalk Bay.
T.021 788 5455
www.brassbell.co.za
M Tu W Th F Sa, L D
15 Rose Ln.
T.021 423 5412
marcosafricanplace.co.za
130 Victoria Wharf St.
T.021 421 3753
www.belthazar.co.za
La Bruxia, La Boheme
341 Main Road.
T.021 434 8797
labohemebistro.co.za
Rick’s Café
Gardens, 2 Park Road.
T.021 424 1100
www.rickscafe.co.za
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Phonemic Symbols
Monopthongs
Consonants
iː
see
/siː/
p
pen
ı
sit
/sıt/
b
bee
/pen/
/biː/
ʊ
good
/gʊd/
t
ten
/ten/
uː
two
/tuː/
d
do
/duː/
e
egg
/eg/
tʃ
chair
/tʃeə/
ə
away
/əweı/
ʤ
just
/ʤʌst/
ɜː
her
/hɜː/
k
can
/kæn/
ɔː
four
/fɔː/
g
go
/gəʊ/
æ
cat
/kæt/
f
five
/faıv/
ʌ
up
/ʌp/
v
very
/verıː/
ɑː
ask
/ɑːsk/
θ
thing
/θiŋ/
ɒ
on
/ɒn/
х
this
/хıs/
s
so
/səʊ/
z
zoo
/zuː/
ʃ
she
/ʃiː/
ʒ
pleasure
/pleʒə/
Dipthongs
ıə
here
/hıə/
m
me
/miː/
eı
eight
/eıt/
n
nine
/naın/
ʊə
cure
/kjʊə/
ŋ
long
/lɒŋ/
ɔı
boy
/bɔı/
h
house
/haʊs/
əʊ
no
/nəʊ/
l
love
/lʌv/
eə
there
/хeə/
r
right
/raıt/
aı
my
/maı/
w
we
/wiː/
aʊ
now
/naʊ/
j
yes
/jes/
Irregular Verbs
Infinitive
Past
Simple
be
was/were
beat
beat
become
became
begin
began
bend
bent
bet
bet
bite
bit
blow
blew
break
broke
bring
brought
broadcast broadcast
build
built
burst
burst
buy
bought
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Past
participle
been
beaten
become
begun
bent
bet
bitten
blown
broken
brought
broadcast
built
burst
bought
Infinitive
catch
choose
come
cost
creep
cut
deal
dig
do
draw
drink
drive
drive
eat
Past
Simple
caught
chose
came
cost
crept
cut
dealt
dug
did
drew
drank
drove
drove
ate
Past
participle
caught
chosen
come
cost
crept
cut
dealt
dug
done
drawn
drunk
driven
driven
eaten
Infinitive
fall
feed
feel
fight
find
flee
fly
forbid
forget
forgive
freeze
get
give
go
grow
hang
have
hear
hide
hit
hold
hurt
keep
kneel
know
lay
lead
leave
lend
let
lie
light
lose
make
mean
meet
pay
put
read
ride
ring
rise
run
say
see
Past
Simple
fell
fed
felt
fought
found
fled
flew
forbade
forgot
forgave
froze
got
gave
went
grew
hung
had
heard
hid
hit
held
hurt
kept
knelt
knew
laid
led
left
lent
let
lay
lit
lost
made
meant
met
paid
put
read
rode
rang
rose
ran
said
saw
Past
participle
fallen
fed
felt
fought
found
fled
flown
forbidden
forgotten
forgiven
frozen
got
given
gone
grown
hung
had
heard
hidden
hit
held
hurt
kept
knelt
known
laid
led
left
lent
let
lain
lit
lost
made
meant
met
paid
put
read
ridden
rung
risen
run
said
seen
Infinitive
Past
Simple
sought
sold
sent
set
sewed
shook
shone
shot
showed
Past
participle
seek
sought
sell
sold
send
sent
set
set
sew
sewn/sewed
shake
shaken
shine
shone
shoot
shot
show
shown/
showed
shrink
shrank
shrunk
shut
shut
shut
sing
sang
sung
sink
sank
sunk
sit
sat
sat
sleep
slept
slept
slide
slid
slid
speak
spoke
spoken
spend
spent
spent
spit
spat
spat
split
split
split
spread
spread
spread
spring
sprang
sprung
stand
stood
stood
steal
stole
stolen
stick
stuck
stuck
sting
stung
stung
stink
stank
stunk
strike
struck
struck
swear
swore
sworn
sweep
swept
swept
swim
swam
swum
swing
swung
swung
take
took
taken
teach
taught
taught
tear
tore
torn
tell
told
told
think
thought
thought
throw
threw
thrown
understand understand understood
wake
woke
woken
wear
wore
worn
weep
wept
wept
win
won
won
write
wrote
written
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The Simple Tenses
Tense
Examples
PRESENT SIMPLE
now
past
Meaning
(a) It snows in Alaska.
(b) I watch television every
day.
In general it expresses
events or situations that
exist always, usually,
habitually. They exist
now, have existed in the
past, and will probably
exist in the future.
(c) It snowed yesterday.
(d) I watched television
last night.
At one particular time in
the past, this happened. It
began and ended in the
past.
(e) It will snow tomorrow.
(f) I will watch television
tonight.
At one particular time
in the future this will
happen.
future
PAST SIMPLE
now
past
future
FUTURE SIMPLE
now
past
future
The Continuous Tenses
FORM:
be + -ing (present participle)
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
MEANING:
Continuous tenses give the idea that an
action is in progress during a particular
time. They say that an action begins
before, is in progress, and continues after
another time or action.
(a) He is sleeping right now.
He went to sleep at 10.00
tonight. It is now 11.00
and he is still asleep. His
sleep began in the past, is
in progress at the present
time, and will probably
continue.
(b) He was sleeping when I
arrived.
He went to sleep at 10.00
last night. I arrived at 11.00.
He was still asleep. His
sleep began before and
was in progress at a
particular time in the past.
It probably continued.
now 11.00
past
10.00
future
PAST CONTINUOUS
now
past
10.00 11.00
future
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
now
past
40
10.00 11.00
future
(c) He will be sleeping when He will go to sleep at 10.00
we arrive.
tomorrow night. We will
arrive at 11.00. The action
of sleeping will begin
before we arrive and will be
in progress at a particular
time in the future. It will
probably continue.
At Top of the Ritz Restaurant, situated on the 21st floor
of the Ritz Hotel, you will most definitely feel on top of the world. Let
us wine & dine you at the only revolving restaurant in Cape Town, with
scintillating views, live entertainment and fabulous cuisine.
Trading times: Mon-Sun 18h30 - 22h00
For bookings, please contact:
Tel: 021 439 6988 • Fax: 021 434 2026
email: info@ritzrestaurants.co.za • www.topoftheritz.co.za
Cnr. Main & Camberwell Roads, Sea Point.
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