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Kashrus Note According to link above, all meat is glatt however milk is NOT Chalav Israel.

Restaurants

NameTypeHoursContactLocation & Description
Avron's Place (Sea Point)
Meat
S – T: 11am – 3pm; 5pm – 10pm; F: 11am – 2:30pm
+27 (0)21 439 7610 Link
19 – 33 Regent Road - Oldest kosher meat restaurant in SA. The humbly adorned, family-friendly eatery, serves a wide variety of dishes, including beef ribs, burgers, mixed grills, boerewors, Cape lamb curry, vegetarian platters, pastas and sushi. Prices rather reasonable. On Tuesdays there's a special on its beef burger and chips (R49 instead of the usual R59). Offers takeaways and catering and packed Shabbat meals for visitors. For the Sephardim the meat is Bet Yosef. But check to make sure.
The Press (Sea Point)
Meat
S – T: noon – late; F: 11am – 3pm; Sat: 1 hour after Shabbat till late
+27 (0)21 434 7724 Website
176 Main Road - Restaurant and Bar (many craft beers on tap).
Coffee Time (Gardens)
Milk
M – T: 8am – 3:30pm; F: 8am – 3pm
+27 (0)21 461 8414
20 Breda Street - Set in an old house in a lush, garden environment. Lawn seating with views of Table Mountain. Breakfast, brunch or lunch. Menu includes scrambled egg, salmon and humus wrap, fish bobotie with homemade chutney, tuna lasagne, sandwich, salad, quiche or smoothie. Early-morning special between 8am and 11am (a combo of two eggs, grilled tomato and mushrooms goes for R25) and also serves a delicious, and incredibly popular, buffet lunch every Wednesday between 12:30pm and 2:30pm. Gluten-free and sugar-free options. Offers catering. Proceeds support the Astra Centre.
Café Riteve (Gardens)
Milk
S – T: 8:30am – 5pm; F: 8:30am – 3pm
+27 (0)21 465 1594
Website
88 Hatfield Street - Located on a piazza that’s part of the same centre as the historical Gardens Shul, the South African Jewish Museum, the Cape Town Holocaust Centre and the Jacob Gitlin Library. Large and varied menu includes three-egg omelette, sushi salad, grilled hake, falafel with dukkah wedges and humus, tuna and mushroom cannelloni, smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwich and chocolate ganache-filled croissant. Also sells range of shakes and juices as well as kosher wine and liquors. Offers catering, takeaways, no delivery. They had some CY, just ask. The earlier you go the more likely the have.
Goldies Deli and Diner (Sea Point)
Meat & Pareve
S – T: 8:30am – 8pm; F: 8:30am – 4:30pm
+27 (0)21 439 3008
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174 Main Road - Meat and parev deli and bakery - next door and connected to The Press. Menu include burgers, steak rolls, schwarmas, bagels, salads, fish cakes, breakfast plates and more. Specials every Wednesday and Friday (deals like a three-course meal for four for R120). Delivery is free in Sea Point. Bakery treats include carrot cake, cinnamon twists, chocolate brownies, doughnuts, cupcakes, apple crumble, croissants and teiglach. Offers Shabbat meal orders.
Café B'tayavon @ Highlands House
Milk
021 461 1100
9 Gorge Rd, Highlands Estate - Snacks and Light Meals
Jean's Kitchen @ The Kaplan Centre
Milk
021 650 3064 info@jeanskitchen.co.za
The Kaplan Centre - University of Cape Town - Tea, coffee,
sandwiches, gourmet salads, falafel etc
Baskin Robbins @ Mojo Market (Sea Point)
Note: This is the only kosher B & R
All ice creams, ice cream cones, milkshakes and waffles are Kosher, milchik.
The following topping ONLY are kosher: Crushed Almonds, Crushed Cashews, Fudge, Mini Astros, Mint Crunch
NB: Cakes are NOT KOSHER

Bakeries, Groceries & Ice Cream
Checkers Sea Point- 76 Regent Road - They have a large selection of kosher products including a kosher take out and bakery.
Spar Sea Point - 96 Regent Road - They have a large selection of kosher products including a kosher take out and bakery.

Shuls
Sea point is the main Jewish area.
Green and Sea Point Hebrew Congregation (Marais Road Shul)
Chabad


Hotels with Points near a Shul (Walking Minutes)
Protea Sea Point

Airport Transfer Options
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Public Bus -
Train -

Major Activities
Name
Cost
Distance from CPT
Description and Notes
Boulders Beach
R17035 min• "I found that there were two different entrances, boardwalk and beach. The boardwalk has a higher density of penguins but if you want a better experience, I recommend visiting the beach side- especially at low tide. Because of the tide I was able to walk past the few dozen folks on the beach, climb under and over some boulders, and encounter effectively a different private beach- with penguins!!"
• For budget travelers, take the train to Simonstown and from there a cab to Boulders beach - R20.
Betty’s Bay
1.25 hoursAlso features African Penguins though less crowded than Boulders beach, though further.
Chapman's Peak Drive
R45/car45 min• Beautiful scenery, you have the mountain on one side and the ocean on the other side, great pics, great to make a BBQ come during daylight hours.
NOTE: You need Rand or an SA issued card to pay for the Chapman's Peak toll.
Cape of Good Hope/Cape Point
R360/pp1.5 hours• LONG but AMAZING drive
• almost a full day activity
Lions Head
• Hike - not difficult
• Paragliding - around $85 (prices might be outdated). Book ahead
Robben Island
Tours depart three times a day and take about 3.5 hours, consisting of a ferry trip to and from the island, and a tour of the various historical sites on the island that form part of the Robben Island Museum. These include the island graveyard, the disused lime quarry, Robert Sobukwe's house, the Bluestone quarry, the army and navy bunkers, and the maximum security prison. Nelson Mandela's cell is shown. Reviews are mixed
Table Mountain (Cable car or hike)
~R350• Follow on Twitter for updates on if open or closed
• Cableway costs ~R350 rand pp - depends if morning or afternoon
• Can repel down
• 895 rand pp (prices might be outdated)
• repel for like 15 mins
• hike back up is 25 mins
• Closes 6pm
• BOOK IN ADVANCE
Signal Hill
Go there for a sunset with bit more a "local" flavor. Views aren't great compared to Lion's Head and can be quite crowded at sunset.
V & A Waterfront
The Garden Route
long scenic drive

Kirstenbosch Gardens
Shark Diving
$88 +$34 for video (prices might be outdated)2 hoursCan do in Gansbaii. Links:1, 2, 3

Sandboarding
Bring goggles!
Skydiving
$170 (prices might be outdated)
Cheaper
Quad Biking (ATVs)

Hout Bay market

Kayaking at Hout Bay
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Amazing experience. Views may very but can often see Heaviside dolphins jumping right in front of you
Cheetah Outreach
Where you can go and pet cheetahs and other animals super cool. Website

Aquila Private Game Reserve

2 hoursPricey but quality accommodations for overnight stays. Good for people who aren't leaving Cape Town area but want to see wildlife. Some dismiss as a "glorified zoo"
Cango Wildlife Ranch

5 hours


Winelands
[Likely way more then listed but those are the few I remember]
(Might be worthwhile to make a trip to the winelands, even if one does not enjoy wine, for the scenery. Only about an hour or two from CPT)
  • Franschoek
  • Kleine Dracken - Kosher
  • Backsberg - Kosher

Johannesburg

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Restaurants
http://www.uos.co.za/kashrut/restaurants.asp

http://yeahthatskosher.com/2013/04/kosher-restaurants-travel-advice-for-johannesburg-south-africa-joberg/

Map of Kosher Johannesburg

NameTypeContactLocation & Description
Corner Cafe (Glenhazel)
Milk
+27 11 440-3160 Link
Corner of Queens square and cross road in Glenhazel. Corner Café is the best place to go (or maybe the only) for kosher gluten free muffins. I’m told they’re very good. They also have great breakfasts and pastas, but I usually stick with a toasted cheese and chips.
Dee-Jays (Sandton)
Milk
+27 11 883-2265 Link
Morningview Shopping Centre, 100 South Road, 2196 - Dee-Jays provides casual dairy food that is perfect for a breakfast out with the family. Their fishballs are really good and if you need a cake in the Sandton area, they’re the place to go.
Market Cafe (Norood Mall)
Milk
Cholov Yisroel cafe
KosherWorld, Mi Vami Kosher and Chop N Wok (Glenhazel)
+27 11 440 1402 Website
1 Long Avenue, Johannesburg, 2192
Gelatisimo (Glenhazel)
Across the road from Kosher World, authentic Italian gelato. Chalav Yisroel. Absolutely fantastic.
Michelos (Glenhazel)
Milk
+27 11 885-1500 Link
17 Northfield Ave, Johannesburg, 2192 - Michelos is the second best pizza restaurant. They are very centrally located (in the Jewish area of Glenhazel) and their food is nice. Never go there the night after Pesach because you’ll wait hours but most other times are good, plus they serve chalav yisrael.
Nandos Kosher (Savoy)
Meat
+27 11 885-1496 Website
553 Louis Botha Ave, Savoy, Johannesburg, 2090, South Africa - Nandos is a large chain of Portuguese chicken restaurants, but there is only one kosher Nandos in South Africa, so be aware that you can’t step into any of them! They serve top notch chicken but be sure to also try their beef burger (and order extra sauce).
Next Door "Non-CY" (Norwood)
Milk
+27 11 728-2577 Link
80 Grant Ave, Johannesburg, 2192 - Next Door is rated as a top restaurant in Johannesburg, kosher and not, so you know it must be pretty good. It is usually full so booking is highly recommended. While their sushi may not be top class, their pizzas certainly are and, if you’re around in Summer, definitely try their fish braai (barbeque in South African).
Pie Works (Sandringham)
+27 11 485 2447 Website
74 George Ave, Johannesburg, 2192 - Their pies (clearly) are the best kosher pies in the country and are perfect if you want to buy some to take home and reheat. Their burgers are delicious and the have a milk side with pizza that is really good. They’re situated on what is known as the Kosher Strip, so any Jew will be able to direct you.
RTG "Ready to Go" (Norwood)
A fast food place next door to ... Next Door. While they do offer steak and a Chinese menu, the focus is their extensive burger and hot dog menu.
The Deli Store (Sandton)
011-656-3142 / 4915  info@thedelistore.co.za, http://thedelistore.co.za/menus/main-menu/
Shop 52, (opposite Woolworths) Morning Glen Shopping Mall Cnr Bowling & Kelvin Road Gallo Manor - Reviewed in CBS's TR, as having excellent food for very low prices. According to Google is "Permanently Closed".
So Sushi (Glenhazel)
Jozi Blue (Glenhazel)
Milk
They have some items Cholov Yisroel, which they will serve on disposables on request


Bakeries, Groceries & Ice Cream
Kosher World - http://www.kosherworld.co.za/

Shuls

Hotels with Points near a Shul (Walking Minutes)

Airport Transfer Options
Cab - Uber
Executive Bus - Shuttle from HLA airport to anywhere in Sandton for R80 per person.
Public Bus -
Train - Gautrain from JNB airport is R135-155 depending on destination. Must purchase gold card before for R13.

Major Activities
Apartheid Museum
Flea Market
Gold Reef City - amusement park, along with other African themed attractions (tribal dancing, old "gold mine tour")
Lion Park - see lions from your car up close, pet lion cubs.
Monte Casino - Casino and shopping mall, with cool "outdoor" Tuscan style
Soweto Tour
Pilanesberg Safari- If you can't make it to Kruger for malaria, time or other concerns,  this is a much smaller park with less wildlife, and not as good of an experience, but definitely well worth it. About 2 hours out of Joburg, it can be done in your own vehicle, but will be a lot better with a guided game drive.
Sun City Right outside of Pilansberg
Elephant & Monkey Sanctuary- About an hour out of Joburg. Get close to elephants, touch, feed and ride them. The monkey sanctuary has a massive enclosure with hundreds of various monkeys and lemurs. No feeding or touching, unless one jumps on you. If you do go to Pilansberg, this can be done on the way.

Kruger National Park

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Tour Options

Major Activities

Near Kruger:

The Panoramic Route includes a half dozen waterfalls; Lisbon, Horseshoe, Bridal Vail, Mac Mac, Sabie and others; The Potholes, G-d's Window, Wonder View, The Pinnacle, The Three Rondawels and views of the stunning Blyde River Canyon (third largest canyon in the world).

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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #1480 on: March 25, 2019, 12:20:34 PM »
When I was there I asked multiple people when the last major incident was and all responded many years ago!

If they are wrong, correct them.

I'm not trying to create facts. I'm repeating a reality I saw when I was there.

In CH there are many incidents, from robbery to beatings and no armed guards, tall fences and living in fear.

The reality is every country has a different culture and responds differently to different situations. In a US mind the SA response is blown by proportions.

You explain to me, in the US where people were killed in Pittsburgh and violence does accur on a regular basis there hasn't been guards placed at 99% of institutions and the reason for that being it's not the way our culture responds to these types of situations. In SA a robbery will prompt "dont walk in the streets", "lock the door" "dont stop at lights at night" and ETC. I totally understand the culture but for an average US citizen visiting many countries my advice would be consult a local before going or doing something out of tourism norms.
My father grew up in Crown Heights when you couldn't walk the streets alone. He lives in South Africa now behind a 7 foot wall. I'm tempted to read him your posts just to hear his cackles of laughter.

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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #1481 on: March 25, 2019, 01:04:28 PM »
Most Jewish areas had severe crime issues and this includes Lakewood, Boro Park, Williamsburg and Crown Heights.... Newark and Camden have shootings every day and yet many Jews walk and roam the streets.

Jews did not fence themselves nor did they set up corner security posts. It's a way of reacting and I the US we react differently then in SA.

I would really appreciate if you can explain the difference. When I visited I asked multiple people and had a really hard time seeing a major reason for security the way they have it now.  I, as a Jewish looking guy was questioned at length before entering shul on shabbat. Are you seriously suggesting a white Jewish looking Male will do harm to a shul. In NY we  have many races walking into shul unasked and we dont flinch. While security may be necessary even in the US, the level of it in SA IMHO is absurd.

Now that you have decided and established a precedent for security. anything less might be seen as an invitation for crime.

I respect the way they decided to live but to claim it all necessary is absurd.

If you can explain it in detail I'll be more then happy to understand.
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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #1482 on: March 25, 2019, 01:06:37 PM »
Lol we have a lot of South Africans in Chicago who moved here after being bound and gagged in their own homes or the like...  I visited SA a few years back, and can't say I didn't feel safe, but there definitely is a level of fear there...
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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #1483 on: March 25, 2019, 02:36:01 PM »
My father grew up in Crown Heights when you couldn't walk the streets alone. He lives in South Africa now behind a 7 foot wall. I'm tempted to read him your posts just to hear his cackles of laughter.
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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #1484 on: March 25, 2019, 02:38:54 PM »
Most Jewish areas had severe crime issues and this includes Lakewood, Boro Park, Williamsburg and Crown Heights.... Newark and Camden have shootings every day and yet many Jews walk and roam the streets.

Jews did not fence themselves nor did they set up corner security posts. It's a way of reacting and I the US we react differently then in SA.

I would really appreciate if you can explain the difference. When I visited I asked multiple people and had a really hard time seeing a major reason for security the way they have it now.  I, as a Jewish looking guy was questioned at length before entering shul on shabbat. Are you seriously suggesting a white Jewish looking Male will do harm to a shul. In NY we  have many races walking into shul unasked and we dont flinch. While security may be necessary even in the US, the level of it in SA IMHO is absurd.

Now that you have decided and established a precedent for security. anything less might be seen as an invitation for crime.

I respect the way they decided to live but to claim it all necessary is absurd.

If you can explain it in detail I'll be more then happy to understand.
It's not a Jewish thing
Its Black/White rich/poor thing
and as far as Major Incidents, what do you call major? 2 months ago i had a family member robbed, gagged and beaten in their own home...... didn't make the news... as if it's a daily occurrence

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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #1485 on: March 25, 2019, 02:54:19 PM »
Most Jewish areas had severe crime issues and this includes Lakewood, Boro Park, Williamsburg and Crown Heights.... Newark and Camden have shootings every day and yet many Jews walk and roam the streets.

Jews did not fence themselves nor did they set up corner security posts. It's a way of reacting and I the US we react differently then in SA.

I would really appreciate if you can explain the difference. When I visited I asked multiple people and had a really hard time seeing a major reason for security the way they have it now.  I, as a Jewish looking guy was questioned at length before entering shul on shabbat. Are you seriously suggesting a white Jewish looking Male will do harm to a shul. In NY we  have many races walking into shul unasked and we dont flinch. While security may be necessary even in the US, the level of it in SA IMHO is absurd.

Now that you have decided and established a precedent for security. anything less might be seen as an invitation for crime.

I respect the way they decided to live but to claim it all necessary is absurd.

If you can explain it in detail I'll be more then happy to understand.

Do you think all those security measures popped up in response to one incident? The reason you were able to feel safe is BECAUSE of all the security measures. I am at a complete loss as to how this to you. EVERY. SINGLE. PERSON in South Africa knows multiple people who have been murdered because of violent crime. The vast majority of the Jewish community has experienced violent crime in some way - that means gun point robberies and car-jackings.

When was the last gun-related violence in Lakewood, Boro Park, Williamsburg and Crown Heights? If people were routinely car-jacked in Lakewood you can be damn sure there would be armed patrols.

BTW, I have never been asked any questions walking in to any shul in South Africa, not sure where that comes from.

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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #1486 on: March 25, 2019, 03:32:06 PM »
Do you think all those security measures popped up in response to one incident? The reason you were able to feel safe is BECAUSE of all the security measures. I am at a complete loss as to how this to you. EVERY. SINGLE. PERSON in South Africa knows multiple people who have been murdered because of violent crime. The vast majority of the Jewish community has experienced violent crime in some way - that means gun point robberies and car-jackings.

When was the last gun-related violence in Lakewood, Boro Park, Williamsburg and Crown Heights? If people were routinely car-jacked in Lakewood you can be damn sure there would be armed patrols.

BTW, I have never been asked any questions walking in to any shul in South Africa, not sure where that comes from.
FTR: I was visiting the Maharsha shul.

I walked many areas in Cape town and Johburg  not only the Jewish ones and felt completely safe. Obviously I used common sense and didn't walk in slums but on streets with regular pedestrian traffic.

Yes its possible there is crime,but no news reports? Is it really an every day occurence?

I will repeat, when I was there I asked multiple people about recent crime and none told me of major incidents.

In Lakewood there is a shooting on average once a month in the MLK/hearthstone area and most know to avoid those at night. Viggy Blech was tied, beaten and robbed on a Friday night in the heart of Lakewood. Last year there multiple robberies stealing in what would amount to almost a million dollars worth of silver gold and other valuables from multiple locations and yes brazenly mid day.

In BP  there were beatings and a bobver yungerman was killed on a Friday night many years ago and in willi thru the 90's there was major crime.

Crown heights still has a beating occasionally.

Pittsburgh had a shotting in a syngouge which I believe to be more major then most crimes in SA.

The typical USA residents response is different then those in SA and we respond differently to different types of crimes. Most Jewish areas have a shomrim and criminals know, committing crimes in certain neighborhoods will result in arrests with a tough shake down.  In SA people responded by building fences and hiring armed guards to patrol streets. The result of that kind of action is walking fenced streets with tents on corners for armed patrol.




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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #1487 on: March 25, 2019, 03:43:51 PM »
FTR: I was visiting the Maharsha shul.

I walked many areas in Cape town and Johburg  not only the Jewish ones and felt completely safe. Obviously I used common sense and didn't walk in slums but on streets with regular pedestrian traffic.

Yes its possible there is crime,but no news reports? Is it really an every day occurence?

I will repeat, when I was there I asked multiple people about recent crime and none told me of major incidents.

In Lakewood there is a shooting on average once a month in the MLK/hearthstone area and most know to avoid those at night. Viggy Blech was tied, beaten and robbed on a Friday night in the heart of Lakewood. Last year there multiple robberies stealing in what would amount to almost a million dollars worth of silver gold and other valuables from multiple locations and yes brazenly mid day.

In BP  there were beatings and a bobver yungerman was killed on a Friday night many years ago and in willi thru the 90's there was major crime.

Crown heights still has a beating occasionally.

Pittsburgh had a shotting in a syngouge which I believe to be more major then most crimes in SA.

The typical USA residents response is different then those in SA and we respond differently to different types of crimes. Most Jewish areas have a shomrim and criminals know, committing crimes in certain neighborhoods will result in arrests with a tough shake down.  In SA people responded by building fences and hiring armed guards to patrol streets. The result of that kind of action is walking fenced streets with tents on corners for armed patrol.
This conversation is stupefying.

Crime went down 96% since CAP started. Yes, violent crime was an every day occurrence, and even now, crime is still every day, but the violent crimes have *mostly* shifted outside of the "Jewish" neighborhoods. My cousin visited South Africa, and like you felt really safe and a couple hours before her flight home she was robbed at gunpoint and had all her cash and jewelery taken.

People get shot and killed in Johannesburg every single day. Comparing Johannesburg to Lakewood, Brooklyn or even Newark and Chicago is so mind numbingly ridiculously I'm going to have to conclude you are just a massive troll.

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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #1488 on: March 25, 2019, 03:53:46 PM »
This conversation is stupefying.

Crime went down 96% since CAP started. Yes, violent crime was an every day occurrence, and even now, crime is still every day, but the violent crimes have *mostly* shifted outside of the "Jewish" neighborhoods. My cousin visited South Africa, and like you felt really safe and a couple hours before her flight home she was robbed at gunpoint and had all her cash and jewelery taken.

People get shot and killed in Johannesburg every single day. Comparing Johannesburg to Lakewood, Brooklyn or even Newark and Chicago is so mind numbingly ridiculously I'm going to have to conclude you are just a massive troll.
Again: no major crime at least in Jewish areas.

For people visiting to know, exersise caution when visiting area that don't look ok to be in. Basic county side driving in a rental is perfectly ok and driving in main areas in Cape town and  Johburg is also ok.

As always be careful.

And no, I am not trolling you. People use and rely on comments made on this thread when traveling and its important to keep info accurate.
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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #1489 on: March 25, 2019, 04:42:12 PM »
Again: no major crime at least in Jewish areas.

For people visiting to know, exersise caution when visiting area that don't look ok to be in. Basic county side driving in a rental is perfectly ok and driving in main areas in Cape town and  Johburg is also ok.

As always be careful.

And no, I am not trolling you. People use and rely on comments made on this thread when traveling and its important to keep info accurate.
CAP mainly covers  Glenhazel area
Yes, it's the predominant jewish area in JNB, has nothing per se with it being a Jewish area
I dont feel as safe in Sandton, or any of the older jewish neighborhoods like Observatory, Yoeville, Cyrildene etc
(although CAP does now cover some of them, they aren;t nearly as effective/useful as in Glenhazel area)

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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #1490 on: March 28, 2019, 07:01:04 PM »
Do you think all those security measures popped up in response to one incident? The reason you were able to feel safe is BECAUSE of all the security measures. I am at a complete loss as to how this to you. EVERY. SINGLE. PERSON in South Africa knows multiple people who have been murdered because of violent crime. The vast majority of the Jewish community has experienced violent crime in some way - that means gun point robberies and car-jackings.

When was the last gun-related violence in Lakewood, Boro Park, Williamsburg and Crown Heights? If people were routinely car-jacked in Lakewood you can be damn sure there would be armed patrols.

BTW, I have never been asked any questions walking in to any shul in South Africa, not sure where that comes from.
https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/general/1704365/breaking-hasidic-father-and-son-viciously-assaulted-in-newark-nj-one-of-them-critical.html

Jewish are still roaming Newark.
Always praying for delayed baggage.

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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #1491 on: March 28, 2019, 07:08:08 PM »

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« Reply #1492 on: March 29, 2019, 11:09:48 AM »
I'm finding it difficult to respond without insulting you, so I'm done.
Are we comparing Downtown Newark to JNB CBD? ROTFLMAO ;D

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« Reply #1493 on: March 29, 2019, 12:57:09 PM »
Are we comparing Downtown Newark to JNB CBD? ROTFLMAO ;D
Ever been to the (relatively) new science museum in Town?

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« Reply #1494 on: March 29, 2019, 01:51:42 PM »
Ever been to the (relatively) new science museum in Town?
no, i haven;t had the privilege.  i'd faster go to the Beer Museum across the road
Last time i was there i went to check out the Wolmraans St shul and other old Jewish sites in Berea and Hillbrow and Yoeville
I was lucky to just get out minus my hubcaps and almost the spare tire
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« Reply #1495 on: March 30, 2019, 10:17:49 PM »
no, i haven;t had the privilege.  i'd faster go to the Beer Museum across the road
Last time i was there i went to check out the Wolmraans St shul and other old Jewish sites in Berea and Hillbrow and Yoeville
I was lucky to just get out minus my hubcaps and almost the spare tire
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I was actually quite impressed with the museum. But thinking back to driving through the area and reading these comments... I mean, wow.

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« Reply #1496 on: March 30, 2019, 11:00:20 PM »
Any tips for good car rental deals in JNB?

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« Reply #1497 on: March 31, 2019, 10:26:14 PM »
Any tips for good car rental deals in JNB?
I just did Hertz with a Corp account anf got a decent deal on an automatic full size. Was only $2 more than manual (total, not $2/day).

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« Reply #1498 on: March 31, 2019, 11:41:53 PM »
Any tips for good car rental deals in JNB?
There's a frum guy who does europcar, suppose to be good prices
didn;t work for me, i just did it straight

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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #1499 on: April 02, 2019, 03:09:09 AM »
Ever been to the (relatively) new science museum in Town?
My elementary school kids had a great time