Belhar Information
Belhar is a diverse suburb in the City of Cape Town, situated on the Cape Flats between Bellville, Delft and Elsies River. Established during the apartheid era as a township area, Belhar has grown into a vibrant community known for its strong cultural identity, educational institutions and local heritage. The suburb is home to the University of the Western Cape, an important centre of learning with a significant history in South Africa’s struggle for social justice and transformation.
Visitors exploring Belhar and its surroundings can discover the wider Cape Flats’ rich cultural landscape, including community arts, local cuisine and neighbourhood events that reflect the area’s diverse heritage. Nearby attractions include the Tygerberg Nature Reserve, offering walking trails, indigenous fynbos and panoramic views across the Cape Peninsula, while the Durbanville Wine Valley provides an opportunity to experience historic vineyards and award-winning wines. With its convenient location and connections to greater Cape Town, Belhar offers travellers a chance to experience a more authentic side of the city, where community, history and modern urban life come together.
Nearby Towns
- ▸ Belhar
- ▸ Parow Industrial (1.9km)
- ▸ Uitsig (2.8km)
- ▸ Ravensmead (3.2km)
- ▸ Eureka (3.3km)
- ▸ Florida (3.6km)
- ▸ Connaught (3.8km)
- ▸ Adriaanse (3.8km)
- ▸ Cravenby (4km)
- ▸ Klipkop (4.1km)
- ▸ Matroosfontein (4.2km)
- ▸ Voelvlei (4.2km)
- ▸ Balvenie (4.3km)
- ▸ Clarkes (4.4km)
- ▸ Elnor (4.7km)