Area Profiles

Maitland is often described as "the central hub of the industrial wheel" thanks to its position, which connects the Cape Town city bowl with the outlying suburbs. A railway line runs through the centre of this predominantly industrial precinct, and with major arterial routes on its doorstep, movement of freight is extremely simple for companies and factories in the vicinity. The area has been known as an important transport precinct since 1845, when work on one of the very first roads from Stellenbosch to Maitland was completed. This was a breakthrough because it enabled vehicles to get from Cape Town to the rest of Africa without having to traverse the sand dunes which...

The industrial suburb of Ndabeni, situated within close proximity to the epicentres of Cape Town is considered to be a formidable region of the Western Cape for light industrial activity and the textile and clothing manufacturing business. The origins of the name of the suburb date back to the end of the 1800s and early 1900s, where the residents of the town asked if the settlement called be called Kwa-Ndabeni, which translates to "place of debate". More and more industrial operations are choosing Ndabeni, due to it being one of the most conveniently located nodes in Cape Town. Industrial Hotspots Many prominent industrial businesses have decided to take residence...

Observatory, nicknamed Obz, is a student and bohemian area not far from the epicentre of the Cape Town central business district. Although the area is a residential and recreational location, it is also becoming a popular area for industry due to its proximity to both Mowbray and Salt River. The suburb is also within close proximity to most of the major landmarks of the city.  Industrial Hotspots Most of the industrial activity will happen on the far West side of Lower Main Road Observatory, where the suburb starts to connect with Salt River. This is where one will find a lot of the factories and warehouses in the vicinity.  Industrial/Business Developments and...

Right at the far corners of the Southern Suburbs, one will find the suburb of Ottery, which is famous for the fact that the Youngsfield Military Base situated in Ottery hosts, the prestigious Cape Argus Junior Cycle Tour. Some of the suburbs that neighbour Ottery include, Wetton, Furness, Fairways and Plumstead. The area is also the location of Cape Town's official China Town.  Industrial Hotspots A lot of the main industrial activity in Ottery happens around both Plantation Road and Bamboesvlei Road. Some of the more prominent industrial type businesses that can be found in this industrial hotspot of Ottery include Green Home Food Packaging Cape Town, Industrial...

Woodstock is one of Cape Town's most conveniently located suburbs, it's within close proximity to all that the city has to offer including the central business district, Cape Town International Airport and other notable places of interest. Just like the rest of South Africa, the area has a fascinating and harrowing history. Although it was founded as more of a residential suburb, today it flourishes as a fantastic industrial node as well due to proximity to all that the mother city has to offer. All of these are contributing factors and why Woodstock is becoming one of Cape Town's most desirable industrial areas.  Industrial Hotspots There are numerous industrial...

Epping Industria is an industrial expanse situated in Cape Town, in the Western Cape of South Africa. The destination is located south of Thornton, east of Pinelands and north of the Langa suburban areas. It was first established in the 1940’s. In the early stages of this development, it is noted that growth was seen to be lethargic with certain parts of the are utilised as a race track at the beginning of the 1950's.  However, these modest beginnings haven’t detoured Epping Industria from becoming Cape Town’s biggest and most centrally situated industrial area. Industrial Hotspots Epping Industria is widely regarded as the most centrally located...

Montague Gardens It’s widely known that Montague Gardens is one of Cape Town’s most dense and centrally located industrial and commercial areas. Its key location gives weight to this statement and the region is located just 10 minutes away from the Port of Cape Town and 30 minutes from the Cape Town International Airport. It forms a part of the greater Milnerton area which has long been one of Cape Town’s most industrious expanses with close proximity to all the region has to offer including Bloubergstrand and Tableview. Industrial Hotspots Aforementioned Montague Gardens is a hotbed of industrial and commercial activity hence many...

Paarden Eiland is a popular industrial area of Cape Town, serving as the gateway to Cape Town Harbour. It is home to a multitude of showrooms, manufacturing facilities and industrial properties, situated close to all the amenities that a business and its employees may need. It was back in 1935 that Paarden Eiland, now a well-known part of the hustle and bustle of Cape Town, was proclaimed to be an industrial area. A variety of car manufacturers, including Dodge, Plymouth and Chrysler, amongst others, were the original owners and tenants in the area. Over the years, Paarden Eiland has evolved to become a mixed-use precinct, giving the area the wide variety that it enjoys...

The area translates to “Island of Horses” and is the location of some of the most extensive industrial and commercial businesses in the entire Western Cape area. Its key location has made it increasingly popular over the years as its location is within close proximity to Cape Town’s picturesque harbour. The area also has significance to settler history of South Africa and it’s written in the history books that some of the first Dutch settlers farmed land around the Liesbeek River near the current location of Paarden Eiland in 1657. Industrial Hotspots The area is home to a huge variety of prominent businesses within all sectors....