Kenwyn, Cape Town
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| Coordinates: 33°59′56″S 18°30′31″E / 33.99889°S 18.50861°E / -33.99889; 18.50861 | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Government | |
| • Councillor | Mark Kleinschmidt (Ward 60) (DA) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
| Postal code (street) | 7780 |
| PO box | 7790 |
Kenwyn is a residential suburb in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town, South Africa. It lies south of the N2 and alongside the M5 freeway. The surrounding suburbs include Wetton, Rondebosch East and Kenilworth.
History
The area was previously known as ‘’Rompvlei’’, which was itself a natural wetland forming part of the broader vlei system that also included Rondevlei and Zeekoevlei. The wetland was gradually drained and developed during the mid-20th century, leading to the establishment of the residential suburb now known as Kenwyn.
Geography and community
Kenwyn is situated on gently sloping terrain between the higher-lying suburbs of Kenilworth and the lower-lying Lansdowne. The suburb features tree-lined residential streets, local parks, and a mix of older family homes and newer developments.
Kenwyn has a close-knit, diverse community. The area is also near shopping hubs including Kenilworth Centre and Access Park.
Education
Schools
- Kenwyn Primary School
- Oaklands High School
- Sunlands Primary School
Sport
Chukker Road Sports Complex, in Kenwyn, is home to the Victoria Cricket Club, the Varsity Old Boys Baseball and Softball Club[1] and the Lansdowne Eagles Baseball and Softball Club.
References
Sources
- "1st Belvedere Scout Group – Location & Info". 1st Belvedere Scouts Official Website. Retrieved 2025-11-09.
- "Chukker Road Sports Complex – City of Cape Town". City of Cape Town – Sports and Recreation. Retrieved 2025-11-09.
- "Kenilworth Centre – About Us". Kenilworth Centre Official Website. Retrieved 2025-11-09.
- "Access Park Kenilworth – About". Access Park Official Website. Retrieved 2025-11-09.
- VOB Baseball and Softball Club Kenwyn
- ^ VOB Baseball and Softball Club (2013). "VOB Baseball and Softball Club". Archived from the original on 13 March 2014. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
See also
Further reading
- Phil Olivier (comp.) Ons gemeentelike feesalbum. Kaapstad en Pretoria: N. G. Kerk-uitgewers, 1952 (NG gemeente Van Riebeeck).