Explore › Matroosfontein
Things to see

Matroosfontein

Suburb of Cape Town, in Western Cape, South Africa

About

Matroosfontein is a suburb in Cape Town, South Africa, located near the Cape Town International Airport. It is a predominantly residential area. While originally established for the Coloured community during the apartheid era, Matroosfontein now includes African, Cape Malay, and other ethnic groups. During apartheid, Matroosfontein was part of the government's forced relocation policies, which moved non-white residents from the city center to outlying areas.

Huginn is writing the Matroosfontein guide — this takes a few seconds the first time.

Nearby

More to see within walking distance

Elsie's River

Elsie's River

Place in Western Cape, South Africa

1.1 mi away
Bishop Lavis

Bishop Lavis

Suburb of Cape Town on the Cape Flats

1.2 mi away

Murder of Charl Kinnear

2020 murder in Cape Town, South Africa

1.0 mi away

Valhalla Park, Cape Town

Place in Western Cape, South Africa

1.6 mi away

Norwood, Western Cape

Place in Western Cape, South Africa

0.9 mi away

Places to eat nearby

Finding places to eat…

Traveler reviews

Loading reviews…
Sign in to write a review

Tickets & tours

Tickets and tours for Matroosfontein

ViatorTours & skip-the-line ticketsGetYourGuideExperiences, free cancellationTripadvisorReviews from travelersGoogleEverything else

We may earn a commission from some of these links, at no extra cost to you. Learn more

Photos from Unsplash, Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA); facts from Wikipedia; maps © OpenStreetMap contributors, weather from Open-Meteo. Huginn’s tips are AI-written — check prices, hours and entry rules before you go.