Welcome!
Located in the Khayelitsha township, Kopanong Bed & Breakfast is run
by Thope Lekau and her daughter Mpho. Established in 1999, Kopanong, which
means “meeting place” in the seSotho language, has three comfortable
double guest bedrooms, two with a private bathroom. Guests can also relax
in the sitting room, read about South Africa, and watch TV or videos.
The nutritious breakfast that is offered consists of fruits, yogurts, milk, cold cereals, hot porridge, cooked vegetables or beans, toast and preserves, juice, tea, and coffee. A traditional-style dinner is also available for guests, when arranged in advance. We have a large covered terrace area and also welcome tour groups here for lunch, tea, or cold drinks and snacks. Here we have an opportunity to talk about South Africa’s recent history and future hopes in an authentic setting.
We also do volunteer placements to the local NGOs, University students, researchers and volunteers are connected with the local NGOs.
Khayelitsha
(which means “New Home” in Xhosa) is a rapidly growing township
located outside of Capetown, near the Capetown International Airport. The
population now numbers almost 2 million. Khayelitsha, which was created
during the apartheid area as a dormitory for black laborers working in Capetown,
is now a vibrant community with schools, churches, markets, training centers,
craft displays and community gardens. Housing ranges from informal shacks
to permanent homes with water, sanitation and electricity supply.
While many residents struggle to make a living, people have begun to take control of their lives and the entrepreneurial spirit of the people is evident to visitors.
