Towns and suburbs

Rosebank

Rosebank

History of Rosebank

The suburb of Rosebank was established where the farm Vredenberg lay along the banks of the Liesbeek River. Rosebank grew when the railway line from Salt river reached the area in 1864. The original farmhouse still stands today. There are many beautifully restored Victorian homes in the suburb which is popular with students as it is close to UCT.

The postcode for Rosebank is 7700

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Useful Numbers

  • Police: 021 685 7345 (Rondebosch)
  • Traffic department: Hillstar Traffic Department-0860 103 089
  • Fire: City of Cape Town – Fire Station-021 444 0830
  • Water: 0860 103 089
  • Electricity:0860 103 089
  • Ambulance:10177
  • Post office;Rondebosch Post Office-021 686 5504
  • Library: Mowbray Public Library-021 689 1201
  • Closest hospital;Rondebosch Medical Centre Private Hospital-021 680 5920
  • Pharmacy; Mowbray-Webb and Savoy Pharmacy-021 689 8923
  • SPCA: Cape of Good Hope SPCA-021 700 4140
  • The City of Cape Town Public Emergency Communication Centre is available 24/7 For all life or property-threatening emergencies, call 021 480 7700 from any phone or 107 from a landline or report online at https://bit.ly/3o4Ji3K

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