The one-half of the funny Joe Barber duo, Boeta Gamat (played by David Isaacs), is venturing out to the Deep South on his own for the first time.
The award-winning Joe Barber is one of South Africa’s longest-running comedy shows. Set in a barber shop, it takes a real look into Cape Town and the Cape Flats. While Boeta Joe (played by Oscar Petersen) has gone back to the books to complete his studies, Gamat is making time to tick off some bucket list adventures in Cape Town.
This is his half-day itinerary to explore the southern side of the city:
People’s Train
His preferred mode of transport for his day of exploration is the popular PRASA People’s Train, which travels along various routes in the city. Boeta Gamat is taking the Southern Line, which runs to Muizenberg, Kalk Bay, and Fish Hoek. The People’s Train is a pocket-friendly way to get around the city. During special events, there are jazz trips, book clubs, and other themed journeys. The seaside trip to Muizenberg and Kalk Bay is popular with both locals and visitors. He boards the train at the station nearest to his home in Observatory. It is a 40-minute ride, depending on any delays along the way, to Muizenberg.
“I’m so excited to get on the train. It’s a lekker way to see the best of our city and meet the locals,” he says.
Location: Various train stations throughout the city. If you are based in the Cape Town CBD, take the train from the Cape Town station.
Price: Ticket prices start from just R7.
Website: Find train times and routes here
Muizenberg
His first stop is Muizenberg, known for its laidback charm, antique stores, surfing, and its colourful beach huts.
“Surfing actually started in Muizenberg in the early 1900s, and those colourful beach huts? They were built so surfers could change into their costumes,” Boeta Gamat says.
When he’s in town, he always pops by to see his mate Yani Trout at the Reef Surf Shop. You can grab surfing and diving gear, pick up a new board, or just have a coffee and watch the waves. Gamat isn’t hitting the surf today, but he loves to “kom kyk”, a local phrase meaning to “come and see” what’s happening. He catches up with Yani, who teaches children and adults how to surf at Muizenberg Beach.
Location: 52 Beach Rd, Muizenberg
Price: Various
Website: Reef Surf Shop
Kalk Bay
A short hop on the train later, and Boeta Gamat rolls into Kalk Bay, ready for lunch and a bit of local mingling. Not surprisingly, he’s stops for plenty of selfies along the way, but he takes it all in stride.
Kalk Bay is one of the last working harbours on the Cape Peninsula, where you can buy fresh fish straight from the fishermen. Boeta loves wandering through the harbour, taking in the salty breeze and watching the boats bob in the water, before working up a proper appetite for fish and chips at Kalky’s.
This Kalk Bay institution sits right on the harbour and serves fresh, no-fuss fish and chips that hit the spot every time. “Go early to secure your seat,” he says, tucking into his portion of hake and chips with a satisfied grin. “Now, this is My Cape Town!”
Location: Kalk Bay Harbour
Price: From R70
Website: Visit the Facebook page here.
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