Have to agree with graham c there.I was born in Cape Town and lived there all my life.Been here in the UK about 10 years now.Things have changed since,but I would think for the better.The crime is always an issue.Never leave anything valuable on show.Stay clear from dodgy areas.I wouldn't stop at any red traffic lights late at night if the roads are clear.I was shot at just before I moved over here.They tried to hijack me,but its not something that happens that commonly in Cape Town as far as I'm aware.You would have a blast and only need a few pounds,well hundred to live like a king for 6 weeks:D