Pinelands, Cape Town

Pinelands at a glance

The neighborhood is known for its large thatched houses, green spaces, and convenient central location within Cape Town. Pinelands is primarily zoned for residential use, and is often praised for its peacefulness and abundance of tall trees. 

The suburb notable as the only one in South Africa in which sale of alcohol to the public is entirely prohibited. Numerous establishments (such as major supermarkets Pick n Pay and Woolworths have, over the past decades, tried to apply for liquor licenses for the area, but all have been met with strong objection by Pinelands residents, who have opted to keep the suburb dry.

In 2022, the Pinelands Ratepayers and Residents Association (PRRA) confirmed that the suburb would continue to remain dry, avoiding the social ills associated with alcohol, and assisting other suburbs who also wish to attain the same status.