Thope Lekau

Thope Lekau and her daughter, Mpoh, entertain you with food, drink and stories of South Africa's checkered history. As a veteran of the anti-apartheid struggle, and a rural development worker during the nineties, she can give you an in-depth view of our emerging society. Her rich experiences, combined with her qualifications as a tour-guide, will make your stay in an African township a truly memorable and unique experience. Thope Lekau is an institution in Khayelitsha, and a great role model: In 1999 she won the Tygerberg Municipality Award for outstanding service in the hospitality industry. In 2001 she won a place in the final shortlist of the prestigious 2001 AA Travel Guides Accommodation Award Program. "I decided to open a B&B because I wanted tourists to see and experience the townships. I wanted them to talk to people," Lekau explained after giving a grand tour of her establishment. "I was fed up that tourists saw Khayelitsha from behind glass, from the touring car. Khayelitsha isn't a zoo! I - after having the matter discussed with several tour operators - opened my doors for tea and lunch. And now, now I have a B&B!"