Rivergate Area Guide

Christopher Hoole, Commercial Property Broker

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Area Overview

Summary:
Rivergate is fast becoming one of Cape Town’s most strategically placed industrial zones—positioned where logistics, accessibility, and long-term investment intersect. With direct links to the N7 and R27, and only 30 minutes from both Cape Town International Airport and the CBD, this mixed-use precinct is attracting major tenants, growing SMEs, and forward-looking developers alike. There’s a range of industrial space for lease backed by excellent infrastructure and future-proofed by planned rail and civic facilities.

Description:
Tucked between the buzz of Table View and the open corridors of the N7, Rivergate has matured into a full-scale industrial node that’s more than just functional—it’s built for long-term business. The road network here is hard to beat. Sandown Road now ties the precinct directly into both the R27 and Malibongwe Boulevard (M12), opening up north-south logistics routes in minutes. Whether you're heading to the Cape Town Harbour, airport, or up-country via the N1, it’s all within half an hour. Large-format sites in the Rivergate Business Park cater to everything from warehousing and logistics to manufacturing and light industrial setups. Pegasus Park, with its high-visibility frontage and strong security, is already home to reputable names like Emvee Ceramics and Uniterm Direct—an indicator of the quality of business this area attracts.

But Rivergate isn’t just industrial—it’s evolving. Mixed zoning has allowed new residential communities to spring up alongside schools like Curro Castle Sandown, and the new retail spread at Sandown Retail Crossing. Developers have been smart here, laying out future plans for civic infrastructure—a train station, police services, even a magistrate’s court—ensuring that businesses investing now are stepping into a precinct with long-term stability and upward trajectory. For staff convenience, MyCiTi buses already run through the area, with Uber and Bolt services readily available, making commutes workable even without private transport.