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GCU Acad­emy was orgion­ally set us as a foot­ball acad­emy for the street kids of Hei­de­veld by Mario van Nikerk in 2001. Today, GCU has expanded into the wider range if com­mu­nity activ­i­ties includ­ing pro­grams in Edu­ca­tion, Life Skills and Sport. GCU pro­vides these chil­dren with the pos­i­tive role mod­els that so many lack at home and offers a way out of being trapped in the cycle of gangs and drugs.. ”

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About The Backpack

We are situated in central Cape Town with magnificent views of Table mountain as well as being in close proximity to all services and travel routes.
74 New Church Street Cape Town 8001 South Africa
+27 (0)21 4234530
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One of the worlds ten coolest hostels!”…


Voted as South Africa’s num­ber two hos­tel 2011


Voted as South Africa’s num­ber one hos­tel 2010