“He Is Never There”: SA Astonished by the Price of Living Next Door to the President in Cape Town

• A real estate guru shared the shocking high price of a piece of land in Camps Bay, which he claimed was situated next to the president's properties
• The 100 million price left the creator questioning whether the amount was so steep because of the head of state living in the area
• Social media users flooded the comments section to debate the high cost, while others expressed shock that he showed the president's residence

A property content creator pointed out that living in Cape Town’s affluent suburbs comes with a hefty price tag, especially if the neighbour is a VIP.

The clip was shared by Instagram user @king.listing on 2 April 2026, where it gained over 100 comments from viewers who were stunned to see the land’s evaluation.

The man noted that President Cyril Ramaphosa owns properties in Camps Bay, pointing out two from an aerial view. He showed a piece of land just a few meters from the president's homes, which he claimed cost 100 million rands, just before any building had begun. Instagram user @king.listing concluded by asking if the price was driven by the location or the high-profile neighbours.

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Living in luxury by the sea

Camps Bay is a top choice for people wanting a beautiful life by the ocean, with the mountains and sea right on their doorstep. According to DG Properties, this famous area is popular with international buyers and professionals. Its popularity stems from its combination of luxury homes and a relaxed, upscale lifestyle. It is a great place for families, as it has good schools and shops nearby. The busy rental market also makes it a great investment for the future.

Watch the Instagram reel below:

SA reacts to seeing the president's Cape Town home

The clip gained traction, with social media users flooding the comments section to share mixed views. Many viewers felt that the properties and land in the Mother City are overpriced. They mentioned areas such as Upper Constantia, Bishopscourt and Llandudno, to name a few. Some were happy to see solar panels in the house, which was claimed to belong to the president and noted that loadshedding also affects him like other citizens. Others complimented the creator for sharing content which they enjoy.

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User @baigum_88 said:

"Camps Bay is beautiful, and the views are amazing ❤️."

User @kayrabmayrab commented:

"That’s 4 million pounds. A joke. Much more expensive to live in the Cape. Ask Camps Bay, Clifton, Bantry Bay, Llandudno, Bishopscourt, Constantia Upper, Fresnaye, Higgovale."

User @yourcapeagent shared:

"🔥👏🏽Love the content brother shared."

User @ theywasdoubting asked:

"Did bro just dox the president?"

User @ onthatile_mogadime_ shared:

"It’s good to see that the president’s house has solar panels. It shows that load shedding doesn’t care who stays where or who you are. If load shedding is hitting your area, the president also feels it."

User @buddingcapetown said:

"Live in front of him, and I can tell you, he is never there."

3 Briefly News articles about Cape Town

• A Cape Town taxi driver invited a female driver he met in traffic to visit his kasi, Dunoon, near Century City, and promised that she would be safe when with him.
• A South African woman visiting the UK delivered a playful tourism pitch for the Cape Flats, advising tourists visiting Cape Town to also go there while conducting an interview.
• A USA entrepreneur booked a seven-night stay at the iconic Iron Man Villa in Cape Town and paid over R330K a day, totalling over R2 million.

Source: Briefly News