Okay, first let's remember that this is South Africa and Cape Town. Robert and his place itself were great, a walk to shops, restaurants and most facilities. However, is it a safe place? Yes, the flat would appear to be safe but we spoke to a lady who lived in the same building, on the day we arrived, while we were being hassled by a beggar at the front door of the building, and she advised us to be very, very careful as she had been assaulted and robbed virtually at the door, as, she said, had another occupant. Things went fine for us and I never felt in any danger at any time, until, that is, the evening before we were to leave when I was relieved of a credit card, under threat, by two big young African blokes, in broad daylight, only metres from the building. However, it was not a credit but a visa debit card they stole so only had a small amount available. But, it does happen. Would I stay at Roberts place again? Yes I would, however, if traveling to Cape Town I would not wander around alone, I would carry only a debit card, (not a credit card) with a small amount available, I would carry only a small amount of cash. My Cape Town experienced was marred by this event but that's about it. If you stay in Cape Town at all, violent crimes suspects, apparently, the order of the day and these clowns will probably end up in jail - eventually - sooner rather than later with any luck. Was I actually in any danger? I would think, being close to 70 yo, probably. Be aware because that is what you can expect.