I had a fantastic time at Marina’s place. During my 3 week stay, Marina made me feel at home from day one and was always there for me whenever I needed help or had any questions. She is an extremely warm, friendly, and open person who is always up for a chat, so I had the chance to learn a lot from her about South African politics, history, and culture. She also knows tons of great places to see in and around Cape Town, which was great :).
Vredehoek is a quiet, charming area and considered to be very safe, which many locals I met confirmed. It was easy to get around by bus during the day, as there is a bus stop 2 minutes from Marina’s place. At nights, as in all parts of the city, it’s advisable to take an Uber though. As the apartment is close to the city center, Uber rides from popular places such as Long Street back to Marina's place are quite affordable.
All in all, I really could not have asked for a better accommodation and host. Thanks for the great time, Marina :)!