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At Seapoint on the Cape Peninsula, there is easy access to the beach from the sea. I lived there during the war and it was rumoured that sailors came ashore from the German submarines for a break on land, even to party.

Years later, I worked in an office with a German man, Fredric. He had served on these very submarines. I was told that he had said that he had indeed come ashore. What’s more he had been so impressed by the beaches and surroundings that after the war, he had brought his family back to settle.

I remember that there were notices on the lampposts saying ‘Zip your lips, do not talk about ships.’

Many people came out to the Cape Peninsula from Europe before the war. Many were Jews fleeing prosecution. They re- established their lives in South Africa.

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