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Martin F

Cape Town Central, South Africa1 contribution

Denial of duty

Mar 2022

Horrible COVID-19 protocols still in place. I was wearing a mask, was tripple vaccinated, sanitized, but still was locked out from the open outdoor field of the noon gun. I shall assume that the Navy command just forgot to bring these lazy officers back to their normal duty. Horrible central command structure.

Written March 13, 2022

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Al C

24 contributions

Nothing to see (no access to gun)

Apr 2021 • Family

There is no public access to the gun right now. When you make it to the top of the hill, you'll find a closed gate with no guards present.

There are some decent city views from the front of the gate, but not worth the trip at this time.

Written April 8, 2021

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Shireen F

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa23 contributions

Noon Day Surprise

Dec 2014 • Friends

Having lived in Cape Town my whole life we decided to visit the noon gun for the first time ever. The view from the side of Signal Hill is amazing. Try to arrive about 20 minutes before noon to listen to the very informative talk by a member of the SA Navy. I see posts stating that the gun does not fire, If you actually go to the presentation you will see the gun being loaded with gunpowder before firing. Although one knows that the cannon will be fired it is still surprising to hear the blast and see the smoke billowing from the cannon. After watching this ceremony be sure to drive around to the top of Signal Hill where you will see many paragliders launching themselves from the side of the mountain as well as another breathtaking view of Cape Town.

Written December 23, 2014

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971allison

113 contributions

well worth a visit

Jan 2020

The gun is fired every day at noon. Having being shocked for a couple of days when it went off we decided to see it in action. There are 2 soldiers who set the gun off. One explained the history and how they load 2 guns in case one doesn't work. It is out of the way and not much to see there but it's still worth the visit and we are so glad we made it. Can highly recommend

Written January 25, 2020

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LanaDavies

Cape Town Central, South Africa167 contributions

This is a must when in the Mutha City

Feb 2015 • Family

It is only a very short walk from the carpark to where the noon gun canons will be set off at exactly 12pm every single day. The story behindvitvis most interesting and just be prepared for a loud bang... We take all our overseas friends to watch the gun go off and they just love it. It's a fantastic experience

Written September 1, 2015

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lynandgra2014

Bathurst, South Africa107 contributions

BOOM

Aug 2020

So shell shocked after lock-down...checked my watch at the penny ferry bridge and remembered times past.

Written September 10, 2020

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John H

60 contributions

Kaboom!!!

Sept 2019

We hear it every day, but to actually be there to watch and experience the Noonday Gun being fired is an earth quaking, heart stopping experience that you have to take visitors to Cape Town to see. Absolutely brilliant!

Written December 12, 2019

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David K

Calabasas, CA335 contributions

Worth the stop!

Oct 2019

Stunning View and really entertaining! The military gunner was so informative and professional. Be prepared for the boom of a real live cannon!

Written October 26, 2019

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Samantha

10 contributions

BOOM

Aug 2019

Got a chance to experience this. Big bang. Not expecting it but very entertaining and the view is magnificent.

Written August 23, 2019

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roo263

London, UK110 contributions

Boom

Sept 2018 • Couples

Wow this things loud.
I knew it was going to be loud, but seriously buy the earphones from the guy who gives the talk.

Such a cool presentation and even though I've heard it a number of times now, it still makes me laugh.

Written July 24, 2019

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