ABOUT US

At the British Industries fair in Birmingham, the Prince of Wales said “The young business and professional men of this country must get together ROUND the TABLE, ADOPT methods that have proved so sound in the past, ADAPT them to the changing needs of the time, and wherever possible, IMPROVE them.” This speech quickened Louis Marchesi's enthusiasm, and led to a meeting at Suckling House in Norwich on 14th March 1927 at which “Round Table” was formed. Its motto was and still is “ADOPT, ADAPT, IMPROVE”

Round Table Cape Town 9 was started by one David Baxter in 1951. It has become popular for events such as the Cape Town melodrama and is known for starting the iconic Blue Train in Seapoint which is now run by Rotary.

In recent years we have been proud supporters of The Sunflower Fund. Due to Cape Town's popularity as a tourist destination the members of Cape Town 9 regularly host International Tablers.

Aims and Objectives:

* To develop fellowship among young men through the medium of their professional and business occupations;

* To emphasise the fact that one’s calling offers an excellent medium of service to the community;

* To cultivate the highest ideals in business, professional and civic traditions;

* To recognise the worthiness of all legitimate occupations and to dignify each his own by precept and example;

* To foster responsible citizenship and loyalty to their Country;

* To further the establishment of peace and goodwill in international relationships;

* To further these objects by meetings, lectures, discussions and other activities.

MOTTO: ADOPT, ADAPT, IMPROVE