Melville suits all tastes. The academic can choose between the University of Johannesburg and the University of the Witwatersrand. The artist can contemplate deep thoughts at the theatre. The party animal can choose between various pubs and clubs. The foodie can hop from one trendy restaurant to the next. The social butterfly can meet friends at pavement cafes. The shopaholic can indulge in retail therapy in upscale shops. The nature lover can stroll around the Melville Koppies Nature Reserve. The history fundi will feel at home here too, as archaeological remains of Stone Age and Iron Age settlements can also be found.

However people generally don’t fit into ‘categories’, but rather enjoy different things. Fortunately, Melville does not lack variety. The bohemian Seventh Street is lined by second-hand bookshops, antique stores, body-piercing salons and more. The suburb’s vibrant night life ensures that, as the sun sinks and the moon appears, residents remain entertained.