Originally Posted by
vysean
I'll look forward to a domestic JNB-CPT flight - am assuming the left side of the plane is the way to go?
That largely depends on the weather.

If there is no wind or the south easter (the prevailing summer wind) is blowing you will be better of on the right hand side for views of Table Mountain, Robben Island, the city etc. as you come into CPT. If the north wester (the prevailing winter wind) is blowing your plane will come around and approach from the south so the better views will be on the left hand side.