Much like the U.K’s "London Eye", the giant 50m Hisense Wheel of Excellence will change the mother city’s skyline for up to six months.

The giant observation wheel, a first for Cape Town and South Africa, is a unique way to savour panoramic bird’s-eye views of Cape Town, Paarl, Table Mountain and Robben Island. Sporting 36 fully-enclosed cabins, friends and family can sit back and savour the city skyline on the 15 minute round trip.

The wheel will be fully operational as from the 8th June 2010. It will remain at the V&A Waterfront for an extended period post-world cup.

The Hisense Wheel of Excellence is manufactured and operated to the highest standards and is located in major cities and countries around the world including the USA, Australia, The United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Malaysia, France and Japan.