Mix n Blend 3
Interviews

Mix N Blend - creative DJs are mixing it up down south

Mix N Blend’s banging DJ beats and eclectic music samples put the party into good, clean fun.

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Merseystate 4
Interviews

Can you say, say, say Merseystate?

Somewhere between the Mother City and the Mersey river lies a melodic pop/rock act determined to DIY

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Trevor Jones 3
Interviews

Trevor Jones and the first fully local soundtrack

Big name producer/composer Trevor Jones lends his ear (and his status) to the Cape Town music industry as he conceives, records and mixes the first fully local symphonic film soundtrack in the Mother City. 

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Nelson Mandela Release
What's the deal with...?

...Ubuntu?

The word "Ubuntu’’ gets thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean?

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Chilli Poppers 2
Best of CT

10 top chilli poppers in Cape Town

Jalapeno’s stuffed with cheese, wrapped in pastry and then deep fried - makes for a taste explosion

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vesperados5
Cape Confidential

Vesparados – Cape Town’s Scooter Gang

"We are the coolest" and not the "old men with beards"

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Lisa World Cup
Cape Confidential

Living and Loving the World Cup Louder in Cape Town

So far, I’ve been having an Ayoba! time and I’m itching to tell you about it

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Boulder Beach
Best of CT

10 top things to do in Cape Town

A selection of the best things to do in Cape Town and the surrounds

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Afrika Voetbal 3
Cape Confidential

History of Soccer In South Africa

We’ve loved the beautiful game of football forever, so how come not everyone knows that?

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Soccer Street Survey 1
Cape Confidential

What do our World Cup Guests Think of Cape Town?

'Oh, I think I went to Table Mountain…'

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Chiekh lo 1
Interviews

Cheikh Lo and Simphiwe Dana in a quick interview

Two of African music's most finely chiselled faces talk about the universal language of music

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Aaron Mokoena 1
Interviews

Bafana Bafana captain enters the record books

Interview with the record breaking Bafana Bafana captain ahead of the 2010 World Cup 

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Cape Town Airport
Cape Confidential

Becoming a Capetonian

How I relocated from snowy England to sunny Cape Town

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100 Days
What's the deal with...?

...Diski Dancing?

Wondering about the World Cup Waltz? We investigate the 2010 soccer dance

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Dean Fuel
Interviews

DJ Dean FUEL: My Cape Town

The DJ at the heart of South African nightlife talks about sex, tequila and parties in Cape Town

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Train 1
Cape Confidential

Train travel in Cape Town

Moving to the suburbs doesn’t have to be a move away from reality, not if you decide to commute by train

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clifton beach
Cape Confidential

East, West, Don't Leave Cape Town Just Yet

Despite the embarrassing politics many young adults choose a life in Cape Town above all else

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internet connection
Cape Confidential

The hottest Wi-Fi Spots in Cape Town

More and more Wi-Fi Hotspots pop up every day in Cape Town

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Sony salaelo
Interviews

Selaelo Selota: Prodigal Son and Jazz Prodigy

The acclaimed Selaelo Selota is returning to Cape Town for the first time in 11 years 

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Jeroen vuvu
What's the deal with...?

...Vuvuzelas?

Ever wondered about the instrumental madness that has swept South Africa?

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One night free at this this fully-catered retreat in Winelands

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Inventive small plates best explored with a wine pairing

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Blind & free tastings, fashion store, Tiny Wine Bar…

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Fynbos gardens, guided tours, hiking trails and waterfalls

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Find marine life, have a braai + sip on cocktails 

Long March to Freedom Bishop TutuThings to do on Freedom Day in Cape ...

Free treasure hunt for kids, brunch with bottomless mimosas, and more

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Inventive small plates best explored with a wine pairing

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Unusual cuts prepped in-house and a curious gin atomiser

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DIY waffles, loaded hotdogs, poke bowls, right on the beach

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It happens every single month. See upcoming dates

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6 immersive themes, one being the best in Africa

Woodstock BreweryBrewery with food specials (almost) ...

Daily specials on comfort meals like burgers and schnitzels

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From famous heroes like Mandela to forgotten ones like Autshumato

Trail's End Bike HotelTeam building, stylish conferencing & ...

Ultimate work-play-and-stay hub, Trail’s End

AroundAboutCars 3 Car rental specials in Cape Town

Free upgrades, free data, 10% off luxury vehicles & more

Cederkloof mountain cottage getawayAccommodation special at Cederkloof ...

Book for 4, pay for 2. There’s hot tubs, hiking trails, pools…

wb6Live music & craft beer at Woodstock ...

Springbok Nude Girls and Arno Carstens play here. Plus the beer rocks

Ficks dinners 2025 sunset Ficks, Hermanus’s tidal pool ...

Just as wonderful at night & during the cooler months

Only Specials CaféThe café creating space for ...

It’s hidden in Hermanus. Here’s how to find it

Comic Con Cape Town 2024Comic Con Cape Town unpacked

4 days of cosplay, comics, competitions, celebrity meet & greets…

NEW THIS WEEK:

When it rains stay indoors … but not at home

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