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Cape Town Celebrates Mandela’s Birthday

You can try to fill his shoes, but truly great shoes are hard to fill

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International Nelson Mandela Day – a gift to the world

What are you giving Madiba for his birthday?

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Cape Town: a Creative Capital

Paint, sketch, strut, act, design, sing, read, write, play? Yes, we can. Watch us.

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Off the beaten path in Cape Town

Although not much to look at, the guardians of a sparkling secret are hidden down our side streets

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A Short Guide to Grape Varietals in the Cape Winelands

How do you find a grape in an 800km haystack?

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Inside the Cape Town Carnival

It’s all about ghoema, the beating heart of Carnival

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The Gay Side of Cape Town

A look into what makes Cape Town so gay friendly

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Giorgio Dalla Cia: My Cape Town

Winemaker Giorgio Dalla Cia shares his love for Cape Town, the good life and antiques

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Freshlyground talks about Shakira, soccer and success

Some insight into the World Cup anthem ‘Waka Waka’, an international tour and Radio Africa

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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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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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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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A little honesty goes a long way at the Cookshop

This Cape Town cafe serves up hearty, wholesome food in abundance

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...Ubuntu?

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

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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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A Short Cultural History of Cape Town

How our early ancestors inspired the society we live in

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Wine & Dine

221 Waterfront Restaurant a standout affair for V&A Cape Town

As outstanding a dining experience as one could hope for – with a view

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City News

The Wheel of Excellence is turning heads

The Waterfront attraction shows you Cape Town from a different perspective

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Cape Confidential

Vesparados – Cape Town’s Scooter Gang

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

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'Let us have the Olympics'

President Jacob Zuma talks about the lasting legacy of the 2010 World Cup

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Kloof Street Baikt Ceramics(Re)discover the iconic Kloof Street

Voted coolest street in the world, here’s why

DJ4What you need to know about SA visas & ...

Including newly amended visas like remote work & critical skills visas

Milk on the Beach 2025The best-kept seaside secret, just off ...

Fresh seafood and sushi minutes from Hermanus. Dogs welcome too

WTM Africa, Africa Travel Week WTM Africa: Free travel networking event

Travel expo with buyers & 1000s of potential customers

CT Science Centre (school holidays)School holiday ideas for kids of all ...

Fossil park, science centre, role play village and 15+ more

Tulbagh Tulbagh Christmas in Winter

Christmas lights, glühwein, wine tasting & kids zone

Two Oceans Aquarium clean up Free beach clean-ups with the Two ...

It happens every single month. See upcoming dates

Pear TreeThe hidden seaside bistro on the ...

Sushi calamari, miso sirloin & rice krispies milkshakes

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

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

ceder5Accommodation special at Cederkloof ...

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

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You can get breakfast and coffee with the R99 brunch special

Cafe Extrablatt 2024All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet every ...

Bottomless buffet with a laidback shisha lounge & bar upstairs

Mountain MarketAffordable healthy food at this city ...

Organic fruit and veg, smoothie bowls + small-scale clothes

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

Palm House Boutique Hotel and Spa August 2024This boutique 5-star hotel offers ...

The signature Palm Journey includes a 3-course lunch

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School holiday ideas for kids of all ages

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