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Sex and dating
Single in the City: Where to find love in Cape Town this August
Hello, August! A new month means fresh starts, new adventures – and yes, even a few chances to spark something special. And honestly, what better place...
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Events: What’s on in Cape Town
Cape Town brings the goods when it comes to a jam-packed schedule of concerts and events
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10 Best pet-friendly spots for a fun day with your furry friends
Cape Town has something for everybody to enjoy, including the fur babies!
From parks where your pets can frolic and owners can watch over a steaming cup...
Where to eat and drink in Cape Town
Restaurants
Cape Town Stadium Rugby Guide: Best Spots for Pre- and Post-Match Bites
Let’s be honest. As much as we love the modern set-up of DHL Cape Town Stadium, the food at large events is, well, kind of forgettable. Apart from the...
City Life
The best winter specials in Cape Town
Winter in Cape Town means it’s often more tempting to pull on your woollen slippers than your dancing shoes, but with the cold and wet weather comes...
Restaurants
The best burgers in Cape Town
Despite no shortage of golden arches or promises of a whopping great meal, the best burgers in Cape Town are not to be found in your well-known global takeaway...
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Local Intel
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Local Intel: Sindiso Khumalo
Sindiso Khumalo takes us on a trip around the Mother City to her favourite spots.
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Local Intel: Carl Wastie
Want to know where the locals love to go? In this exclusive series on Time Out Cape Town, ‘Local Intel’ taps into some of the city’s...
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Local Intel: Stuart Brown
Want to know where the locals love to go? In this exclusive series on Time Out Cape Town, ‘Local Intel’ taps into some of the city’s...
Escape the city
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Where to find the wild ones in Cape Town
Everyone knows that Africa is famous for its wildlife, with its giraffes and elephants roaming the African plains, but not many people know that the cities...
Travel
The 10 best small-town getaways near Cape Town
Looking for a quick break close to the Mother City?
With the Youth Day long weekend coming up, you'd be silly not to take advantage and go exploring a little...
The 13 best wine estates around Cape Town
Drink your way around the wine farms of some of the world’s finest viticultural regions. Gesondheid!
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Nightlife
The South American city named one of the world’s best for nightlife in 2025
Nightlife has changed a lot over the last couple of years, but our cities know a thing or two about adapting – just check out Time Out’s...
Travel
These are officially Europe’s best cities for vintage and second-hand shopping
The scent of leather goods, the sound of vinyl records, the feel of hand-stitched home decor, and the sight of clunky, colourful jewellery – is there...
Hotels
The 17 coolest hotels in New York City for 2025
New York City is iconic (there’s no arguing with that) and while there’s an abundance of luxury spaces, stays with knockout views or spots with...
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