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Where to play Padel in Cape Town
Even if Pickleball has entered the chat, South Africa is still firmly hooked on Padel
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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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parkrun in Cape Town: the complete guide
Ditch the couch and lace up your shoes for a 5K every Saturday morning!
Where to eat and drink in Cape Town
Restaurants
The 24 best pizza restaurants in Cape Town
Neapolitan or New York, with pineapple or not, you'll find your favourite slice in our updated and expanded local guide to Cape Town’s finest pizza...
Restaurants
The 15 best Italian restaurants in Cape Town
From seasonal seafood to pasta plates that’ll warm the soul, discover the best Italian restaurants Cape Town has to offer
Restaurants
The 12 best old-school classics in Cape Town
From wood-panelled grill rooms to family-run trattorias, these are the restaurants in Cape Town that have stood the test of time
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Stacey Hopkins, the Nellie's new manager
The first woman to ever take the manager's office at the Mount Nelson Hotel shares her favourite places to eat in the city
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Yassir Ebrahim
Concierge Yassir Ebrahim shares his pick of the Mother City’s under-the-radar must-visit attractions
Shopping
Cape Town's mad hatter
From Bree Street wine bars to Observatory treasure hunts, stylist-turned-milliner Crystal Birch shares her favourite city hangouts
Escape the city
Things to do
The best things to do in Knysna
Not sure where to start? Check out our ultimate guide to exploring this Garden Route favourite
Sport and fitness
The 11 best golf courses in the Cape Winelands
From championship tracks to relaxed country courses, here's where to tee up in the Cape Winelands
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Travel
The world’s best cities for public transport in 2026, according to locals
Ask anyone stuck on a rammed platform at rush hour and they’ll tell you good public transport is worth its weight in gold. When it works, you barely...
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Where is hot in Europe in winter? December and January sun destinations
It was a challenge to enjoy the hottest summer on record in the UK – mostly, it consisted of laying on the sofa with a Fab. Autumn is approaching, and...
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The 40 coolest neighbourhoods in the world in 2026
Over the past half-decade or so, much has changed in the way we live, work and play in our cities. It wasn’t too long ago that lockdowns rendered the...
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