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The 15 best places to visit for First Thursdays in Cape Town
First Thursdays are the perfect excuse to reconnect with the Mother City’s nightlife
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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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The best Autumn wine festivals in the Cape
Raise a glass before the rains come with these festive events celebrating the fruits of the vine
Where to eat and drink in Cape Town
Restaurants
Top Cape Town restaurants with the best views
Sometimes what adds that extra flavour to the palate is not what’s inside, but what’s outside!
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The 19 best fish and chip shops in Cape Town
Searching for the smack of the sea in the Mother City? Look no further, with our finger-lickin' list of Cape Town’s finest fish and chip shops!
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Best wine estates for tasting Chardonnay
From the limestone soils of Robertson to the cool ocean breezes of Hemel-en-Aarde, every glass tells a different story
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Justine Mahoney
With her latest solo show on display at Southern Guild until 9 April, visual artist Justine Mahoney shares her favourite corners of Cape Town...
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Siv Ngesi
The contrasts of the Mother City have shaped Siv Ngesi from the start, making him as Capetonian as they come
Dance
Rudi Smit
Known for his electric choreography and deep love for the local dance scene, Rudi is all about movement with meaning
Escape the city
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The best things to do in Franschhoek
From wine tram hopping to world-class dining, here’s how to do the Winelands’ most indulgent valley properly
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The 7 best stargazing getaways near Cape Town
While city lights can hamper stargazing, there are a few prime spots around the Mother City to catch grand celestial sights
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The 13 best hot tub getaways near Cape Town
From coastal escapes to mountain hideaways, you'll love these boltholes boasting wood-fired hot tubs
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The 50 best cities in the world in 2026
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The 51 most beautiful places in the world
A red sandstone amphitheatre. An ancient woodland on the English coast. A teeny tiny island with a black sand beach. Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes...
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The 100 greatest cinemas in the world right now
There’s never been a better – or more important – time to celebrate cinemas. They’re the places we go to dream, focal points of our...
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