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The 45 best things to do in Cape Town right now
With the Atlantic Ocean on the doorstep and Table Mountain National Park as the ‘back garden’, it’s little wonder Cape Town is hailed as one...
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Whether you have a week to explore or a day to see it all, here's how to make the most of the 'Mother City'...
Nightlife
The best curated club scenes in Cape Town
Tired of the half-baked excuses for nightclubs? Cape Town’s club scene is pumping
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Cape Town parkrun: the complete guide
Trade the couch for a 5K every Saturday morning! Here's the Time Out guide to doing the parkrun in Cape Town...
City Life
The best free Wi-Fi hotspots in Cape Town
A practical guide for connected travellers and locals to SA's most connected city
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Where to play Pickleball in Cape Town
Step aside Padel... Pickleball has arrived! Here’s where, and how, to play
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Things to do beyond Cape Town
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The 14 best mountain bike getaways near Cape Town
Crank up the adventure for the day, or the weekend, with our pick of the best two-wheeled gravel getaways close to Cape Town
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
Travel
The ultimate guide to Saint Helena Island
If you’re drawn to places with a genuine sense of isolation, it doesn't get better than Saint Helena Island
The 18 best day trips from Cape Town
Whether it's wine, whales or wide open beaches, explore beyond the city with these fabulous day trips from the Mother City
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The ultimate guide to the Durbanville Winelands
One of Cape Town’s most convenient wine country and (arguably) the spiritual home of Sauvignon Blanc in the Cape Winelands
Travel
Best international travel options for Capetonians in 2026
Cape Town might be one of the most beautiful cities on earth, but even locals need to swap Table Mountain and Camps Bay sunsets for something new once in a...
Local Intel
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Justine Mahoney
Visual artist Justine Mahoney shares her favourite corners of Cape Town...
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Lester Kiewit
Where does CapeTalk's breakfast host like to hang out? Lester shares his Cape Town favourites with Time Out...
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Yassir Ebrahim
Get under the skin of Cape Town with top tips from Ellerman House concierge Yassir Ebrahim.
Bars and pubs
Leah van Deventer
The founder of Cape Town Cocktail Week shares her favourite bars and mixology hotspots in the Mother City
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Join the RARE Heritage Day pop-up market at the V&A Waterfront
Calling creative vendors for this Freedom Day pop-up at the Time Out Market Cape Town!
Travel
Emirates adds new Cape Town flights
As Gulf airlines slowly get back to normal, there's a glimmer of good news for the Mother City.
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Inside Lumenocity, the spectacular light installation illuminating Cape Town’s Company’s Garden
A brand-new digital arts festival is bathing SA's oldest gardens in colour and creativity!
Travel
How Cape Town's cruise routes are being redrawn
Fewer ships arrived during the 2025/26 season, but global rerouting is a new factor at play.
Restaurants
Chefs Warehouse wants you to BYO
Liam Tomlin’s trend-setting restaurant on Bree Street is encouraging diners to tap into their cellar on Saturdays.
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Out and About in Cape Town: Best things to do this weekend
Your complete guide to must-do experiences and events from Friday, 10 April to Sunday, 12 April across the Mother City.
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Two Oceans Marathon 2026: Road Closures
Plan to avoid any road closure delays and add some gees on the side of one of the world's most beautiful marathons.
Travel
Passport power in 2026: New UK visa fees for SA travellers
Higher fees and travellers will no longer receive a physical visa in their passport.
Sport and fitness
Get ready to Run Your City!
Cape Town’s autumn running season isn’t done yet! Absa Run Your City 10K returns this Mother’s Day.
Restaurants
Stellenbosch flame guru ranks among World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants
Vuur earns spot among 101 best steak restaurants globally.