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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'...
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What’s on in Cape Town this November!
Just when we thought we had some breathing space before Dezemba, November throws us for a loop
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By the book: 10 literary journeys through Cape Town
From District Six to Kommetjie, turn the page on a fresh way to explore Cape Town
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The best public pools in Cape Town
The Mother City is set for soaring summer temperatures
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The 10 best adult gaming destinations in Cape Town
Who said being an adult had to be boring?
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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
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The 11 best getaways less than 100kms from Cape Town
Find a weekend getaway without burning your budget on fuel with a close-to-home escape...
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13 best birding spots in Cape Town
You don’t have to be in the bush or quiet rural towns for this nature hobby...
Sport and fitness
A Slice of the Cape: Worcester Golf Club
Fancy a round of golf in Worcester? We did all the driving, putting, and divot repairing to help you decide...
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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
Local Intel
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Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen
Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen is arguably South Africa’s most famous culinary export
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Mandisi Dyantyis
Discover the corners of Cape Town that inspire Dyantyi's celebrated blend of musical storytelling
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Suga
We caught up with the host of Heart FM's Suga Rush who is best described as a proud mom, culinary graduate and a Cape Town Original!
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Lisa Goosen
Central to the appeal of Tintswalo is a distinct sense of place, and for Lisa, the place closest to her heart is Cape Town
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Werner Voigt
When Werner Voigt is not getting his hands dirty looking after South Africa’s favourite garden, he loves to get out and explore the Cape
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Music
Leon Bridges is coming to Kirstenbosch and you could win tickets
The Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and performer is about to bring his sound to Cape Town!
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More than a name: How Strand is reclaiming its Muslim heritage
The renaming of a public square in Strand is more than a change of signage. It represents an effort to restore the visibility of a community displaced by...
Travel
Qantas to launch first-ever direct flights to Cape Town
The new non-stop service takes off in October 2027, with three flights a week connecting Cape Town and Australia over the summer season.
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Cape Town is about to get lit: Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts returns
Turn down for what? Kirstenbosch has finally announced its Summer Sunset Concerts line-up. It’s a party, ya’ll, but make it family-friendly.
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Insuring Lasting Memories: West Coast magic, with a spot of disaster
In the first instalment of Vouch’s Insuring Lasting Memories series, a trip to Langebaan evokes memories of friendship, freedom… and a broken down car.
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Restaurants
La Colombe named Africa's best restaurant as it soars in world's top 50
Cape Town's La Colombe has climbed 20 places to No.35 in The 50 Best Restaurants 2026 rankings.
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Out and about in Cape Town: Best things to do this weekend
A guide to the best things to do and places to go in Cape Town this weekend, from Friday, 6 to Sunday, 8 November 2026.
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KONGOS, GoodLuck and Boo! join Up The Creek’s 2027 line-up
International stars, home-grown favourites and a 90s icon are all confirmed. And there are still Phase 1 tickets up for grabs!
Art
New LUMENOCITY light-art experience coming to Cape Town
The Art of Light will transform the Norval Foundation's sculpture garden into an illuminated outdoor gallery for 10 nights.
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A little village, a whole lot of art: KliK returns to Kleinmond
Kleinmond inniebos Kunstefees is putting community at the heart of it's three-day celebration, from poetry and music to youth workshops and shoreline walks.