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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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Where to play Padel in Cape Town
South Africa is firmly hooked on Padel, and we're no exception
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The 16 best markets in and around Cape Town
Here’s how to shop like a local at Cape Town’s best markets
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The best day hikes in Cape Town
Whether it’s for just a few hours, or a full day out, these are the best hikes to tackle within Table Mountain National Park
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Where to find the wild ones in Cape Town
Meet some wild creatures that call cities like Cape Town home...
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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
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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Best things to do in Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch rewards curiosity and confidently insists that one visit is never quite enough.
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The 13 best wine estates in and around Cape Town
Drink your way around the wine farms of some of the world’s finest viticultural regions
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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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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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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Zolani Mahola
From the concert stage to the community activism that has defined her more recent career, Zolani Mahola is a much-loved thread in Cape Town’s cultural...
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Ivor Jones
Here’s where Chef Ivor Jones suggests you eat, sip, and take some time out this season
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John Dobson
Stormers coach John Dobson – just call him Dobbo – shares his favourite corners of the city he calls home
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Strap in for Wings Over Winelands
A brand-new airshow is bringing aviation action to the skies above Vergelegen later this month!
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Out and About in Cape Town: Best things to do this Workers' Day long weekend!
It's another long weekend, folks! Here's what you can do in Cape Town.
Travel
Book a Mystery Weekend in Franschhoek
Would you sign up for a weekend away with the details kept secret? That’s what’s on offer in the Winelands this winter!
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Where to celebrate Mother’s Day 2026 in Cape Town
From lunches and high teas to spa treatments and fun experiences, there’s no excuse not to have your Mother’s Day plans booked well in advance.
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Celebrated chef opens new ‘sushi’ bar
Cape Town’s sushi scene has a new hand-roll hangout, and you’ll be surprised at who’s behind it!
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Ultra 2027 dates released!
After this past weekend’s electric edition, here's what you can expect.
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Come hungry, Cape Town: Farro is reopening!
Great news for local foodies: Farro will reopen this week after a month-long closure, during which the city’s restaurant community stepped up to support.
Property
Why these small towns are leading 'lifestyle' investment hotspots
Space and a quality of life that feels like a permanent holiday are putting these towns firmly on the map.
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Cape Town’s newest winter food crawl has just launched!
New winter dishes have dropped at Time Out Market Cape Town in the V&A Waterfront.