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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 clubs and nightlife
Tired of the half-baked excuses for nightclubs? Cape Town’s club scene is pumping
The best museums and galleries
Take a deep dive into the history and culture of Cape Town with a wander through the city’s best museums and galleries
Shop like a local
After vintage fashion, street food or antiques and oddities? Here’s how to shop like a local at Cape Town’s best markets
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Prime Padel picks
It’s been called tennis with training wheels, and squash in the sun, but however you frame it, the game of Padel has become a global sensation
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Things to do beyond Cape Town
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The ultimate guide to Paarl Winelands
The town where historic charm, world-class wine and scenic beauty meet
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The 11 best mountain getaways near Cape Town
From family-friendly houses to romantic hideaways, these unforgettable escapes will help you trade the Mother City streets for a rocky mountain high
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
The 13 best safari trips from Cape Town
From a day-trip adventure to a weekend escape, find whales and the Big Five with these wild getaways in the Cape!
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 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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Sindiso Khumalo
Blending African storytelling with a focus on sustainable fashion, designer Sindiso Khumalo shares her favourite haunts
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Matthew Sterne
With curiosity as his compass, Matthew Sterne leads walking tours that peel back the layers of the Mother City and Cape Winelands. Here are his favourite...
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Tristan du Plessis
The acclaimed interior architect shares the quiet corners, natty threads and tasty plates that he loves most in Cape Town...
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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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Yassir Ebrahim
Get under the skin of Cape Town with top tips from Ellerman House concierge Yassir Ebrahim.
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Latest things to do news
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Montreux Jazz Fest winds down with free Sunday street takeover
A laid-back, open-to-all finale brings the music out of the venues and into the Franschhoek village.
Travel
MSC Opera says bon voyage from Cape Town
It’s your last chance to run away to sea this summer, as MSC Opera sails into the Mother City for four season-closing cruises. And if you like cruisin' with...
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What's on in Cape Town this April
A guide to the best things to do and places to go this April in the Mother City.
Restaurants
Cape Town Restaurant Week returns: More tables and smarter ways to book!
Get ready to sip and savour a few of the Mother City's award-winning dining experiences for less.
Travel
Get ready to stretch with United’s Relax Row
A miniature bed all to yourself... in economy? Yes please! This new add-on from United Airlines could soon make that 15h45 flight to New York a lot more...
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Pilot survives helicopter crash while battling Table Mountain fire
A SANParks-contracted helicopter has crashed on the slopes above Hout Bay.
Travel
Air Botswana drops Cape Town route
It’s now a little bit harder - and perhaps more expensive – to get from the Mother City to the wilds of Botswana.
Restaurants
May the wors be with you
Two of Cape Town’s top restaurateurs are doubling down on making the East City delicious. And they’re starting with the humble boerie roll…
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Out and About in Cape Town: Things to do this weekend
Your guide to the best experiences across the Mother City this Friday, 27 March to Sunday, 29 March.
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New-look R300m Strandfontein Pavilion breaks ground
One of Cape Town’s most historic recreational sites is set for a new era of fun!