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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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The ultimate guide to exploring Cape Point
Whether you're a Cape Town local or a tourist to the Mother City, a visit to Cape Point has to be on your to-do list
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12 best Southern Suburb green trails not on the mountain
The lazy hiker's guide to beautiful trails through forests and along side rivers in the Mother City
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The ultimate guide to spring flowers in South Africa
It is, quite simply, one of South Africa’s greatest natural spectacles
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The 15 Best Golf Courses in Cape Town
Pack your bags – and perhaps a few extra balls – and tee up for the Time Out guide to the best golf courses in Cape Town
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Things to do beyond Cape Town
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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
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 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
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
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
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The ultimate guide to Paarl Winelands
The town where historic charm, world-class wine and scenic beauty meet
Local Intel
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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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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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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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Siv Ngesi
The contrasts of the Mother City have shaped Siv Ngesi from the start, making him as Capetonian as they come
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Latest things to do news
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A limited-edition Chef Nokx pie is launching at the Cape Grace
Chef Nokx, wth her newly launched The South African Cook Book, is doing the most to make sure South Africa's food heritage is in the global spotlight.
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Raise a glass to these wine events happening in and around Cape Town
From celebrating Black women reshaping South African wine to honest conversations about womanhood, these events round off August on a sparkling note.
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JAN Franschhoek is back for a fifth season
One of the most exclusive tables in the Cape Winelands is returning to La Motte in September. Here's what you'll pay for a seat at the table.
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Stellenbosch Restaurant Safari serves up the town, one plate at a time
One dinner reservation that comes with a built-in walking tour and, happily, three chances to order something delicious.
Theatre
Yasmina Reza’s ‘ART’ brings its award-winning chemistry to the Baxter
Funny, sophisticated and unexpectedly cutting, ART asks a deceptively simple question: how well do we really know our friends?
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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, 21 August to Sunday, 23 August.
Restaurants
The Great Turnabout: When the winemaker gets in the kitchen
The Bistro at Brookdale Estate in Paarl is hosting The Great Turnabout, a one-night-only Winemaker’s Dinner where the chef and winemaker swap jobs.
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Platteklip Gorge trail to remain open during maintenance
SANParks has clarified an earlier notice about maintenance on the popular route to the top of Table Mountain.
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Women for Change founder Sabrina Walter on hope, action and ending GBV
The German-born activist established the NPO 10 years ago, the catalyst being the murder of Franziska Blöchliger (16) in Tokai Forest in 2016.
Art
Meet the woman set to lead Zeitz MOCAA into its next decade
Internationally respected curator Elvira Dyangani Ose brings formidable credentials - and an encouraging warmth - to the Cape Town museum as it approaches its...