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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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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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Cape Town for digital nomads
Where to sleep/eat/work. Your guide to digital nomad life in Cape Town.
Attractions
Cape Town's circle of saints
Discover some of Cape Town’s lesser-known history in a textured story of landscape, community and faith.
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Things to do beyond Cape Town
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The best safari escapes close to Cape Town
Just a short drive from Cape Town you can spot the 'Big Five' roaming the veld, learn about conservation efforts and spot whales breaching offshore
Travel
The 10 best small-town getaways near Cape Town
Looking for a quick break close to the Mother City?
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
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...
The 18 best day hikes in Cape Town
Looking to find Mother Nature in the 'Mother City'? Lace up your boots and hit the trails.
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Your quintessential West Coast guide
Tap into four days of coastal cool, bloom-chasing, and small-town flavour
Local Intel
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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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John Dobson
Stormers coach John Dobson – just call him Dobbo – shares his favourite corners of the city he calls home
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Luke Lawrence Barry
After more than a decade abroad, chef Luke Lawrence Barry is back on home soil and firing up the culinary experience at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel
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Cape Town pizzeria bags global top spot
Wood-fired in Woodstock, Pizza Connection has been named one of the 18 best pizzas worldwide!
Music
British pop icons coming to Cape Town
Don’t you want me… to dance the night away to The Human League?
Nightlife
The party that'll have you in Bed By 10
Slip on your dancing shoes and get ready to dance like it’s 2004, as the ultimate early-night jol returns to Cape Town
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Tonight on e! There are no Anacondas in Cape Town...
Unless J.Lo is filming a new movie in the Mother City, there aren't any anacondas on the loose...
Theatre
This opera bites!
Cape Town City Ballet is bringing a modern interpretation of Dracula to the Artscape stage this March.
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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, 6 February to Sunday, 8 February.
Restaurants
Cape Town’s FYN selected for new UNESCO sustainability pilot
Fyn is one of only four Relais & Châteaux restaurants chosen worldwide.
Art
Cape Town backs its next wave of artists
Not just another art programme: this one leads to exhibitions and sales.
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Valentine’s Day Things to Do: Are you a love sceptic or hopeless romantic?
From boxing classes to low-key dates that don’t require a second bond, whatever your V-day vibe, we've got you.
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Weekend Wrap: Diana Ferrus remembered, The Met's racing magic, FIFA Trophy Tour shines
The final weekend of January had a powerful mix of cultural remembrance and sporting celebration.