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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'...
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
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Best dog-friendly beaches
You might not know it, but not all beaches are made equal when it comes to your furry friends in the Mother City
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Cape Town's coolest street right now
Framed by Table Mountain, Kloof Street is where the city bowl meets the creative vibe of the Mother City
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The 11 best mountain getaways near Cape Town
There are weekends for restaurants and gallery-hopping. Weekends for big-city glamour. And then – often just as the novelty of the new year is starting...
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The 13 best hot tub getaways near Cape Town
There was a time when all we wanted from a weekend cottage was a decent place to make a braai. Today? It’s the wood-fired hot tub that’s the...
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
Sport and fitness
The 11 best golf courses in the Cape Winelands
The Cape Winelands may be famous for its world-class wines, but it’s also becoming recognised as one of the world’s premier golf destinations
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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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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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Sindiso Khumalo
Blending African storytelling with a focus on sustainable fashion, designer Sindiso Khumalo shares her favourite haunts
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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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Mandisi Dyantyis
Discover the corners of Cape Town that inspire Dyantyi's celebrated blend of musical storytelling
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Cape Town Carnival 2026: all you need to know
From ticket options and road closures to where to park (just, don’t)… here’s the low-down on this weekend’s Cape Town Carnival
Art
Why this auction of SA masterpieces is worth your time
Works from Sekoto and Stern to Pemba and Pierneef are on view at Strauss & Co’s Art Week auctions.
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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, 20 March to Sunday, 22 March.
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New R230m superyacht marina adds to Cape Town's growing luxury appeal
Set for completion in October 2026, the new marina signals a shift in appeal to ultra-high-net-worth travellers.
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Cape Town’s Asian food scene sees bittersweet closure!
Get ready to say farewell to a cult favourite Mochi Mochi this April!
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Tokara's beautiful private gardens will open to the public for one day only
Mark your diaries for one of the loveliest days out in the Cape Winelands, as Tokara’s Rare Plant Fair and Open Garden returns this April.
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Wine tasting under the stars is the perfect summer send-off
The Durbanville Hills wine tasting under the stars showcased why we're not ready for summer to end just yet!
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Trail runner saves tourist after collapse during sweltering hike
An international tourist was ill-prepared for Cape Town’s heat wave while hiking on Table Mountain.
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Mount Nelson’s Amura lands on TIME’s 2026 Greatest Places list
While it's slim pickings for the African continent as a whole, Amura carves a spot for the Mother City.
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Cape Town heat wave shatters records!
The cool start to the weekend was welcomed after a fiery week. But it's not over yet!