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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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All the Blue Flag beaches in Cape Town this summer
From Camps Bay sunsets to the family-friendly shores of False Bay
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The biggest international acts heading to Cape Town this year
Here’s a taster of what’s in store for the rest of the year and early 2027
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The ultimate guide to Kirstenbosch
Perhaps the best piece of advice when deciding how to explore Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is this: don’t think of it as (just) a garden
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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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Things to do beyond Cape Town
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
Sport and fitness
A Slice of the Cape: Worcester Golf Club
Fancy a round of golf in Worcester? We did all the driving, putting, and divot repairing to help you decide...
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...
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The ultimate guide to the Durbanville Winelands
One of Cape Town’s most convenient wine country and (arguably) the spiritual home of Sauvignon Blanc in the Cape Winelands
Local Intel
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Gareth Pearson
The co-founder of First Thursdays shares his vision for urban placemaking, and his favourite corners of Cape Town
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Karen Dudley's Cape Town favourites
Cape Town’s much-loved tastemaker shares her favourite places to eat, shop and explore in the city…
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Justine Mahoney
Visual artist Justine Mahoney shares her favourite corners of Cape Town...
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Michael Chandler
As famous for his glorious ceramics as his quirky sense of artistic humour, Michael Chandler's Cape Town is filled with negronis and 'magic trees'...
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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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Restaurants
New ’80s arcade-inspired wine range launches in Cape Town
We headed to Culture Wine Bar on Bree Street to taste Bruce Jack Wines's new collection.
Theatre
Zingara's Melanina brings a new kind of magic to Cape Town
Melanina – Return to Origin is an entirely new production. But how does it compare with last year's spectacular La Dolce Royal?
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No permit? No fireworks allowed on Guy Fawkes and Diwali, warns City of Cape Town
No designated fireworks sites for Guy Fawkes, Diwali and New Year’s Eve. Those who don’t abide by the bylaw can expect to pay a fine of R300 or more.
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Jeremy Loops brings Cape Open Air back to Muizenberg this summer
And Bongeziwe Mabandla is the first guest artist confirmed for this always-popular family-friendly concert in the Deep South!
LGBTQ+
Cape Town Pride announces month-long jol for 2027
Cape Town Pride has announced that next year’s Pride festival will run for an entire month, from 5 to 28 February.
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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, 23 to Sunday, 25 October, 2026.
Restaurants
Cape Town restaurants soar in World's Best Restaurants rankings
The World's 50 Best Restaurants has announced its 51 to 100 rankings and two Mother City spots have risen up the ranks. One is surprisingly missing.
Travel
Virgin Atlantic boosts seasonal capacity to Cape Town as airline celebrates 30 years in SA
With 11 weekly flights connecting Cape Town and London this summer, Virgin Atlantic is celebrating its long-standing service to SA - and investing in a more...
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Get a grip! Daredevil athlete to tackle 600 monkey bars beneath Bloukrans Bridge
Red Bull athlete Thomas van Tonder is preparing for an extraordinary endurance challenge, 216 metres above the Bloukrans River.
Theatre
Cape Town’s next big trick? MAJIKA at City Hall
Get ready for a fast-paced production of seven professional magicians.