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Finally! The nation has heaved a collective Halala with the backing of Mokoena in the in-goal area - taking Bafana Bafana to a draw in their second group stage match against Czechia.   We're behind the next match happening on 25 June: Bafana Bafana vs South Korea! Yes, we have seen South Korea's trending training videos. Still, Jozi, you need to bring the gees to one of these venues near you. Curious to know Bafana Bafana's chances? We read the tea leaves of the performance analysis here.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by FOX One (@foxone) And to dial up the gees even more, we've rounded up where the world’s biggest football stars would book a table if they had to swap the stadium tunnel for Joburg’s restaurant scene. Think flame-grilled feasts, discreet five-star dining rooms, celebrity hotspots and restaurants designed for long lunches that turn into celebrations, providing just the right kind of World Cup swagger.  

Cada año elaboramos una clasificación definitiva de las mejores ciudades del mundo para comer y beber. El objetivo es rendir homenaje a los chefs, los fogones y los puestos de comida callejera que alimentan a la ciudad, uniendo a locales y visitantes para saborear uno de los mayores placeres de la vida: una comida excelente. ¿Y cómo se decide la lista? Este año, el ranking de las Mejores Ciudades para Comer de Time Out se ha creado a partir de una encuesta a más de 24.000 residentes de todo el mundo. Les pedimos que valoraran la calidad general de la escena gastronómica de su lugar de residencia, el precio de salir a cenar y los puntos gastronómicos en los que creen que destaca su ciudad. A continuación, combinamos esas miles de respuestas con el criterio del panel de expertos culinarios de Time Out (editores y críticos gastronómicos de toda nuestra red), quienes votaron por las ciudades que consideran los destinos gastronómicos más estimulantes del planeta en este momento. Para garantizar que la lista refleje fielmente las capitales culinarias globales, solo la ciudad con la puntuación más alta de cada país logró entrar en el Top 20 definitivo. Como demuestra nuestra selección, vivimos un momento divertidísimo para salir a comer por la ciudad. Restaurantes desde Lisboa hasta Lima están sirviendo algunos de los platos más sorprendentes, atrevidos y francamente deliciosos que se puedan encontrar. ¿Qué hay en el menú? Polos de crema de mandarina en Nueva York, fideos de espina

Cada any elaborem una classificació de les millors ciutats del món per menjar i beure. L'objectiu és retre homenatge als xefs, els fogons i les parades de menjar de carrer que alimenten la ciutat. I com es decideix la llista? Enguany, el rànquing de les Millors Ciutats per Menjar de Time Out s'ha creat a partir d'una enquesta a més de 24.000 residents de tot el món. Els vam demanar que valoressin la qualitat general de l'escena gastronòmica del seu lloc de residència, el preu de sortir a sopar i els punts gastronòmics en els quals creuen que destaca la seva ciutat. A continuació, vam combinar aquestes milers de respostes amb el criteri del panell d'experts culinaris de Time Out (editors i crítics gastronòmics de tota la nostra xarxa), que van votar per les ciutats que consideren els destins gastronòmics més estimulants del planeta en aquest moment. Per garantir que la llista reflecteixi fidelment les capitals culinàries globals, només la ciutat amb la puntuació més alta de cada país va aconseguir entrar al Top 20 definitiu. Com demostra la nostra selecció, vivim un moment divertidíssim per sortir a menjar per la ciutat. Restaurants des de Lisboa fins a Lima estan servint alguns dels plats més sorprenents, atrevits i francament deliciosos que es puguin trobar. Què hi ha al menú? Polos de crema de mandarina a Nova York, fideus d'espina de peix a Copenhague i un sofisticat phở a Ciutat Ho Chi Minh. Hi ha alta cuina a Melbourne i fun dining (alta cuina divertida) a Ciutat del Cap

Bafana Bafana are back on football’s biggest stage, and if there’s one thing South Africans know how to do, it’s turn a major sporting moment into a national movement.  Sure, the opening match left a lot to be desired! Still, sports fans, there's a chance in the upcoming two matches - come what may, there's a month-long festival of the beautiful game to be enjoyed... View this post on Instagram A post shared by Time Out Johannesburg (@timeout.johannesburg) From packed sports bars where every goal is met with a roar, to stylish restaurants with cocktails and swish big screens, Joahnnesburg has options! Don't miss any of the festival atmosphere happening in your neighbourhood unitl 19 July when the final whistle will decide the overall champions. Upcoming matches 18 June: Bafana Bafana vs CzechiaSouth Africa’s second group-stage fixture could be a crucial moment in their journey, with the boys in green and gold taking on a technically disciplined Czech side. 25 June: Bafana Bafana vs South KoreaThe final group-stage match sees Bafana face the fast-paced South Koreans in what could determine their path into the knockout stages.

Kloof Street is firmly on the radar of local and international travellers as it's snagged a spot on Time Out's Coolest Streets in the World for 2025.  Framed by Table Mountain, Kloof Street is where the city bowl meets the creative vibe of the Mother City. Stretching from the upper edge of Cape Town toward the neighbourhood of Tamboerskloof, it’s a lively strip that captures the CBD's unexpected urban charm.    Essentially, Kloof Street feels like Long Street’s more refined sibling as it pulses with new pop-ups and old-world character. Think Victorian façades with its broekie-lace balconies, concept stores, cocktail dens, boundary-pushing restaurants and just the right amount of after-dark mischief.  Ultimately, Kloof Street rewards those who stroll rather than speed through. Whether you wander uphill toward Table Mountain or drift down toward the city bowl, the charm is in the discovery.   @timeoutcapetown We caught up with locals and visitors in Cape Town to find out what makes Kloof Street one of the World's Coolest Streets for 2025. From favourite hangouts like Blondies to unique boutiques like AKJP, our interviewees spill all the tea on what makes this vibrant street a must-visit hotspot. Time Out Bonus: We have curated a guide to the top must-visit spots on the World's 22nd Coolest Street for 2025 for an exclusive insider's view on how to make the most of this bustling hub. Visit the link in our bio for this must-read guide. Comment below and tag your favourite re

Every year, we create a definitive ranking of the world’s greatest cities for eating and drinking. The aim is to celebrate the chefs, kitchens and street food stalls that feed the city, bringing locals and visitors together to savour life’s one greatest pleasure: an excellent meal. So, how is the list decided? This year, Time Out’s Best Cities for Food with Intrepid Travel was created on the back of a survey of more than 24,000 locals, based all around the world. We asked them to rate the overall quality of the food scene where they live, how affordable it is to eat out and the food spots they believe their city does best.  We then paired their thousands of responses with the insight of Time Out’s expert food panel – editors and food critics from across Time Out’s network – who voted for the cities they think are the most exciting dining destinations on the planet right now. Only the highest-scoring city in each country made the final 20, ensuring our list reflects culinary capitals globally.  As our list demonstrates, it’s a very fun time to be eating out in the city right now. Restaurants from Lisbon to Lima are serving up some of the most striking, daring and downright delicious plates of food you can find. On the menu? Satsuma creamsicles in New York, fish bone noodles in Copenhagen and fancy phở in Ho Chi Minh. There’s fine-dining in Melbourne and ‘fun dining’ in Cape Town, food trends from sandwich crazes to elevated tacos, and coffee and cocktail scenes well worth trav

Every year, Time Out publishes the results of its international survey ranking the world’s best cities. Our team then dives deeper into the data to uncover other fascinating insights, like the world’s best cities for culture, the coolest neighborhoods and—the one I look forward to most—our ranking of the world’s best food cities. To get there, we surveyed thousands of city dwellers and asked them to rate their city’s food scene across 18 different criteria, including quality, affordability and diversity. Then we tapped our global network of chefs, editors and food critics to provide local insight into what makes their particular cities such wonderful places to eat—and not just right now. Our global network of food writers shared knowledge about the history of food in their cities, the dishes each place is known for, and the influence of different cultures on the local food scene. We’re serving up all this delicious intel in the tastiest list you’ll read all year, filled with nuggets from folks who frequent the bars, are restaurant regulars and know their city’s food scene inside and out. Ready to dig in? Here are the greatest cities for food on the planet.

Cape Town loves its rugby almost as much as its sundowners, and when the Bokke take to the field, the city transforms into one giant fan zone.  Of course, there is also soccer and cricket, all bringing their own legendary following to a big screen near you.  From buzzy beer halls and family-friendly pubs to seaside taverns, there’s no shortage of spots to soak up the gees and cheer on the green and gold. We’ve rounded up the best venues to catch every scrum, hat-trick or LBW!  SEE: Where to eat and drink near Cape Town Stadium  

  If 2010 taught us anything (and as many South Africans will happily remind you), it's that football gees hits differently. Sixteen years after hosting the world's biggest sporting event, Bafana Bafana are back on football's grandest stage. South Africa has officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending a 16-year absence from the tournament and giving local fans plenty to get excited about. And if there's one thing South Africans do well, it's getting behind a national team. We've had Bokke fever. We've had Proteas passion. Now it's time for Bafana Bafana to carry the gees baton.   ICYMI: Win tickets to Virgin Bet SA's VIP football Watch Parties!  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Time Out Cape Town (@timeout.capetown) Your 2026 FIFA World Cup Planning Guide Whether you're a lifelong football fan or someone who only starts paying attention when South Africa is involved, now is the time to start planning your World Cup experience.  The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest in history, expanding from 32 to 48 teams and featuring a record 104 matches across three host nations. Where is it taking place? For the first time ever, the tournament will be hosted by three countries: United States Canada Mexico The opening match takes place at the legendary Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, while the final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA. When does it start? The tournament kicks off on 11 June 2026 and concludes with t

Cape Town's winter weather is dicey, at best. The beauty of the secret season, between May and August, at the Southern tip of Africa, is that you can enjoy balmy, sun-filled days in between some windy, rainy stretches. But even then, the ample natural, adrenaline-infused attractions of the Western Cape will call you away from your creature comforts for a bit - purely because the Cape in winter is an adventure wonderland that not everybody gets to experience!  Sure, the mountain slips into cloud more often, while you're chasing the newly refreshed waterfalls and the ample coastlines running from east to west are pelted by restless waves. But if you show up, you'll discover sides of this city the summer crowds never get to see. You get something far better than a nice day. You get an adventure story! And this wanderlust after outdoor experiences that bring something more than a curated snap to the gram is a shift that's happening globally. A SATSA Adventure White Paper, released in February, shows that South Africa's adventure tourism industry generated R25 billion in 2024, with travellers actively seeking experiences shaped by the elements rather than sanitised from them. Summer is easy! You book, you arrive, you tick it off. Winter makes you earn it, and that's precisely why what you get back is worth it. The adventures are the same ones that run year-round. But the light is different, the landscapes are different, the company is different (smaller, more interesting, slightly

Cape Town’s food scene has become one of the most exciting reflections of the city's multicultural, slightly chaotic approach (in the best way) to seasonal winter flavours.Across the city, chefs are drawing on Japanese ramen bars, Thai spice markets, East Asian small plates, Italian comfort food, African coastal ingredients and Cape nose-to-tail cooking - while still grounding their menus in local produce.  One minute, you could be slurping deeply savoury ramen on Bree Street at Yatai, the next you’re eating Thai-inspired winter dishes at Chefs Warehouse at Beau Constantia. Settle into the rich simplicity of Giorgio Nava’s silky Chicken Alfredo from Carne (winter comfort in a bowl!). The ocean flavours and African storytelling at Seebamboes and COY are inspirational. While the bottomless bubbles will fire up your Sundays at The Pot Luck Club. Equally enticing is how confidently Cape Town chefs are blurring the line between fine dining and comfort food. At Test Kitchen Fledgelings, Korean fried chicken sits comfortably alongside smoked snoek pâté and bone marrow brioche. The Belly of the Beast Group is giving East City’s ever-evolving food culture life, where menus are driven less by rigid structure and more by the seasonal intention for that particular day. The results are a winter menu offerings that take risks without losing its local food instinct or dialect! So go on, be adventurous - don't just stick to your favourites. Try something different with menu specials catering

Is there a more satisfying bite than the salty, smoky hit of a really, really good burger? The answer is obviously: of course not. Restaurants all over the world are crafting and griddling their own take on the classic beef burger, with homemade sauces, whacky buns, and specialty meats elevating these patties to entirely new levels. We wanted to find out where, exactly, one can find the tastiest, juiciest, most decadent and inventive burgers out there right now. So we grilled Time Out’s global team of food and drink editors about the very best burgers they’ve sunk their teeth into – then ranked them all according to the venues with the strongest star ratings on Google. The result? Fourteen lip-smacking burgers, found across some of the world’s best cities. From smashed wagyu to a ‘kitschy’ surf and turf and everything in between, these are the greatest burgers on the planet right now, each tried and tested by us. Tuck in. RECOMMENDED:🍕 The best pizzas in the world🥪 The best sandwiches in the world🥩 The best steaks in the world This list was edited by Liv Kelly, Time Out’s travel writer. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

Seebamboes sits somewhat hidden above sister restaurant Galjoen, on Harrington Street. But make no mistake, this 16-seat restaurant has staked its claim by taking the familiar idea of surf and turf and seriously turning it on its head. There are unexpected flavour combos, with seaweed served alongside meaty flavours that leave a lingering richness on your lips. Named after Ecklonia maxima - the giant indigenous kelp lining the Western Cape coastline - Seebamboes translates to “sea bamboo.” This restaurant feels entirely connected to the ocean landscapes that have inspired its creative culinary team. The result is a striking menu of small plates that doesn't lose sight of being nourishing, while establishing it as one of the city's most distinctive dining experiences. The Backstory Seebamboes forms part of The Belly Restaurant Group, the hospitality collective founded by Anouchka Horn and Neil Swart - the duo behind Belly of the Beast and Galjoen.   What makes the group particularly interesting is its deliberate resistance to scale. None of their restaurants seats more than 35 guests, and all sit within two city blocks in Cape Town’s East City Precinct. Together, they’ve helped transform Harrington Street into an exciting culinary hub.   At Seebamboes, chef Adèl Hughes - who previously cooked at Galjoen and alongside Kobus van der Merwe of Wolfgat fame - leads the kitchen with confidence. Sustainability underpins everything both at Seebamboes and Galjoen, from locally foraged

Many things can prompt a recollection of a particular time in your life. Smell is a particularly powerful one.    I recently noticed a foul smell in the air over our West Coast neighbourhood and remarked that it smelled like tear gas. The fact that I had teargas as a point of reference was funny to my family, at first. But it stirred a memory of the Apartheid-era riots I experienced growing up on the Cape Flats, back in the eighties. Just a few days later, I would watch Rise 76, further stoking the uneasy power of these memories and making Tiisetso Mashifane wa Noni’s new production profoundly arresting. This play does not simply ask you to remember June 16, 1976. It hits uncomfortably hard, reminding us how close that history still sits beneath our skin.   Marking the 50th anniversary of the Soweto student uprising, Rise ’76: The Story of June 16 takes you to Molefe Secondary. In this fictional Soweto school, learners, teachers, and parents are pushed to the breaking point by being forced to use Afrikaans as the medium of instruction. What begins as black consciousness and progressive, thought-provoking incitement through poetry outside the classroom's walls soon gathers momentum into the terrible force of that historic day. Mashifane wa Noni, a two-time Fleur du Cap-winning playwright and director, avoids the broad textbook version of the uprising. Instead, she works in smaller, sharper moments by depicting a student meeting, a teacher’s fear, a mother’s grief, the bodies

At The Wes Bistro & Bar, winter is making a theatrical and somewhat indulgent statement. The newly launched winter set menu leans into classic French comfort, wrapped in a setting that feels pulled straight out of The Grand Budapest Hotel film.  The Backstory Megan Kritzinger has built her name on instinct as much as intention. After growing Stellski’s into a Bree Street staple, she’s carved out something more personal with The Wes.  Positioned beneath The Trade Boutique Hotel, the restaurant opened at the end of 2024 as the hotel's breakfast bistro. It carries a distinct identity by design. As Kritzinger puts it, there simply couldn’t be two Stellskis. Instead, The Wes draws from her time in Nice and a clear love of French bistro culture. It’s less about replication and more about interpretation, filtered through a playful lens - more specifically, the lens of celebrated American film-maker Wes Anderson. Vibe The immediate pull is visual. It’s Wes Anderson-coded in the best way: pastel-drenched, symmetrical, slightly surreal. A central fountain anchors the space, alongside a chic cocktail bar, while curved banquette and parquet floors lean into old-world glamour. It’s the kind of dinner spot that inspires you to dress up a little more. Not to be pretentious, but in a “lean into the moment” kind of way, and that adds to the fun.  The Food In addition to its all-day breakfast, the bistro offers an à la carte French-inspired menu. Its winter set menu (R495per person) is a tight

It’s been roughly two years since this intimate 30-seater opened, offering locals and visitors a genuinely thoughtful seafood experience built entirely around responsibly caught South African produce. Named after the country’s national fish, Galjoen sits on Harrington Street in the East City Precinct, bringing an intimate, sustainability-led approach focused on what comes from our surrounding coastal regions. No Norwegian salmon, or Vietnamese prawns here! Instead, you'll find fresh local fish, shellfish and foraged sea vegetables sourced from a tight network of suppliers that fit the bill for responsibly sourced. The menu also shifts constantly, giving diners something new to look forward to each time.   The Backstory Harrington Street is having a moment. Once a gritty edge of the CBD, it now hums with galleries, boutiques and the promises of culinary excellence. If anything is challenging Bree Street’s dominance, it’s here, as the East City Precinct continues to reinvent itself.  At the centre of that shift is the Belly Restaurant Group, led by chef duo Anouchka Horn and Neil Swart. Between Belly of the Beast, Galjoen and the intimate Seebamboes, they’ve created a tight cluster of deeply South African concepts - with more on the way. Think boerewors-focused BURI, game-driven Quagga, and walk-in spot No Show - all small and all within a couple of blocks of each other.  Head chef Isca Viljoen, who came up through some of Cape Town’s best kitchens, shares that philosophy c

Brookdale's Bistro sits at the heart of the Brookdale Estate, where vines stretch towards the dramatic Drakenstein Mountains in views that just beg you to you exhale and unwind. Over the past three years, the estate's restuarant has earned its reputation for thoughtful wines and a casual, yet refined, dining style that showcases the best of the region. Helmed by executive chef Gary Coetzee, the restaurant recently earned recognition from Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards, placing it among the country’s most notable dining spots.  The backstory Brookdale Estate with its Manor House and the recently launched Owner’s Lodge sit snugly on these 67 hectares of working farmland. The Rudd family acquired the once-overgrown farm in 2017 and has steadily transformed it into a polished Winelands destination known for its expressive wines and thoughtful hospitality. And just a short stroll from these luxurious stays sits Brookdale's Bistro - a relaxed, ingredient-led restaurant where the vineyards outside the window naturally find their way onto the table. The vibe The thing I love about dining at a wine estate’s bespoke restaurant is that the wine and food feel effortlessly paired, without the full theatre (or occasional pressure) of a formal wine pairing. At Brookdale’s Bistro, the synergy simply exists in a tasteful evening celebrating delicious flavours. The dining room leans towards a refined, yet casual experience. Think vineyard views, warm service and the sort of atmosphere th

The resounding “voetsak” (go away) bellowed during a scene by Awethu Hleli, who plays Emma in this reimagining of Russian playwright Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull, leaves little doubt that the dark comedy lands squarely in South African territory.  Now showing at the Baxter Theatre Centre, Aaron Posner's Stupid F'ing Bird proves that Chekhov’s century-old observations about human behaviour remain entirely relatable. Timeless human desires Director Maria Weisby’s interpretation emphasises that, while the world has changed dramatically since Chekhov wrote The Seagull in the late 19th century, human longing has not. Everyone in this story is searching for something. Whether it be recognition, success or affection, almost no one finds it where they expect.  Loneliness, as portrayed in the production, suggests it's not an individual struggle but a shared social condition. In a world increasingly connected, yet emotionally distant, the play lands with surprise immediacy and engagement - even as the audience is directly solicited for ways the scenes should unfold and a delightful turn that somehow personalises the overall experience of watching the play even further.  A collision of relatable characters Centred on a young playwright, Con, played by Nirel Sithole, who is desperate to breathe new life into the theatre. Each actor in The Baxter's Fires Burning Company approaches their role with such convincing verve that the inevitable collision of each character's flaws becomes all the

The Cape Winelands isn’t short on luxury stays, but now and then something arrives that simply raises the bar.   The newly launched Owner's Lodge at Brookdale Estate in Paarl is one of those. Perched on a secluded hill on the 67-hectare estate, this exclusive-use villa feels less like a hotel and more like a beautifully run private home. The kind where your mornings begin with birdsong and vineyard views, and evenings end around a long dining table with good wine and even better company.  The Rudd family bought Brookdale in 2017 when it was little more than an overgrown parcel of land. Fast-forward to today, and the estate has transformed into a polished Winelands destination, known for its fine wines and rated for its new-world boldness.  And after spending the night in the newly built Owner's Lodge, this feels like its most intimate offering yet.  Why stay at Brookdale Estate Owner's Lodge? The Owner's Lodge is perfect for a milestone trip, a multi-generational family gathering or a celebratory getaway with friends. The space lends itself so well to a relaxed break, where unwinding is the aim. The villa accommodates up to eight guests on an all-inclusive basis, with a private chef, butler and a steady flow of Brookdale wines included.  I also see this as an excellent pause in a longer Southern Africa itinerary. After a safari in Kruger or time exploring the Okavango Delta in Botswana, this is the sort of place where you would want to slow down and savour the afterglow of wh

If you’re looking for a light, entertaining night out, Pretty Woman: The Musical is a sure bet. But you'd better move, as the production opened to sold-out performances for its opening week of its Cape Town run.   The smash-hit stage adaptation of the beloved 1990 rom-com - running at the Artscape Opera House until 19 April before heading to Johannesburg's Monte Casino - draws plenty of enthusiasm from the crowd. And it’s easy to see why.   This is comfort theatre at its most polished: familiar, fun and super nostalgic. The production leans into what audiences love most! Snappy one-liners lifted straight from the original film, big romantic moments and a Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance score that’s easy on the ears. You’ll find yourself swaying along more than once.   There’s a strong sense of '90s nostalgia throughout - from ring-dial telephones to Beverly Hills excess - all wrapped in glossy set design. The slick lighting and seamless scene changes are on point to keep you engaged with the storyline, even when you already know exactly how it ends. Performances that carry the charm Christopher Jaftha brings effortless charisma to Edward Lewis, delivering a performance that balances suave confidence with just enough vulnerability as he weaves between the detached bachelor and crooning lines of Something About Her. Opposite him, Leah Mari shines as Vivian Ward, bringing the required depth to her role while still snappily infusing it with relatable, real street-smart quips.   Tog

It’s been a while since I’ve been welcomed into a hotel quite the way that La Residence, in Franschhoek, does it. There's the Royal Portfolio wave, where all the staff assemble to greet you. Stepping through the main entrance, there is an immediate, almost imperceptible decompression of the senses as you are handed a posy of freshly picked roses from the garden.   The vast sweep of winelands that greets you front and centre could not be more fitting for the expression, a sight for sore eyes. And while I’m not one for the destination dupes trend (because who doesn’t crave the original?), this view could easily be mistaken for the Napa Valley or the vineyards of Tuscany. A perfectly chilled glass of La Residence’s house-made rosé arrives just in time to cut through the Cape heat, while the quietly confident staff begin to reveal the layers of the property to you. Royal Porfolio founder Liz Biden’s deft, unmistakable touch is everywhere - with considered ensembles at every turn from the entrance, to the dining room out through to the patio and pool areas - all curated to be entirely transportive. Why stay at La Residence? Franschhoek is the embodiment of old-world charm, food, wine and Cape heritage - and you’d be hard-pressed to find a stay that encapsulates all of it quite like La Residence. What sets The Royal Portfolio apart is how deeply each property is rooted in its surroundings. Here, that translates into a refined balance of total privacy, paired with effortless acces

At the foothills of the Silvermines mountains, on the edge of the Constantia Valley, you'll find Steenberg Farm. For me, it's a scenic drive from the flat, sandy West Coast and its postcard-perfect Table Mountain views for days, towards this lush ridges of the Southern Suburbs. The shifting seasons from Summer towards Autumn subtly adding some drama. Cape Town's landscapes are extraordinary, and it isn't lost on you during this 30-minute drive, If you're based in the city, it's even quicker. Arriving in the estate’s parking area, we were greeted by a fleet of open-top spider race cars – the sort of machines clearly designed for taking sunny weekend road trips between the Constantia Valley wine estates.    Despite being the tail end of February, Cape Town’s weather had other ideas during our visit. Cloudbursts rolled across the city, not entirely surprising given that nearby Newlands is considered one of the wettest areas in Africa. Inside the elegant Steenberg tasting room, we settled in for a Sense of Sauvignon tasting, while the soft rain rippled across the modern, cube-centric water feature just outside. The combination of glass architecture, reflective pools and misty mountains creates a strikingly atmospheric introduction to the estate. The Backstory Tucked inside the historic Steenberg Farm is Bistro Sixteen82 - so named after the farm's founding year. It's one of the oldest wine farms in South Africa - well, let's face it, the Cape's wine farms are all historically o

Two-handers demand stamina, precision and a confident creative trust. When the two-hander in question was written by Zakes Mda, the stakes rise considerably.   And the Girls in Their Sunday Dresses, currently running at the Baxter until 7 March, meets that challenge. The play is deeply attuned to the lived reality of womanhood. Set against the backdrop of post-liberation Lesotho, the narrative centres on the slow grind of government food-aid queues. This strange historical window remains relatable today across a politically challenged country and world. Furthermore, it is laced with the irony of Lesotho’s position at the time Mda wrote the play: an independent nation encircled by apartheid South Africa, catapulting the inequities of the day into the spotlight with its debut at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 1988.   The play follows two women - a sharp-tongued Lady and a weary, quick-witted Woman - performed with precision by Awethu Hleli and Tamzin Daniels. They are sister-women whose lives collide as they wait in line. As the queue inches forward, their stories unravel through satire and softness, exposing corruption, inequality and the daily bureaucratic humiliations that shape their world. Staying for the post-show Q&A with the cast, director Mdunyiswa Kweyama, and Mda himself proved as evocative as the production. The discussion echoed what unfolds on stage: cattiness mixed with unguarded empathy.     During the Q&A, Mda recalled being invited by US Johns Hopkins Unive

If you think pizza is “just a base with stuff on top”, Pizza Connection owner Enrico Di Giambattista will politely roast you with his method, and win you over with flavour. It's all about precision: 48-hour fermentation split across two preferments, additive-free flour, and a ruthless approach to ingredients: local if it’s genuinely excellent; imported if it’s not available here at the standard he wants. The result is pizza that lands light, fragrant and properly moreish. What’s on the menu? Start with the Margherita, as it's the best option for tasting the dough's flavours, along with juicy tomato and mozzarella.   The Capetonian, as the name suggests, is a nod to what the regulars here order - proving that classics like San Marzano Tomato, Fior Di Latte, Pancetta, Red Onion, Avocado, and EVO oil make all the difference. The Napoli-style base is baked hot and fast to produce a crust that’s flavourful, airy and blistered. And they'll happily do an even crunchier Roma-style base, if you prefer.   There are loads of interesting options on the menu of this rather unshowy spot - including slow-cooked Oxtail "alla Vaccinara" (a bit too saucy for me) or the Le Baciate (a folded pillow-like roma filled with parma ham and fresh burrata).Here, balanced simplicity, a generous portion size and reasonable prices sees these local favourites more than holds its own.   If you’re doing a first visit, go Napoli for the full theatre of the crust, and it's a good idea to add a Baciate to share

Happy World Sushi Day! Whether your order is classic nigiri, delicate sashimi or a flavour-packed new-style roll, we all have our favourite way to enjoy tuna. And while we’ve recently rounded up the best sushi spots in Cape Town for your next raw-fish fix, we can’t stop thinking about a very different kind of tuna experience coming to the city.  Forget the chopsticks. Enter the ring! For one night only, Time Out Market Cape Town will transform into the arena for an extraordinary culinary showdown centred around one magnificent whole tuna - carved fresh before guests and transformed into bold, inventive dishes by some of Cape Town’s top chefs. Taking place in the Time Out Market Studio on Thursday, July 30, this is not a delicate, bite-sized tasting experience. It’s a full-blown feast. The participating chefs will present their own bold interpretation of tuna, drawing inspiration from cuisines around the world. Think pristine Japanese-style sushi facing off against vibrant African street-food flavours, Italian pasta taking on Greek gyros, Mexican tacos challenging tuna-topped pizza! It's set to be a flavour showdown where creativity has no limits. The question is simple: whose dish will reign supreme? While the chefs battle for flavour glory, guests are the true winners. A R900 ticket includes multiple chef-created tuna dishes, unlimited fresh tuna from the carving station, a bottle of wine, a selection of ice-cold Stella Artois and a live music soundtrack to keep the atm

Legendary South African jazz musician Abdullah Ibrahim has died at the age of 91. The celebrated musician passed away in Germany, according to a statement released by his family.  From the streets of District Six to the world’s greatest concert halls, Ibrahim was instrumental in transforming South Africa's jazz music scene into a universal language of resistance, spirituality and hope.   Through timeless works like Mannenberg and Chisa, his gift was a soundtrack for a nation, encapsulating both the pain of the past and the promise of freedom - and officially putting Cape Town's jazz on the map.    Ibrahim surprised audiences with an intimate performance at this year's Cape Town Jazz Festival, earlier in March. His memory and the celebration of his life, live on in his music.      Wikipedia: Nomo /Miichael HoefnerAbdullah Ibrahim put Cape Town's jazz scene on the global map. Sign up to Time Out Cape Town's free newsletter for expert recommendations on new things to do, see, eat and drink in the Mother City. You can also follow Time Out Cape Town on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok! 

The 2026 Comrades Marathon will go down as one of the most historic editions of The Ultimate Human Race, as South Africans George Kusche and Gerda Steyn both shattered the Up Run course records in remarkable victories. Kusche led the way into Pietermaritzburg, becoming the first athlete to break the tape and claim the men’s title in a phenomenal 5:15:56. Race analysis shows that the South African star athlete made a decisive early move and held off the chasing pack over the unforgiving climbs to rewrite the Comrades Up Run record books. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Comrades Marathon (@comradesmarathon) Moments later, Gerda Steyn took her crown as the queen of Comrades to cross the finish line in 5:44:53, breaking the women’s Up Run record and solidifying her ambitions to become one of the greatest ultramarathon runners of her generation. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Comrades Marathon (@comradesmarathon) Through every punishing kilometre from Durban to Pietermaritzburg, both champions embodied the spirit of the 2026 race theme, Ska Fela Moya - never lose hope, never give up. A race known for testing the limits of human endurance witnessed not one but two historic performances, as Kusche and Steyn didn’t simply win their races - they transformed the history books to deliver a landmark moment for South African running.   100 Ultimate Human Races!  First run in 1921 as a tribute to sol

In a small classroom in the Southern Peninsula, a child carefully draws a self-portrait. There are eyes, ears, fingers and tiny details that may seem ordinary to most people.   But for the teachers at iThemba School, these small moments are extraordinary. Principal Nickyi Morris remembers when some children arrived and couldn't draw self-portraits at all. They weren't matching the developmental milestones of many children their age. However, that's where Nicky and her dedicated team come in with focused support, patience and encouragement. As a result, those same children are now producing colourful drawings, strengthening their fine motor skills and, importantly, discovering confidence in their own abilities.   It's the very reason why iThemba exists. This Youth Month, as South Africa reflects on the power and potential of its young people, iThemba School stands as a reminder that unlocking a child's future begins long before they enter high school or make career choices. It begins with safety, nutrition, care and a strong educational foundation. Located in Fish Hoek, iThemba provides early childhood education to around 60 children from Masiphumelele, Ocean View, and surrounding communities, from the age of three through to Grade R. "For many of our children, this is their safe space. They come here every day knowing they are cared for, fed and encouraged to believe in their own potential." The name iThemba means "hope" in isiXhosa, and that vision is woven into every part

Sometimes dreams do come true. At least, that's belief of Cape Town creator Jaden Homemaker.     Making it to the iconic Estadio Azteca for the opening moments of the 2026 FIFA World Cup was never just about buying a plane ticket. It was about proving that no matter how unlikely, some things are worth chasing. Back in 2010, Jaden says he missed out on experiencing the World Cup action on South African soil because his family couldn't afford it. Despite not making it to previous world cups, he promised himself he would have a chance to experience football's biggest stage when Bafana Bafana qualified for the 2026 tournament last year in October. With the World Cup taking place across Mexico, the United States and Canada this year, the tickets have been anything but cheap!   That's when Jaden decided to launch a social media campaign documenting his mission to fund his ticket to the opening match - as he took on a string of odd jobs to make it happen. Alongside running his own firewood business and working as a part-time model, Jaden spent months doing everything from working in a call centre, serving coffee and even offering to be a gaatjie (car guard) - all in pursuit of getting to the World Cup.   View this post on Instagram A post shared by jaden l Travel | Culture | Experiences (@jaden_makes_hats)   Then, just as the dream was gaining momentum, life threw him a setback. During a trip to Rio de Janeiro earlier this year as part of his campaign, Jaden bec

Joburg's R&B fans, this one's for you. Ne-Yo is confirmed to perform at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria on 18 October 2026.  The American singer-songwriter, whose catalogue helped define 2000s and 2010s R&B, will return to South Africa with a setlist expected to span nearly two decades of chart-topping hits. Expect singalong favourites including So Sick, Sexy Love, Because of You, Closer and Miss Independent, alongside the smooth vocals and polished stage presence that have made him one of the genre's most enduring performers.  With more than 23 billion global streams and a catalogue packed with songs most fans know word for word, this promises to be more than just another concert. It's a chance to relive an era of R&B that still fills playlists, parties and karaoke nights today. Ne-Yo will perform at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria on 18 October, one day after his Cape Town show at the Grand West. 📅 Date & Time: 6pm, Sunday, 18 October 2026 📍 Venue: SunBet Arena 🎟️ Tickets: R950 - R2950 via Webtickets   RECOMMENDED: 🛏️ Where to stay in Johannesburg🏨 The best hotels in Johannesburg🍽 The best restaurants in Johannesburg🍺 The best pubs and bars in Johannesburg   Follow Time Out Johannesburg on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram! While you're at it, sign up for our newsletter to receive even more of the best of your city.   

The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon has officially been confirmed as the first-ever Abbott World Marathon Major on African soil. It's a landmark moment not only for Cape Town, but for African sport. For the first time, one of marathon running's most coveted races will be hosted on the continent, placing Cape Town firmly on the global running map. Following the successful staging of the 2026 race on 24 May, Cape Town passed the final stage of the Abbott World Marathon Majors assessment process and will officially join the prestigious series in 2027, becoming its eighth member alongside Tokyo, Boston, London, Sydney, Berlin, Chicago and New York. "It gives me huge pleasure to welcome Cape Town to the family," said AbbottWMM CEO Dawna Stone. "Africa's first Major has finally arrived. The unique culture, the welcome from the people of the city and the wonderful setting Cape Town provides will bring a whole new dimension to our series." A collective achievement  The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon's elevation to Abbott World Marathon Major status is being celebrated as a collective achievement literally more than a decade in the making.  “This achievement belongs to every person who believed in and committed to this vision,” said Clark Gardner, CEO and race director of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon. “We could never have reached this moment alone. Our runners carried us to the numbers we needed, our sponsors and partners stood firm beside us even when the 2025 race could not go ahead, and our

There’s a little relief in the skies for South African travellers. FlySafair has cut its Dynamic Fuel Surcharge by 40 percent from its March peak, after jet fuel prices eased following recent Middle East-related supply disruptions. The surcharge, introduced in March 2026 as a separate line item on tickets, is reviewed weekly and adjusted by route according to actual fuel costs, with the latest drop bringing Johannesburg to Cape Town from a March high of R832.60 to R491.01.   FlysafairFuel Surcharge graph The move comes as the wider aviation sector continues its uneven recovery. IATA’s latest global outlook shows that passenger numbers are expected to hit 5.1 billion in 2026, with airlines filling a record 84 percent of seats. But rising fuel costs and geopolitical disruption are squeezing airline profits, with global profitability expected to halve from $45 billion in 2025 to $23 billion this year. Africa's network is still growing, with air travel demand forecast up 10 percent, but profits remain thin as fuel prices, infrastructure gaps and smaller balance sheets keep pressure on regional carriers. “Airlines are bearing the brunt of the fuel price shock. While air fares are rising, airlines are still absorbing part of the hike in their bottom lines. Net profit per passenger is expected to fall to $4.50, half of what it was last year. Under the circumstances, that shows resilience. But it won’t even buy you a hot dog at most of the FIFA World Cup venues, and it does not le

Cape Town's growing craft spirits scene has landed a major international win. Inzalo Agave Spirits Batch One, produced by Hope Spirits, has been awarded a Gold Medal at the Agavos Awards, an international competition dedicated exclusively to agave spirits.   Founded by the team behind Tequila Matchmaker, the awards are widely regarded as one of the industry's most rigorous competitions thanks to their blind-tasting format and requirement that all entries be purchased anonymously at retail rather than supplied directly by producers.   A two-year search for the perfect plant For founders of the local tequila, Diego Avila and Sebastian O'Keefe, together with Lucy Beard and Leigh Lisk of Hope Distillery, the award is about more than a medal. It is validation of a project that began with more than two years of research, road trips and experimentation across South Africa.  "We spent two and a half years scouting and tasting agave from around the country," says Avila. "We looked at four different species before we found the profile we were looking for."    Inzalo Agave SpiritA centuries-old agave species growing in the Klein Karoo gives this homegrown agave its distinct character. That search eventually led them to agave plants growing in the Klein Karoo, roughly three-and-a-half hours from Cape Town near Ladismith. While agave is most commonly associated with Mexico, the plants used in Inzalo have been growing in South Africa for centuries, adapting to local conditions and devel

The scorched slopes above Walker Bay are giving way to what botanists are calling a once-in-a-generation “superbloom.” Following wildfires that swept through parts of the Western Cape in 2025, the landscape around Grootbos Private Nature Reserve is bursting with colour. The bloom occurs every 15 to 20 years, triggered by fire in the ancient fynbos biome, the smallest floral kingdom on Earth, yet one of the richest in biodiversity.   “To witness this once-in-two-decades spectacle is truly a great privilege,” Grootbos GM Sean Ingles tells Time Out, “People so often see fire as a devastating force, but we see the magnificence of re-birth that takes place in the months post the fire and celebrate the new life that comes with it.”  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Grootbos Private Nature Reserve (@grootbos) At Grootbos alone, more than 200 flower species are expected to bloom, including candelabra flowers, mountain dahlias, orchids, and rare endemic plants found nowhere else on the planet.  Recently, the water heath was found growing in the private reserve, marking the 40th Erica species recorded in the area. “This resprouting Erica blooms soon after fire, which was particularly noticeable as reseeding Ericas usually only reach the flowering stage three to four years after a fire,” added Ingles. Time Out Tip: The 2026 superbloom event will peak in June, July and August. Life After Fire wins gold at RHS Chelsea Flower Show And the timing couldn’t be

After a week of grey skies and light drizzle, Cape Town is heading into one of those quietly perfect winter weekends that remind you why living here feels a little smug sometimes. According to local forecaster Weatherman Pete, the gloomy conditions clear by Friday as a cold front moves out and a high-pressure system settles over the south-western Cape. The result? A run of sunny, mild days with daytime temperatures hovering around 19°C and even nudging into the low 20s by Sunday.   In other words: prime hiking, market-wandering, wine-farm-lunch and “just one quick braai” weather. Friday and Saturday are expected to stay mostly sunny with light south-easterly winds, while Sunday brings a few passing clouds but remains warm and calm overall. Rain chances sit at virtually zero across the weekend - although Pete has already issued a spoiler alert that wet weather could return by Tuesday next week.   So yes, winter is approaching. But before the next cold front arrives, the city is serving up a near-perfect excuse to get outdoors.   VIBE CHECK: Your guide to events taking place in Cape Town this weekend Cape Town weekend forecast Friday, May 29 Sunny and mild High: 19°C | Low: 13°C Light SE wind Saturday, May 30 Mostly sunny and mild High: 19°C | Low: 12°C Light SE wind Sunday, May 31 Partly cloudy and mild High: 21°C | Low: 13°C Light SE wind What to do this weekend? Hit the hiking trails while conditions are dry and clear Book that wine farm lunch you’ve been postponin

When Time Out’s global food team starts talking burgers, things get serious fast! They needed an answer to an all-important question: Where can you find the tastiest, juiciest, most over-the-top burgers on the planet right now? From smoky smashed patties and buttery brioche buns to homemade sauces, wagyu beef and wildly inventive toppings, restaurants across the world are adding decadent stakes to the humble burger.  Nominating the best burger across the Mother City took some serious taste-testing, but we managed. Just! These results were taken a step further, ranking the selection by the venues with the highest Google star ratings. Needless to say, it's a massive deal that our local Zuney Wagyu Burger has placed 2nd in the world, out-flavoured only by Japan's Smash Things Burger!  And Zuney’s wasn’t the only burger fighting for the crown. From Sho Sho, The Dog’s Bollocks to Le Pickle, Cape Town’s burger game is seriously stacked - see our home-grown list here. The final result? Fourteen lip-smacking burgers, found across some of the world’s best cities - each tried, tested, and ready to devour - including Johannesburg's Mafia Bite, cracking the top 10 at number eight. Jozi gang, these bragging rights are officially flame-grilled.   Time Out's 2026 Worlds Best Burgers list: Smash Things, Tokyo Zuney Wagyu Burgers, Cape Town Nolita, Madrid Hanbaagaasuuteeki, London Casse-Croûte MangeDansMonHood, Montréal Spécimen Burger, Paris Eat at ROBs, Sydney Mafia Bite, Johannesburg Kidd