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Layers of sweet buttercream, bold colors, and a whole lot of creative freedom. Stepping out of the routine to learn a new skill, one pipe of frosting at a time.
CAFE

Cake decorating at Café Chiffon: Cape Town’s Top Creative Retreat

Café Chiffon in De Waterkant, Cape Town, offers a therapeutic getaway where visitors can craft custom pastries alongside enjoying specialty coffee and tea. For R1,050 per person, guests receive a pre-baked cake, decorating supplies, and hands-on guidance, making it an engaging activity for all ages and group dynamics.

  • Spepelo Ngondo
2 min read
'Le Paon Atypique' (Réunion Island).
ART

7 Cape Town CBD venues hosting photography festival exhibitions

  • Leah Samuels
4 min read
High Tea Tighty returns to Claremont with a fresh vision for cakes and experiences
HIGH TEA
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High Tea Tighty returns to Claremont with a new brownie experience

  • Sinazo Mkoko
3 min read
Sean Paul
SEAN PAUL

Sean Paul brings dancehall hits to GrandWest this December

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
Drag artist and comedian Lilly Slaptsilli as Madame Jojo
DRAG

Unveiling the magic of Madame JoJo's: A cabaret experience like no other

  • Tamlynne Thompson
3 min read
With wildflower season in full bloom, the West Coast is calling with colourful landscapes and wide-open views
FLOWER SEASON

West Coast flower season: A weekend road trip from Cape Town

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Your birthday doesn’t have to come with a big price tag in Cape Town
CAPE TOWN ATTRACTIONS
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From Table Mountain to Robben Island: 7 free Cape Town birthday perks

  • Sinazo Mkoko
3 min read
Books have the unique ability to transport you through time to worlds that exist only in your imagination.
BOOKS

Exclusive Books celebrates 75 years with ‘This is Home’ Homebru campaign

  • Leah Samuels
3 min read
The OUTsurance Gun Run brings a weekend of running and outdoor activity to Cape Town
CAPE TOWN

From stargazing to live entertainment: 7 things to do in Cape Town this weekend

  • Sinazo Mkoko
3 min read
Grade 6 pupils are encouraged to apply for the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation’s High School Scholarship Programme before applications close on Tuesday September 15.
ALLAN GRAY

Allan Gray Orbis Foundation scholarship applications close on September 15

  • OWN Correspondent
1 min read
The InterContinental Table Bay hotel has received four international hospitality awards
CAPE TOWN

InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town receives four 2026 Haute Grandeur awards

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
Celebrate Heritage Month by exploring the culture, history, food and traditions that make Cape Town unique.
HERITAGE CULTURE

Heritage Month 2026: Things to do in Cape Town

  • Sinazo Mkoko
3 min read
Never a Dull MomentIdeas to fill your day, whatever the mood
Drag artist and comedian Lilly Slaptsilli as Madame Jojo
DRAG

Unveiling the magic of Madame JoJo's: A cabaret experience like no other

Step into the enchanting world of Madame JoJo's at 72 Barrack Street, where vintage glamour meets modern cabaret.…

  • Tamlynne Thompson
3 min read
With wildflower season in full bloom, the West Coast is calling with colourful landscapes and wide-open views
FLOWER SEASON

West Coast flower season: A weekend road trip from Cape Town

Turn West Coast flower season into a weekend escape from Cape Town, with a scenic R27 drive, Postberg blooms,…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Your birthday doesn’t have to come with a big price tag in Cape Town
CAPE TOWN ATTRACTIONS
Video

From Table Mountain to Robben Island: 7 free Cape Town birthday perks

Planning a Cape Town birthday on a budget? These seven offers include free or complimentary experiences at…

  • Sinazo Mkoko
3 min read
The OUTsurance Gun Run brings a weekend of running and outdoor activity to Cape Town
CAPE TOWN

From stargazing to live entertainment: 7 things to do in Cape Town this weekend

Looking for things to do in Cape Town on 12 and 13 September? From an open-air photography exhibition and heritage…

  • Sinazo Mkoko
3 min read
Celebrate Heritage Month by exploring the culture, history, food and traditions that make Cape Town unique.
HERITAGE CULTURE

Heritage Month 2026: Things to do in Cape Town

From Heritage Day events and community braais to walking tours, comedy and South African food experiences, here are…

  • Sinazo Mkoko
3 min read
A View of Lion's Head from Table Mountain, popping from low clouds.
ADVENTURE

Cheap thrills: 7 affordable adrenaline activities in and around Cape Town

From sandboarding and surfing to hiking and tobogganing, these seven Cape Town adventures offer high-energy thrills…

  • Leah Samuels
2 min read
Big weekend of sports events as Gun Run and Cape Town Derby take centre stage
CAPE TOWN

Cape Town weekend sport: Gun Run road closures and Hope FC derby

Cape Town’s 12–13 September weekend includes the OUTsurance Gun Run, with about 21,000 participants expected, and a…

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
SA National Parks Week is back, giving South Africans free day access to participating national parks from 7 to 13 Septembe

SA National Parks Week: Five Cape parks offering free entry

South Africans can enjoy free day access to five Cape national parks during SA National Parks Week, but West Coast…

  • Sinazo Mkoko
2 min read
Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden offers 200 hectares of indigenous gardens, forest and fynbos on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain.
KIRSTENBOSCH

A visitor's guide to Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden: Top attractions and tips

Explore the enchanting Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, where stunning indigenous flora meets vibrant wildlife. From…

  • Murray Swart
3 min read
Kota fever is back! Big Bites set to take over Cape Town
FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Cape Town weekend guide: Kota, Open Book Festival, rugby and more

Planning a Cape Town weekend? Here are seven options from Friday to Sunday including the Capetown Kota Festival,…

  • Sinazo Mkoko
3 min read
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Table for One: Where to Enjoy Cape Town’s Best Views on a Solo Date

What better way to enjoy your own company in the city, with a pretty backdrop as your date?Whether you’re craving a…

  • Spepelo Ngondo
3 min read
The market brings together independent traders selling food, drinks, arts, crafts, fashion, jewellery, décor and health and wellness products.
HOUT BAY
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Discover Bay Harbour Market for food, shopping, and live music in Hout Bay

Bay Harbour Market at 31 Harbour Road in Hout Bay brings together food stalls, drinks, locally made goods and live…

  • Yolande Du Preez
2 min read
Tuck In, Cape TownWhere to eat, sip and linger across the Mother City
What's On TonightGigs, shows and after-dark happenings around town
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