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A hike with your little ones is a great way to get them away from their screens.
HIKING

Five family-friendly hiking trails to try in Cape Town this school holiday

Looking for an outdoor outing? These five Cape Town trails offer families a range of forest walks, greenbelts and mountain views — but check conditions and choose a route suited to your children.

  • Gerry Cupido
4 min read
Doggy dream date incoming! 🐾 Canine & Co is celebrating its new Noordhoek Farm Village store with a weekend of treats, playtime, pampering and surprises
DOG FASHION

Take your dog on a dream date at Noordhoek Farm Village this October

  • Staff Reporter
  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
Residents and visitors can look forward to a spectacular display of spring flowers emerging throughout the city over the coming months
FLOWER SEASON

7 places to see spring flowers in Cape Town

  • Sinazo Mkoko
3 min read
Petrol and diesel prices are set to reach record highs in October.
PETROL

Record petrol hike incoming: How to save fuel and free up cash flow

  • Spepelo Ngondo
2 min read
Top of The Ritz. What could a revival look like?
HOTEL AND ACCOMMODATION

Cape Town’s Ritz Hotel redevelopment opens for public comment

  • Sinazo Mkoko
2 min read
Visit Kalk Bay
WATERFRONT

Affordable ways to explore Cape Town without a car

  • Spepelo Ngondo
3 min read
The CBD’s popular hospitality hub is now at the centre of a precinct-wide street experiment linked to the City of Cape Town’s CBD Mobility and Accessibility Plan, which identified Bree Street as a Special Activity Street. by CCID/Facebook
LUNCH

Three places to visit on Cape Town’s Bree Street, from A to C

  • Leah Samuels
2 min read
With over two million posts catalogued under the hashtag #67 on TikTok, the trend shows no signs of slowing down, illuminating a peculiar crossover between meme culture and collective youth identity.
SLANG

From ‘67’ to ‘aura’: South Africa’s most searched slang explained

  • Leah Samuels
4 min read
CAPETOWN

Three Cape Town venues to discover live poetry and spoken word

  • Spepelo Ngondo
2 min read
Bottomless mimosas are always welcome, especially in summer.
BREAKFAST

Bottomless Mimosas, good vibes: 7 Cape Town spots to know

  • Spepelo Ngondo
3 min read
Explore Cape Town’s natural heritage with free entry to four nature reserves over the Heritage Day long weekend.
HERITAGE CONSERVATION

Cape Town residents get free entry to four nature reserves over Heritage weekend

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Lungie is the granddaughter of the late Shiyani Ngcobo, the respected KwaZulu-Natal Maskandi guitarist, songwriter and teacher whose music travelled from South Africa to international stages.
HERITAGE CULTURE

Lungie Ngcobo carries her grandfather’s Maskandi legacy to Cape Town stage

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Never a Dull MomentIdeas to fill your day, whatever the mood
Doggy dream date incoming! 🐾 Canine & Co is celebrating its new Noordhoek Farm Village store with a weekend of treats, playtime, pampering and surprises
DOG FASHION

Take your dog on a dream date at Noordhoek Farm Village this October

Canine & Co will host a free dog-friendly launch weekend at Noordhoek Farm Village from 2 to 4 October 2026, with…

  • Staff Reporter
  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
Residents and visitors can look forward to a spectacular display of spring flowers emerging throughout the city over the coming months
FLOWER SEASON

7 places to see spring flowers in Cape Town

From Kirstenbosch and Table Mountain to free public spaces, these seven Cape Town spots offer opportunities to see…

  • Sinazo Mkoko
3 min read
Visit Kalk Bay
WATERFRONT

Affordable ways to explore Cape Town without a car

From a train trip to Kalk Bay to the Red Bus and Sea Point Promenade, here are affordable ways to explore Cape Town…

  • Spepelo Ngondo
3 min read
CAPETOWN

Three Cape Town venues to discover live poetry and spoken word

From competitive slams to open-mic sessions, these Cape Town venues offer opportunities to experience live poetry…

  • Spepelo Ngondo
2 min read
Explore Cape Town’s natural heritage with free entry to four nature reserves over the Heritage Day long weekend.
HERITAGE CONSERVATION

Cape Town residents get free entry to four nature reserves over Heritage weekend

Cape Town residents can visit Blaauwberg, Helderberg, Table Bay and Tygerberg nature reserves for free from…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Heritage Day is a chance to experience the many things that make South Africa what it is: food, music, culture, history, art and stories
HERITAGE DAY

7 things to do in Cape Town on Heritage Day 2026

Looking for things to do in Cape Town on Heritage Day? From live music and traditional performances to free museum…

  • Sinazo Mkoko
3 min read
Things to do in Cape Town this weekend, from military history to live music
CAPE TOWN ATTRACTIONS

Cape Town weekend guide: Military festival, concerts, markets and motorsport

From a new military heritage festival and WOMAD concert to motorsport, markets, a family silent disco and Kenny…

  • Sinazo Mkoko
3 min read
A performance in the lower Atrium Bowl of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) in Cape Town.
ZEITZ MOCAA

Free Heritage Day 2026 programme at Zeitz MOCAA in Cape Town

Zeitz MOCAA will offer free entry, tours, workshops, live music and food in Cape Town on Heritage Day, 24 September…

  • Leah Samuels
3 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

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
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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