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HOTEL AND ACCOMMODATION

Cape Town’s Ritz Hotel redevelopment opens for public comment

Plans to refurbish Cape Town’s long-vacant Ritz Hotel and add 44 apartments, restaurants and wellness facilities have been opened for public comment. Interested parties have until 2 November to submit representations.

  • 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
Team, staff members and clients of The Haven Night Shelter Welfare Organisation in Napier Street, Green Point.
ATLANTICSUN
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Haven shelters release nine balloons in solidarity with Ekurhuleni victims

  • Fouzia van der Fort
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

  • Sinazo Mkoko
3 min read
Shaun Scrooby and Wesli Jacobs are bringing their kitchens together for a once-only Heritage Weekend menu.
CAPE TOWN ATTRACTIONS

VUUR and Heirloom chefs team up for Cape Grace heritage weekend menu

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
South African designer Fikile Sokhulu is taking her designs from the catwalk to the high street.
DESIGN IDEAS

Fikile Sokhulu takes her designs from runway to Pick n Pay Clothing

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Never a Dull MomentIdeas to fill your day, whatever the mood
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
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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
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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