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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, coastal stops, seafood and an overnight stay in Paternoster.

  • Staff Reporter
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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
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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
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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
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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

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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
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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
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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

  • 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

  • Staff Reporter
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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

  • Sinazo Mkoko
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Goema, Klopse & Memory brings Cape Town’s musical and cultural traditions into focus through photography and sound.
EXHIBITION
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‘Cape Rhythm’ brings goema, Klopse and Cape Town memory to Company’s Garden

  • Staff Reporter
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Les and Rupert Sykes raise a glass to the launch of Pineapple House Interiors at The Palms in Woodstock, bringing their distinctive world of colour, craftsmanship and character from hotel to home
CAPE TOWN ATTRACTIONS

Pineapple House Interiors launches new furniture and décor collection in Woodstock

  • Sinazo Mkoko
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Never a Dull MomentIdeas to fill your day, whatever the mood
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
A seasonal show of wildflowers, fynbos and lagoon landscapes, where the untamed beauty of the West Coast takes centre stage.
FLOWER SEASON

Flower season is here: Six top spots along the West Coast

Experience the breathtaking beauty of wildflower season along the West Coast, where vibrant floral carpets transform…

  • Leah Samuels
2 min read
Tuck In, Cape TownWhere to eat, sip and linger across the Mother City
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