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The Hermanus Whale Festival is underway, celebrating 35 years of whale watching, conservation and community.

7 things to do in Cape Town and surrounds this weekend

From a new Blouberg farmers’ market and family holiday activities to ballet, the Hermanus Whale Festival and a Franschhoek classic-car showcase, here are seven things to do this…

7 First Thursdays exhibitions to check out in Cape Town this October

First Thursdays Cape Town: 7 exhibitions to see this October

Planning a First Thursdays outing? Here are seven Cape Town exhibitions and creative showcases to visit on Thursday, October 1, from analogue photography and fashion to ceramics,…

La Motte launches new Pierneef wine and art experience in Franschhoek

New La Motte experience pairs Pierneef artworks with wine and canapés

La Motte’s new 60-minute Pierneef Wine & Art Experience begins on 7 October 2026, offering visitors a guided viewing of the artist’s work alongside two wines and four canapés at…

Residents and visitors can look forward to a spectacular display of spring flowers emerging throughout the city over the coming months

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 indigenous flowers and fynbos in spring.

Top of The Ritz. What could a revival look like?

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…

Explore Cape Town’s natural heritage with free entry to four nature reserves over the Heritage Day long weekend.

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 Thursday, September 24 to Sunday, September 27.

Heritage Day is a chance to experience the many things that make South Africa what it is: food, music, culture, history, art and stories

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 entry, astronomy and rock, here are seven events taking place…

Shaun Scrooby and Wesli Jacobs are bringing their kitchens together for a once-only Heritage Weekend menu.

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

VUUR chef Shaun Scrooby and Heirloom executive chef Wesli Jacobs will serve a limited five-course menu with wine pairing at Cape Grace on 25 and 26 September.

Every Capetonian remembers the lolly. Now, a book remembers the people behind it

‘A Lolly to Make You Jolly’: New book recalls Cape Town’s beach-trading heritage

A new book by former beach trader Paul Jacobson and Vinetia Cedras documents the people, memories and traditions behind Cape Town’s iconic beachside lolly sellers.

Mount Nelson named among world’s 50 best hotels, ranked No. 34

Cape Town’s Mount Nelson ranked No 34 in World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026

Mount Nelson has re-entered The World’s 50 Best Hotels list at No. 34, putting Cape Town’s historic Belmond hotel among the leading properties globally

Things to do in Cape Town this weekend, from military history to live music

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 Lattimore, here are seven things to do in Cape Town from 18 to 20…

Where to have a proper Cape Town Sunday lunch with the family

7 Cape Town restaurants for a proper Sunday lunch with the family

From hotel harvest lunches and generous buffets to scenic family feasts, these seven Cape Town restaurants offer Sunday lunch options for different budgets, appetites and…

High Tea Tighty returns to Claremont with a fresh vision for cakes and experiences
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High Tea Tighty returns to Claremont with a new brownie experience

After more than a decade of baking from home and supplying customers across South Africa, High Tea Tighty founder Zaheera Musa has returned to Claremont with a new store focused…

With wildflower season in full bloom, the West Coast is calling with colourful landscapes and wide-open views

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.

Your birthday doesn’t have to come with a big price tag in Cape Town
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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 attractions such as Table Mountain, the Two Oceans Aquarium, Robben…

The OUTsurance Gun Run brings a weekend of running and outdoor activity to 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 walks to poetry, stargazing, a film premiere and the OUTsurance…

The InterContinental Table Bay hotel has received four international hospitality awards

InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town receives four 2026 Haute Grandeur awards

InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town has won four 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Awards, including Best MICE Hotel – Global and three Africa-wide titles for its location, luxury…

Celebrate Heritage Month by exploring the culture, history, food and traditions that make Cape Town unique.

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 Cape Town activities to consider in September 2026.

Big weekend of sports events as Gun Run and Cape Town Derby take centre stage

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 Hope FC v Cape Town City match at Athlone Stadium. Motorists…

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

Pineapple House Interiors launches new furniture and décor collection in Woodstock

Born from guests’ requests to take home the décor at Pineapple House Boutique Hotel, Pineapple House Interiors offers bespoke furniture, textiles and handcrafted pieces from its…