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Amirah Jacobs, from Strandfontein, and Asisipho Maqhashu, from Silversands, weld to the keel, the structural spine of a ship.
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Watch: Cape Town marks a new era with the Quay 7 Superyacht Marina launch

Witness Cape Town's transformation into a superyacht hub as the V&A Waterfront and Damen Shipyards celebrate the Quay 7 Marina's keel laying ceremony.

Unexplored Cape Town founder Dennis Molewa, middle, won silver in the championing cultural diversity category at the 2026  World Travel Market (WTM) Africa Responsible Tourism Awards. With him are South African National Parks board member Rachel Nxele and WTM Africa and International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Africa marketing manager Olivia Gradidge.

Unexplored Cape Town wins silver for championing cultural diversity at WTM Africa 2026

Unexplored Cape Town has made waves in the tourism industry by winning the Silver Award for championing cultural diversity at the prestigious 2026 WTM Africa Responsible Tourism…

Table Mountain, recognised internationally as one of the New7Wonders of Nature.

Vote for Table Mountain: Africa's Leading Tourist Attraction at the World Travel Awards

Join the movement to vote for Table Mountain as Africa's Leading Tourist Attraction in the World Travel Awards and help showcase Cape Town's natural beauty to the world.

Ratanga Junction was the place to be for family and friends to enjoy the day.

Do you remember?

When Cape Town opened their first theme park nearly 17 years ago, it instantly jumped to the number one spot for the most visited places in Cape Town. Ratanga Junction opened in…

Juvie Boy Entertainers take the crown again in section 2 of minstrel competition

Juvie Boy Entertainers crowned section 2 carnival winners The final prizes were handed out at the 2025 Minstrel Competition on Saturday February 1 in front of a sold out crowd at…

Tashreeq De Villiers during his first prize performance at Athlone Stadium.

Ricky front in line with Moppie King crown

Tashreeq De Villiers, more commonly known as ‘Ricky Vannie Frontline’ is the new Moppie King. “It doesn’t do anything to me as a person, it’s just a trophy and I’m more concerned…

2025 winners West London All Stars from Athlone. Picture: Lauren Paris

West London All Stars crowned champions at 2025 minstrel competition

The 2025 Minstrel Competition came to a thrilling close on Saturday, January 25, as the West London All Stars were crowned champions. The four-week event, ended on a high note…

A report back on Cape Town’s festive season shows positive growth

Cape Town Tourism reflects on festive season

While Cape Town was lively throughout the holidays, a report from Cape Town Tourism showed that the festive season in the city, which was recently named Time Out’s Best City in…

Time Out, a global online travel magazine, has named Cape Town the best city in the world for 2025.

Cape Town is world’s best city, says travel survey

Cape Town has been named Time Out’s Best City in the World for 2025 - receiving a “huge high five” from the global online travel magazine. Last year, Cape Town ranked second on…

It will be another busy year for the Mother City with a number of events to cater for all.

Events to look forward to this year

If you’re still feeling festive despite the holiday edging towards its end, whip out your year planner and mark these upcoming events in the Mother City, on your calendar. Beats…

Early birds try to catch their spots for klopse parade

Thousands want to catch a glimpse of their favourite minstrel troupes at this Saturday’s Cape Town Street Parade and some fans have gone as far as marking their territory days…

All eyes on next klopse jol in town

The Hollywoodbets Cape Guineas Kaapse Klopse Voorsmaakie set the stage for what promises to be another exhilarating minstrel season. Held at the Hollywoodbets Kenilworth…

Clifton Fourth Beach is one of Cape Town’s beaches with Blue Flag status. Picture Leon Lestrade

Cape Town banks Best Beach Destination at Travel Awards

Cape Town’s beaches have earned the city the title of ‘Best Beach Destination’ at the International Destinations Category at Travel and Leisure India’s Best Awards 2024.…

Teams gear up for ‘Voorsmaakie’

Thousands of people will flock to the Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racetrack for the sold out annual Hollywoodbets Kenilworth this weekend for the Kaapse Klopse’s ‘voorsmaakie’. The…

Cape Town was named Africa’s Leading City Destination 2024 at the World Travel Awards.

Cape Town once again named Africa’s Leading City Destination

Cape Town was once again named Africa’s Leading City Destination at the World Travel Awards - for the fourth consecutive year. Additionally, a few venues at the V&A Waterfront…

TV stars looking to steal the show

The Klops Kamer is a column that focuses on events and happenings in the world of the minstrels, placing the spotlight on this beautiful part of Cape Town culture… Every year,…

CEO of Cape Town Tourism, Enver Duminy, visitBerlin CEO Burkhard Kieker, Cape Town Tourism Board chairperson Tracy Mkhize, Mayoral committee member for economic growth and tourism James Vos, NYC Tourism and Conventions Interim CEO and chief marketing officer, Nancy Mammana. Picture: Matthew Papa

Tourism partnership tells tale of three cities

“Our three cities - Cape Town, New York and Berlin - are united by their vibrant, cosmopolitan lifestyles, rich cultural landscapes and forward-thinking spirits, yet each offers…

New logo, London partnership to put Cape Town on the international map

The city of London will get to see what Cape Town has to offer - and book a direct flight here - all while taking a taxi cab in the English city. The branded cabs are part of a…

Capetonians can go on the ferry to Robben Island as part of the Freedom To Wish initiative. PICTURE: Daylin Paul

Win a Cape Town experience in Tourism Month

You or a loved one can win a Cape Town experience as part of an initiative by Cape Town Tourism during Tourism Month in September. The public have until next Friday September 13…