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These Cape Town communities offer much more than a workout

7 women-only health and wellness communities to join in Cape Town

Looking to enhance your wellbeing while connecting with like-minded women? Discover 7 supportive women-only communities in Cape Town that blend fitness and friendship, from…

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden has lots to explore for children.

Seven family-friendly things to do with kids in Cape Town

“I'm bored.”Two words guaranteed to test any parent's patience. Luckily, Cape Town has no shortage of places to take the kids when they've run out of things to do at home.From…

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…

Cape Town's LGBTQ+ nightlife earns global recognition as two institutions join Time Out's prestigious list of the world's greatest queer venues.

Two Cape Town venues named among the world's best LGBTQ+ spaces

Cape Town's LGBTQ+ nightlife earns global recognition as two De Waterkant institutions join Time Out's prestigious list of the world's greatest queer venues.

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,…

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

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…

Doggy dream date incoming! 🐾 Canine & Co is celebrating its new Noordhoek Farm Village store with a weekend of treats, playtime, pampering and surprises

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 treats, play areas, grooming activities and an adoption day.

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…

Visit Kalk Bay

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 without paying for petrol, parking or private transport.

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 and spoken word. Check event schedules before attending.

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.

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

KwaZulu-Natal musician Lungie Ngcobo, granddaughter of late maskandi guitarist Shiyani Ngcobo, is among eight emerging artists performing at Beyond Busking Live in Hout Bay on…

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.

South African designer Fikile Sokhulu is taking her designs from the catwalk to the high street.

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

South African designer Fikile Sokhulu has launched Summer Neiture, her first Pick n Pay Clothing collection, through the retailer’s Futurewear initiative

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…

A performance in the lower Atrium Bowl of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) in Cape Town.

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 2026. Activities run from 10am to 6pm, with entry and…

Pictured at the back from left are Yellowwood Primary School principal Donovan Senosi and choir master Chesray Sauls.
In front are Maria McLean and Kapowairua Waitai, Māori vocalists and performers, from New Zealand Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, at the Old Granary Building in Cape Town.

WOMAD Cape Town festival to feature United 4 Humanity concert

WOMAD South Africa brings local and international musicians and performers to Cape Town venues, including Artscape and the V&A Waterfront, from 18 to 24 September.