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Welcome to the new and improved CapeTowner

As CapeTowner embarks on a new chapter as a digital-first lifestyle publication, Online Editor Murray Swart reflects on how an unassuming canvas tote bag became a symbol of…

  • Murray Swart
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Premier Alan Winde, Andre Blaine and Mayor Geordin Gwyn Hill-Lewis
QUAY

V&A Waterfront's Quay 7 Superyacht Marina wins innovation award, boosting Cape Town's maritime industry

The V&A Waterfront's R230 million Quay 7 Superyacht Marina has been awarded a prestigious innovation accolade, marking a significant step towards its completion and promising to…

  • Staff Reporter
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Woodstock. The Woodstock Exchange. Picture: Jason Boud/African News Agency
WHISKEY

Experience Woodstock and whisky: Cape Town to host first dedicated whisky festival

Get ready for Cape Town's inaugural Mothercity Whisky Festival on 29 and 30 May 2026, a groundbreaking event that showcases over 100 whiskies and elevates the city's premium…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Mother City Vibes contributors MJ and the Camissa Knights, from left, Peter Ndlala on bass guitar, George Werner on keyboard and arrangement, composer Mansoor Jaffer on guitar, Uviwe Caso on guitar, Muneeb Hermans on trumpet, and Carlo Fabe on drums.
HERITAGE

Mansoor Jaffer’s 'Mother City Vibes': A celebration of Cape Town’s musical heritage

Experience the vibrant sound of Cape Town with 'Mother City Vibes,' an original composition by Mansoor Jaffer that has captivated audiences worldwide. Blending Cape jazz and…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read