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Cape Town has been named Africa's Leading City Destination 2026 and Africa's
Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2026

Cape Town wins two World Travel Awards for 2026

Cape Town has been recognised in two categories at the 2026 World Travel Awards Africa gala in Zanzibar, with tourism officials saying the honours underline the city’s appeal to…

For anyone looking to swap busy schedules for open roads, colourful landscapes and a taste of authentic West Coast hospitality, this year's flower season could offer one of the region's most memorable natural spectacles

Discover the beauty of the West Coast's wildflower season this spring

Don't miss your chance to witness the breathtaking superbloom of the West Coast this spring! With limited spots on the 2026 Flower and Foodie Tour, now is the time to book your…

TARGET: Robben Island

Robben Island defends plan to turn guards’ houses into accommodation

Discover how the Robben Island Museum is repurposing former guard houses into tourist accommodation, aiming to balance heritage preservation with sustainable tourism

Volunteers and community groups highlight crumbling TMNP infrastructure.

SANParks refutes claims as petition numbers climb

A petition demanding improved safety and maintenance at Table Mountain National Park has reached 10 958 signatures. Activists cite deteriorating trails, neglected facilities, and…

Cape Town has once again been voted the Best City in the World.
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Cape Town crowned Best City in the World at the 2025 Telegraph Travel Awards

Cape Town has been named the Best City in the World for 2025 by readers of The Telegraph, marking the seventh time the city has received this prestigious title.

Public tours to Robben Island, a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site, will be shut down from Youth Day, Monday June 16 until August 31.

Robben Island to close for renovations: Aiming for future funding

Robben Island's public tours will pause from June 16 to August 31 for essential renovations, promising an enriched visitor experience upon reopening.

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…

The Hout Bay Ingoma Choir is ready to rock at the annual summer concert.

IY choir read to shine at summer concert

The Hout Bay Ingoma Choir are to back to host their ever-popular annual summer concert on Wednesday February 19. Now in their 8th year, the famous choir from the township of…

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…

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…

Time for the business end of the Klopse

The dust has settled on yet another colourful Cape Town Street Parade, and minstrel teams have now turned their attention to the big stage, where it all matters. Athlone Stadium…

Minstrels bring music and magic to Cape Town Street Parade

Bright colours, satin and sequins lit up the streets of District Six, the city centre and Bo-Kaap on Saturday January 4 as more than 20 000 performers took part in the Cape Town…

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…

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…

Baruch set unveil new strip

There’s an extra buzz of excitement this season for Baruch Entertainers, one of Cape Town’s iconic Minstrels troupes, as they prepare to launch both a brand-new uniform for the…

Beating a rhythm down memory lane with “Boeta Bek”

The minstrel fraternity is filled with many different characters, people and groups, who all share one common thing... The love of “klopse”. Families have grown into it,…

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…