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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.

Franschhoek is one of the Cape Winelands' most sought-after winter destinations

7 winter getaways near Cape Town worth the drive

Winter is the perfect time to escape the city and embrace the fresh mountain air, roaring fireplaces, and stunning landscapes. Discover seven enchanting destinations near Cape…

Set against the backdrop of the Paarl Winelands, Spice Route offers an easy winter day out where visitors can eat, taste, shop and linger in one place.

Spice Route Destination: Your perfect winter getaway from Cape Town

Experience the winter magic at Spice Route Destination, just an hour from Cape Town. Enjoy a day filled with exquisite food, wine, and artisan shopping, all while embracing the…

The Cape of Good Hope ranked 16th out of the 20 destinations in the final list.

Cape of Good Hope: A must-visit attraction recognised globally

Discover why the Cape of Good Hope has been hailed as one of the world’s most worthwhile attractions, according to a recent study by InsureandGo, and explore the breathtaking…

From Thursday, July 2, City Sightseeing South Africa will offer its Hermanus Explorer Tour, a guided day trip connecting Cape Town with the popular coastal town of Hermanus

Whales, wine and coastal views: City Sightseeing launches Hermanus explorer tour from July

Experience the breathtaking Hermanus Explorer Tour, connecting Cape Town with one of the world's premier whale-watching destinations. Running from July to November, this guided…

Premier Alan Winde,  Andre Blaine and Mayor Geordin Gwyn Hill-Lewis

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…

Green Point Community Day Centre (CDC) will remain operational and patients can still access care throughout the construction period from Monday, May 18 until May next year.

Green Point Community Day Centre undergoes revamp with local empowerment and skills opportunities

Discover how the Green Point Community Day Centre is set to transform with a major revamp, enhancing healthcare services and empowering local communities while ensuring…

Rayhaan Survé, Founder of iAccelerate SA, with facilitators Omolola Bello (right) and Sibulelo Mafrika (left) at iAccelerate SA Pitch Day 2026.

Cape Town pupils pitch innovative startups at iAccelerate SA's 2026 Pitch Day

On Saturday, May 2, Cape Town's iAccelerate SA hosted its Pitch Day, showcasing 24 high school pupils who presented innovative startup ideas aimed at solving real-world community…

New AI technology is on the cards that will detect motorists who text while drive.

AI cameras trialled in Cape Town to enhance road safety

Discover how AI technology can revolutionise road safety in Cape Town, with trialled cameras that detect seatbelt violations and mobile phone use while driving

Performers, dancers, artists and champions of the Cape Town Carnival at the launch event in the city centre on Thursday, January 15

Countdown to the 16th Cape Town Carnival: A colouful celebration of community stories

et ready for the 16th edition of the Cape Town Carnival on March 21! Experience a vibrant celebration featuring 1,500 performers, colourful costumes, and inspiring stories from…

The first baby born on New Year’s Day was a little boy at Mowbray Maternity Hospital at midnight, weighing 3.8 kg to proud mother Geneva Claasen.

Early count: 28 babies born in Western Cape public hospitals on New Year’s Day

The New Year began with tiny cries and big smiles across the Western Cape, as 28 babies were born in public health facilities on New Year’s Day.

Chef Marcus Gericke, during the road trip that inspired Journey, a culinary experience celebrating flavours of the Western Cape

People in the City: Chef puts Western Cape flavours on the map

Chef Marcus Gericke turns a culinary adventure through the Western Cape to elevated street food and childhood flavours, which come alive in a unique dining experience.

Westridge teen Triston Fortune, was sworn in as the Western Cape Child Ambassador and Deputy President of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Parliament.

Westridge teen sworn in as Western Cape Child Ambassador

Westridge teen sworn in to represent children across Western Cape.

Guests browse at last year's Open Book Festival. The festival will not go ahead if it cannot raise the necessary funds by September

Urgent appeal: Cape Town's literary festival seeks funding to survive

Join the fight to save Cape Town's Open Book Festival as organisers launch an urgent appeal for financial support to cover this year's costs. Discover how you can help preserve a…

The 15th edition of World Belly Dance Day will take place on Saturday at the Wave Theatre.

World Belly Dance Day at Wave Theatre

All proceeds will support Rape Crisis.

Western Cape Government Notice

Government Notice: NOTICE FOR THE PROPOSED LETTING OF A PROVINCIAL IMMOVABLE ASSET

Notice is hereby given in terms of the provisions of the Western Cape Land Administration Act (Act 6 of 1998) (“the Act”) and its Regulations that it is the intention of the…

The careers of pianist Kyle Shepherd and saxophonist Don Vino Prins have been deeply intertwined with the Cape Town International Jazz Festival. File picture: Ian Landsberg

Legacy Meets Tomorrow: Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2025 bridges generations

Join the rhythm of history and the pulse of future sounds at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2025 – where legends and rising stars unite in a celebration of music,…

It’s that time of the year again when the stationery isle is the place every parent reluctantly has to be in.

Stationery headaches for many parents

In the next few days, every stationery isle will be packed with parents doing last-minute stationery shopping as schools reopen next week. On average, stationery lists cost…

172 babies born in Western Cape on Christmas Day

New mothers around the Western Cape welcomed 172 babies born on Christmas Day this year. The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness confirmed the birth of 172 babies at…

Maritime journalist Brian Ingpen of Tokai, left, in conversation with authors, Bruce Henderson of Somerset West and Kelly Graham of Claremont.

Book tells stories of shipwrecks

Local authors, Bruce Henderson and Kelly Graham launched Wood, Iron and Steel – Shipwrecks mapped off the Western Cape on Thursday December 12. Maritime journalist Brian Ingpen…