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CAPETOWN

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.

  • Spepelo Ngondo
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Explore Cape Town’s natural heritage with free entry to four nature reserves over the Heritage Day long weekend.
HERITAGE CONSERVATION

Cape Town residents get free entry to four nature reserves over Heritage weekend

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Heritage Day is a chance to experience the many things that make South Africa what it is: food, music, culture, history, art and stories
HERITAGE DAY

7 things to do in Cape Town on Heritage Day 2026

  • Sinazo Mkoko
3 min read
Things to do in Cape Town this weekend, from military history to live music
CAPE TOWN ATTRACTIONS

Cape Town weekend guide: Military festival, concerts, markets and motorsport

  • Sinazo Mkoko
3 min read
A performance in the lower Atrium Bowl of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) in Cape Town.
ZEITZ MOCAA

Free Heritage Day 2026 programme at Zeitz MOCAA in Cape Town

  • Leah Samuels
3 min read
Drag artist and comedian Lilly Slaptsilli as Madame Jojo
DRAG

Unveiling the magic of Madame JoJo's: A cabaret experience like no other

  • Tamlynne Thompson
3 min read
With wildflower season in full bloom, the West Coast is calling with colourful landscapes and wide-open views
FLOWER SEASON

West Coast flower season: A weekend road trip from Cape Town

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Your birthday doesn’t have to come with a big price tag in Cape Town
CAPE TOWN ATTRACTIONS
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From Table Mountain to Robben Island: 7 free Cape Town birthday perks

  • Sinazo Mkoko
3 min read
The OUTsurance Gun Run brings a weekend of running and outdoor activity to Cape Town
CAPE TOWN

From stargazing to live entertainment: 7 things to do in Cape Town this weekend

  • Sinazo Mkoko
3 min read
Celebrate Heritage Month by exploring the culture, history, food and traditions that make Cape Town unique.
HERITAGE CULTURE

Heritage Month 2026: Things to do in Cape Town

  • Sinazo Mkoko
3 min read
A View of Lion's Head from Table Mountain, popping from low clouds.
ADVENTURE

Cheap thrills: 7 affordable adrenaline activities in and around Cape Town

  • Leah Samuels
2 min read
Big weekend of sports events as Gun Run and Cape Town Derby take centre stage
CAPE TOWN

Cape Town weekend sport: Gun Run road closures and Hope FC derby

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
SA National Parks Week is back, giving South Africans free day access to participating national parks from 7 to 13 Septembe

SA National Parks Week: Five Cape parks offering free entry

  • Sinazo Mkoko
2 min read
Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden offers 200 hectares of indigenous gardens, forest and fynbos on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain.
KIRSTENBOSCH

A visitor's guide to Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden: Top attractions and tips

  • Murray Swart
3 min read
Kota fever is back! Big Bites set to take over Cape Town
FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Cape Town weekend guide: Kota, Open Book Festival, rugby and more

  • Sinazo Mkoko
3 min read
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Table for One: Where to Enjoy Cape Town’s Best Views on a Solo Date

  • Spepelo Ngondo
3 min read
The market brings together independent traders selling food, drinks, arts, crafts, fashion, jewellery, décor and health and wellness products.
HOUT BAY
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Discover Bay Harbour Market for food, shopping, and live music in Hout Bay

  • Yolande Du Preez
2 min read
A seasonal show of wildflowers, fynbos and lagoon landscapes, where the untamed beauty of the West Coast takes centre stage.
FLOWER SEASON

Flower season is here: Six top spots along the West Coast

  • Leah Samuels
2 min read
SUNDAY

Slow Cooked Sundays returns to Cape Town on 30 August

  • Spepelo Ngondo
1 min read
Get ready to sing along, dance in your seat and experience one of the world's most beloved musicals when MAMMA MIA! The Musical returns to Cape Town.
CAPE TOWN ART EVENTS

MAMMA MIA! The Musical returns to Cape Town for a night of ABBA hits

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read