If you’re planning to hire a car in Cape Town for a self drive adventure, you might be wondering where to start exploring. The Mother City is an…

Have you heard about the fantastic initiative from the City of Cape Town that offers free compost bins to local residents? The City is  giving away compost bins…

The Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2016 will be taking place this weekend, from Friday 1 April to Saturday 2 April 2016. Boasting a full line-up of outstanding…

If you are looking for things to do when it’s raining in Cape Town, you may have ticked off a few of the more obvious ideas… you’ve been…

We love Cape Town videos – especially those that capture the sheer beauty and magic of our amazing city. Not too long ago, we featured Brendon Wainwright’s time lapse…

I know, I know… you are probably thinking that excluding chocolate from a list of Easter ideas in Cape Town is downright crazy. Easter without chocolate sounds like…

In a place that is world-famous for its fine wines, it goes without saying that a wine tasting tour in Cape Town should be right up there on…

The only thing better than live jazz is FREE live jazz, and with the upcoming community concert taking place in the build-up to this year’s annual Cape Town…

Situated near to the Athlone School for the Blind in Bellville, a Cape Town park is currently being upgraded, making it South Africa’s first blind friendly park. The…

… in his own time, at no cost whatsoever, we might add. When local Jay Margolis shared a story of a homeless man cleaning up a Cape Town…

Easter in Cape Town falls from Friday 25 March to Sunday 27 March 2016, and with plenty to do for the whole family, this weekend (and much of…

Taking place a bit earlier than usual, the Cape Town Cycle Tour 2016 will be taking to the streets on Sunday 6 March 2016. This event is the…

I have a deep, long-lasting love for Cape Town museums that has been in my heart since I can remember. From my early visits to the SA National…

I am a sucker for videos that give me the feels, and after getting a bit choked up at the incredible beauty of this South African travel video,…

With the Easter holidays around the corner, you may be on the look out for family friendly accommodation in Cape Town that is a) suitable for kids, b) affordable,…

The legendary Cape Town Carnival is almost here, and from the looks of things, it is set to be bigger and better than ever before. Taking place on…

From 16 to 21 February, Cape Town Art Week 2016 will be putting the spotlight onto the incredible wealth of talent in the Mother City art scene. Events…

The Retirement & Lifestyle Expo in Cape Town will be taking place from 26 to 28 February 2016 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (ICC), giving those…

Soccer fans in the Mother City will soon have the chance to visit the very first Barclay’s Premier League Live fan park in Cape Town on 19 and…

Planning a romantic weekend in Cape Town for Valentine’s Day? This February, we invite you to celebrate a month of love in the glorious Mother City, where beaches,…

In a city blessed with beautiful beaches, cosy restaurants, outdoor wonders and plenty of world-class attractions, there is no shortage of things to do on Valentine’s Day in…

The Kirstenbosch Craft Market in Cape Town kicked off its summer market season in January 2016, with markets taking place on the last Sunday of the month. And, from the looks of things, this…

Did you know that Starbucks is launching in Cape Town in March 2016? And, did you know that Pizza Hut is making its way to our shores and…

If you are thinking of surprising your beloved with a special Valentine’s Day holiday in Cape Town, now is the time to start putting some plans into motion….

On Saturday 30 January 2016, Cape Town will be getting down to party the day and night away in true style at the J&B Met 2016. This annual…

Love it or hate it, Cape Town summer is all about sizzling hot days of sunshine, blue skies and warm evenings. While the early summer months from October to…

Looking for free things to do in Cape Town this weekend? If you’re anything like me, you enjoy the free things in life just as much as the…

Cape Town Water Crisis Update: NO DAY ZERO  in 2018 and 2019. Towards the end of 2015, I wrote about water restrictions in Cape Town and how they…

As the Mother City continues to enjoy plenty of hot, sunny days over summer, the thought of a new outdoor ice rink in Cape Town is one that…

Summer in the Mother City gets hot, hot, hot, and with so many lesser-known Cape Town beaches to be found alongside the most obvious ones, what better time…

Wondering where to go and what to do on Boxing Day in Cape Town 2015? Also known as the Day of Goodwill, this public holiday falls on the…