Now in its 16th year, the Cape Town International Jazz Festival 2015 event takes place from Friday 27 March to Saturday 28 March 2015. If you are a fan of…

The Community Chest Carnival 2015 is an event that promises good old-fashioned fun, fairground rides and all the goodness that you’d expect from an end-of-summer carnival in Cape Town….

Now in its 20th year, the Design Indaba Expo 2015 is almost upon us. The word ‘indaba’ is an African word that roughly translates to discussion. In the…

As the hot weather begins to reach its peak, the chance to enjoy Cape Town summer concerts is nearly at an end, too. This got me thinking that…

With Valentine’s Day in Cape Town just around the corner, many are making last-minute plans for special dates, cheesy gifts and over the top gestures. While there is…

Maybe it’s the lavishness of Camps Bay villas, or perhaps it’s the oh-so-trendy cafe culture. Then again, it could be the life-changing sunsets. Or the central location. It…

Even though the city is famous for her gusty winds and generally mild climate, Cape Town heatwaves are something that is par for the course during the hot…

There is no doubt about it – Cape Town load shedding is here and it’s not going away anytime soon. While the rest of South Africa is also…

As the old saying goes, the best things in life are free… and when it comes to free things to do in Cape Town, you can be sure…

If you’re looking for things to do on New Year’s Day in Cape Town, you are sure to be inspired by our top picks for restaurants, beaches and…

Looking for the best New Year’s Eve parties in Cape Town this year? Well, look no further… we have selected some of the top picks for a NYE…

Wondering where and when to do your Christmas shopping in Cape Town this festive season? We have put together a mega list of festive markets, as well as…

Local parents as well as visitors who are travelling to the city with kids may already be wondering what on earth they will do to keep the younger…

Visiting from outside of town and wondering where to spend Christmas in Cape Town this year? Bored with the same old family dinners or lunches at home and…

While sight-seeing bus tours are certainly highly recommended, there is something quite magical about exploring Cape Town on foot. It’s often easier to drive from one landmark to…

Here at the ComeToCapeTown.com Head Quarters, it is safe to say that we love beer. We love craft beer (of course – this is Cape Town aka Craft…

It’s hard to believe that it’s that time of the year already, but with December almost here, we thought that it was high time to start thinking of…

Summer has arrived in Cape Town, and that means the start of the hugely popular Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts that are held under the stars each Sunday night for…

With scary media reports coming from various parts of West Africa as well as the United States and other places, it is no surprise that many travellers are…

If you have not checked out the amazing Kirstenbosch Canopy Walkway in Cape Town yet, this treetop walk is well-worth a visit… especially for nature fans and those…

The 32nd annual Cape Town Toy Run will be taking place at the end of November; bringing together thousands of motorbike riders as they ride across the city…

A newcomer to summer concerts in Cape Town, Spier Music On The Vine brings a host of local artists to one of the Cape’s most beautiful wine estates….

UPDATE: Bad news for Tomorrowland 2015 fans – reports have come in recently stating that this much-anticipated event is not confirmed as originally published by media outlets across…

We have some important (and good!) news for parents planning to come to Cape Town… Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba announced this week that the two visa regulations for visitors…

If you are a grad or post-graduate student considering interning in Cape Town, this post is just for you. Whether you have already begun the process of applying…

We all know the benefits of living an active, healthy lifestyle, but when it comes to outdoor fitness in Cape Town, there are many ways to take the…

This afternoon we are chatting about the Cape Town Stadium, and what it’s future may be. What would you like to see this 2010 World Soccer Cup landmark…

During the Royal tour of SA in February 1947, the King and his family arrived in Cape Town aboard this impressive battleship. Photo thanks to Etienne du Plessis

Photo thanks to Life in Cape Town through the lens of Brian

We have written about the MyCiti buses before (click here to see the post), but what other options do you have for getting around Cape Town quickly and cheaply?…

Photo thanks to Brian van Hansen