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The Commons is a vibe: there’s always something on

Experimental space with live music, dinner, vinyls on sale + meditation classes

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Foodie Safari In Prince Albert

African Relish has a cooking school, the Chef's Café eatery, a deli, and rustic and luxurious accommodation

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The Little Corner Bookstore Loved By Smart Readers and Authors

Kids love it too with storytime and playtime every Saturday

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You Can Bag a Bargain at These Factory Shops

Looking for a bargain? You've come to the right place  

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18 Gangster Museum
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An Explorer's Guide to Khayelitsha

A trendy township that’s well worth a visit… or two

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Clarke's Bookshop
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(re)Discover your favourite South African authors

Expand your reading list with stellar novels, some from Cape Town writers. All from South Africa. 

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Recommended Reading List

Check out the must-reads of 2017

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The Green Line
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Best Ways to go Green

Tips by Michelle Garforth Venter and Riaan Venter on how to reduce your carbon footprint

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A Girl Walks into a Bar Q&A
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A Girl Walks into a Bar

Cape Town trio release the world’s first major choose your own adventure erotica book series for women

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Cape Town Airport’s Flybrary Book Swap Centre

A novel concept: this innovative trade-based library is all about offering access to new stories for nothing

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The Boy Who Cried Ninja

Alex Latimer chats to Malu Lambert about his first children’s book

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Lobbying to be More Than Just a Book Shop

Ordinary people listening and participating

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The Girl Who Couldn't Say No

An overview of Tracy Englebrecht's little story of changes, adjustment, love and destiny

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How to Develop your Child’s Reading Abilities

The Shine Centre in Cape Town offers tips on how to improve your child’s literary skills

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Inside the Cape Town Carnival

It’s all about ghoema, the beating heart of Carnival

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City of Cape Town Beaches Book Released in Time for Summer

City's new user-friendly book reveals Cape Town's breathtaking coastal treasures

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Great places to stay in the Cape

'CAPE STYLE' is an accommodation guide for those who want to experience all their senses

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Vine and Dandy unsplashCoffee shop & wine bar just off Kloof ...

Drink coffee until you can drink wine at this hidden gem

Esther Mahlangu, A Retrospective at Iziko MuseumOnce-in-a-lifetime exhibition of Esther ...

On from February to August 2024; 100+ artworks

Sloppy Sam 4Persian decor and mazzeh in Heritage ...

Sloppy Sam returns after almost two years away

PALS Kloof StreetKloof Street bar with pizza and boozy ...

Plus, milkshakes, ice cream & vinyl DJs at OLD PAL

Mischu eggs benedict Weekends are for mischu

Where else do you get breakfast under R100 in Sea Point?

Cannibisters 2024Cape Town’s very own cannabis club, ...

Now with over 90 strains of weed and The Serenity Room

Easter Weekend Vrede en LustHow to celebrate Easter in Cape Town

Family fest, rooftop party, hot cross bun pairing and more

Cape Town St Patrick's Day eventsEat, drink and be merry this St. ...

Irish festivals, live music, specialty craft beers + more

Esther Mahlangu, A Retrospective at Iziko MuseumOnce-in-a-lifetime exhibition of Esther ...

On from February to August 2024; 100+ artworks

Cannibisters 2024Cape Town’s very own cannabis club, ...

Now with over 90 strains of weed and The Serenity Room

Off-road adventure at Scootours BanhoekBest day ever? Monster Mountain ...

Scootours Banhoek has scooters, vine bikes and archery

Escape rooms Cape TownPossibly the best escape room in the ...

HintHunt’s Marble is being called “the king of escape rooms”

Comedy on Kloof comedy shows on TuesdayAffordable, weekly comedy show in Cape ...

Comedy on Kloof brings the city’s funniest

Mardouw Country HouseHow to have an unforgettable 40th, 50th ...

Private chef and 3-course meals at a 5-suite manor

Amina Boutique Hotel You can now book out this entire hotel ...

Infrared sauna, pool, special art, stunning rooms

Cederkloof Botanical outdoor jacuzziWe just found our next place for a ...

Cederkloof: Cottages with jacuzzi + house with pizza oven

Woodstock Brewery burgersA brewery with food specials for every ...

Burgers, schnitzels + curry specials at Woodstock Brewery

Esther Mahlangu, A Retrospective at Iziko MuseumOnce-in-a-lifetime exhibition of Esther ...

On from February to August 2024; 100+ artworks

Cannibisters 2024Cape Town’s very own cannabis club, ...

Now with over 90 strains of weed and The Serenity Room

Off-road adventure at Scootours BanhoekBest day ever? Monster Mountain ...

Scootours Banhoek has scooters, vine bikes and archery

Tribe In 4Discover why this spiritual retreat is ...

Learn from indigenous wisdom keepers along the Olifants River

Escape rooms Cape TownPossibly the best escape room in the ...

HintHunt’s Marble is being called “the king of escape rooms”

Bamboo Plant Power plant based healthy takeaways Netflix and chill & office lunch are ...

From mushroom burgers and loaded fries to “sticky wings”

Mardouw Country HouseHow to have an unforgettable 40th, 50th ...

Private chef and 3-course meals at a 5-suite manor

Amina Boutique Hotel You can now book out this entire hotel ...

Infrared sauna, pool, special art, stunning rooms

Cederkloof Botanical outdoor jacuzziWe just found our next place for a ...

Cederkloof: Cottages with jacuzzi + house with pizza oven

Woodstock Brewery burgersA brewery with food specials for every ...

Burgers, schnitzels + curry specials at Woodstock Brewery

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