This week, enter to win a two-night stay at Boschendal, with meals and a series of workshops on natural fermentation and activities

Want to "wine" down over locally farmed and home-made produce? Then get ready for Parskuip Neighbourhood Market Place.

Get ready for the silly season with this month’s slew of annual festivals, free to-do’s and festive happenings

The melt-in-your-mouth treat that lets you hold the Mother City’s iconic landmark in the palm of your hand

Discover the first of its kind in Cape Town

Views to-die-for and delicious drinks are a given. These rooftop bars have a little something extra to offer.

With 360-degree views from the Crous Bar, banquet hall and two terraces, it’s easy to see why the Nasdak is a popular event space in Cape Town’s city centre

Unbelievably cool midweek Winelands dinners, breakfast that magically disappears off your bill and more winter deals you don’t want to miss  

Your 9am – night-time guide to the Mother City’s most fascinating shopping and lifestyle centre 

13 Unique rooms, live music and good food every day, late breakfast, mountain views and every Cape Town adventure in easy reach – use promo code "CAPETOWNMAG" when booking to get the winter special deal

You could be sipping wine as you settle in to enjoy Significant Other straight off Broadway at The Fugard Theatre with your partner or friend

Our pick of pristine Mother City golf courses and clubs

The City has suspended Level 1 loadshedding ... for now. These cool things are still super exciting to do in the dark though

A roundup of awesome and quirky after-dark activities in Cape Town

We sized up various heating devices to determine which will keep you the most cosy for the least cash

Man caves for hire, a hotel converted into a mini-stadium, live matches inside a brewery and all the city’s unique sports bars, restaurants and World Cup specials

Winter is playtime in Cape Town  

Grab your mates and enjoy a few beers while cheering on your favourite team at these top spots to watch the rugby.

International Day of Yoga is also on this month, and there’s a free yoga event worth trying at the convention centre. To mark another important day, Youth Day, join a fun run in Gugulethu

Show the old man you care

From the runway to the fashion boutiques, Long Street is home to the style elite

Cake decorating and cookery short courses to help you become the kitchen maestro you’ve always dreamed of being 

From R48 to R1 500, this is our specially curated list of Christmas gift ideas for every person in your life

Head to the countryside for an adventurous cooking experience, food tours and then unwind at the luxury cottages at African Relish  

From intimate, luxury conference rooms to fully removable doors that convert the exhibition hall into a space big enough for a car or boat show, this hotel should be on your next corporate function radar

Breakfast by specially trained “egg-spert” chefs, 38 gourmet milkshakes, free parking (in the CBD) and an urban-chic communal space where meeting new people is easy

Enjoy a boutique shopping experience at this rejuvenated and refined premium lifestyle village

This soulful De Waterkant haunt is home to the ultimate trio: live music, creative cocktails and tapas

Crêpes are flipping delicious (pun intended), so we’re off to this new Buitenkant Street eatery to see if we’ve found a new favourite breakfast spot

Our soap makers lather up the natural way

It’s the smallest most unique hidden places that make a city. That make your day. Our team is sharing theirs.

Browse through classic attire at some of these nifty vintage stores in and around the Mother City

Tiny teepees for the kids, a spin ‘round the track for adrenaline junkies, and aFREAKa onsies for everyone.

Great ways to ring in ‘the most wonderful time of the year’ during Cape Town’s winter 

Warm up with the month’s great food, wine and comedy festivals and French celebrations

One kitchen-savvy Bo-Kaap local shares her take on this traditional South African dish

The Cape Malay Muslim community’s heartwarming traditions make Ramadaan something you’ll want to get involved in 

Discover film festivals, wine weekends, Kaapse cultural events and so much more this month

BONUS: Get 25% off your first month! Download the free Cartel House app and use the code: CapeTownMag   

Long Street's ugly sister has blossomed into a cherry of a Cape Town destination

Our pick of top health spas and houses of beauty in the Mother City

With a new, bigger, more comfortable (and air-conditioned) new Toyota van, Kiff Kombi Tours is still your one-way ticket to good vibes 

A selection of the best hiking routes in Cape Town and surrounds

You’ll fall in love with Cape Diamonds’ Fynbos Range of engagement rings, inspired by the rare beauty of the Cape floral kingdom

Everything you need to know about buying engagement rings and gemstone jewellery in Cape Town

Because there’s a lot more to it than saying ‘I do’

The gurus from online gift store Tidy & Co. share some ‘what to get your sweetheart for lover’s day’ ideas

A selection of Mother City steakhouses serving up sizzling sirloin, fiery fillet and medium-rare rump

Whatever your taste in music, the Mother City's got it covered

A virtual reality room, 3D maze, indoor zipline and Hint Hunt escape games are some of the features at this awesome new SuperPark at the V&A Waterfront.  

Visit some of Cape Town’s best restaurants for a visual feast

Epic Seaboard sunsets in shorts and slops on the Corona Deck, sipping signature cocktails to easygoing live Motown tunes, tucking into scrummy (and surprisingly affordable) meals while the kids make their own pizza – Strolla tonight anyone?

A selection of the best places to keep fit in Cape Town and the Surrounds

Sleek serviced offices and desks with lightning-fast internet, ample boardrooms and all the bleisure lifestyle benefits you can imagine

Three dorpies are hosting the biggest festivals of the month, and there are a host of specialty events in the CBD and winelands