Exciting new restaurants, coffee shops, bars, clubs, markets, venues and hot spots to discover and explore. PLUS: Support a friend's business

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

Tick them off your list and explore the Western Cape with our pick of budget getaways and affordable escapes that cost less than R550pp per night

Celebrate year-end at Matt Manning’s Chef’s Studios

Because why leave it up to management

Set on the edges of a sparkling blue tidal pool and ocean, Ficks will serve pintxos and wine

Moonlight markets in the Karoo, sell-out cinnamon rolls in McGregor and a steampunk-style market in Elgin

A look at excellent, small, new or top contemporary and classic exhibition spaces

These 4-ingredient paprika prawns are a surefire hit.

The inner-city gem where locals eat and keep coming back

Where to go for foraging, fynbos tastings and apothecary workshops

A container cafe in a business park with well-priced lunch menu

Chef Matt Manning does it all with so much flair

Epic Seaboard sunsets in shorts and slops on the Corona Deck, tucking into scrummy (and surprisingly affordable) meals while the kids make their own pizza – Strolla tonight anyone?

Practical (and legal) tools to aid health and wellbeing

Today’s tshisanyamas offer more than meat, pap and chakalaka

Chill and feast on a busy Nyanga street

No plate or cutlery needed to eat a McKay Cabbage Bowl

What to see right now at the South African National Gallery

And not just any bubbly. A bottle of Moët all to yourself (or to share, if you’re feeling generous) and a plate of Cape Town’s finest sushi  

Function venues with a difference, plus plenty of traditional options, for your next event

Kids love it too with storytime and playtime every Saturday

These city walking tours (three in total) are free, frequent, central and quick

Let Me Cook For You makes homemade, halaal food – think lobster sliders, beef fillet and tandoori chicken – so you don’t have to

If it’s your birthday and you love getting free stuff, this is the list for you!

Short courses for everyone – whether you’re a manager or have just finished matric

Plus a city-wide festival celebrating Cape Town’s African diversity

From the small and budget wedding venues to unique beach and forest ones, here’s where to get married in an around the Mother City

Chat, learn, eat, relax, listen to vinyl classics, grab a book and admire local art at Café Zör in the Bo-Kaap

It’s also where Agatha Christie liked to catch a wave

Tech, experiences, fashion, food and beauty – anything but socks

Where else can you have coffee amongst the greenery and walk away with the chair you sat on?

“In winter, on Sundays after lunch, we had warm sago pudding and as children, we loved it because it made us think of frogs’ eggs …”

After winning  their second group game, Bafana have a strong chance of getting to the next round of Afcon 2019... even if they finish in third place.

New in town or a true local, you’ll discover something you didn’t know about Cape Town on a Kiff Kombi tour

A local and lekker social hub in Obs

They call it Wingerd Vista because of the spectacular garden and sculpture views (the food and drinks aren’t bad either)

Engage in functional movement to reach your fitness goals with Functional Performance Lab  

The tea bar that’s changing tea-drinking culture has arrived in Cape Town

We spoke to tour operators: Free tours, private tours, couples, family tours to holiday trips

We caught up with Ipeleng Moshe from the Soweto Gospel Choir for inside info and what life is like in the group.

17 Things to (re)discover on one of Cape Town most-visited streets

Do you know about the Cape Malay Muslim traditions of "bringing koekies", “boeber and” and “fitrah”? 

Male grooming so on-trend that girls want the same cuts + tattoo artist coming soon and an ATM in a convenient location

Mobile payment company Yoco is changing the game for small businesses

From wine tastings and food pairings to pirate-themed adventure mini-golf, there’s so much to discover at Benguela Cove, Nom Nom and Lakeside Lodge & Spa

Learn to breathe (we’re not kidding), dance or hike for your supper – two of many options to get you on top of the world

Have a cuppa and watch the baker prep artisan loaves and pastries at Our Place

The popular sustainable surf and outdoor clothing brand is finally moving in with a permanent store

Watch him show off in Kyalami, and teach Tom Cruise to drive the Aston Martin Red Bull F1 car.

Check out this 19 year old’s golden voice – 3 videos, plus: let’s share this and get him gigs

What’s behind the secret door on Loop?

From night sessions to one-on-one lessons, skateboarding birthday parties and a family vibe, oh, and the only global-spec skate bowl in Africa at The Shred

Cosy in winter, romantic and the freedom for the kids to roam