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

Read these at your peril and be prepared to see some of the Mother City’s historical sites in an eerie new light

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

Adventure day tours uncovered in Cape Town and Surrounds

World-renowned skatepark designers, epic V&A views from Battery Park and the first images of Cape Town’s newest skate destination

Plus: Win an exclusive tasting experience with the Platter's publisher and us as you discover SA's 2019 five star wines for all varietals

From a tinder party in Long Street to a spoken word gathering in a bookstore, we’ve rounded up the unique things to do this Valentine’s Day

The selfless organisations giving back to our communities

They do it by hand; meet the roasters making our local 'black gold'!

Jorgensen’s distillery, home of handcrafted spirits and green fairies

Reconciliation, unity and healing were the topics of the day as the new Mandela statue was unveiled at the City Hall on 24 July 2018.

A great place to raise your children, and an even better place for them to go partying in.

A round-up of the most popular and helpful applications to help you make the most of the Mother City

Channel your inner creative with our pick of the best art classes and studios in the Mother City

You’ll find these water-saving ideas from ordinary Capetonians – at universities and schools, in their homes and neighbourhoods – interesting

Reduce Your Flood Risk During Heavy Rains

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

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

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

A ‘How To’ guide for anyone planning to visit the Mother City’s New7Wonder of Nature in high season

Everything you need to know about braaing like a seasoned South African

Your guide to recycling companies and depots in the Mother City, from curb side collection services to civic drop-off sites

Celebrating amateur, aspiring, and professional videographers and their videos – shot from a phone, drone, DSLR or 360 camera.

A license for Cape Town to keep drinking wine

Making cents of staying cosy during Cape Town’s cold season

Oliver Hagan from VACorps explains why the Mother City is the best international internship destination on the planet

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

We explore the fables and folktales that surround the Mother City’s flat-topped landmark 

The application making people excited to wake up and hear their morning alarm clock

Your survival guide to dealing with the Mother City’s dreadful rush hour

The legendary tale of Cape Town’s most famous great dane

Everything you need to know about work visa application and temporary residency

Grab your oversized non-prescription glasses and find out whether you’re a Mother City trendster 

The tale behind the 12pm boom from Signal Hill and how you can go and experience it

African bites with African beats

Howzit bru? Here’s the lekker lowdown on local lingos and the official language of South Africa  

Street art; a powerful tool for urban communication

In light of Eskom's ever-increasing electricity tariffs, we spoke to a Noordhoek local who’s giving the parastatal the middle finger by living a more energy efficient lifestyle

Find out why South Africa’s famous seaside metropolis makes for the ultimate internship destination for marketing majors and graduates

Meet one of the people behind one of the coolest intern-travel programmes in Cape Town

How much does ‘thank you’ cost in the rainbow nation?

Your guide to dealing with that dreaded traffic ticket

This distillery has added a fifth spirit to their range, an artisan gin with an African twist

Kate Shuttleworth on being catapulted to success in just four months

Ideas worth spreading, proudly South African

The man behind National Braai Day, the 'celebration of the nation', calls all South Africans to action on September 24th

Meet Hazel – matriarch, community figure, pillar of strength and host of the Cape Storytelling Route

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