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Egg-cellent adventures in the Mother City

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

Talented screen and stage actor, Keenan Arrison, has decided to move his career from the City of Gold to the Mother City and is ready to make Cape Town his very own playground! Having starred in a host of SABC, MNet, kykNet, National Geographic and USA-based TV series, he is sure to rock Cape Town’s television industry.

The TomTom Traffic Index calls Cape Town’s roads SA’s most congested.

TV presenter, fashionista and blogger, Nicole Norman, is surely making her mark in the industry as host of the SABC3 techno show, Exfrontiers, and as an social influencer through her fashion, lifestyle and beauty blog, Normadic Online. Talk about multi-talented!

Cheers to this list of exciting things to do this International Whisky Day!

Idols SA Season 10 2nd Runner Up, Lize Mynhardt, is an all-round musician who manages to stun crowds in her ability to be able to play over five musical instruments and sing as well. Amongst her notable achievements she counts being the opening act for Mi Casa, the Parlotones, Arno Carstens and Francois van Coke as well as performing at In Die Bos in Spier as top of her list.

This talented, inspiring Cape Town-born dancer has worked his way onto some of the biggest stages in the world. Nathan Adriaanse has been dancing since the age of 13 and hasn’t stopped popping and locking since then. He has been touring the world for the past two years with Showtime Australia and has performed at the Michael Jackson HIStory Show.

Savour all there is to your delicious and steaming hot cuppa

The workload may sometimes take its toll as Cape Town’s brave firefighters expose their lungs to thick smoke and very often have no time for breaks – but yet, they refuse to back down.

Passion plus music equals Bongeziwe Mabandla. The two time SAMA nominee has shared his music on stages across the world. The Eastern Cape-born artist is known  to woo audiences with his talents, creativity and humility.

An oasis only an hour outside of Cape Town

A friend in need is a friend indeed.

The multi-faceted South African-born actress, singer and dancer, Roxane Hayward, has graced an international stage with her talents. The Muay Thai enthusiast’s great sense of wit shows that there is much more to her than meets the eye.

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

The Mother City has transformed its public bus stops with incredible artworks

South Africans love their food and Cape Town its variety of restaurants – but where does such an eclectic mix of tastes come from?

Born and bred in Bloemfontein, comedian Carl Weber has been honing his comedic skills on the Cape Town comedy scene since 2010. Following his successful one-man shows at the Cape Town Comedy Club the comic plans on taking his talent to Grahamstown later this year.

Female rapper, Delta The Leo, is breaking boundaries within the music industry. Sourcing inspiration from Western African musicians, she is exploring many of her favoured genres and combining it with her love for hip hop, and also adding another dimension to music.

Hailing all the way from Saldanha Bay is the vibrant and passionate self-taught dancer and choreographer, Chester Martinez. His big break came in 2016, when he was cast as one of the dancers in the Hollywood film, Honey 3, and he has since gone to even greater heights by featuring in the recent advertisement for sneaker brand, Nike, shot in Mexico.

Breaking boundaries in the world of business and disrupting South Africa’s male-dominated security sector is entrepreneur and owner of GlobeScope Security Solutions, Glynn Mashonga. She has been running her electronic security installation business successfully for the past nine years and believes that she will continue to do so for the next 50!

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

What’s the deal with bullying?

Healthy and delicious meals as shared by Capetonians

Cape Town-born fashionista, television presenter and publicist, Danine Naidoo, is turning heads in the industry with her daring personality and willingness to work hard for whatever she wants. The born-entertainer was certainly made for success.

Best known for his smooth and dreamy vocals, Mathew Moolman also known as Mathew Gold has created a name for himself in the music industry. With tracks like ‘Lay Down’ and ‘Nevermind’, this Cape Town-born muso is sure to make your heart melt.

Introducing two of SABC3’s freshest faces – the presenters of Yum.Me – Boitumelo Moloto, also known as Melo, and Aphiwe Kani. The duo believe that they were destined for stardom after they first started working together at another popular TV show, Hectic Nine-9, during the show’s ‘Hectic Takeover’ edition.

Hailing from Khayelitsha, Nolitha Qhuma has created a name for herself in the world of design. The fashion designer and master seamstress has created a unique fashion brand – Rea ’Nubia – that embodies African authenticity. Her aim is to inspire her fellow peers to reach their full potential and live their purpose as she does.

Magician Jamian Fortune will assure you that magic is indeed real! The rising star of magic is one of the most talented students at the College of Magic having recently won the 2016 Western Cape Junior Magic Championships and the College of Magic 2016 Close-Up magic contest.

Architect, journalist, singer and songwriter Mary Anne Constable is a symbol of hard work and determination. Mary Anne effortlessly marries her many passions and shares them with the world.

A selection of the best places to pound the pavement in Cape Town and surrounds

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's super food!

Catching a wave or catching a breathe?

An emblem of combining one’s passion with one’s sense of self – isiXhosa-poet, Siphosethu Phikelela, has been writing since the age of 13 and was crowned the 2016 champion of the Open Book Festival Poetry Slam. Her talent also gave her the chance to get published in sport, arts and community activism magazine, Sparkling Women.

Use your student card to get discounts on meals, drinks and everything cool in Cape Town!

This Cape Town-born model and actress is definitely not afraid to chase after her dreams. Chelsea Macleod has recently made a move from SA to the USA in order to fulfill her dreams of being an actress and producer in Hollywood.

Iconic South African rock band, Watershed, is touring around the country. We took it in our stride to catch up with the band’s front man, Craig Hinds, who established the band in 1998 and also managed to set up his solo career in the process. 

African food’s got game.

One step for man, one giant leap for mankind.

Conceptual photographer Tsoku Maela is able to turn almost anything into a masterpiece by reinterpreting the world through his lens. The visual storyteller was awarded the 2016 Standard Bank Rising Star Award and boasts a body of work that’s not only appealing to the eye, but also enthralling.

SABC3’s Top Billing TV presenter and Bachelor of Commerce scholar Jade Hübner has shown the world, through her ambition and determination, that she is more than just a pretty face.

Meet the first Capetonian to win the acclaimed Viceroy Makoya Mix DJ Search competition– DJ Ozzil Waves, also known as Olwethu Trom. The stakes were high but he pushed on to become victorious and was crowned the master of the one’s and two’s over many other competitive participants. 

Cleanse, revitalise and detox your body with this powerful five-ingredient health tea

Charity really does start at home.

With his series of ‘Fortyfied’ shows starting at the Baxter Theatre, we thought it a good idea to catch up with Cape Town-born comedian – Nik Rabinowitz. The humorist is also an actor and writer who has made several guest appearances on comedy shows, which includes the British panel show, Mock the Week. 

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

YouTube never ceases to amaze us with its fresh and humorous content. Meet the latest online craze, Maya and Kahlil Visser. The brother and sister duo started their own YouTube channel after their SuzelleDIY parodies went viral. They have since collaborated with the likes of comedians Anne Hirsch, Marc Lottering and even with SuzelleDIY.

Time to soak up some sun and get your tan on.

Here’s why the Mother City’s summer sun will light up your life this festive season – and why you won’t be able to get enough of it.