Exciting new restaurants, coffee shops, bars, clubs, markets, venues and hot spots to discover and explore. PLUS: Watch these unique local concept tours

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

The table is set, the wine is chilled. All that’s missing is you. Here’s your chance to win a spot at Leopard’s Leap’s South African table.

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

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

Mobile payment company Yoco is changing the game for small businesses

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?

Chef Matt Manning does it all with so much flair

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

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

Don’t leave it up to management, when we’ve got over 20 office party venue ideas and experiences to choose from

Discover romantic, adventurous and versatile luxury bell-tented glamping experiences near Cape Town with Cherry Glamping in the picturesque Elgin region

No more waiting around: The Daily Music Show offers activities and entertainment with substance to fill those awkward hours between when work ends and meeting up with friends

Two recipes by chefs Heinrich Koen from House of H and Andre Hill from Upper Bloem, as well as the history, spices and what to serve with pickled fish. Video coming soon!

This yogi has put last year’s racism-in-yoga saga behind her and opened her own, more outwardly inclusive yoga studio, Holding Space, in Woodstock

Get your downward dog on with this comprehensive list of Cape Town’s best yoga studios.

These events are the ultimate escape

Let these talented artists decorate your skin

Something for everyone: Food, adventure, relaxed activities, and adrenaline-pumping experiences

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

Strand Street soon to be the new Bree: Mouthwatering steaks and bespoke cocktails now at VIXI Social House

A special selection of spaces in the Mother City perfect for hosting private parties, social soirées and corporate events

Just 30 mins from town, a view to die for, awesome vibe and food worth talking about, eaten on a surfboard with your feet in the water  

7 things to do and discover with the family at the newest addition to the V&A Waterfront’s Canal District

Your guide to some of the best places to sun and swim without sand in and around Cape Town + a place for serious swimmers too

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

Peruse a treasure trove of imported brand-new and used LPs, EPs and singles, each with a handwritten review. Find toy collectables, T-shirts, tote bags, books and zines, plus, you might even bump into a DJ or two

The perks go up as the temperature goes down with these winter specials.  

Plus sample all the cheese you can in Stellenbosch

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

Every type of function you can imagine, 10 different winelands wedding spaces in one and refined farm-to-table bistro restaurant, bakery and deli to discover

From sandboarding and paintball to showing you the best kitesurfing spots, Zeestock Adventure Lodge knows how to keep the adrenaline flowing  

Brand-new Njalo-Njalo offers idyllic family farm accommodation just 2 hours outside of Cape Town

Famous harbour views and the canal cruise that goes through the property – an ideal location for business and leisure

Wind down against the backdrop of breathtaking sea views at aha Simon’s Town Quayside Hotel

Discover the first of its kind in Cape Town

New year, new discoveries

Celebrate the last of summer with these cool things to do in the Mother City this March

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

Dive into this list of public swimming pools in and around Cape Town that are open this summer 

Expect all-new pizza and dinner menu, milkshakes and ice cream at Folk Cafe’s new beach-style restaurant in St James

Vineyards make the ideal setting for your big day 

Party in luxury among the VVIPs at the iconic Secrets of Summer New Year’s Eve Beach Party, you get immediate access (no standing in queues), your own table and a dedicated waitron, plus drinks  

Winter is playtime in Cape Town  

This is our curated list of festive gift and experience ideas for every special person in your life  

Step into the hidden inner-city gem and find out why locals eat here and keep coming back (you’ll struggle to find a table after 8pm)

Whether it’s grocery shopping, hitting the gym or lusting over those designer European jeans, Cape Quarter has something for everyone

A SA public holiday where all racial groups are invited to come together to promote reconciliation and national unity for the future of South Africa