From chilled pub vibes to intense stadium experiences

Emmy and SAFTA nominated: Roaring 20s to vintage Hollywood, biblical to post-apocalyptic flicks and TV series looks for your next themed party

From date ideas and cool parties to safe trick or treating and kid-friendly Halloween

The crossroads: where South African creativity, culture and kos meet

Making your way to a dress-up party, Halloween hoedown or masquerade ball? Browse our list of costume hire companies to find the perfect party look!

A trendy township that’s well worth a visit… or two

A round-up of the top playhouses, performance spaces and stages in the Mother City

Excited sailors to celebrate New Year's out on the South Atlantic as the new Cape to St Helena yacht race kicks off 26 December

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

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

Now open: New club Wonderland on Buitenkant Street

Taste and buy South Africa’s best artisanal cheeses in Observatory

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

We enlist the help of some of Cape Town’s ‘sickening’ drag queens to school you on the drag dictionary 

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

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

This yoga in a purple cocoon-like pod is an otherworldly experience

A fascinating barista, fast Wi-Fi, home-brewing workshops and a unique new “kindness” coffee experience at all-new Kukoma Coffee Co. on St George’s Street

From insightful discussions to free short film shows, there’s lots to do at this monthly art-centred event

It’s been a year since the opening of the world’s largest museum of contemporary African art and there’s a lot to look back on

Includes a pole-dancing competition, kites, and a show of rare art

Off-road through the mountains, rough it in style in the bush and cruise the city’s most famous scenic roads in a luxury sedan with AroundAboutCars

From team insights to relegations and this season's changes, this is your go-to guide to football

Layovers, early check-out and late check-ins come with many hassles. Here’s why baggage should not be one of them

Tips, timelines, checklists and where to start on planning your wedding – simple or extravagant

But will they rise to the challenge?

Ubuntu Cape Town FC are set for their inaugural season as professionals

What will Cape Town’s most well-known soccer team do this season?

Will two new strikers make a difference?

Six different performances present unique South African and African theatrical experiences

This music festival is about more than The Cure! Besides music there’s also gourmet food trucks, a beer garden and rock n roll  

Your guide to the best places to catch a wave in and around Cape Town 

Koesister Day is set for 1 September, and we explain the importance of  24 September

The !Khwa ttu Dream Museum will "re-introduce people to a particular way of living”.

This proudly Capetonian brand offers top quality fun, trendy onesies and other streetwear. Special reader discount!

Plus one last winter celebration and tons of events for Women’s Day (and month)

Plus sistas celebrating sistas and an open air dance festival

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

Explore organic food, art and alcohol-fuelled debates in this bohemian Cape Town suburb

Dance into festival season with everything you need for a jolly good jol! 

Skip the galleries and take a walk through Cape Town to see some impressive street art 

From exquisitely crafted blades, heritage espresso makers and Stealth e-bikes to Swedish-made axes and the ultimate hunter’s wristwatch – you’re sure to find the perfect gifts at Just Like Papa in Harrington Street, Cape Town

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

Those who hate the gym will love Bodytec

The hot school proving that pole dancing has serious fitness perks

You can shop till you drop at these malls in Cape Town

A look at the emerging and established creatives colouring the Mother City

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

These guys did three years of research in over 30 locations to find the most ideal place near Cape Town to stargaze

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