'F*k Jack Sparrow, the pirate of the Caribbean! I'm Jack Parow, the pirate of the caravan park'

Some call him dark, others call him an abstract realist

Since when is Long Street so cool?

'Afrikaans hip hop artists really have a way with the words they use to describe their experiences'

The African Music Store is a unique, exciting and vibrant shopping portal

Who cares if a moment on the lips is a lifetime on the hips

Mabu Vinyl offers Cape Town the largest variety of music - as it was meant to be heard

Ordinary people listening and participating

Sanell Aggenbach is a painter who used to teach print making and likes to play with sculptures

Unique African curio's, crafts, gifts, jewellery and clothing in Noordhoek Farm Village

The Art Gallery at the Noordhoek Farm Village is a treasure trove of photography and antiques

Find a host of Carrol Boyes products and ethical African crafts at African Experience

Stef Bos tells us about his relationship with Mother City and the Afrikaans language

A shop best described in three words: colourful, candy and nostalgia

Indigenous material, herbs, good old-fashioned garden plants and kiddies jungle gyms

An exclusive range of colourful hand dyed clothing in Noordhoek Farm Village

From bridles to handbags you'll find everything you need for horse and rider

This cute little shop offers African handmade products for your home

Catching up with a Guinness World Record Open Water Swimmer

The Latin dance-inspired Zumba Fitness-Party™ craze hits Cape Town

Always wanted to make biscuits like your grandmother? Well with this easy recipe you can!

Discover Cape Town style jazz up close with Mac McKenzie and Coffeebeans Routes

Seek and ye shall find nonsense, style and design at Peet Pienaar's happy little shop

Try this simple yet fresh and delicious burger on Meatless Mondays

Trout with almond, from Marita van der Vyfer’s cookbook, ‘Summer Food in Provence’

Ostrich sosaties with couscous marmalade, from Marita van der Vyfer’s cookbook

'Go big or go home,' says fashion designer Sheray Bakos

South African Seafood Cocktail Sauce recipe, great with Cape Crayfish and other seafood

Traditional South African sago pudding is warm and comforting; try this recipe

A traditional South African pudding recipe to get you into the sweet swing of things

Cocktails inspired by a marvellous French liquor made from wild raspberries

Muaythai is more of a beautiful spectacle than a brawl, says contender Guy Lazarus

An overview of Tracy Englebrecht's little story of changes, adjustment, love and destiny

The Beach Boys are all set to perform in Cape Town, says current lead singer Mike Love

Curls are all the rage this summer, here’s an easy step by step guide to big hair in Cape Town

A South African musician who took a gamble and worked tirelessly to achieve

Capetonian photographer Dale Yudelman surprises with modesty and a super small camera

The Shine Centre in Cape Town offers tips on how to improve your child’s literary skills

Tackling the Gun Run Half Marathon in Cape Town is a runners high

This smoothie recipe from the Cookshop is a delicious way to get your daily nutrients

'Autumn Fish' is a clothing store that promotes Cape Town’s young designers

Where locals have gathered for over 300 years

This Casa Mia Salad recipe from Col'Cacchio's chefs is a hit with pizza.

How on earth did the Parlotones go from their parent's garage to intergalactic rock success?

What the locals really think of sneekers, shorts, hippies, skinny jeans and speedos

When it comes to quality art and illustration, The Flying Dutchman draws a line. And another. And then leaps over them.

Goema, Goema, Goema. It's the soundtrack of the Mother City, and it's growing with the groove

We meet Rob Nel: bass guitarist of Macstanley and Capetonian musician by heart

They have done it again. Merseystate's 2010 album is "Unity In The Service Of All". Insiders’ insight below.

It was impossible to miss supermodel in the making, Sarah Chuot, at Cape Town Fashion Week 2010