Exciting new restaurants, coffee shops, bars, clubs, markets, venues and hot spots to discover and explore. PLUS: Support a friend's business

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

Dine the authentic Japanese way in the most intimate setting at Tjing Tjing Momiji

There are five heated pools, plus a host of other activities

These city walking tours (three in total) are free, frequent, central and quick

We know you want to do good, but often don’t know what to do and where to go. To make it easy for you, here are suggestions of simple and impactful causes to get involved in.

From banana bread to full-on breakfasts or hearty lunches

You don’t need to go far – or spend much money or time – to experience these local gems in the city

Let Me Cook For You makes homemade, Halaal magic – think lobster sliders, beef fillet and tandoori chicken – so you don’t have to

If it’s your birthday and you love getting free stuff, this is the list for you!

The City's dams are now on average 59.6% full but please continue to use water sparingly

And in between all the fun, learn how to boost your business game

13 specials, including spa treatments, fine food and goodie bags

Rare wines from both the Ken Forrester range and Mr Chenin’s private cellar

Up for grabs: Two tickets to Kinky Boots, the smash-hit musical that’s wowing audiences at the Fugard Theatre  

Chat, learn, eat, relax, listen to vinyl classics, grab a book and admire local art at Café Zör in the Bo-Kaap

Meet the love child of legendary Sea Point bistro La Boheme and its sibling the Sea Grill in Harfield  

Career and visa advice from South African Immigration and recruitment experts  

There’s a new, shortened list of critical skills that qualify for South Africa’s Critical Skills visa. Here are the essentials you need to know

It’s also where Agatha Christie liked to catch a wave

Programme consists of six months of study and 12 months of teaching 

Tech, experiences, fashion, food and beauty – anything but socks

Where else can you have coffee amongst the greenery and walk away with the chair you sat on?

In-store tastings and a unique wine selection in the suburbs

New in town or a true local, you’ll discover something you didn’t know about Cape Town on a Kiff Kombi tour

Where to enjoy brunch in Cape Town

A “funky 70s spaceship wine bar meets contemporary tapas eatery”

A local and lekker social hub in Obs

They call it Wingerd Vista because of the spectacular garden and sculpture views (the food and drinks aren’t bad either)

On the popular 14-day Garden Route tour, tourists get to take their time exploring the Cape

Over the past six years, CapeTownMagazine.com has activated over 300 new businesses. Now you can also support entrepreneurs by nominating a friend’s new business for our #CapeTownMagNew project in association with Yoco

12 different dishes worth trying out

Dog-friendly beer, Belgian-inspired beer and a 1961 copper brewhouse

TV celebrity chef Pete Goffe-Wood joins The Grande Roche’s new restaurant

There’s plenty to do with your children – indoor and outdoor, dry or wet, with animals, adults and other kids – in the city or in the suburbs.  

The tea bar that’s changing tea-drinking culture has arrived in Cape Town

Get some suggestions to suit any bride-to-be and budget

Stag parties for every budget, style and personality

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

These menus are perfect for iftar

We caught up with Ipeleng Moshe from the Soweto Gospel Choir for inside info and what life is like in the group.

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

Stunning ocean views, a huge selection of wine, a deli shop, and vegan banana bread waffles!  

Male grooming so on-trend that girls want the same cuts + tattoo artist coming soon and an ATM in a convenient location

Afrobar & Pitso’s Kitchen is a home away from home

Mobile payment company Yoco is changing the game for small businesses

We’ve found some places where she’ll be treated with a delicious meal, great views and maybe some free wine

Did you know the guys behind The Theatre of Dreams run these restaurants in Cape Town?  

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

From fresh fish to crayfish, prawns to fish and chips and mussels

This backpackers brings like-minded people together with the comforts of home in Cape Town’s buzzing Observatory suburb

South Africa’s very first 3D space-themed glow-in-the-dark 18-hole mini-golf adventure in Milnerton

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