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.

Up, up and away!

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

The Mzansi calendar is full of national holidays that reflect and celebrate the country’s wealth of cultural diversity!

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.

Prime hotspot for night owls in the Mother City

Deck the halls and have a sunny Christmas and New Year’s season in Cape Town

Forget ghost-busters, become a shark spotter.

The City never seizes to impress.

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. 

Cleanliness is next to Godliness.

African food’s got game.

One step for man, one giant leap for mankind.

Home is where Wi-Fi connects automatically.

The City of Cape Town urges beach users to assist in making this a safe summer

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.

School’s out: Keep your kids busy this summer with these amazing summer activities in and around Cape Town

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. 

Cecil Afrika is not the only one that’s scoring!

Electric bus service promises to boost Cape Town’s economy in 2018

Anyone joining the catwalk?

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

Is enough being done to save our beaches?

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.

The Mother City welcomes the Festive Season with the Adderley Street Festive Lights Switch-On event taking place 4 December 2016 at 4pm

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

Cape Town activists beat drums in a symbolic demonstration against gender-based violence

Historical Vaccine Trial Underway In South Africa.

Bachelor Party Of Compassion.

Camps Bay sunbathers strike a frozen pose.

Uber offers promotional discounts on rides in the Mother City this festive season

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.

Talk about a quadruple threat! Cape Town-born-and-based actress, model, dancer and choreographer, Shelley Nicole Christians, surely knows how to keep an audience entertained. She is also well-known as one of the Top 16 contestants on the second season of the SABC1 reality dance show, So You Think You Can Dance. 

Keep cool this summer with these tasty alcoholic frozen-treats from NOMAD Bistro Fusion in Cape Town

Incredible Footage Of 60 Humpback Whales Having A Feeding Frenzy.

Cape Town and partners' housing project named best in South Africa.

Moyin Oloruntoba is a Cape Town-based fashion, celebrity news and pop culture blogger and vlogger. The Nigerian-born 25-year-old is certainly making her mark in the world of media after being named the 2016 Fairlady Magazine Rising Star. What’s more, her popular YouTube channel The A1 has got the attention of an international audience. 

A selection of unique and thoughtful Christmas gift ideas that don’t cost the earth

Cape Town born and based South African basketball player, model, actor and philanthropist Vincent Ntunja is not only tall, dark and handsome, but also a man of many talents. Aside from being a star in his own right, this youth enthusiast seeks to make a great impact on young lives. 

Get into that warm season vibe with some of Cape Town’s finest musicians and beat makers. 

Our round-up of the latest eateries, bars, shops, pubs and clubs to launch in the Mother City in 2015

There is more to this model-turned-chef than meets the eye. After falling in love with food, Claire began her own website and YouTube Channel called ‘Good Looking and Cooking’, where she aims to inspire people to create simple, delicious dishes.

Vivacious and passionate, Danilo Acquisto wears many hats with ease. With his infectious energy, unrivalled talent and ability to make you take note and listen it’s no surprise that everything he touches turns to gold. Find this multidisciplined man presenting SABC3’s Afternoon Express and Goodhope FM’s the #MusicLab. 

maxx-solar in partnership with SARETEC opens solar academy in Bellville

Cape Town skies makes way for the Supermoon

Rare sightings of a whale generated a lot of interest from guests of nearby restaurants at the Waterfront Harbour.