A look at six trailblazing Mother City ladies

A look back at six incredible Mother City ladies

This talented photographer and journalist has worked for a range of prominent publications also has an incredible passion for people and places

This GoodHope FM radio presenter, who can also be called Kyeezi or ‘The Tall Wonder’, is also a basketball coach and has an infectious passion for life

This travelling barber is all about sharp cuts and snazzy do's in the Mother City while pioneering his own Scoot 'n Cut service on two wheels

Urban farming: cultivating real change in Cape Town 

Eat, drink, stay and play – this trailblazing Winelands destination promises the whole package 

Taking back the Mother City’s water heritage

Our monthly selection of gorgeous and creative Instagram images that capture the unparalleled beauty, heart and uniqueness of the Mother City

The tale behind the 12pm boom from Signal Hill and how you can go and experience it

Day tours uncovered on the Cape Peninsula

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

This award-winning performer is also a witty comedian, puppeteer and musician who is all about making a difference in the world using his multidimensional set of skills

This award-winning chef is also the mastermind behind the successful four-in-one dining experience, Peddlars & Co in Constantia, which combines different culinary tastes together to create locally lekker choices for patrons. 

We get to know the genderqueer rap artist, former drag king and social activist who is making waves in the industry

Langley Kirkwood is a talented actor, born in England, now living in Cape Town. Langley has many local and international films to his name such as Invictus, Dredd, Black Sails and Generation Kill. Having worked with A-list Hollywood actors like Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman and Samuel L. Jackson, Langley is just as comfortable on-stage as well, having won local awards for his work in shows such as Shooting Billy the Kid.

As one of South Africa’s brightest stars, Toya DeLazy has been tearing up the charts and winning award after award. Her albums Due Drop and Ascension were incredibly well received and her music is an eclectic mix of jazz, pop and electro. The SAMA-winning hitmaker is also known for her unique style, so it comes as no surprise that the likes of Reebok and Legit have cashed in on her edgy appeal. 

Anything can happen at the Mother City’s fantasy playground

Head Chef at the prestigious La Colombe Restaurant at Silvermist Wine Estate, Scot Kirton is a firm advocate for cooking from the heart and a believer that anything is possible, which is evident in his phenomenal, tasty and playful cuisine. 

We get to know the Cape Town-based entrepreneur behind MadWorld, a diverse group of companies consisting of Cape Town-based creative communications agency – Mad Advertising,  The Bromwell Boutique Mall, Bread – a café boulangerie and deli, aMadoda Braai and The Royal Albert, amongst others.

Meet and collaborate with extraordinary women from diverse backgrounds through this inspiring new ladies-only clique

Razor-sharp and politically and socially poignant, Rebecca Davis is one of the country’s favourite writers and currently shares her pithy insights on the Daily Maverick.  She’s just published her first book – a collection of humorous essays called Best White (And Other Anxious Delusions), which tackles all of life’s trickiest issues with the author’s usual hilarity, grace and shrewdness.

A true start-up giant and an extremely successful Internet entreprenuer who's begun many intitives such as Silicon Cape and was more recently a dragon on SA's version of Dragons' Den.

Spend the day straddling two worlds at this Durbanville wine estate

Get to know the different public transport modes that are available to travel in and around the Mother City

Avoid traffic congestion by steering clear of City of Cape Town road improvement areas

The Zimbabwean-born film producer and award-nominated stylist that is making waves in the industry with his forward-thinking vision

...without going through too much trouble

After her father’s brutal murder, this inspiring local activist set about revolutionising crime investigation in South Africa by raising awareness about the importance of DNA evidence in solving cases

As the Newlands Station Manager for the Volunteer Wildfire Services, this brave local man dedicates his spare time to keeping Cape Town from going up in flames

Cape Town born and bred, this music lovin' writer is editor of Deezer SA and the brains behind music blog Texx And The City

This young, talented blogger of Trinket Spotter fame keeps abreast of fashion trends and always has quirky and easy to follow DIY fashion tips

Guillaume Marais (founder) and Nadia Krige (editor) are some of the people responsible for Slow Drive, a unique travel magazine that has recently been birthed in South Africa

A brief look at the history of Kaaps and the origins of Afrikaans

Everything you need to know about what to do, who to call and how you can help in the case of Western Cape fires

Everything you need to know about what to see at this FREE public arts festival and why you should see it

The Cape Town-born darling who’s gone on to win the millenium Miss South Africa, host Top Billing and prove that she’s a formidable entrepreneur

League of Beers sommelier Rob Heyns challenges you to find out which brew you should be drinking  

"Each of us is as intimately attached to the soil of this beautiful country" – Nelson Mandela

You can take everything away from South Africa, but you can’t stop us from dancing

'Apologise' hitmakers are headed to Mzansi for a two-date concert series in June 2015!

The talented South African performer who’s graced both local and international screens

Implemented at a number of schools in Cape Town, this inspiring educational initiative is fostering a new generation of well-rounded, well-developed children and teachers

This much-loved Stormers and Western Province rugby player has been making marks on the sports field ever since his talent was discovered at the tender age of 12

Will we see an F1 Grand Prix tear up the Mother City’s tarmac in the near future?

One of the winners of the 2015 Standard Bank Young Artist Awards, this game-changing Cape Town-based creative is constantly exploring the lines between fashion, performance and contemporary art

Most well known as the daredevil skater who set off the Kloof Nek Road speed camera, this gifted downhill boarder is breaking rules and pushing boundaries at every turn

The director of controversial fracking documentary Unearthed, this fearless filmmaker and 2014 Glamour Women of the Year title-holder uses her camera to encourage change on local lands

Meet the co-founder of Newkidz on The Block, an NGO that finds loving homes for orphans and upgrades children’s homes, foster family accommodation, shelters for abused women and children and ECD training centres in vital need of repair and upliftment. 

Best known for her budget cookbook, Yum-Mo, this charismatic anthropology masters student-cum-chef wants to change the way we understand food in South Africa