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 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

12 different dishes worth trying out

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

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

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.

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

Afrolife & 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 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

Watch him show off in Kyalami, and teach Tom Cruise to drive the Aston Martin Red Bull F1 car.

Check out this 19 year old’s golden voice – 3 videos, plus: let’s share this and get him gigs

Sleek cooking school, where you cook, play, Instagram your food

A big move from Asia to Africa, they met in Cape Town and saved up for years to open new restaurant Nippon Sushi – here’s why you should come taste the menu

Cosy in winter, romantic and the freedom for the kids to roam

WATCH: Get behind the wheel of an open-top V8 vintage-style Cobra for a day and experience the Cape Top Gear-style with Cobra Experience in Cape Town

(call to check if it's open) The Daily Music Show offers activities and entertainment with substance to fill those awkward hours between when work ends and meeting up with friends

Two recipes by chefs Heinrich Koen from House of H and Andre Hill from Upper Bloem, as well as the history, spices and what to serve with pickled fish. 

All the times, road closures, PLUS: Where to watch the 2019 Cape Town Cycle Tour

Chef Warren Carney tempts you to indulge in Eastern and oriental flavours with a Cape touch along with sushi the way it’s supposed to be 

These events are the ultimate escape

(CLOSED) You’ll find egg in a hole and cinnamon doughnut french toast among others just off Kloof street

Children are super intrigued by this huge beast

Focus on the joy, not the stress. These kids birthday places take the effort out of organising the big day

Well-known restaurateur Ricky Turilli has a new restaurant in Woodstock

Let these talented artists decorate your skin

Open: Now you can get delicious healthy meals in a jar, in a store

Hike or camp at these trails that lead to gorgeous rock pools and waterfalls

A three-hour daily happy hour, thin-crust pizza, good music, ice-cold beer, authentic Mexican tequila, scrumptious grub and good vibes galore

Cosy enough for romantic dates, but equally well-paired to group gatherings, this three-storey bar and restaurant is pure opulence!

From intimate, luxury conference rooms to fully removable doors that convert the exhibition hall into a space big enough for a car or boat show, this hotel should be on your next corporate function radar

From the cheeky piggies at the animal farm to the mini racetrack and enormous sandpit and sweeping gardens, Vredenheim Animal Farm offers something for everyone