
Tapas in a courtyard + join plate smashing events
Meet passionate winemaker Lola Nicholls. Along with her husband, she owns and manages the boutique winery Mitre’s Edge, which is situated between Paarl and Stellenbosch.
As the co-founder and CEO of the Zip-Zap Circus School, this phenomenal woman strives to use her passion to inspire South Africans. Not only was she awarded the Knight of the National Order of Merit by the French President in 2012, but in 2017 she will also join the judging panel at the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demai in Paris.
Carishma Basday is a trailblazing South African sensation with a captivating smile and a lot of heart. You might recognise this Cape Town-based actress from SABC3’s Middle Eastern show Mela.
You don't have to search far and wide to catch them all in the Mother City!
Photographer Jordan-Lee Garbutt brings moments to life. His exceptional talent is echoed through his use of light and colour in night photography. Jordan’s exhibition, ‘The Power of Sound’ manipulated sound frequencies and used effervescent paints to create an original artwork.
Most famous for being a 2013 MasterChef South Africa finalist, Jason Steel is now pursuing his culinary dreams at The Test Kitchen where he works as a waiter and assistant wine sommelier. He is also a brand ambassador for GoPro, New Balance and Penny Skateboards.
All aboard safer trains for South Africans!
Meet the Mother City’s beloved cooking heroine and author of The Journey of Cape Malay Cooking. We’ve heard her mince curry is to die for!
Voted as the number 1 city in the Top Cities in Africa and the Middle East category, the Mother City adds yet another feature to her decorated cap.
Meet up-and-coming Cape Town artist, producer and songwriter Wandile Mbambeni. This talented individual is passionate about singing, and to attest that is his ‘Lovers like You’ music video on SoundCloud and Youtube. The rising star has performed to our national audience live on the Expresso Morning Show and on The SA Artist Spotlight.
In 2016 this Cape Town-based party punk band – comprising Homo Pete, The DFG, Emo Mawk and Kyle The Machine – signed their first international record deal with American digital record label Punk Outlaw Records, coming in as the first band in Africa to sign with the international company. The DFG (Markus) sat down to answer our 10 Questions.
Your survival guide to dealing with the Mother City’s dreadful rush hour
Meet entrepreneur, producer and actress Esosa Endosomwan, who has been named an ’Afro-Renaissance Woman’ by the Weekend Argus. Born in New York, Esosa’s multiple talents have led to her inclusion in Applause Africa’s ’30 Most Intriguing Africans in New York’. Amongst writing and directing short films, Esosa also created ‘Raw Girl in a Toxic World’, a holistic blog aimed at a healthy lifestyle.
Meet South African puppeteer Craig Leo who has wowed audiences with his talent and skill in the performing arts. Craig performs around the world, and has even graced the Mother City’s Artscape Theatre with his exceptional talent.
Senior Content Strategist for a leading, Cape Town-based eMarketing agency, Hayden Manuel – or better known as Hake$y Vet Ket – is also regarded as one of South Africa’s leading experts on indigenous street culture.
Host of the South African counter-culture, travelogue and food show Food, Booze and Tattoos, which showcases our country’s unique and diverse contemporary cultures, Brett Rogers is a man of many talents. Not only is he also the founder of I Scout Jozi – a company responsible for finding locations for some of the most exciting international and local TV ads and documentaries to come out of our pretty shores, but he is also an exhibition curator, a model and the designer of his own clothing line HalfWolf.
Announced as one of 10 San Pellegrino Young Chef 2016 semi-finalists for the Africa and Middle East region, this Chef de Partie (you can find him at Rust en Vrede in Stellenbosch) is a culinary force to be reckoned with.
The Cape Town fine dining gem scoops up another international accolade
The proudly South African cider brand, SXOLLIE has made its first international mark by bagging three coveted awards at the prestigious International Cider Challenge in April 2016 – gold for Design and Packaging as well as the title of Supreme Champion in the same category and bronze for Flavour. Co-founder Laura Clacey answers our 10 Questions.
The proudly South African cider brand, SXOLLIE has made its first international mark by bagging three coveted awards at the prestigious International Cider Challenge in April 2016 – gold for Design and Packaging as well as the title of Supreme Champion in the same category and bronze for Flavour. Co-founder Karol Ostaszewski answers our 10 Questions.
Dinner by the fire, fondues, cognac with chocolate or stay over (1 kid stays ...
Divine Wine Boutique focuses on smaller less commercial family-owned vineyards
Buy cryptocurrencies low and sell higher. Plus you can do it from anywhere, ...
Scootours' Flow Trail is an adrenaline rush with berms, rollers, and a bush ...
At Café Extrablatt there are waffles, omelettes, pastries, bacon, cereals ...
A bottomless buffet, free wifi and a vibey shisha lounge at Café Extrablatt
4+ ways to winter well at Belmond Mount ...
Dinner by the fire, fondues, cognac with chocolate or stay over (1 kid stays free)
Dine, drink cocktails while top local muzos jam at this moody new bar
Here’s an unbeatable deal: Kids stay ...
You’ll get 2 interleading rooms, 1 harbour + canal cruise and royal treatment
3 ways to support Oasis: shop, donate or take your recycling there
Spectacular rates on shark-cage diving ...
Where conservation meets adventure. FREE Buff + ask for current CapeTownMag specials
Ficks: the best sundowner pinchos bar ...
Pair wine, cocktails and mocktails with pinchos and a spectacular sea view
Virtual and on-site wine tastings at ...
Or do this specialised La Motte wine-tasting virtually
Boutique winery with 6 six cosy tasting nooks. Plus platters, picnics + trails
3 unusual pairings at this Durbanville ...
From MCC to tonic tastings: there’s something at Canto for the whole family
4+ ways to winter well at Belmond Mount ...
Dinner by the fire, fondues, cognac with chocolate or stay over (1 kid stays free)
Get messy with paint and create ...
Pick your colours, pour them on a canvas and watch the magic happen
Dine, drink cocktails while top local muzos jam at this moody new bar
Here’s an unbeatable deal: Kids stay ...
You’ll get 2 interleading rooms, 1 harbour + canal cruise and royal treatment
Play Cape Town’s original Live Escape ...
The door closes. You have 60 minutes to get out...
3 ways to support Oasis: shop, donate or take your recycling there
Leopards Leap serves succulent ...
Family-style lunches are its speciality, plus there’s a big lawn for kids to play on
Spectacular rates on shark-cage diving ...
Where conservation meets adventure. FREE Buff + ask for current CapeTownMag specials
Ficks: the best sundowner pinchos bar ...
Pair wine, cocktails and mocktails with pinchos and a spectacular sea view
Virtual and on-site wine tastings at ...
Or do this specialised La Motte wine-tasting virtually
Boutique winery with 6 six cosy tasting nooks. Plus platters, picnics + trails
3 unusual pairings at this Durbanville ...
From MCC to tonic tastings: there’s something at Canto for the whole family