Namaqua West Coast Heritage Weekend 1
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Where to stay in Paternoster

Take a break on the West Coast

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Lunch at Idlanathi

Pollsmoor Prison Restaurant 'Idlanathi' serves delicious food for cheap cheap

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The Marly Hotel in Camps Bay
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The Marly Hotel in Cape Town's Camps Bay

A new opulent five-star hotel with fashionable flamboyance is set to open in December 2013

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Shark Diving
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Off to Gansbaai for some extreme adventure

Things to do besides shark cage diving in the great white shark capital of the world

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... Passion Gaps?

The toothy truth behind the Cape Flats smile

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Your Guide to Cape Town Slang

Awê, get the low-down on the Mother City’s colourful colloquialisms and sayings, ek sê...

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Djembe Drumming in Cape Town
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The African Djembe Drum & Drumming Circles in Cape Town

The story behind one of Africa’s oldest instruments, and how to get your hands on the ‘talking drum’ in the Mother City

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A Short History of Erf 81

Erf 81 is a historic gem in Tamboerskloof. Volunteer at the foster farm, work in the Tyisa Nabanye garden or visit the Sunday market to make a difference.

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Cape Town Maker Movement
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How to survive a robot uprising (hint: join the Maker Movement)

The Maker Movement has arrived on our shores offering way more than just child’s play and tinkering in your garage 

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10 Questions For: Amy Louise Wilson

The up-and-coming actress who is quickly becoming one of the country's most in-demand performers thanks to starring in a number of acclaimed theatre productions and international films.  After graduating in 2012, she landed a lead in a Warner Brothers and Ellen Degeneres-produced project before taking on a supporting lead in the Canadian/American miniseries The Book of Negroes, which stars Cuba Gooding Jnr. She performs regularly on the stage and has won numerous awards. Recent performances include award-winning shows such as Wintersweet , Scrape and The Year of the Bicycle.

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MyVinos App: A Wine Cellar in the Palm of Your Hand

Choose from an endless list of reds and whites and have them delivered straight to your location with this Cape Town-based app 

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Cape Town Monopoly Board Unveiled!

The Mother City becomes a playground in the comfort of your own home

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The Scoop on The Giant Water Slide That’s Coming to Cape Town

We look into the rumours that one of the largest aqua playgrounds in the world is set to invade the city’s streets this summer

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Kamini Pather Kitchen
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10 Questions For: Kamini Pather

MasterChef SA winner, food-writer and host of the all-new food-travel show, Girl Eat World – Kamini Pather is making more than just great chow in the food industry

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Creative Office Space to Rent at 210 on Long in Cape Town

Set up your business in this centrally located building in the busy heart of the Mother City

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10 Questions For: Che-V

Che-V is an up-and-coming female rap artist, born and raised in Atlantis, Western Cape. In 2015, she won Die Burger Suidoostefess rap category and her music is currently play listed on Heart FM and on GoodHope FM.

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10 Questions For: Nicky Greenwall

Born and bred in Cape Town, Nicky Greenwall is well known as one of South Africa’s top entertainment journalists and television producers. She’s travelled the globe reporting live from various award ceremonies such as The Academy Awards and Cannes Film Festival and has conducted one-on-one interviews with the likes of Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio and Charlize Theron.

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10 Questions For: Davey du Plessis

Living with a bullet lodged in his heart after being ambushed and shot on his solo kayaking expedition attempting to navigate the Amazon from source to sea, this passionate adventurer draws from his personal experiences and knowledge to inspire others to explore their unique gifts and potentials.

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Thanksgiving in Cape Town & the Western Cape

We’ve got the (not-so) skinny on what the deal is with Turkey Day in the Mother City!

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10 Questions For: Megan Wylie

Armed with an equal dose of talent and determination, this young Cape Town-based make-up artist is making her mark in the majestic realm of body painting

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Soup and wine pairing, or a kitted-out winter picnic?

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Nine craft beers, small-batch Thursdays + a guide for beginners

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On from February to August 2024; 100+ artworks

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Now with over 90 strains of weed and The Serenity Room

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HintHunt’s Marble is being called “the king of escape rooms”

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Organic fruit and veg, smoothie bowls + small-scale clothes

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Gin atomiser, brandy tastings and chef recommendations

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Ramen by the sea, a build-your-own waffle bar & 5 more

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Half day package includes 2 hour treatment & 3 course lunch

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Adopt a hive, learn about bees, take a beekeeping course, buy honey

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Specials at Sevruga, Karibu, Gibson’s, Beluga, KFC & more

mischu 2024Weekends are for mischu

You can get breakfast and coffee with the R99 brunch special

Spier winter picnics 2024Spier’s winter specials

Soup and wine pairing, or a kitted-out winter picnic?

Filini interiorFilini at Radisson Cape Town Foreshore

Tiramisu martinis, lasagne crocchetta and a buzzy rooftop bar

Esther Mahlangu, A Retrospective at Iziko MuseumOnce-in-a-lifetime exhibition of Esther ...

On from February to August 2024; 100+ artworks

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Now with over 90 strains of weed and The Serenity Room

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Scootours Banhoek has scooters, vine bikes and archery

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HintHunt’s Marble is being called “the king of escape rooms”

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Gin atomiser, brandy tastings and chef recommendations

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Ramen by the sea, a build-your-own waffle bar & 5 more

NEW THIS WEEK:

Cape Town's 7+ things to do this week(end)

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