A round-up of the most popular and helpful applications to help you make the most of the Mother City

You can shop till you drop at these malls in Cape Town

From private wood-fired hot tubs to bubbling natural springs – these are the steamy spots you need to melt into 

Channel your inner creative with our pick of the best art classes and studios in the Mother City

The hotshot Cape Town Iger (@TheLawry) responsible for the incredible #365Sunsets, #365Sunrises and #365PortraitsOfStrangers projects 

These guys did three years of research in over 30 locations to find the most ideal place near Cape Town to stargaze

Head to the countryside for an adventurous cooking experience, food tours and then unwind at the luxury cottages at African Relish  

CapeTownMagazine.com celebrates 100 000 Instagram followers with a goal to generate “100 million Cape Town Discoveries for the World”  

This Cape Dutch-style inspired hotel is the epitome of luxury and traditional architecture in the heart of the Cape Winelands

13 Unique rooms, live music and good food every day, late breakfast, mountain views and every Cape Town adventure in easy reach – use promo code "CAPETOWNMAG" when booking to get the winter special deal

A selection of original things to do for potential couples

Are people who link up in cyberspace more likely to click?

Marzen? Dunkel? Porter? League of Beers sommelier Rob Heyns defines lagers, ales and everything in between

The Norval Foundation, a stylish new visual art museum boasting one of SA's largest private collections, is opening on the border of a precious Steenberg wetland system

From special rates in the city to discounts on accommodation when booking, here’s how they go the extra mile to help you discover more of Cape Town

A selection of the best markets in Cape Town's southern suburbs

"The mainland to which we knew we would one day return" – Nelson Mandela 

An accountant, a pharmacist and a writer have taken the leap and opened their coffee shop – celebrate with a R50 curry bowl

Note that, sadly, veggie eatery Dear Me has closed its doors. But we know of something new coming here soon 

The creamiest cream cakes, the puffiest pastry and the most delicious, rustic sour-dough bread

Temporarily closed: The Grand Parade-style masala gatsby and Cape gooseberry sorbet chilli are a delightful surprise. The smoke-infused chocolate treat will transport you back to barefoot days at Tokai forest. This is some of what you’ll experience on the seven-course menu at Top of The Ritz

Temporarily closed: Sea Point’s iconic hotel, the Ritz, has been upgraded to reflect a charming, modern aesthetic

A tribute to champions

Nude Foods in Cape Town offers a plastic-free shopping experience

Sentir, a new Long Street speakeasy gives you loads of flavour with their signature tapas and exclusive imported drinks

  TAU has hidden rooms everywhere, each with its own bar, where you can sip MCC. Or grab the nook behind the DJ booth so you can enjoy the best in local and international electronic music in sophisticated style

This husband and wife team are serving up fresh salads, wraps, warm bowls and winter soups for lunch from new Sloane Square salad bar TOSSD

(TIP: BOOK IN ADVANCE) The restaurant serving a fusion of Asian and American food is now open   

The food at Nourish in Paarl is free of free from preservatives, dairy, sugar and gluten, but full of flavour. It’s also surrounded by two luxurious accommodations worth a visit.  

Crêpes are flipping delicious (pun intended), so we’re off to this new Buitenkant Street eatery to see if we’ve found a new favourite breakfast spot

Upper Bloem is now open. Check out their winter lunch special, Tuesday through Saturday 12pm to 3pm where you get 6 plates to share for R195pp

Activities to do when you are in the heart of The Mother City

SA-Asian fusion, unique sashimi and an upstairs Japanese tea garden is what you can find at the Japanese eatery on Loop 

Cake decorating and cookery short courses to help you become the kitchen maestro you’ve always dreamed of being 

Treat yourself to some sweet treats at this family-friendly bakery

Hiring a Beetle in the Mother City: hipster cool or just plain practical?

A vehicle rental industry frontrunner offering bespoke shuttle and chauffeur services and airport transfers

Possible Level 3b water restrictions as of 1 February 2017!

Here's some tips to save water in the Mother City 

Everything you need to know about the current water crisis 

You’ll find these water-saving ideas from ordinary Capetonians – at universities and schools, in their homes and neighbourhoods – interesting

The latest tickets prices and opening hours to see our amazing natural wonder of the world

Plus this month’s to-do list: fix a hospice, save an animal shelter, roll a barrel  

The skateboard project by the Salesian Institute Cape Town teaches important life skills

And several others that will put it on if you ask

This French style restaurant is a little oasis in Sea Point

Our pick of pristine Mother City golf courses and clubs

Dams overflowing! Rooftops flying! From the funny to the serious, about last night... (and what's that on the horizon?)

We sized up various heating devices to determine which will keep you the most cosy for the least cash

Mother City prepares itself for the FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup