Shimansky 2024
News

A guide to buying diamonds

Carats, cuts, ethical sourcing, lab grown diamonds & more

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Two Oceans Aquarium 2025
Best of CT

Aquarium is 25% OFF after 3pm + FREE on your birthday!

Specials, memberships & more at the Two Oceans Aquarium

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Kloof Street Baikt Ceramics
Wine & Dine

(Re)discover the iconic Kloof Street

Voted coolest street in the world, here’s why

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The Nines Rooftop Bars
Wine & Dine

Special and hidden rooftop bars in the city

10+ bars and lounges from Claremont to Camps Bay

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Shimansky 2025
News

Shimansky, South Africa’s diamond pioneer

World-first diamond cuts, rare Tanzanite, and immersive Cape Town experiences

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Common car hire questions with AroundAboutCars

Insurance, recommended models, special rates and more

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Best bakeries Olympia Café
Best of CT

Top bakeries in Cape Town

Results are in: Pastries, doughnuts, breads that locals love

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The CapeTownMagazine.com Gift Guide

15+ ideas for uncle, ouma, tata, Secret Santa… 

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Planning a Memorable Wedding in Cape Town

Because there’s a lot more to it than saying ‘I do’

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NOVO Pizza 4
Wine & Dine

A neighbourhood pizza gem for the family

Apertivos, pizzas, colouring tables and more at NOVO

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OS2
News

A café in Hermanus run by the intellectually challenged

South Africa’s most special café where 5 of 5 who’ve completed the programme now have a job

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News

Shimansky patent the Brilliant 10 diamond in South Africa

The exceptional Brilliant 10™ diamond was designed and patented by Yair Shimansky in South Africa

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Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel Cape Town
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Botany Bar Newlands
Wine & Dine

The beautiful botanic themed bar at the end of the alley

This botanic themed bar is tucked down a little alleyway in Newlands

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Gardener's Cottage outside
Wine & Dine

Under the camphor trees: Gardener's Cottage Restaurant

A peaceful spot in Newlands with a deli and greenhouse

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Post & Pepper interior
Wine & Dine

Post & Pepper: Affordable fine dining in a historic space

Order everything on the menu and share with friends – it’s all good

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Bao Down is set to open this Winter in Oranjezicht.
Wine & Dine

Now open: Bao Down, a Love Thing Between Asian Cuisine and American Cooking

Re-opening soon: Bao Down. From Vredehoek to Green Point  

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Hyatt Regency
Best of CT

Hyatt Regency: the new hotel at the heart of Cape Town’s Bo-Kaap

It’s close to the city centre, the Waterfront, plus it has a Starbucks

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Wine & Dine

kykNET Finalist Chef Offers New Reason for Road Trip to Swellendam (and you can even stay over)

Comforting country cuisine, burgers and free beer, and soup and sherry for R55 at the new Rotterdam Restaurant

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shakespeares
Wine & Dine

Shakespeare’s Is The New Durbanville Restaurant With a Sense of Theatrics

A place for grown-ups to be spoilt with fine food, good wine and entertainment

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Enter a retro arcade world with 8-bit graphics, lasers, and Pacman-style mazes

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Yes, there’s wine, but also art, yoga, cooking classes & kudu macarons

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Cocktails that rain, change colour, and come with handcuffs

 Spier 21 reasons 15Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch

It’s over 300 years old and always full of surprises

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From famous heroes like Mandela to forgotten ones like Autshumato

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Everything you never knew about Spier unpacked by us

Spier winter picnics 2024Spier’s winter specials

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

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Steaks are the main event. The tastings complete the experience

Pear Tree 2024Pear Tree, the tiny Hermanus bistro ...

Breakfast poké bowls, egg and kimchi tacos, and fresh juices

Spier Light Art 2026Spier Light Art transforms wine farm ...

A trail of sound sculptures, neon texts, and glowing artworks

SITTING AT BARWhere to go for a long Saturday ...

Breakfast buffet every Saturday with shisha and sport upstairs

Drumstruck 2025 Cape Town’s top African drumming ...

A layered story of South Africa’s musical traditions

Woodstock Brewery Taproom NEW 4Cool taproom with amazing happy hour & ...

Craft beer tasting trays, burgers for just R60, R35 happy hour pints

FABLE PARTYCape Town’s best cocktail bar on a ...

From free starters to R65 cocktails, here’s how to do fable smartly

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Twinkling fairy lights, ocean views and cocktails at sunset

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Steaks are the main event. The tastings complete the experience

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Breakfast poké bowls, egg and kimchi tacos, and fresh juices

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A trail of sound sculptures, neon texts, and glowing artworks

DAY TIIME EXTRAAFamily eatery with buffet brunch on ...

Brunch is served until 2pm, and kids under 10 eat for half price

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A layered story of South Africa’s musical traditions

Woodstock Brewery Taproom NEW 4Cool taproom with amazing happy hour & ...

Craft beer tasting trays, burgers for just R60, R35 happy hour pints

FABLE PARTYCape Town’s best cocktail bar on a ...

From free starters to R65 cocktails, here’s how to do fable smartly

Ficks recurring eventHermanus’s tidal pool restaurant is ...

Twinkling fairy lights, ocean views and cocktails at sunset

NEW THIS WEEK:

Sweet spots for an epic Easter egg hunt

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