Exciting new restaurants, coffee shops, bars, clubs, markets, venues and hot spots to discover and explore. PLUS: Support a friend's business

Find out if Mark Haze can really match the late great Freddie Mercury

From north to south, cycling to soccer

Let Me Cook For You makes homemade, halaal food – think lobster sliders, beef fillet and tandoori chicken – so you don’t have to

Tech, experiences, fashion, food and beauty – anything but socks

17 Things to (re)discover on one of Cape Town most-visited streets

Mobile payment company Yoco is changing the game for small businesses

Let these talented artists decorate your skin

Bonus: being social is easier on your pocket right now  

You can be an astronaut, take the family to the arcade and kids to a playpark 

This is our curated list of festive gift and experience ideas for every special person in your life  

Whether it’s grocery shopping, hitting the gym or lusting over those designer European jeans, Cape Quarter has something for everyone

Like up to 70% off at online store Zando

Plus: Win an exclusive tasting experience with the Platter's publisher and us as you discover SA's 2019 five star wines for all varietals

Looking for a bargain? You've come to the right place  

The crossroads: where South African creativity, culture and kos meet

Browse through classic attire at some of these nifty vintage stores in and around the Mother City

Taste and buy South Africa’s best artisanal cheeses in Observatory

Visit some of Cape Town’s best restaurants for a visual feast

Long Street's ugly sister has blossomed into a cherry of a Cape Town destination

This proudly Capetonian brand offers top quality fun, trendy onesies and other streetwear. Special reader discount!

From exquisitely crafted blades, heritage espresso makers and Stealth e-bikes to Swedish-made axes and the ultimate hunter’s wristwatch – you’re sure to find the perfect gifts at Just Like Papa in Harrington Street, Cape Town

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

A look at the emerging and established creatives colouring the Mother City

Meet the family-friendly neighbourhood market that brings the Cape Peninsula to life every Friday night

From the runway to the fashion boutiques, Long Street is home to the style elite

Your 10am – night-time guide to the Mother City’s most fascinating shopping and lifestyle centre 

Our soap makers lather up the natural way

Tiny teepees for the kids, a spin ‘round the track for adrenaline junkies, and aFREAKa onsies for everyone.

Great ways to ring in ‘the most wonderful time of the year’ during Cape Town’s winter 

Everything you need to know about buying engagement rings and gemstone jewellery in Cape Town

The gurus from online gift store Tidy & Co. share some ‘what to get your sweetheart for lover’s day’ ideas

A spaza shop, right at your fingertips

“Honour yourself” with this exclusive virtual store's selection of luxury designer sex toys and ‘sexcessories’

Find unique gift ideas, tree decorations and festive season spirit at these Christmas markets in Cape Town

Indulge in the lighter side of life at this new, uber creative, vegan pop-up eatery

The melt-in-your-mouth treat that lets you hold the Mother City’s iconic landmark in the palm of your hand

A look at the background of Mzansi’s most sought-after stone 

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

Enter the interesting world of diamonds and tanzanite at Shimansky’s Waterfront showroom and workshop

Café du Cap brings a taste of France to Loop Street

Give locally made gifts this year

A selection of steamy local spots selling adult toys, erotica and racy outfits

Chocolate making classes and a window into Charlie’s world, Lindt Chocolate Studio offers an experience you don’t want to miss

A selection of the best markets in the Mother City's northern suburbs

A treasure trove of colourful collectables, rare bargain finds and eclectic odds and ends

The exclusive Cape Town boutique that specialises in exquisite custom-made diamond jewellery

One cup of Black Insomnia Coffee Company’s brew boasts the highest level of caffeine in Cape Town, and the globe.

A selection of unique and thoughtful Christmas gift ideas that don’t cost the earth

Show mom how much you love her, without having to break the bank doing so

This proudly South African apparel brand is back with a bang with its newest shop in Canal Walk