From a tinder party in Long Street to a spoken word gathering in a bookstore, we’ve rounded up the unique things to do this Valentine’s Day

Everything you need to know about applications for retired temporary and permanent residency in South Africa

Celebrate South Africa’s spiritual leader, Desmond Tutu, the man who coined the term ‘Rainbow Nation’

It feels just like home

A step-by-step guide to renewing or replacing your South African driving permit

A trendy township that’s well worth a visit… or two

21+ ways you can contribute 67 minutes of your time towards the global movement for good

We’ve collected the 20 best Mandela moments caught on tape

If you’ve succumbed to the shakes and aches, here are ten ways to survive…

We travel back in time to trace the fresh aroma of the much-loved java bean in the Mother City

The Mother City has transformed its public bus stops with incredible artworks

Palesa Maloisane speaks to three of Cape Town’s rising stars to talk about representation in hip-hop and breaking into South Africa’s music industry.

Beyers’ most recent addition to the much-loved chocolate coated marshmallow family

Is this finally the end to the coastal town’s terrible roadworks? 

The toothy truth behind the Cape Flats smile

Everything you need to know about work visa application and temporary residency

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

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

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.

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

A brief look at the history of Kaaps and the origins of Afrikaans

"Each of us is as intimately attached to the soil of this beautiful country" – Nelson Mandela

You can take everything away from South Africa, but you can’t stop us from dancing

A look into the colourful, cultural Cape Town Minstrel Carnival

Stomp, spin and step got you confused?

Howzit bru? Here’s the lekker lowdown on local lingos and the official language of South Africa  

A myth of mountainous proportions

Nelson “Madiba” Mandela, living legend , great toyi-toyer, icon of a nation, all while wearing a funky shirt

South African traditional healers under the moral microscope

The word "Ubuntu’’ gets thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean?

Wondering about the World Cup Waltz? We investigate the 2010 soccer dance

Ever wondered about the instrumental madness that has swept South Africa?

Ever wondered what the deal is with the style of song dominating the local music scene?

Introducing South Africa's inspirational soccer anthem to the world

Ever wondered why Cape Town is referred to as the Mother City?

Local and lekker – Taste the difference in South African beer