Mariah Carey in Cape Town – April 2016
Fans of the sultry singer will soon be able to see Mariah Carey in Cape Town this April 2016, as she kicks off an SA tour that also includes shows in Johannesburg and Durban. The Sweet Sweet Fantasy tour will be held in Cape Town on 26 April 2016 at Cape Town Stadium, where entertainment in the form […]
New Year's Eve in Cape Town 2015-2016
It seems like just the other day that I was looking for ideas for NYE in Cape Town, and yet here I am, a year later, putting together a guide to New Year’s Eve in Cape Town 2015/2016. Time really has flown, hasn’t it? I don’t know about you, but all in all, this has […]
Cape Town Summer Holidays 2015 – Kids' Activities & Programmes
Cape Town summer holidays 2015 are officially here, with many schools closing for the year. Families planning a holiday here may be wondering how on earth to keep little ones busy during the holidays. But even local parents might need some tips to stay sane over the crazy season. So, with that in mind, I […]
Christmas Events in Cape Town 2015
In addition to the fabulous December events taking place in and around the city, we have some truly epic Christmas Events in Cape Town 2015 lined up. Featuring everything from carol evenings to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day meals, this list has something for everyone. Food, music, comedy, free shows, ballet, more food… whatever you’re […]
How to Help Victims of Cape Township Fire in Masiphumelele
Summer in Cape Town brings with it sweltering temperatures, strong winds, and most devastatingly of all, an increase in Cape township fires. On Sunday 29 November 2015, a fire broke out in the Cape Town settle of Masiphumelele near Fish Hoek, with over 4000 residents losing their belongings, over a thousand homes destroyed and at least […]
Summer Wine Tasting in Cape Town
As the weather gets warmer, wine tasting in Cape Town offers a somewhat different experience to the cosy, fireplace, red wine infused winter wine tours that are so lovely when it is cold outside. Any time of year is great to savour fine wine basically, and the Cape Winelands are lovely each and every season. With […]
December Events in Cape Town 2015
December 2015 in Cape Town is almost here, and for most of us, it means looking forward to some time off, and getting lots of gift shopping done. It’s also a rather fun time of year, with lots of events to suit any mood. In our December events guide for 2015, we have a good mixture […]
Remember That Cape Town Zombie Movie We Were Telling You About?
Earlier this year we mentioned that word had gotten about about a Cape Town zombie movie in the makings. On Halloween, we blogged about the Zombie Walk. Needless to say, we love us some zombie action. The movie we mentioned in May, which is Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, is in full swing, and by the […]
Wavescape Surf Film Festival 2015
A unique celebration of surf, soul and sea, Wavescape Surf Film Festival 2015 is coming to a Cape Town beach near you. The festival runs from 23 November until 13 December, and comprises a series of mini-events that include a board exhibition, community meet-up, inspiring conservation talks, and, of course, the film festival itself. Whether you ride […]
Christmas Markets in Cape Town 2015
The festive season is just around the corner, and for all of you early bird organised types who want to get a head start on gift shopping, we bring you a great list of Christmas Markets in Cape Town 2015. Featuring markets situated across the peninsula, day markets, night markets, trendy markets, tiny rural markets and […]
Water Restrictions in Cape Town – What You Need to Know
With dams at their lowest in a long time, water restrictions in Cape Town may be a reality this summer. In fact, many parts of the Western Cape, along with Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal are already putting restrictions into play. What exactly does this mean for homeowners, holidaymakers and water conservation in general, and what do […]
I AM CAPE TOWN 2 – A Stunning Cape Town Time Lapse Video
Super talented photographer Brendon Wainwright captured the beauty of the Mother City in this incredible Cape Town time lapse video, which took over 7500 still images taken over 2 years to make. Featuring epic views of Table Mountain and the peninsula below, this video shows us yet again just how much the city has to offer in […]
Early Bird Guide to Cape Town Year End Office Parties 2015
It’s the second last month of the year, and that means it is time to start planning Cape Town year end office parties for 2015! It seems like just the other day that I was putting together ideas for our 2014 office bash ideas post. Yet, here we are, in November once again. Time really […]
10 Amazing Cape Town Villas With Swimming Pools
If you’ve been feeling as hot and bothered as I have lately, you will certainly love this chance to daydream away a summer’s day as you check out these amazing Cape Town villas with swimming pools that are far, far beyond the ordinary. From rim flow ocean overlooking beauties to pool patios bedecked with beach […]
What to Do on Halloween in Cape Town
It’s the time of year where we take great delight in dressing to er, scare, and as far as Halloween in Cape Town goes this year, there are plenty of ways to get some spooky good fun underway! We may not take the holiday quiet as seriously as our northern hemisphere counterparts, but here in […]
Best Places to Go Swimming in Cape Town
When the weather warms up, you know it is time to start looking for the best places to go swimming in Cape Town, so that you can cool down with a dip in the ocean, pool or even a dam or river. Luckily, there are quite a variety of swimming options in and around the […]
10 Reasons to Love the Cape Town CBD
If you haven’t already seen the amazing Cape Town CBD video made by Cape Town Tourism in their Love CT Neighbourhoods Series, we have a real treat for you today. Featuring local comedian and actor Siv Ngesi, along with a whole lot of cool places, sights and landmarks, this vid takes you on a virtual […]
We Love Kalk Bay in Cape Town (And You Should, Too)
Have you seen the amazing Cape Town Tourism Love Cape Town Neighbourhood Series video of Kalk Bay in Cape Town? It features local muso Arno Carstens, and takes you through some of this fascinating area’s top highlights. If you have ever been to this area (or you’re thinking of visiting), this video is sure to give […]
