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Facebook Feedback Friday: which is your favourite wine farm to visit on a wintry day in Cape Town?
Yesterday, we asked the fans of our Facebook page, I ♥ Cape Town: which is your favourite wine farm to visit on a wintry day in Cape Town? -
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South African star Emo Adams’ top reasons to #LoveCapeTown City Breaks
Fazielah Williams
He is one of South Africa’s biggest musical entertainers and beloved television personalities but at heart, Emo Adams is and always has been a true Cape Town “boykie”. -
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Cape Town’s Ceara McEvoy heads off to London for Biggest Baddest Bucket List finals
Fazielah Williams
She’s impressed locals with her passion for the Mother City in her amazing video, and scored hundreds of votes on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and more ... Now exuberant videographer Ceara McEvoy heads off to London as one of 10 finalists in My Destination’s Biggest Baddest Bucket List competition on Friday 18 May, 2013. -
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#InstagramDiary: V&A Market on the Wharf
We recently opened our Instagram account, where we’ll be posting weekly #InstagramDiary trends in exciting things to do and see in Cape Town ... as well as lots of other pictures in between.
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Claus’ top five unexpected sights: Interview with City Sightseeing CEO Claus Tworeck
CEO of the beloved Cape Town attraction, City Sightseeing Cape Town, Claus Tworeck shares his top five unexpected city sights with us and explains why he loves Cape Town.
Cape Town Tourism’s dame of theatre – a chat with Coleen van Staden
She’s the life and soul of the Cape Town Tourism office, the charismatic colleague who brings a touch of drama to the mundane workday and now industry services supervisor Coleen van Staden is taking her panache to the Masque Theatre stage in Muizenberg.
Cooking on top of a wonder of nature: Interview with Table Mountain’s Chef Harry Schmidt
Table Mountain Café is the go-to culinary stop after admiring the awe-inspiring views from the top of our New7Wonder of Nature, Table Mountain, but have you ever given a thought to who creates the delicious meals?
I sat down with Harry Schmidt, master chef at Table Mountain Café and found out how he and his team manage to prepare mouth-watering meals and transport the delicious goods to the top of the mountain every day.
Cape Town weekend highlights for June 1 to 3, 2012
Music, markets, soccer and comedy… what more could you want during your fabulous weekend in Cape Town?
Second TOPS Gugulethu Wine Festival in photos and video
Hot live musical acts, 400 fabulous wines up for tasting and a vibe like no other made the second TOPS Gugulethu Wine Festival on May 25 and 26, a roaring success!
Cape Town weekend highlights for May 25 to 27, 2012
Become a wine connoisseur in the township, feast on a world of gourmet delights in the city centre and gather unforgettable treasures in the Winelands this weekend.
Cape Town weekend highlights for May 18 to 20, 2012
This weekend in your inspirational Cape Town, shop along the coast, reconnect with your musical roots and enjoy a scenic harbour tour.
Cape Town weekend highlights for May 11 to 13, 2012
This weekend in Cape Town, spoil the mother in your life, indulge your inner bookworm and be entertained with a feast of events.
Mother’s Day celebrations in Cape Town
The special woman in your life deserves to be treated like the queen that she is and in Cape Town, the Mother City, there are plenty of ways to show your mom how much she means to you.
Cape Town weekend highlights for April 27 to 29, 2012
This long weekend, celebrate your freedom with a variety of wonderful events in Cape Town.
Your weekend weather forecast as predicted by the South African Weather Service:
Friday: Maximum temperature of 19°C, partly cloudy skies, no chance of rain
Saturday: Maximum temperature of 22°C, cloudy skies, no chance of rain
Sunday: Maximum temperature of 22°C, partly cloudy skies, 30% chance of rain
Doodsnikke at the Baxter Theatre’s Flipside
Doodsnikke, the Afrikaans adaptation of acclaimed actor and writer Sam Shepard’s 1978 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Buried Child, is currently showing at the Baxter Theatre in Rondebosch.
This production, starring local theatre legends Gys de Villiers, Anna-Mart van der Merwe, Oscar Petersen and Ivan Abrahams, and rising talents Albert Pretorius, Travis Snyders and Thenjiwe Stemela, will run until 5 May 5,2012.
Cape Town weekend highlights for April 20 to 22, 2012
Gourmet, music, comedy and film ... whatever tickles your fancy, you’ll find it all in Cape Town this weekend.
Cape Town weekend highlights for April 13 to 15, 2012
This weekend, practise your sexy dance moves in the city centre, enjoy jazz along the beach front and browse through markets in the Southern Suburbs.
Your weekend weather forecast as predicted by the South African Weather Service:
Friday: Maximum temperature of 35°C, partly cloudy skies, no chance of rain
Saturday: Maximum temperature of 20°C, clear skies, no chance of rain
Sunday: Maximum temperature of 17°C, partly cloudy skies, 30% chance of rain
Cape Town Weekend Highlights for April 6 to 9, 2012
It’s the Easter weekend, baby! Get a sweet taste of Cape Town at these fun-filled events.
Your Easter weekend weather forecast as predicted by the South African Weather Service:
Friday: Maximum temperature of 25°C, clear skies, no chance of rain
Saturday: Maximum temperature of 17°C, cloudy skies, 46% chance of rain
Sunday: Maximum temperature of 15°C, cloudy skies, 21% chance of rain
Road Closures for the 2012 Cape Town International Jazz Festival
Cape Town’s musical shores are infused with the sounds of the 13th annual 2012 Cape Town International Jazz Festival this weekend, Friday 30 and Saturday 31 March, 2012.
This year’s sold-out event features the crème de la crème of the jazz world, including international greats James Ingram and Steve Tyrell, as well as local Hugh Masekela and Zamajobe.
With thousands of jazz lovers descending on the soulful Mother City, please be advised of the following road closures:
Cape Town’s Top Jazz Spots
Cape Town is a city of soulful, sultry jazz sounds at this time of year. While the Cape Town International Jazz Festival only takes place once a year, the Mother City has many other top-notch jazz venues and tours to keep jazz lovers entertained throughout the year.
Cape Town weekend highlights for March 30 to April 1, 2012
Music is the way of life this weekend in Cape Town.
Your weekend weather forecasts, as predicted by South African Weather Services:
Friday: Maximum temperature of 17°C, partly cloudy skies, 44% chance of rain
Saturday: Maximum temperature of 18°C, clear skies, 2% chance of rain
Sunday: Maximum temperature of 19°C, clear skies, no chance of rain
Cape Town Carnival 2012 in Photos
Cape Town’s Fanwalk was awash with vibrant colour as the third annual Cape Town Carnival exploded on Saturday March 24, 2012.
More than 100 000 spectators descended onto the Fanwalk in Green Point to witness a spectacle that boasted no less than 11 pods for its Cape to Cairo theme.
Road Closures for Cape Town Carnival 2012
Can you hear the rhythm of Afro-centric music playing through the streets of the Cape Town? Can you feel the pulsating beats of the drums through the city? Are you ready to be dazzled by the costumes and floats on display in the most urban of settings?
If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, you know it is time for the Cape Town Carnival 2012 on Saturday, March 24, 2012. The theme is Cape to Cairo: An African Odyssey, and it is set to attract thousands of spectators to the city’s Fan Walk on Somerset Road in Green Point.
Cape Town Weekend Highlights for March 23 to 25, 2012
This weekend, the Mother City provides an assortment of carnivals, concerts and sports activities for you to enjoy.
Your weekend weather forecasts, as predicted by South African Weather Services:
Friday: Maximum temperature of 27°C, partly cloudy skies, no chance of rain
Saturday: Maximum temperature of 22°C, clear skies, 5% chance of rain
Sunday: Maximum temperature of 23°C, clear skies, 7% chance of rain
Freshlyground rocks at 2012 Kirstenbosch Old Mutual Summer Sunset Concert
The line-up of the annual Kirstenbosch Old Mutual Summer Sunset Concerts tries to cater to everyone’s taste, with many favourite artists returning to the stage.
One such band, Freshlyground, played one of the last few concerts for this season’s summer sunset concerts at one of Cape Town’s favourite spots, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, on Sunday March 18, 2012, where the talented group energised the crowds with their beats.
The 47th Fleur Du Cap Theatre Awards at the Baxter Theatre
Cameras flashing, actors rubbing shoulders on the red carpet and spectacular decor… it could only be the 47th Fleur Du Cap Theatre Awards, held at the Baxter Theatre in Rondebosch, on Sunday March 18, 2012.
This prestigious, annual event is an initiative of the Distell Foundation and honours excellence in theatre by productions staged during a particular year.
The makings of a Capetonian carnival: Interview with Jay Dowes
Feather-clad dancers, magnificent floats and music vibrating through the city streets ... these are the crowd-attracting characteristics of the annual Cape Town Carnival.
This year’s event takes place on Saturday, 24 March, 2012 and has moved from its birthplace in the pulsating Long Street to the chic Fanwalk in Green Point.
Cape Town weekend highlights for March 16 to 18, 2012
Party all weekend in the Winelands, enjoy live outdoor music across the Peninsula and attend great productions in the Southern Suburbs.
Your weekend weather forecast as predicted by the South African Weather Service:
Friday: Maximum temperature of 20°C, clear skies, no chance of rain
Saturday: Maximum temperature of 18°C, clear skies, no chance of rain
Sunday: Maximum temperature of 20°C, clear skies, no chance of rain
The mother of all city festivals
Festivals are community celebrations of momentous occasions, filled with cultural activities and fun memories .If there is one thing Cape Town knows how to do well, it’s hosting a festival.
Each year, the Mother City is home to a variety of fiestas in all spheres and across her inspirational shores. From culture to music and food to comedy, you can be sure the festivities are vibrant and fascinating.
Infecting the City Festival 2012 in photos
Creativity, movement and social awareness abounded on the streets of the City during the third annual Infecting The City performance arts festival, from 6 to 10 March, 2012.
Cape Town Weekend Highlights for March 9 to 11, 2012
This weekend in Cape Town, be a sport fanatic around the Peninsula, indulge in your love of music in the Winelands and unleash your inner creative in the city centre.
Design Indaba 2012 Expo in Photos
The Design Indaba Expo 2012 had the Cape Town International Convention Centre teeming with creatives, design lovers and innovative thinkers from Friday 2 to Sunday 4 March, 2012.
Video – Daring international illusionists break world magic record at V&A Waterfront
For more than 20 years, Cape Town’s premier shopping destination, the V&A Waterfront has seen more than its fair share of interesting events and activities. On Friday, March 2, 2012, it witnessed its most enchanting stunt yet when international illusionists Wayne and Fran Houchin broke the world magic record for the fastest upside down dual straitjacket escape!
The Phantom of the Opera Opens at Artscape Theatre
You know a production is good when it renders you speechless. When the production is the multi award-winning and long-running musical The Phantom of the Opera, there is only one word for it… spectacular!
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary masterpiece returns to the Mother City and the Artscape Theatre Centre for the highly anticipated second run (it was first staged in 2004) from November 22, 2011 to January 14, 2012.