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#DiscoverHelderberg: things to do in the Helderberg
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Where Would You Rather Be Wednesdays in Cape Town: Facebook fans’ top suggestions
Fazielah Williams
Friends, you certainly know how to get a girl inspired, don’t you? I put a call out on our I ♥ Cape Town Facebook fanpage for you to tell me Where You Would Rather Be on Wednesdays in Cape Town and boy, did you blow me away with your responses! -
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Why Rob Vember loves Cape Town
Rob Vember is a radio DJ and proud Capetonian. He grew up in Cape Town and studied in Grahamstown, where, working at the campus station, he was bitten by the radio bug. Returning to the Mother City to join the DJ line-up on Heart FM, he then made the move to Johannesburg to become part of the 5FM team, where he has been for the last few years. He recently made the move back home to continue presenting his weekday show from 5FM’s Cape Town studios. We asked him what he loves about the city. -
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Eat, shoot, share and win at the V&A Waterfront
Fazielah Williams
What do you get when you combine gourmet food and flash photography in an inspirational seaside city? Why, the Discover Delicious winter campaign at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, of course!
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Life’s a beach – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay
Cape Town is gearing up for a hot summer with temperatures steadily increasing over the past few days.
Summer is all about sun, sea and sand demonstrating that sometimes life treally is a beach. And it seems it not just for us humans, our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member paulscott56 captures all the happy inhabitiants of one of Cape Town’s many shores.
#InstagramDiary: Cape Point
Cape Town just begs to be photographed from every angle. From the beaches to the mountain, the people, the wine farms and, of course, the coffees, the Cape is an Instagrammer’s dream come true. I recently spent a morning at Cape Point and left with more images than I knew what to do with.
Exploring Cape Town – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay
Cape Town is usually associated with summery blue skies, white sand beaches, sun downer boat cruises and late dinners with friends but winter is Cape Town’s atmospheric season of culture; a time of pampering, a blast of action-adventure fresh air and a journey through a gourmet wonderland. It’s not uncommon to enjoy a week of sunshine and temperatures ranging from 21 to 26 degrees Celsius.
The “light” side of Cape Town – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay
Our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. member whats_ur_flava2000 manages to capture the “light” side of Cape Town. He shares his images with us.
An Athlone panorama – Flickr pic of the day
This dramatic panorama, of a view of the Athlone stadium and Table Mountain in the background, was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Bruce aka smee.bruce.
Sea Point sunset – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay
Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member flowcomm captured these images as the sun went down over Sea Point.
Sundowners at Hout Bay – Flickr pic of the day
This image of a lovely sunset at Hout Bay beach was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member John Maarschalk, aka - Just John -.
Paradise – Flickr pic of the day
This photo of a tranquil beach found along the scenic route to Hout Bay was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Graham Bartholomew, aka graham_bart.
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Where Would You Rather Be Wednesdays: Cape Town lovers’ top photos
Happy Where Would You Rather Be Wednesdays in Cape Town, Mother City lovers! As is now our custom on a fine Wednesday in our inspirational city by the sea, we’ll be sharing suggestions and photos of places we’d rather be today.
Five things you didn’t know about the South African National Gallery
On hot days it’s a sanctuary, in winter it’s an inspiration. A cultural treasure, the South African National Gallery is in the heart of Cape Town’s green Company’s Garden, a squirrel scampering path and goldfish pond away from the Iziko South African Museum.
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Cape Town Angels keep Mother City warm with #BlanketWings drive
They’ve been spreading their “Magic of Compassion” all over the Peninsula by mobilising #BlanketWings, a huge blanket donation drive to bring winter warmth to the Mother City’s less fortunate residents, and now Cape Town Angels will round off their virtuous efforts with a heavenly final drop-off event at the chic Alexander Bar & Café on Friday 31 May, 2013.
City of Angels – Flickr pic of the day
This image of dawn breaking at Boulders Beach was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Cathy Withers-Clarke.
The old Chapman’s Peak drive – Flickr pic of the day
This image of the ever-captivating Chapman’s Peak Drive was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member psuedoir.
View from the majestic Lion’s Head – Flickr pic of the day
This spectacular panoramic image, taken from the summit of Lion’s Head, was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Justin Govender, aka inlite studio.
The UCT Jammie Steps – Flickr pic of the day
This image of the UCT Jammie Steps at night was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Ihsaan Adams aka Ihsaan Adams | Photography ©.
Hello, Darling – photos of a West Coast love affair
Head north out of Cape Town on the R27, then take the R307 turn off and drive for around 70km, and you’ll arrive in quaint Darling – a picturesque village in the heart of the West Coast. A day trip to this idyllic community of vineyards and canola fields is a must for city slickers looking for a change of scenery.
Table Mountain sunrise – Flickr pic of the day
This image of a beautiful sunrise taken from Table Mountain was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Flavio, aka whats_ur_flava2000.
Night trails – Flickr pic of the day
This image of an evening street scene at Sea Point was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Stephen Koigi, aka snkoigi.
South African star Emo Adams’ top reasons to #LoveCapeTown City Breaks
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”.
Rise and shine – Flickr pic of the day
This image of golden sunrise at Camps Bay was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Flavio, aka whats_ur_flava2000.
Table Mountain wonder – Flickr pic of the day
A rugged outcrop on Table Mountain was captured through the lens of our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Mel de K, aka meeeeeeeeeel.
Design and the city – Flickr pic of the day
This photograph of a girl with her designer handbag was photographed in the city centre by Ricardo on behalf our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member the WREN design.
A Hout Bay harbour sunrise – Flickr pic of the day
This image of a beautiful Hout Bay harbour sunrise was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Trevor, aka Trevor Exposed.
Message in a bottle - Flickr pic of the day
An idyllic beach scene, taken at Sunset Beach.
The early morning fisherman – Flickr pic of the day
This image of a fisherman getting the earliest catch at Kalk Bay harbour was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Ian Junor.
Camps Bay sunset – Flickr pic of the day
This beautiful view of Camps Bay beach was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Richie Rocket.
Your Cape Town Weekend: things to do from Friday 7 to Sunday 9 June, 2013
Friends, are you ready for a rocking weekend in the Mother City? Gear up for 48 hours of international rock gods, bridal festivals, and local stars raising funds for charity.
Waterfront wheel – Flickr pic of the day
A streaky sky behind the spectacular Wheel of Excellence at the V&A Waterfront.
The famous crate fan – Flickr pic of the day
This image of the V&A Waterfront and Elliot, the famous ‘crate fan’, was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Mel de K, aka meeeeeeeeeel.
Sunset Beach Long Exposure – Flickr pic of the day
This beautiful photograph of Table Mountain was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member smee.bruce.
