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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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    Facebook Feedback Friday: your plans for Father’s Day in the Mother City

    Bring your father to the Mother City this weekend and celebrate! We asked the members of our Facebook page, I ♥ Cape Town, what they’ll be doing this Father’s Day. Here’s a selection of some of their responses.

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Cape Town Marathon 2012 results: Zimbabwean runners grab the glory

Today’s 42km Cape Town Marathon was won by Zimbabwean Gilbert Mutandiro in a time of 2:19:16. Second place went to Lungile Gongqa (2:19:23) and Mike Fokoroni finished third in a time of 2:21:04.

Loerie Awards 2012: Saturday night photos

See some photos from Saturday night at the Loerie Awards 2012, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

Loerie Awards 2012: Joe Public claims Saturday night Grand Prix prize

After a week of judging and a few really good parties, the Loeries reached its business end this evening with the first awards evening held at the Cape Town International Centre. The big winner of the Grand Prix was Joe Public for OFM’s “Change Your Tune”.

Loerie Awards 2012: Photos from the Chairman’s Party

The 2012 Loerie Awards Chairman’s Party was held at Jade Lounge in Greenpoint last night. See photos of the event…

Loerie Awards 2012: Photos from Judges’ Wrap Party

As judging for the 2012 Loerie Awards came to a close, the Egg Films Judges’ Wrap Party was held at the Cullinan Hotel in Cape Town last night.

What would you include in a Cape Town city guide book?

There’s no one quite like a local to let you know where the best spots in Cape Town are. Whether you’re a first-time visitor, a seasoned traveller or even a resident from another suburb, the best tips always come from people who live, work and play in the city and its surrounds.

2012 Cape Town Marathon: Road closure information

The Cape Town Marathon will take place on Sunday, September 23, 2012, following a route fittingly designed to celebrate the Mother City’s rich, natural and cultural heritage.

Cape Town Heritage Day celebrations

South Africans will celebrate a long weekend this weekend with Heritage Day taking place on Monday September 24, 2012, and Capetonians are ready to celebrate the day, and their heritage, with vigour. So excited are locals that Heritage Week celebrations, hosted by the City of Cape Town and various partners, have already been taking place all over the city as part of the in_herit Festival.

Loerie Awards in full swing in Cape Town

The 34th Annual Loerie Awards, which recognises and rewards brand communication, is in full swing in Cape Town. We give you a round-up and some links to what’s happening over the next few days.

University of Cape Town: One of the most beautiful places to study

Accolades for Cape Town just keep rolling in. Last week, the University of Cape Town (UCT) was named one of the most beautiful universities in the world, by British newspaper The Telegraph. The newspaper said that it is UCT’s mountain setting that helped it clinch the third spot on the list. Top spot was taken by Oxford University followed by Harvard University. UCT is the only African university on the list.

Great reasons to visit Cape Town

Planning your annual vacation? Have you considered Cape Town and its agreeable year-round weather, spectacular scenery and plethora of tourist attractions?

Cape Town atttactions: What TripAdvisor users say

Cape Town is one of the greatest travel destinations in the world — but don’t just take our word for it. We have compiled a list of some of the must-see attractions in the Mother City and the positive comments of independent travellers, from TripAdvisor, about their experiences.

Waterfront wheel – Flickr pic of the day

The giant Wheel of excellence is a first for Cape Town and South Africa and is a unique way to savour panoramic bird’s-eye views of Cape Town, Paarl, Table Mountain and Robben Island. The V&A Waterfront is hosting with a series of refreshing experiences and activities from September to November 30, 2012 as part of its Spring campaign.

Kommetjie games – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph was taken on Kommetjie beach by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Davridan.

Surreal mountain – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph was taken at the V&A Waterfront by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Guy R Holden.

West coast wild flowers – Flickr pic of the day

Cape Town’s West Coast transforms into a kaleidoscope of colour as indigenous flowers burst into bloom to carpet the landscape between mid-August and mid-September every year.

Spring run – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member MySkyGarden. With summer around the corner and temperatures heating up, take the opportunity to get fit in a setting like no other. The Sea Point promenade with it’s views of the ocean and outdoor gym is an ideal setting to get back into fighting shape for the summer.

Flower sellers – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member wesleynitsckie. The famous Cape Town flower-sellers/florists located in Adderly Street. Listen to local stories or celebrate spring by spoiling a loved one with a beautiful but affordable bunch of flowers.

West coast drive – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Nico van Blerk. It’s the official start of spring and flowers on the West Coast are in full bloom. Why not take a drive out and take in the beauty of nature?

Video: Sample Cape Town’s best

One of the most popular cities in Africa and the world, Cape Town is a joy to visit, live and play in. Known for its crisp, white, sandy beaches, active nightlife, gourmet food and drink and breathtaking scenery, the city is not only the playground of the locals but also international tourists.

Sunset people – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Frames-of-Mind.

Kayaking practice – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Michael Coghlan. Clifton offers spectacular ocean views and is close to not one, but four spectacular swimming beaches.

Spring on the horizon – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member mallix.

Working harbour – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member RUAA A. ALOMAIRI.

Sunrise after the rain – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Craig Strachan.

Kalk Bay arches – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph was taken in Kalk Bay by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member thatguy.co.za.

Sunrise beach huts – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph was taken in surfer’s corner by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member creative666.

Chapman’s peak drive – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph was taken on Chapman’s Peak drive by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Trevor Exposed.

Kalk Bay Harbour wall – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph was taken in Kalk Bay by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Craig Strachan.

Discovery Channel Shark Week: Why Cape Town is best

It’s Shark Week on Discovery Channel this week, in fact, it’s the 25th annual Shark Week. Cape Town and surrounding areas feature prominently every year, with a number of shows having been filmed here. We list a few of the top shark-related activities in Cape Town and nearby towns.
 
 

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