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Gordon Ramsay heads to Good Food & Wine Show 2013 in Cape Town
Fazielah Williams
He’s nearly as well-known for his fiery temper as he is for his heavenly culinary creations … celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is headed to the Good Food & Wine Show in Cape Town from Thursday 23 to Sunday 26 May, 2013. -
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Cape Town dominates Nightjar Adventurer 2013
Erik Brits
Recently, the inaugural Nightjar Adventurer 2013 Awards took place at the Cape Union Mart Adventure Centre at Canal Walk. Well over 100 adventure enthusiasts packed out the venue, having read the adventurers’ stories over the past weeks but having no idea what to expect next. Well, even their best guesses would have missed the mark: the evening turned into a comedy hour, with the speakers and winners brilliantly recounting some of their more amusing adventuring mishaps. -
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Cape Town, the vegan and vegetarian way
Cape Town is a city famous for its exciting cuisine. With a multicultural mixture of people and appetites from all over the world ... there is no need for vegans and vegetarians to go hungry! -
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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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Justin Bieber live in Cape Town: concert photos
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Five spots in Muizenberg
From being a millionaire’s paradise to a bohemian village, Muizenberg remains a lovely seaside town to visit.
Liverpool versus Ajax match cancelled
The highly anticipated match between English Premier League team Liverpool and local team Ajax Cape Town has been cancelled.
A paragliding adventure
Winchester Mansions Hotel MD Nils Hecksher experienced the Atlantic Seaboard from up high when he celebrated his birthday with a paragliding experience.
Disabled tourists can enjoy Cape Town
Cape Town is becoming a city that offers universal access, and many of the city’s attractions are already wheelchair-friendly. Many disabled visitors, including cosmologist and physicist Stephen Hawking, have enjoyed the splendour of the city.
Biggest Baddest Bucket List – Ceara McEvoy puts Cape Town on the map
Watch and vote for Ceara McEvoy’s video of Cape Town, and she could win the Biggest Baddest Bucket List competition.
Chelsea Flower Show 2013 – Kirstenbosch going for gold again
It’s Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden’s centenary this year, and they are going to the Chelsea Flower Show for the 39th time – with high hopes of adding another gold medal to their burgeoning collection.
Family-friendly restaurants in Cape Town
Families love steakhouses and pizza joints, but occasionally parents want to introduce their kids to a range of experiences. With this in mind, we found a number of great eateries, specially tailored for families.
Rihanna Cape Town concert: date and ticket information
The stars are going to shine like diamonds come October 16 when music superstar Rihanna performs her brand of magic at the Cape Town Stadium.
Blind adventurer Hein Wagner appreciates Cape Town’s beauty
Being born blind has not deterred Hein Wagner of taking on amazing adventures and challenges, including the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon.
Endurance athlete Ryan Sandes has his feet firmly planted in Cape Town
For ultra-marathon legend Ryan Sandes, trail running is his life’s work. And while there are not many opportunities to race in Cape Town, the Mother City is his home.
Facebook feedback: the best places to take kids in Cape Town
We asked people who like our I ♥ Cape Town Facebook page where the best place is to take kids in Cape Town, and this is what they had to say:
World Design Capital 2014: design submission deadline is 5 April 2013
It’s time to get your designs in for World Design Capital Cape Town 2014 – and a chance of global exposure.
Two Oceans Marathon road closures and spectator information
This Saturday the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon takes place and a number of Southern Suburbs roads will be closed at different times to cater for runners.
Two Oceans Marathon 2013: Mark Wagenheim to run his 35th race
Thousands of runners are marking down the days to the 43rd Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon – and for one it will mark his 35th race.
Living on student coin in Cape Town
A student budget has traditionally been thinner than a shoestring, but if you are in a city like Cape Town, which has a number of tertiary institutions, there are many ways of getting by on a dime.
Cape Town on a budget: romantic picnic spots
Valentine’s Day is not the only time to share a bit of romance – there are many spots in Cape Town where couples can get away for some alone time.
Bicycle tourism in Cape Town
Enjoy Cape Town on a bicycle – it’s a good way to have fun, keep fit and minimise your carbon footprint.
Bafana Bafana vs the Central African Republic: more international soccer for Cape Town
The Cape Town Stadium will host Bafana Bafana for the second time this year, when the boys in green and yellow take on the Central African Republic. This gives Cape Town another opportunity to show off its stadium and organisational abilities.
Cape Epic cyclist gets hit by a buck: video
Watch these two videos of Robert Mennen being struck by a buck on the first leg of the Absa Cape Epic cycle race.
School holidays: how to entertain your kids in Cape Town
With the March school holiday starting on Thursday, there are loads of activities on the go in Cape Town, from Easter egg hunts to thrilling rides.
The southernmost tip of Africa – just a few hours from Cape Town
The massive African continent ends in a narrow south-pointing finger where the two giants, the Indian and Atlantic oceans, meet.
St Patrick’s Day 2013: Places to celebrate in Cape Town
Green beer anyone? It’s St Patrick’s day on Sunday, an opportunity to celebrate all things Irish in Cape Town.
Cape Town on a budget: nightlife
Cape Town is known for its five-star hotels, gourmet eating establishments and swish nightclubs. But for the young at heart, the city also offers a rocking nightlife even if they are on a shoestring budget.
Richard Branson completes Cape Argus Pick n Pay cycle tour
Richard Branson took a small tumble during the 109km 2013 Cape Argus Pick n Pay cycle tour yesterday, but he finished the race.
Cape Argus 2013: Two ladies to ride their 30th race
On Sunday two remarkable women will tackle their 30th Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour, and will ride with the Safe Cycling Group.
Argus road closures: spectator planning information
The 35 000 cyclists taking part in this year’s Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour need all the support and encouragement they can get. Thankfully, Capetonians are great cheerleaders.
Cape Argus 2013: Which bike will Sir Richard Branson choose?
Jorg Knorr is “super-stoked” that Sir Richard Branson could be riding his state-of-the-art mountain bike in the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour on Sunday.
Japanese cyclist touring the world falls in love with Cape Town
Hiromu Jimbo gave up his job in Japan, set out for a cycling adventure of a lifetime, and sojourned in Cape Town for four months.
Cape Town’s Fan Walk – a strip of fun
The Cape Town Fan Walk, designed to be part of the Cape Town Stadium for the 2010 World Cup has evolved into a strip people look eagerely forward to.
Clock Tower repainted yellow for Cape Town World Design Capital 2014
Cape Town’s Clock Tower has been painted yellow to signify the implementation phase of the World Design Capital 2014.
