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    Open Streets in Observatory

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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.

Explore the tastes of the Cape Winelands

A day in the Cape Winelands is usually a highlight of every Cape Town visitor’s itinerary. Set against a backdrop of rolling vineyards, stark-white heritage buildings, ageing trees and dusky purple mountains, the superb cuisine and wines of the region make for memorable adventures best enjoyed with a tour guide or designated driver. To whet your appetite, we have compiled a few Cape wine facts to mull over:

Take a trip down memory lane with Petersen and Kramer’s Kat and the Kings

The David Kramer and Taliep Petersen award-winning musical, Kat and the Kings, has come home to the Fugard Theatre in District Six for the first time this winter, and what a warm welcome it has received! Nearly every show since its launch on May 10 has been sold out, with the cast receiving standing ovations and good reviews… praise which is justly deserved.

Cape Town highlights for May 21 to 24, 2012

This week, Cape Town warms up with a variety of hot events to attend. From a tasty festival at the CTICC and a hilarious comedy show in Observatory, to decadent pampering in the Stellenbosch Winelands, a fun-filled winter week in the Mother City awaits you.

All you can eat buffet joints in Cape Town

As the saying goes, “variety is the spice of life” and this is never more apparent that when choosing what to eat, especially in winter. As a Capetonian with a healthy appetite, though, I say why choose at all? This is why my favourite culinary establishments in Cape Town are restaurants with all-you-can-eat buffet options.

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 highlights for May 14 to 17, 2012

Savour the viticulture of Constantia, enjoy some comedic entertainment on the Atlantic Seaboard and dine for less in the Northern Suburbs this week. Your weekday weather forecast as predicted by the South African Weather Service: Monday: Maximum temperature of 18°C, partly cloudy skies, no chance of rain Tuesday: Maximum temperature of 19°C, partly cloudy skies, 30% chance of rain Wednesday: Maximum temperature of 20°C, partly cloudy skies, no chance of rain Thursday: Maximum temperature of 20°C, partly cloudy skies, no chance of rain

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.

Win a scenic Cape Point experience with your top five unexpected tips!

Do you know of five unexpected things to do at the iconic Cape Point? Would you like to win a scenic experience for you and your loved ones to this renowned attraction, worth R764? From Monday, April 30 to Wednesday, May 2, we want to hear about your secret, unexpected Cape Point activities and you could be our lucky winner!

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

Win a luxurious V&A Waterfront experience

This April, you could be the lucky winner of a luxurious V&A Waterfront experience courtesy of Cape Town Tourism. From Monday, April 23 to Wednesday, April 25, 2012, we have a fantastic shopping, activity and gourmet package worth R870 to give away!

Cape Town highlights for April 23 to 26, 2012

Art exhibitions, comedy shows and stylish exhibitions are yours to enjoy this short week.

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.

My Wild West Coast Adventure

The West Coast, which stretches from Blaauwberg to Namaqualand, consists of 44 small towns and everything from lagoons to bird sanctuaries, and kayaking to whale watching. There’s so much more to this part of the Cape than meets the eye.

National Geographic’s Andrew Evans in Cape Town

This April, inspirational Cape Town plays host to the wanderlust-filled National Geographic travel writer and wanderer, Andrew Evans. Known to more than 14000 Twitter followers, 2000 Facebook fans and National Geographic’s thousands of readers as the Digital Nomad, Andrew regales his fans with vibrant, captivating stories of his travels all over the world.

Cape Cuisine Secrets

The Mother City has been described by many as a cultural melting pot that offers locals and visitors an experience of sights, sounds and tastes. Good food has always been one of the city’s major offerings and there is no shortage of good eateries and fine wines. Here are a few secret Cape food spots that offer patrons a tantalising taste of popular Cape cuisine.

Cape Town Highlights for April 16 to 19, 2012

Get ready for a gourmet-, comedy- and musical-filled week in Cape Town. Your weekday weather forecast as predicted by the South African Weather Service: Monday: Maximum temperature of 18°C, clear skies, no chance of rain Tuesday: Maximum temperature of 18°C, clear skies, no chance of rain Wednesday: Maximum temperature of 18°C, clear skies, no chance of rain Thursday: Maximum temperature of 19°C, clear skies, no chance of rain

Cape Town – the place of sweet waters

Few people know that there is an underground water system resting beneath Cape Town’s city centre. It’s a sweet-water spring called Camissa, the Khoi name for Cape Town meaning ‘the place of sweet waters’.

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 Highlights for April 9 to 12, 2012

Celebrate your short work week with these fabulous events in and around the Mother City. Your weekday weather forecast as predicted by the South African Weather Service: Monday: Maximum temperature of 17°C, clear skies, 6% chance of rain Tuesday: Maximum temperature of 18°C, clear skies, no chance of rain Wednesday: Maximum temperature of 20°C, clear skies, no chance of rain

Road Closures for 2012 Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon

Thousands of participants and spectators are set to descend on picturesque Cape Town for the 2012 Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon this Easter weekend, April 6 and 7, 2012. Known as “the world’s most beautiful marathon”, this year’s event will take runners on a scenic tour of the Peninsula, with the Half Marathon set in the Southern Suburbs and the Ultra Marathon along the Chapman’s Peak Route.

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

Historic Cape Town: Fun facts about the City

With Cape Town 360 years old this year, we’ve collated some interesting facts about the city.

Cape Town Highlights for April 2 to 5, 2012

Your four day work week is filled with fun and thrilling events in Cape Town. Your weekday forecast as predicted by the South African Weather Service: Monday: Maximum temperature of 20°C, clear skies, no chance of rain Tuesday: Maximum temperature of 20°C, clear skies, no chance of rain Wednesday: Maximum temperature of 20°C, clear skies, no chance of rain Thursday: Maximum temperature of 20°C, clear skies, no 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’s soulful sons and daughters

Known as Africa’s Grandest Gathering, this year’s 13th annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival will see a myriad of world-class local and international musicians energising the Mother City’s night skies with soulful harmonies. This anticipated event draws people from far and wide, all eager to taste its offerings. With the Mother City playing host, it seems fitting that some of her offspring are included. Below is a list of some of Cape Town’s soulful sons and daughters that will headline at this year’s event:
 
 

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