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    Open Streets in Observatory

    Fazielah Williams

    This Africa Day, Cape Town’s vibrant locals and visitors will be taking to the streets ... the Opens Streets in Observatory, that is, on Saturday May 25, 2013. Inspired by Bogota’s Ciclovia and projects in other cities like San Francisco and Jakarta, Open Streets in Observatory will see the usually traffic-congested Lower Main Road collectively transformed from a car-dominated road to a people-friendly public space.

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    Facebook Feedback Friday: Your favourite soup spots in Cape Town

    With cooler weather setting in, it’s important to know where in Cape Town you can find some warm, delicious soup. So who better to ask than the fans of our Facebook page, I ♥ Cape Town? On Thursday, we posed the question: “Where do you go to have your favourite soup in Cape Town?”

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    #InstagramDiary: the awesome architecture of Long Street

    Long Street is one of Cape Town’s most iconic streets, and with the incredible variety of food, fashion, nightlife spots, book stores, antique stores, street vendors and international visitors lining the sidewalks, it’s easy to see why. But don’t let all of this distract you from one of Long Street’s finest features: the awesome architecture.

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The final countdown for Table Mountain

Table Mountain Cableway, photo courtesy Steve Cornish You have seven days left to cast your vote for Table Mountain in the New 7 Wonders of Nature campaign. Currently sitting at number 7 in its category, the majestic icon needs your votes to boost its position before Tuesday July 7, when voting closes.

Cape Point Nature Reserve – Postcard from Paul

Whale-watching in Cape Town

A southern right whale frolicking in the sea off Sunny Cove, Cape Town. Photo courtesy Ian Junor Spotting whales is an exhilarating reward for getting out of the house on Cape Town’s chilly days. Blowing, breaching, “sailing” and smacking the surface of the water are some of the things you can expect to see these ocean giants do.

Mzoli’s Place – My first township experience

For a friend’s recent birthday, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to experience another side of Cape Town, an experience that is now firmly placed in my top five favourite things about Cape Town. Sadly, Ratanga had to fall away, but is still held close to my heart. Since early 2003, Mzoli Ngcawuzele’s business has been meat, through which he has transformed a run-of-the-mill butchery into one of the most popular experiences in Cape Town.

Cape Town canoeists – Flickr pic of the day

This beautiful shot of canoeists was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Hendrik Groenewald. Hendrik says, “I work in the Century Square complex. The complex borders the wetland that was left after the construction of Century City, as a conservation requirement for the development.”

Confederations Cup 2009 Closing Ceremony and Final Match

USA took on Brazil in the final match of the 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup on June 28 at Ellis Park, Johannesburg, South Africa. The favourites, Brazil, were better supported in the stands than their counterparts, but at half time, it was USA that led the scoreboard, 2-0. Less than a minute into the second half, however, Brazil had scored, making it 2-1. And then, in the 74th minute, Luis Fabiano scored an equaliser, bringing the score to 2-2. In the 84th minute, Brazilian skipper Lucio took Brazil into the lead, 3-2. It was the goal that would make Brazil the Confederations Cup champions for a record third time.

South Africa vs Spain, Confederations Cup, June 28 2009

Bafana Bafana fans will be proud tonight that their team came so close to beating the world’s top-ranking team, and were beaten a respectable 3-2 in the end. Photo courtesy Shine2010 In arguably the best game of the Confederations Cup, Spain beat South Africa 3-2 in extra time, to take third position in the tournament.

Sunset on Milnerton Beach – Flickr pic of the day

This beautiful image of the view from Milnerton Beach was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Ilse Watson. Ilse says, “This photo was taken from Milnerton Beach – it was a beautiful, perfect Friday afternoon, just before sunset.”

Red Roman at Castle Rocks – Flickr pic of the day

This colourful photo of a red roman (Chrysoblephus laticeps) was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Andrew Taylor aka andytuwphoto. Andrew says, “The photo was taken at Castle Rocks, a popular dive site south of Simon’s Town.”

Sunrise, sunset – a Cape Town Tourism photo essay

The fairest Cape – there is inspiration everywhere you look, everywhere you turn. I am passionate about photography and what better place to be than in the Cape? There is such a multitude of dramatic landscapes to work with, you can’t go wrong.

Sea Point sunset – Flickr pic of the day

This beautiful Sea Point seascape was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Antonella Ragazzoni aka Giraffrica. Antonella says, “This picture was taken in Sea Point, near the swimming pools.”

South Africa vs Brazil, Confederations Cup Semi-Final 2009 – photo essay

It was a memorable night, with next year’s 2010 Fifa World Cup hosts South Africa taking on South American champions and favourites, Brazil.

[VIDEO] South Africa vs Brazil, Confederations Cup Semi-Final

Early moments in the South Africa versus Brazil Confederations Cup semi-final at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. The vuvuzelas are blowing, the fans are out in force, who will triumph?

T Bag opens new shop in Hout Bay

Original T Bag Designs opened its third retail outlet on June 1 in Hout Bay’s Mainstream Shopping Centre. The shop will be open seven days a week, so it’s bound to be a winner with both locals and tourists.

R. Kelly’s first visit to Cape Town

Photo courtesy Andrew Steinmetz R. Kelly makes his first visit to the Mother City this winter despite his fear of flying, so Capetonians have to brave the cold to see this Grammy Award winner perform on June 29, 2009. Singer and songwriter Robert Sylvester Kelly will bring soul, warmth, rhythm and blues to the GrandWest Casino, where you could hear hits such as “I Believe I Can Fly”, “Trapped in the Closet”, “Bump ’n Grind”, “The World’s Greatest”, and “Same Girl” in collaboration with Usher.

Cape Town’s Eggman finds something to smile about

Gregory da Silva, better known as the Eggman or Eierman, can cheer you up – no matter what kind of day you’re having – with his comic laugh and broad smile. Eggman stands out in a crowd with his 3m-high hat made of eggs and other recycled bits and pieces, weighing up to 27kg, along with his colourful tunic, which represents all the countries on the African continent.

Bo-Kaap wedding – Flickr pic of the day

This lovely photo of a bride and groom in the midst of the Cape Minstrel Carnival in Bo-Kaap was provided by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Robert Wallace aka RobW. The photo is of his daughter’s wedding and was taken by Freda Elliot-Wilson. Robert says, “Jacqui Wallace (formerly from Rosebank) and Rory Nicholson (Bothasig) flew from London to get married in their home town, Cape Town.”

Call and cast your vote for Table Mountain

Photo courtesy Danie van der Merwe Now you can vote for Table Mountain in the New 7 Wonders of Nature race by picking up the telephone, as well as casting your vote online.  Since Table Mountain was announced as an official nominee in January this year, supporters have only been allowed to vote online. Now, with the introduction of telephone voting, more Table Mountain fans can show their support for the Cape’s most recognised icon.

Get ready for the Loeries Festival Weekend in Cape Town

Photo courtesy Steve Adams Now that all the Loerie entries are in, it’s time to get ready for the Festival Weekend. This year the awards are hosted by the City of Cape Town for the first time and according to the organisers these are the most important points to remember:

Latest entries for our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Winter Competition

Here are a few of the latest entries for our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Winter Competition. Enter this competition and stand a chance to win an iPod Nano! All you have to do is join our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Winter Competition group and add your photo to the group pool.

Cape Town fynbos – Flickr pic of the day

This picture, capturing the beauty of Cape Town’s flora, was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Warren Rohner aka warrenski. Warren says, “I was out hiking the 10km Noordhoek Circuit route at Silvermine Nature Reserve with some friends in mid-spring of 2006.

Fall about laughing at the Vodacom Funny Festival

Tickle your funny bones this winter at the 5th Annual Vodacom Funny Festival, from July 15-19 at the Baxter Theatre’s Concert Hall. It’s local, it’s lekker, it’s affordable (R120 per person) and best of all, it’s just around the corner.

Young jazz pianist refreshes Cape Town musical style

Kyle Shepherd (21), widely regarded as one of South Africa’s most accomplished jazz pianists and composers, will be giving a solo piano concert on Saturday June 27 at Welgemeend in Welgemeend Road, Gardens. The performance begins at 19h30. Shepherd has performed at a number of concerts and festivals in South Africa (including the 2009 Cape Town International Jazz Festival) and abroad with the likes of Errol Dyers, Robbie Jansen, Louis Moholo, McCoy Mrubata, Zim Ngqawana and Hilton Schilder.

Tour of Green Point Stadium

Thanks to Cape Town Tourism, I had the amazing opportunity to be taken on a personal tour of Green Point Stadium It was awesome to view a super structure being constructed up close.

Evening walk on Milnerton Beach – Flickr pic of the day

This beautiful image of a woman walking her three dogs along Milnerton Beach at dusk was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Robert Lurie. Robert says, “I was shooting some beautifully coloured sunsets, when the lady and dogs strolled past. The light was bluish, as it was after sunset, and created a blue monochrome silhouette.”

President Obama to come to South Africa for the 2010 World Cup

United States President Barack Obama, photo courtesy Joshua Debner United States President Barack Obama has officially accepted an invitation to attend the opening ceremony of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup.

Italy vs Brazil – a Confederations Cup photo essay

I don’t know whether I am the only one to think this, but there has been such a vibe in the country since the Confederations Cup began. People smiling more and are constantly excited – we all have something we can talk about and relate to. Last night’s experience made me feel proud to be South African.

The Vodacom Funny Festival gets a ten on the laughter scale

On Wednesday night I attended the annual Vodacom Funny Festival – a night of stand-up comedy at the Baxter Theatre. As a student, I rarely have the opportunity to watch expensive shows of any sort, much less so stand-up comedy. So when an acquaintance offered me a front-row seat that he had won, I jumped at the prospect.

It’s fynbos season in the Cape

Photo courtesy Robert Wallace One of the many reasons to love the Mother City in winter is that it’s fynbos season. This means that, in a number of areas around Cape Town, you will find an abundance of strikingly beautiful indigenous plants and flowers. Fynbos (meaning “fine bush”) is a group of flora endemic to a small area of South Africa’s Western Cape.

Cape Town Big 6 offers kids a great winter special

No trip to the Mother City is complete without visits to the Cape Town Big 6: the V&A Waterfront, the Table Mountain Cableway, Kirstenbosch National Botanic Gardens, Robben Island, Cape Point and the Constantia Vineyards.
 
 

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