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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.

Five things you didn’t know about the Castle of Good Hope

The Castle of Good Hope, a Cape Town landmark, is a prime example of a “star fort”. Built between 1666 and 1679 by the Dutch East India Company, it’s the oldest existing colonial building in South Africa. Its position marks the original shoreline before years of land reclamation changed the Table Bay coastline.

J&B Met 2013: the favourites

The J&B Met, the biggest horserace in Cape Town, takes place this Saturday – and while many of the spectators will be focused on the fashion, the punters have their eyes on the racetrack.

Kogelbaai – Flickr pic of the day

This moody and unusual shot of Kogelbaai (which literally means “provocative bay” in Afrikaans) was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Paul Bruins, aka Panorama Paul.

Your Cape Town weekend: top 3 events in the Mother City

Party, party, party… that’s the theme for your weekend in sunny Cape Town, Mother City lovers! Go forth and spend your hard-earned salary on fabulous outfits, then shimmy on over to the following events from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 February, 2013 – and discover why the fun never stops in Cape Town.

Noordhoek Beach – Flickr pic of the day

UCT’s Graduate School of Business ranks among the best in the world

The UCT Graduate School of Business’ MBA programme has been ranked in the top 100 in the world by the Financial Times.

Cape Town sunsets

Cape Town is a big city with many places where you can enjoy the view of a dazzling sunset, whether it’s down on the beach or from the top of one of city’s many mountains.

Riding the waves at Long Beach – Flickr pic of the Day

This photograph of a surfer was taken at Long Beach, near Kommetjie, by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Chris Preen.

Hout Bay in photos

Hout Bay, which lies between the Sentinel and Chapman’s Peak, is a lively town with a picturesque harbour. The area is popular for its rich fishing waters and is the core of Cape Town’s crayfish industry.

Feel the love this Valentine’s Day in Cape Town

With her breathtaking beauty, tantalising restaurants and spectacular sunsets, Cape Town has to be South Africa’s ultimate romantic destination for Valentine’s Day 2013.

Rodriguez in South Africa: excitement is building

The curious tale of Sixto Rodriguez has long been known to many South Africans, but has only recently caught the rest of the world’s attention – and excitement is already building as Capetonians prepare welcome the original Sugar Man back to our shores for his latest tour.

Cape Town’s wheel of excellence at sunset – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph of the Wheel of Excellence at the V&A Waterfront, was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member, Sean Lloyd.

Where to find the best burgers in Cape Town

Finding Cape Town’s best gourmet burger can only be decided by sampling as many as you can. With a range of eateries in the city offering mouth-watering delights, the choice can be difficult.

Music videos filmed in Cape Town

Cape Town has long inspired the arts – either in song, or by capturing the beautiful scenery and inhabitants of the place. In the world of music videos, there is no shortage of examples of the Mother City’s stunning visuals.

Cape Town at night – Flickr pic of the day

This stunning photograph was taken in Cape Town at night, by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member, Christoph Rebok.

Boulders beach photo essay

In the Cape Peninsula, near Simon’s Town, lies Boulders beach – home to about 3 000 African penguins. It’s a beautiful, peaceful and sheltered beach, and after seeing these pictures there’ll be no doubt in your mind why the penguins call it home.

Blouberg Beach in the morning – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph was taken in Blouberg by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member, Gerry Erasmus.

Surfing at sunset – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph was taken in Llandudno by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group by Elsette.S.

L’Omarins Queen’s Plate 2013 – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph of the 2013 L’Omarins Queen’s Plate was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group Flickr group member Christoph Rebok. The L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate, run in January each year at the Kenilworth Racecourse, is the precursor to the biggest event on Cape Town’s racing calendar, the J&B Met.This year the J&B Met takes place on Saturday, February 2.

Five things you didn’t know about Cape Town Railway Station

Much like New York’s Grand Central Station, Cape Town’s bustling railway station on the Foreshore is the arrival and departure point for local and international visitors, and a final destination for travelling employees, students and residents.

Facebook Feedback Friday: your best live music venues in Cape Town

Every Thursday afternoon we pose a question to our Facebook followers at I ♥ Cape Town. We want to know what you love about Cape Town, and we’ll take some of the best responses and post them collectively on our blog. Yesterday we asked you: “Where is the best live music venue in Cape Town?” Here’s what some of you had to say ...

Facebook competition winners announced

Thousands of people entered our fun Facebook competition and watched their profiles have a fabulous holiday in Cape Town – and one player was so inspired that she booked a trip to the Mother City, not anticipating that she was going to be named as the winner of an all-inclusive holiday.

Adventure junkies caught in the act

The Mother City is every adventure junkie’s dream destination, offering adrenaline-pumping activities in the air, on the mountain, at sea and on land. From shark cage-diving to kitesurfing and ziplining to coasteering (a combination of kloofing, bodysurfing and cliff-jumping into the sea), Cape Town has it all.

Your Cape Town Weekend: top three getaway spots

So, the six-week wait since last payday is finally over and you simply have to spend it on something, right? Why not treat yourself to a weekend mini-getaway? Sunshine, sea and relaxation is the order of the day, Mother City-lovers, so join me at the following top three getaway spots from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 January, and discover why You Don’t Need A Holiday, You Need Cape Town.

Budget accommodation in Cape Town

There are different ways to spend a holiday in Cape Town, but for many the options are limited by their budget – so we found some amazing backpacker lodges that won’t cost an arm and a leg.

Smiles at the beach – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph was taken at Muizenberg beach by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group member Michelle Walton.

Sunset from Table Mountain – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph was taken from the top of Table Mountain at sunset by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Flickr group Flickr group member flowcomm. Cape Town is famous for its spectacular sunsets. Says flowcomm: “I took this photo one evening as I was having dinner and a drink at the restaurant at the top with a friend. I don’t live in Cape Town, but visit fairly often and go up Table Mountain whenever I can. Just being at the top, and breathing in the mountain air and enjoying the beautiful views, is good for the soul.”

A Cape Town tour guide who knows the streets well

“This is not a walking tour – it’s an exercise tour!” I looked up at the others who had gathered outside the Dutch Manor Hotel in Bo-Kaap, giving a nervous laugh at the thought of what I’d gotten myself into.

Camps Bay in photos: scenery second to none

Set against the magnificent backdrop of the Twelve Apostles mountains and Lion’s Head is Camps Bay, one of Cape Town’s largest and most beautiful beaches.
 
 

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