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The best spots in Cape Town to celebrate National Braai Day

Photo courtesy Robert Wallace This Friday is Heritage Day, but just as commonly known as National Braai Day. South Africans all over the country will be stocking up on meat and getting ready to celebrate their heritage with friends, family and some lekker boerewors.

Cape Town MyCiTi cycle route now open

A public cycle path of approximately eight kilometres between Cape Town City Centre and Woodbridge Island in Milnerton is now open, letting commuters and visitors alike travel carbon free. The route, which runs parallel to the R27, was launched last week, when 300 commuters (including various types of cyclists, skateboarders and pedestrians) completed the journey. Among them were top City of Cape Town officials, including Executive Mayor Alderman Dan Plato. Those who took part generally remarked that the route was safe, scenic and a lot more fun than sitting in traffic.

Morning has broken in Cape Town – a photo essay

It’s the start of a new day in Cape Town, and all over the Cape Peninsula people are starting to stir. The Mother City is beautiful at any time of the day, but particularly so at sunrise, when it is bathed in glorious hues of pink, orange and gold.

One-day road trips from Cape Town

Did you know that Cape Town is one of the largest cities in the world in terms of surface area? It exceeds cities like London, Buenos Aires, Moscow, Kuala Lumpur, Rio de Janeiro and many more in sheer size.  Add to space the elements of beauty – the city of Cape Town is situated in the smallest and richest of the world’s six floral kingdoms – and cultural diversity and you are met with a city where inspiration lurks behind every corner, waiting to be discovered. Pack your favourite road trip tracks; whether it is Creedence Clearwater Revival who inspired the theme of this blog or local sounds, a map and let the open road take you where it will.

J&B Met 2013 fashion: tips from designers

Let your imagination fly for this year’s J&B Met, which takes place on February 3 – but take heed of the advice of fashion gurus, who are punting dragonflies, feathers, bright and bold colours, and flowing fabrics.

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.

A sunny Saturday at Kirstenbosch – Photos

Saturday, June 19 was a good day to be outdoors – if you happened to be in the Southern Suburbs, that is. While the overcast and windy conditions in the City Bowl made it a day for staying inside, on the other side of the mountain families flocked to the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden for a lazy day in the sun. Here are some images from the day. Photos by Ingrid Sinclair.

#LoveCapeTown Photo Competition: And the winner is…

The #LoveCapeTown Photo Competition winner is Naude Heunis for his photo titled “Our own seventh wonder”.

Bubbles Bar Cape Town: A delightful drag venue

The newest addition to Cape Town’s cobblestoned “gay village” of De Waterkant is Bubbles Bar. This intimate gem of a bar is the product of French chanteuse Lola Lou and Latina tour de force Venus Mercedes. Lola and Venus (powerhouse Cape Town drag acts) have made a rhinestone nest and also serves as an incubator for “daughters” honing their craft. Entertainment spans the gamut of performance acts, from expert lip-syncing and killer dance moves to bling-encrusted outfits crowned by fierce Afros and wigs.

Enjoying Cape Town scenery at the 2011 Cape Argus Cycle Tour

The Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour is one of the most scenic road races in the world.

Township tour – a Cape Town Tourism Flickr photo essay

I tend not to stick with any particular genre when out with my camera. If I see something I like, I’ll shoot it. This approach to photography suits Cape Town perfectly, as I found out while visiting friends last July. Such diversity of cultures opens up so many photographic opportunities.

Gugulethu Wine Festival 2011 brings vibrant people together

When diverse, vibrant people and good wine come together, you know you’re in for a good time. Never was this more apparent than at the inaugural Gugulethu Wine Festival, on the rooftop of the Gugulethu Square Mall, on May 27 and 28, 2011. From the pumping beats supplied by soulful Heart 104.9FM to the red carpet entrance and plenty of premier wine stands to quench everyone’s thirst, the Gugs fest organisers pulled out all of the stops to ensure their guests had a good time.

Cape Town Weekend Highlights April 22 – 25

It’s Easter weekend in the Mother City and while that means plenty of chocolate and treasure hunts for the little ones, there is plenty to keep the adults entertained too. Pitbull Live We know you want him and you know he wants you… it’s award-winning rapper and singer Pitbull live at the Cape Town International Convention Centre this Easter Sunday. Scream and go wild as this popular artist sings all of your favourite hits, including I Know You Want Me and I like It.

University of Cape Town – Flickr pic of the day

This image of the University of Cape Town, South Africa’s oldest university, was taken by Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Richard Tanswell aka richiesoft.

Melvin Böcher of @traveldudes talks about Cape Town

German travel blogger Melvin Böcher has been loving his time in Cape Town as a guest of Cape Town Tourism. He’s been staying at a villa in Camps Bay and he’s enjoyed adventure activities such as climbing Table Mountain and cage diving with sharks.

New hotels open in Cape Town

The Grand Daddy, photo courtesy The Grand Daddy Hotel website In the lead-up to 2010, there is a growing demand for accommodation in Cape Town. The Mother City has added 1 100 new hotel rooms in the past five years, which means a 45% growth in capacity. At least nine more new hotels will open by 2010.

Cape Town’s street art – a gallery for all

Every day I pass a large mural on a dilapidated building on Albert Road in Woodstock. It is a painting of two Zimbabwean men, Juma and Willard, with the quote, “Inspire ourselves to inspire each other.” I read this message every day and in return, it inspires me. Street art is for everyone without the pretence of a gallery – it belongs to everyone and no one.

The face of fun in Cape Town – Video

Student Simon Leigh filmed this footage during his 2012 Easter holiday in Cape Town, and he turned the fun levels to 11. Take an inside look at backstage work at the Two Oceans Aquarium (where you too can scuba with sharks, stingrays, yellowtail, turtles ...), his hike up our New7Wonder of Nature Table Mountain, a ride in the cable car, a splash into the chilly Atlantic Ocean at Clifton Fourth beach (respect!), and general can’t-match-that Cape Town experiences.

Cape Town winters are cool for adrenaline junkies

An active and outdoor lifestyle has long been part of the Cape Town mindset, and locals know Cape Town is often at its verdant best during winter, when cooler days, lush vegetation and lively seas become the backdrop for an adventure playground. In winter, conditions are perfect for kite-surfing, wind-surfing, board-surfing and extreme wave-surfing, as well as paragliding, abseiling, helicopter flips and skydiving. If you’re happier with your feet on the ground, the city’s mountainous landscape, nature trails and golf courses promise to keep you occupied. Here are some of the great activities in Cape Town during winter.

(Hand) Made in Cape Town

We can finally say it; hipsters have changed the world. They might not know it, or even care, but these counter-culture kids helped steer a global movement – one that lauds responsible consumerism – to far beyond what was once, a fad.

Cape Town design districts

Cape Town’s design districts range from the bohemian Long Street to the trendy East Central Precinct, and quaint seaside Kalk Bay to Victorian Wynberg. Our hometown teems with creatively designed neighbourhoods. Home to innovations such as the Freeworld Design Centre and the Mutual Building in the CBD, and Etafeni Centre in Nyanga, Cape Town is a showcase of design we can be proud of.

Cape Town wins global Responsible Tourism Award

Cape Town won the 2009 Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Award in the Best Destination category The City of Cape Town is pleased to announce that Cape Town has won the 2009 Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Award in the Best Destination category. The award was presented to Executive Deputy Mayor Alderman Ian Neilson, on behalf of the City of Cape Town, at an awards ceremony on World Responsible Tourism Day – November 11 – at the World Travel Market in London.

Gay Pride gorgeous – A Cape Town Tourism Flickr photo essay

This year’s Gay Pride Parade, which took place on February 28, marked eight years since Cape Town’s gay community first donned their best drag outfits and strutted their stuff on the streets of central Cape Town. Jo Legutko aka Parfait Barners captured this proud profusion of pink.

Signing of WDC 2014 marks World Industrial Design Day

Cape Town has marked World Industrial Design day by signing a host city agreement between the City of Cape Town and the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid), confirming Cape Town as the World Design Capital for 2014.

Red Hot Chili Peppers set for Cape Town

It’s official: award-winning rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers are set to rock the Mother City’s world at the Cape Town Stadium in Green Point on Tuesday February 5, 2013.

A fun day at the beach – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay

As I was walking along Camps Bay beach, I noticed a lady playing with her dog in a little pool of ocean. It was a beautiful scene and I just couldn’t miss it.

Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts line-up 2011/12

Summer is officially here, which heralds the arrival of the Old Mutual Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts series. The concerts, set in one of the world’s most beautiful locations – Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden – are a one-of-a-kind musical experience and one of the highlights of Cape Town’s summer season.

Get your Cape Town WILD Card today

Please note that from December 31, 2010, South African National Parks (SANParks) will no longer honour Infinity Wild Cards. The Infinity Wild Card will be replaced by a new card which can be purchased at any one of the Wild Card partner websites, at http://www.wildcard.co.za, http://www.sanparks.org or through the call centre on +27 (0)861 46 9453. Current cardholders are requested to update their contact details at one of the Wild Card partner websites, at http://www.wildcard.co.za, http://www.sanparks.org or through the call centre on +27 (0)861 46 9453.

Bon Jovi in Cape Town: photos

“Whoaah, we’re halfway there, Whoaah, livin on a prayer …” If you still have chills running up and down your spine thanks to the crowd and Bon Jovi’s amazing a capella singalong to this popular hit, chances are you partied like a rock star with the legendary band at the Cape Town Stadium on Tuesday 7 May, 2013!

Cape Town Weekend Highlights for March 23 to 25, 2012

This weekend, the Mother City provides an assortment of carnivals, concerts and sports activities for you to enjoy. Your weekend weather forecasts, as predicted by South African Weather Services: Friday: Maximum temperature of 27°C, partly cloudy skies, no chance of rain Saturday: Maximum temperature of 22°C, clear skies, 5% chance of rain Sunday: Maximum temperature of 23°C, clear skies, 7% chance of rain
 
 

Sat: 15°C / 23°C

Currently: 11°C (07:58)

 
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