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    Top places to be in Observatory

    Fazielah Williams

    Quirky Observatory is the bohemian soul of Cape Town … it is here where you will find some of the Mother City’s most interesting residents and visitors enjoying the sights, sounds and tastes of this whimsical suburb’s numerous cafés, theatres and bars.

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    Kirstenbosch takes gold at the Chelsea Flower Show

    Last month, we showed you a sneak peek of the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden’s exhibition that would be on display at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show. Today we can report that Kirstenbosch has won a gold medal for their amazing work. Congratulations to the team!

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    Two days hiking the Hoerikwaggo Trail

    Cape Town has an extensive offering of hiking trails for hikers of every fitness level ... I recently spent two days on the Hoerikwaggo Trail, taking in the views and enjoying nature’s splendour.

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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 film trail on the way

These days living in Cape Town can feel a little like residing on a film set, such has been the explosion of interest among international film producers and directors in the city’s movie location potential over the past few years.  Many movies have been made in the city since South Africa’s transition to democracy in 1994 and this year alone four blockbusters, filmed in the Mother City and her surrounding hinterland in 2011, will be released around the world.

One lucky IPL fan could become a Bollywood star

Shilpa Shetty, photo courtesy Sonal Bahl The search is on for a South African lady with the potential to take Bollywood by storm. One lucky fan stands the chance to win a role in a Bollywood movie, R50 000 in cash, a business class trip to India and other prizes.  The 2009 tournament’s Miss Bollywood SA competition was announced in Cape Town yesterday by IPL chairman and commissioner Lalit Modi and Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Shilpa Shetty and Preity Zinta.

Athlone cooling towers demolition: Road closures and viewing points

The Athlone cooling towers. Photo courtesy Wayan Vota The two 80-metre-high Athlone cooling towers, which are located next to the N2 freeway in the Pinelands area of Cape Town, will be demolished at noon on Sunday, August 22. As a result, the N2 between Black River Parkway and Vanguard Drive will be closed from 11h00 until 13h00.

Cape Town highlights for the week ahead: December 6 − 9

For an evening of insane costumes, fun and entertainment, don’t miss the annual Community Chest Twilight Team Run on Tuesday evening. With a competition for the best dressed, live music, local acts and more, this fundraising event for charity promises a party not to be missed. Phone +27 (0)21 424 3344 for more information.

Cape Town bus routes: MyCiTi now servicing Walmer Estate and Salt River

There are many ways to get around in Cape Town, and catching the bus is just one of them. This week, a new route through Salt River and Walmer Estate was added to the MyCiTi service.

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.

Two more days until the end of #LoveCapeTown photo competition!

We’ve had hundreds amazing entries for the #LoveCapeTown photo competition but time is running out to enter. Entries close on Wednesday August 22, 2012, at noon.

Summer fun for kids in Cape Town

The Mother City is not just a dream destination for tourists of the grown-up kind – the city has a never-ending list of exciting activities for our special little visitors, too. With everything from ice-skating to face-painting, and bowling to theme park rides, Cape Town’s got you covered for family fun this summer!

Cape Winelands tours: Five unique experiences

Savouring the taste of the Cape Winelands’ pride and joy is an enjoyable experience and one steeped in history. From the pioneer fertile farm established by Cape Town’s first Governor, Simon van der Stel, during the late 1600s in Constantia to the Franschhoek wine estates founded by the French Huguenots settlers around 1692, the Mother City’s viticulture has grown from strength to strength.

2010 World Cup™ closing ceremony with a touch of Madiba magic

The closing ceremony of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ opened with a song that has been the anthem of this World Cup, Waka Waka, it’s time for Africa, by Columbian superstar Shakira and South African band Freshlyground, which set the tone for an electric show.

Road closures for the State of the Nation address in Cape Town

Several roads will be closed and parking restricted around Parliament during the State of the Nation address on Thursday, 14 February 2013. The closures and parking restrictions will take place from midnight on 13 February until 01h00 on Friday, 15 February.

South African gay flag revealed at MCQP

A crowd of 10 000 watched in anticipation at the unveiling of South Africa’s own Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intergender (LGBTI) flag at this year’s MCQP, the Mother City Queer Project, one of the largest parties in the country. Speaking at the event, designer of the flag Eugene Brockman said, ”I truly believe we [the LGBTI community] put the dazzle into our rainbow nation and this flag is a symbol of just that. Look at all these costumes, this event, even Cape Town at large … testimony [to the fact] that we as the gay community have a lot to offer in [terms of] skills, talent, inspiration, business … and life’.

Cape Argus Pick N Pay Cycle Tour action

Cape Town Tourism event reporter, Deon Gurling, took these action photographs of the 2010 Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour:

Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour photos

The 2012 Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour in Cape Town, held on Sunday, March 12, attracted 36 000 cyclists from around the world. See some photos of the event, taken by Deon Gurling.

Club ZAR opens at the Cape Royale

The new Club ZAR is based at the Cape Royale Hotel. Photo courtesy: Mikkelz/Flickr Club ZAR, exclusive and luxurious creation of businessman Kenny Kunene, opened in the Mother City on Monday, February 14. Guests started arriving at 8pm and the party officially started at 10pm, opened by Kunene himself.

J&B Met 2011 won by Past Master

The main race of the J&B Met at Kenilworth Racecourse in Cape Town was won by Past Master. Second place went to Mother Russia and third position was claimed by Run For It. Mother Russia, who won the L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate three weeks ago, was the bookmakers’ pre-race favourite. Last year’s J&B Met winner, River Jetez, is currently racing in Dubai and was hence unavailable to defend her title. Some 50 000 people attended the iconic annual event, widely regarded as the highlight of South Africa’s horse racing and fashion calendar.

The Grand Daddy Hotel’s penthouse trailer park

Recently I had the privilege of staying in the world’s only penthouse trailer park. Hidden from passers-by, there are seven vintage Airstream trailers on the roof of the Grand Daddy Hotel.

Top Five Street Art Spots in Cape Town

Tagging, spray painting, drawings… you name it, we’ve seen it all on walls and buildings in Cape Town. Whether you see it as a public nuisance or an expression of art, there is no denying that the street art by more than 200 local artists is getting us talking and thinking.

Cape Town weekend highlights for March 16 to 18, 2012

Party all weekend in the Winelands, enjoy live outdoor music across the Peninsula and attend great productions in the Southern Suburbs. Your weekend weather forecast as predicted by the South African Weather Service: Friday: Maximum temperature of 20°C, clear skies, no chance of rain Saturday: Maximum temperature of 18°C, clear skies, no chance of rain Sunday: Maximum temperature of 20°C, clear skies, no chance of rain

Nelson Mandela: ‘The 2010 FIFA World Cup™ will inspire and unite’

Nelson Mandela. Photo courtesy United Nations Photo The transcript of a speech by Nelson Mandela, which was read out at the FIFA World Cup™ Final Draw in Cape Town, has been released by the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

River Jetez wins 2010 J&B Met thriller

A crowd of around 50 000 cheered as River Jetez won the 33rd J&B Met at Kenilworth. The win was worth R2.5-million for the lucky owners, Marsh Shirtliff and Cedric and Barbara Amm. The filly River Jetez was followed home by Mother Russia, also a filly and trained by Mike de Kock, then Pocket Power, and in fourth place, Fort Vogue.

Win an all-inclusive trip to Cape Town

Time is running out to win an all-inclusive trip to Cape Town, all you have to do to enter is to play our fun Facebook game.

Cape Whale Coast Route: A great family road trip

The Cape Whale Coast Route, which was recently launched at a ceremony in Hermanus, is an excellent option for a family vacation. Connecting Gordon’s Bay to coastal towns like Gansbaai, the route offers something for people of all ages, especially those who enjoy whale watching. Whale watching in Hermanus. Photo courtesy fajula

Kitesurfing in Cape Town keeps growing

Kitesurfing in Blouberg. Photo courtesy Marti McFly Cape Town is becoming one of the most popular kitesurfing destinations in the world, with thousands of enthusiasts from countries such as Germany and the Netherlands flocking to the Mother City every summer.

Billboard at Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town Tourism Marketing Manager Lianne Burton says: “The billboard is part of Cape Town Tourism’s World Cup welcome campaign, but it will remain up for at least a year. It is 175m long and 2.2m high and represents all the iconic attractions of Cape Town, including the city’s colourful rainbow citizens. It creates a first impression of the city as a vibrant creative capital, with a message encouraging visitors to ‘Live It! Love It!’ The billboard was designed for Cape Town Tourism by leading Cape Town agency Coley Porter Bell.”

Recipe: Extra-lemony Cape Malay-style pickled fish

Extra-lemony Cape Malay-style pickled fish Consisting of firm-fleshed white fish soaked in a turmeric yellow, oniony, lightly curried pickle, this dish has a long and noble history as one of the staples of Cape Malay cooking. The basic recipe has remained largely unchanged over at least two centuries, but its pedigree is doubtless older than that, because the dish was brought to the Cape from the East during the earliest days of the slave trade.

Put the Mother City on the world’s Biggest, Baddest Bucket List

As locals, we already know that Cape Town, our inspirational hometown, should be at the top of every traveller’s bucket list. But what if you could win an all-expenses-paid, six-month trip to six continents – and US$50 000 on your return home, for proving it?

I Love Cape Town surpasses 250 000 Facebook fans

I ♥ Cape Town, Cape Town Tourism’s Facebook fan page and the leading travel and leisure Facebook page in Africa, has surpassed 250 000 fans. Cape Town residents and visitors share their photos, experiences and opinions on the page, while visitors to the Mother City can get advice about where to go and what to do – such as where to find a good ice-cream parlour; the best sushi in Cape Town; how to get a spare ticket to a concert; or local deals on accommodation.

Mzansi brings ballet dancer back to Cape stage – A Cape Town Tourism Flickr photo essay

Mzansi Productions, a Gauteng-based dance company, went on tour to Cape Town with a production entitled MIXIT, which ran from March 18 to 22 at the Baxter Theatre. Mzansi, under the directorship of Dirk Badenhorst (previously of SA Ballet Theatre and CEO of the Cape Town International Ballet Competition) and Esther Nasser (previously of State Theatre Dance Company), is a young dance company which was established last year. In a short time it has built an excellent reputation for outstanding performances.  

Loerie Awards 2011: Sunday night in pictures

The final night of the Loerie Awards 2011 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) was exhilarating to say the least. On top of a few of big winners – Cape Town’s HelloComputer and FOXP2 took home multiple coveted gold statuettes (HelloComputer also walked away with the night’s only Grand Prix award) – tonight, the feisty advertising, digital and television crowd was treated to none other than David “The Hoff” Hasselhoff, who was the night’s very entertaining MC. The Hoff was met by a standing ovation, which erupted along with the familiar theme tune of Baywatch.
 
 

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