Welcome to Cape Town

Our series, My Cape Town, shines a spotlight on locals and the places they love most in the city. 🎨

Self-taught Cape Town artist Ismail Achmat has made a name for himself by capturing the city’s most recognisable landmarks through his distinctive lens. A proud Bo-Kaap local, he earned the nickname “Man on the Mountain” after turning heads while painting high up on Signal Hill. ⛰️

“I’ve always been drawn to the mountain and the ocean. That’s where my inspiration comes from,” he says.
Without formal training, he paints instinctively.

“I paint what I see… and what I feel,” he explains.

“Painting keeps me alive. Art is the greatest enhancer of public morale. It’s my way of inspiring others.”

Here’s how he spends his ideal day in Cape Town:

📍 Signal Hill
📍 Bo-Kaap
📍 Bloubergstrand

Have you been to any of these places? Or do you have your own must-see spots in the city? Drop them in the comments section.

You can also share your favourite experiences using #MyCapeTown for a chance to be featured.

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Not a bad angle in sight. 📸

Exploring Cape Town by helicopter 🚁

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Africa’s first Festival of Light, @lumenocity.co, will transform The Company’s Garden, one of the Cape Town’s biggest landmarks, into a glowing playground of light, art, and immersive digital installations. 💡

Lumenocity is open nightly from 7–11pm, from April 9–12, 2026.

From towering illuminated sculptures and kaleidoscopic structures to projection-mapped artworks and interactive light environments, enjoy a fully immersive nighttime experience.💫🌕

Tickets are available on Quicket.co.za/Lumenocity.co. Prices start at R150 for pensioners and under-16s, and R200 for adults. Parking is available off Hatfield Street, Gardens. ...

Our series, My Cape Town, shines a spotlight on locals and the places they love most in the city. 💐

For more than four decades, Faldielah “Aunty Diela” Gamildien has stood among the bright blossoms at the Adderley Street Flower Market, greeting customers with an infectious smile and a bouquet always close at hand.

She first arrived at the market aged just 15, helping her mother pack flowers and clean the stalls while learning the rhythms of the century-old market. Today, the Grassy Park local can craft just about any bouquet you can imagine. But for Aunty Diela, flowers are more than just items to sell. ☀️🌻

“Flowers are not just flowers. They’re for birthdays, weddings, funerals… for love.”

Here’s how she spends her ideal day in Cape Town:

📍Adderley Street Flower Market
📍The Company’s Garden
📍 Cape Town City Hall
📍 Eastern Food Bazaar

Have you been to any of these places? Or do you have your own must-see spots in the city? Drop them in the comments section.

You can also share your favourite experiences using #MyCapeTown for a chance to be featured!

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The best gift ever 🥺

Tag someone who needs to gift you a return ticket to Cape Town in 2026…

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Cape Town’s most talked-about dining & theatrical show, The Royal Countess Zingara, is wowing audiences with music, dance, and epic performances. 🎭💃🏽

Running until 17 May 2026, don’t miss your chance to see this one-of-a-kind Cape Town experience! Tickets start from R1260pp, which includes a welcome drink, 4-course dinner, and 2½-hour show. 🤩

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That’s a wrap! 🎉🐇
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us over the past three days to Explore Cape Town Like a Local! From Cool Runnings Toboggan Park to Lagoon Beach Hotel, Time Out Market at the V&A Waterfront, Amber on Bree, and Cape Town City Hall — your energy made every stop unforgettable.
We loved the vibes, the dances, and all the amazing selfies 📸
And of course, a big congratulations to all our giveaway winners — we hope you enjoy your prizes!
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