25 March 2021 With the best views in Cape Town, there’s no better place to enjoy some spicy winter meals as the season changes and we bid farewell to summer than at Tobago's Restaurant, Bar and Terrace. These colder months are perfect for hearty curries and flavourful wines, and that’s…
Ramadan is almost at an end, which means Muslims across Cape Town are frantically planning their menus for Eid; and who better to inspire us with ideas than well-renowned local cook, Cape Malay cuisine connoisseur and author Fatima Sydow. We talk to Fatima about her take on Eid cooking, including…
Do you always misplace your keys, cellphone or your handbag? Then you need the Vodacom Curve Tracker – it will help you find your items within minutes. Enter now and win one of these nifty devices! The Curve Tracker is a small disc-shaped device, weighing only 30g that can be…
Muslims in Cape Town are gearing up for Eid. Eid-ul-fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the month in which Muslims around the world fast by abstaining from food and drink from dawn until sunset. Eid is a day of celebration, which usually starts at a mosque with special prayers of…
Let’s all just be honest, mothers are superheroes who live among us. Selflessly devoting all of their time, money and energy to ensure that we are happy and healthy. So, this Mother’s day we are giving you a few ideas of ways to pamper your mom. Whether her love language…
Looking for ideas on where to send your kiddies climbing, skating, playing and painting these autumn school holidays in Cape Town? We’ve got a great mix of creative, wheeled, ocean and outdoor experiences to keep them occupied and educated in the best of ways. Monkeying Around Outdoors Do your children…
With winter on the way, people in Cape Town are looking at natural ways to boost their immune system and keep healthy. The City has always been at the forefront of food trends and has built a reputation as a healthy food destination. Health or wellness shots are a mixture…
Have you explored most of Cape Town already and are looking for something new and unexpected? Cape Town has many hidden gems which locals have yet to discover. Who better to help us unlock these special treasures than those who possess the most expertise and knowledge on all things Cape…
Freedom Day is a public holiday in South Africa. It celebrates the first democratic elections in the country held on 27 April 1994. These were the first post-apartheid national elections to be held in South African where citizens of all races could cast their votes. History The first democratic elections…
Sunset in Cape Town is a time appreciated by many; it marks the end of the day for some, a scenic view for others, but for Muslims during the month of Ramadan, it announces the start of Iftar. Iftar or "Boeka" (the Cape Malay term which is commonly used in…
From award-winning top restaurants to local eateries, the Covid-19 pandemic has ravaged South African eating establishments. With many South Africans suffering in an uncertain economic landscape, many restaurants are trying to survive by rebranding, offering diversification and food deliveries. Thankfully, the XXL Edition of Restaurant Week South Africa has come…
Cape Town has united to support heroic firefighters that have been battling a blaze that started near Rhodes Memorial on Sunday morning. The fire has already destroyed the Rhodes Memorial Tea Room, part of the African Studies Library at UCT, and the iconic Mostert's Mill. High winds have contributed to…
