Weekends are a little different under lockdown. However, as restrictions ease, there are a few more things to do in Cape Town to keep you entertained. Here are our weekend suggestions for you. (Updated 26 February 2021) Galileo drive-in The Galileo is bringing back the beloved drive-in with an array…
The Galileo is synonymous with summertime happiness in the Mother City, bringing movie magic to majestic venues, paired with delicious food and impeccable views. Due to Covid-19 and government regulations, their beloved Picnic screenings have been suspended until further notice, but fear not, The Galileo has safe and fun alternatives…
MSC Cruises, one of the largest privately-owned cruise ship companies in the world, have announced that all of its 2020/21 season voyages to South Africa (including Cape Town) have been cancelled effective immediately. All passengers who are affected by the cancellation are eligible for a voucher to the value of…
Qatar Airways will introduce seven weekly flights to Cape Town from the beginning of March 2021. The airline has consistently impressed with its comfort and service and now has recommitted to providing quality air travel to and from the Mother City. Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities…
The City of Cape Town has announced a ten-point tourism strategy to get the industry back on its feet, said Alderman James Vos the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities & Asset Management. The City's tourism strategy aims to breathe life back into the tourism sector and help bring…
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on progress in the national effort to contain the Covid-19 pandemic 1 February 2021 Fellow South Africans, I address you this evening as we begin a new chapter in our struggle against the coronavirus. Earlier today the Deputy President David Mabuza, Minister of Health Dr…
On the 1st Feb 2021, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the following amendments to the lockdown level 3 restrictions that were implemented due to a rise in infections over the 2020 festive season. A summary of the amendments now in force is below: Beaches, public parks, dams and other public swimming…
The Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) has postponed the 2021 event, it announced on its website. "The decision to postpone the 2020 Cape Town International Jazz Festival in March was one not taken lightly...This decision was accompanied by an optimistic view to host the festival once again in 2021,"…
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on progress in the national effort to contain the Covid-19 pandemic, 11 January 2021 11 January 2021 Fellow South Africans, We are now 11 days into a new year. Once again, I wish you all the very best for 2021. We enter this year with…
STATEMENT BY THE MAYCO MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND ASSET MANAGEMENT, ALDERMAN JAMES VOS 30 December 2020 We now find ourselves in the peak tourism period with large numbers of people visiting our city's attractions. The reality is that if we don’t all take the necessary measures now to contain…
On the 1st Feb 2021, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the following amendments to the lockdown level 3 restrictions that were implemented due to a rise in infections over the 2020 festive season. READ: COVID-19: Lockdown Alert Level 3 explained A summary of the amendments now in force is below: Beaches,…
Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on progress in the national effort to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, Tuynhuys, Cape Town 28 December 2020 Fellow South Africans, In just four days from now, we will be ushering in a new year. This is traditionally a time of festivity and celebrating. Unfortunately, for…
