Cape Town Attractions and Events

My Cape Town

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 05:10:38 -0500

My Cape Town - This is where you share your favourite restaurant, attraction, activity, place, you tube video, personality, festival, hotel, drive, walk, etc.

Sarah Duff

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 11:40:42 -0400

Sarah Duff

Volunteer in Cape Town

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 22:00:45 -0500

Where to volunteer in Cape Town.

Cape Town Travel Guide

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 00:22:54 -0500

When planning your trip to Cape Town, you can use this handy Cape Town Travel Guide to act as a checklist.

World News

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 02:32:25 -0500

The world news page supplies you with links to all the major news sites for your daily news fix.

Events and activities in March 2013

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 02:50:29 -0500

Cape Town events and activities in March

3rd annual Reach For A Dream golf day

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 01:38:59 -0500

3rd Annual Reach For A Dream Golf Day in association with Tusk Event Management Friday 12 April 2013 Rondebosch Golf Club R2800 per 4-ball – R700 per

The Owl and the Pussycat at the Masque Theatre

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 01:36:41 -0500

Clifford Graham (Gigi, Macbeth, August Osage County) directs the highly talented duo of Sheldon Cross (Macbeth and The Odd Couple) and Jana Botha (August

Best Healthy Restaurants in Cape Town

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 07:24:12 -0500

Café Frank
Stop by for a range of interesting salads and freshly-squeezed juices. No preservatives or artificial flavourings are used. Crush
Raw, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options. Dear Me
Whether you’re celiac, diabetic, lactose- or wheat-intolerant, vegetarian or vegan, Dear Me will have an option for you. (Chef Vanessa Marx is diabetic, so healthy eating is close to her heart.) Check out the Dear Me Pantry for gluten- and sucrose-free treats. Lola’s
Everything at Lola’s is prepared on the premises – even down to the tomato sauce and the chicken stock – so you know they’re free of nasty chemicals. Meals are light and fresh, with plenty of vegetarian options, and the kitchen is happy to accommodate requests for vegan meals or those with food intolerances. Kirstenbosch Tea Room
A large variety of interesting salads and dairy-, egg-, gluten- and sucrose-free options are detailed on the menu. You can also ask for free-range eggs (R6 extra). The Kitchen
Salads here are an event in themselves, so you won’t feel that you’re missing out by eating veg. There’s also something particularly wholesome about the community feeling in Karen Dudley’s store. Kwalapa
Ingredients are organic where possible and free-range. There are vegan and gluten- and wheat-free options, as well as a raw food platter. We hear there are also plans to start a raw food buffet in February. Maharajah Pure Vegetarian Foods
Around 90% of this vegetarian menu is also vegan, and there are wheat- and dairy-free options available. Most of the ingredients used are low-fat, and the cream is fat-free. Organic at Heart
This restaurant focuses on organic and ethical dining and features a beautiful 100% organic veggie garden which produces much of the veggies used in salads and other dishes. The menu offers raw food, vegan and vegetarian dishes, as well as meat and chicken - all free range and organic wherever possible. They also cater for those with special dietary needs with gluten free and sugar free alternatives. Tibetan Teahouse
Maryna Kruger focuses on mindful eating. The menu is about 90% vegan, with 10% of dishes vegetarian. There are plenty of gluten-, wheat- and egg-free options. Ingredients are organic as far as possible, and there is a wide range of organic teas and coffees. Osumo (Cavendish, Canal Walk and Sea Point)
This small chain focuses on natural food, and there are plenty of low-cal options, from salads to wraps. Eggs and chicken are free-range, and the restaurant makes allowances for lactose, dairy, wheat and sugar intolerances. The menu also indicates which dishes are fat-free, high protein, vegetarian, or contain superfoods. Sababa
Choose from a wide selection of fresh salads and vegetarian options, prepared daily. Breakfast and lunch only. Tortilla Modern Mexican
Order healthy, preservative- and MSG-free fast food. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available.

Cape Town events and activities in February

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 03:08:44 -0500

Cape Town events and activities in February.

Cape Town Activities

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 09:25:52 -0500

Cape Town Activities - With its unique topography, Cape Town offers a great variety of extreme and adventure activities.

Wacky

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:09:05 -0500

Wacky is my compilation of interesting and funny videos, images and articles that I recieve on email from friends or that I encounter whilst surfing the web..

Top 20 recipes for 2012

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 06:52:59 -0500

Food 24, Africa's largest food blog, shares their top 20 most viewed recipes for 2012. I can see myself trying a few of them!

The Galileo Open Air Cinema, Kirstenbosch

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:20:07 -0500

The Galileo Open Air Cinema invites Cape Town locals and visitors to a memorable movie experience. Running once a week (usually on Wednesday evenings weather permitting), The Galileo brings you a diversity of film genres in its unique open air setting: 1st week of the month: Documentaries
2nd week of the month: Best Foreign
3rd week of the month: Adventure Sports
4th week of the month: All-Time Classics

Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts 2013

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 00:58:09 -0500

Lezanne's Designs

Sat, 5 Jan 2013 01:29:31 -0500

Lezanne’s Designs specialize in creating exclusive wedding stationery such as invitations, menus, programmes, gifts and thank-you cards. The wedding invitation

Backsberg Picnic Concerts: 2013

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 09:15:21 -0500

Performance line-up:
17 February – Francois van Coke
24 February – Blues Broers
3 March – Robin Auld
10 March – The Black Cat Bones
17 March – Koos Kombuis Enjoy top musicians at for this season’s Backsberg Picnic Concerts Series. Surrounded by vineyards, gardens and mountains this event promises a relaxing late-afternoon outing for young and old. Enjoy a glass of wine, feast on their famous Karoo lamb burgers and unwind to the sounds of some of South Africa’s leading musicians, including Francois van Coke, Blues Broers, Robin Auld, The Black Cat Bones and Koos Kombuis. The concerts take place from 17 February 2013 to 17 March 2013 every Sunday afternoon, with an up-and-coming opening act and the main band to entertain audiences.

What to do in Cape Town if you only have ONE day!

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:38:10 -0500

This is my itinerary if you only have ONE day in Cape Town. Enjoy you visit!

Western Cape Brandy Route

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 07:28:46 -0500

Try something different this festive season and do the Western Cape Brandy Route instead of one of the Wine Routes.

Wavescape Surf Film Festival

Thu, 6 Dec 2012 01:39:38 -0500

The Wavescape Festival was born of a love of surfing and surf culture, and the simple idea of sharing these good feelings with an audience. We present a range of film, music and art events all with the aim of having fun, building community and promoting conservation.

Animal Volunteering: MASU (Mass Animal Sterilisation Unit)

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 05:17:10 -0500

Do you want to become involved in animal welfare and don't know what to do? Read this inspiring story by Tracy Pace and see how "One is better than None" can make a difference!

Cape Town's Top 10 Restaurants

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:23:45 -0500

Another day and another Top 10 list. This is however the first time that votes were done only on social media. Pleasing to see is that the restaurants offering fine dining on other lists were still present.

Cape Town the best city in the world: UK poll

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 04:28:38 -0500

This is something I always knew, but I'm glad that the Brit's now also think so. Go Cape Town!!

Cape Town Restaurants worth a visit this Summer

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:54:21 -0500

I cannot keep up with the comings and goings of both restaurants and restaurateurs. This guide is just the place to stay in the loop.

Signs at Babylonstoren

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:10:23 -0500

Check out how Babylonstoren creates unique signs to make your visit easier.

Body Worlds and the Cycle of Life Exhibition

Wed, 7 Nov 2012 01:18:54 -0500

Where: Breakwater Boulevard (next to Toy Kingdom), V & A Waterfront. When: 31 October 2012 - 31 January 2013

Body Worlds and the Cycle of Life Exhibition informs the visitor about anatomy, physiology and health by viewing real human bodies. The specimens on display were preserved through Plastination, the preservation process invented by Dr. Gunther von Hagens in 1977, while he was working as an anatomist at the University of Heidelberg. Since the beginning of the exhibition series in Japan in 1995, more than 35 million visitors in over 70 cities in Asia, Europe and America have seen the world’s most successful special exhibition so far.

Cape Town Discounts - Specials and discounts offered.

Tue, 6 Nov 2012 09:38:05 -0500

Cape Town Discounts - How to save on entrance fees or where to receive special deals when in Cape Town

Table Mountain Sunset Specials: half-price

Tue, 6 Nov 2012 08:52:45 -0500

Half-price tickets for after 18:00 to the top of Table Mountain. Great value!

Two days in Cape Town Itinerary

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 02:20:35 -0400

You only have two days in Cape Town and want some ideas on what to do. Here is my itinerary for the two days. What do you think?

Walks to the top of Table Mountain

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:14:36 -0400

Seeing that it is Spring and the weather is still cool, now will be a good time to do that walk to the top of Table Mountain that you have always wanted to do.

One day in Cape Town

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 04:01:20 -0400

Where would you go if you only had one day to show a friend Cape Town?

Giraffe House Wildlife Awareness Centre

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 02:21:56 -0400

Giraffe House Wildlife Awareness Centre aim to provide a place for people to enjoy a family picnic, whilst experiencing and learning about animals and conservation.

Charles Nyakurwa, a remarkable man

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 05:56:01 -0400

Born in Zimbabwe, Charles have overcome many obstacles to become an inspiration for many. Read how he has moved from a runner in a restaurant to a community hero and his involvement with Deaf Hands at Work. Go Charles!

Cape Town Coffee Shops offering great coffee

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 10:22:01 -0400

The Original Malva Pudding Recipe

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 02:47:31 -0400

Ingredients: 1 cup flour, 1 Tbs bicarbonate of soda, 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1 Tbs apricot jam, 1 Tbs vinegar, 1 Tbs melted butter, 1 cup milk. For the sauce: ½ cup cream, ½ cup milk, 1 cup sugar, ½ cup hot water, ½ cup butter, Method: Set oven at 180°C. Grease, with butter an ovenproof glass or porcelain container approximately 30cm X 20cm X 5cm. Do not use an aluminium, enamel or any metal container. Cut a piece of aluminium foil to cover it while the pudding is in the oven and grease it well with butter on one side. Sift the flour and the bicarb into a bowl and stir in the sugar. In another bowl beat the egg very well and add the remaining ingredients [excluding those for the sauce] one by one, beating well between each addition. Using a wooden spoon beat the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, cover with the foil, greased side down and bake for 45 minutes in the present oven until well risen and brown and for a further five minutes without the foil if not sufficiently brown. If not sufficiently baked the dessert will not take up all the sauce making it stodgy inside. When the pudding is almost done, heat the ingredients for the sauce, ensuring that you melt all the sugar and butter. When the pudding is done, remove from the oven, take off the foil and pour over the sauce. The pudding will take up all the sauce. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature, though warm is best, with a little thin cream or a vanilla custard.

Cape Town Spas and Wellness Centres

Tue, 9 Oct 2012 03:17:11 -0400

A list of Cape Town Spas and Wellness Centres

Searching for Sugar Man movie about Rodriguez boost for Cape Town tourism!

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 02:50:27 -0400

Searching for Sugar Man is a recently released documentary about the 1970’s American singer Sixto Jesus Rodriguez, who sold more records in South Africa than did the Rolling Stones at that time. It tells the story of the search by two South Africans and their chance find of Rodriguez, against the backdrop of beautiful (if very Seventies) filming of Cape Town’s icons, including Table Mountain, Camps Bay, Lion’s Head, the city centre, Signal Hill, and the ocean road alongside the Twelve Apostles. Stephen Sugar Segerman from Cape Town was intrigued by the success of Rodriguez in South Africa, having sold 500000 records locally but appearing to not have made it internationally. He wondered what had happened to Rodriguez, having heard a rumour that the singer had committed suicide. At the same time journalist Craig Bartholomew Strydom from Johannesburg was intrigued by the same question, and in the 1990’s he launched an investigation, to find out more about Rodriquez.

Gold of Africa Museum

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 02:52:08 -0400

The Gold of Africa Museum is home to a collection of West African gold artifacts as well as objects from the ancient civilisations of Southern Africa.

Neethlingshof Estate, Stellenbosch Wine Route

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:03:05 -0400

Wine making at Neethlingshof Estate stretch back to the earliest years of winemaking at the Cape and grapes were already being produced on the farm in 1705.

Clara Anna Fontein Private Game Reserve and Country Lodge.

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 07:48:03 -0400

Clara Anna Fontein is a private game reserve and country lodge situated on the Durbanville Wine Route.

The South African Jewish Museum, Cape Town

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 04:04:54 -0400

The South African Jewish Museum in Cape Town provides an engaging account of South African Jewish history.

Cool Runnings toboggan track, Cape Town

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 04:30:11 -0400

The Cool Runnings toboggan track is a summer track made of stainless steel. The entire track is 1,25km long, of which 821m is downhill.

Swartland Country Market

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 03:59:38 -0400

Mini Student Film Festival

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 03:07:04 -0400

Venue: TH Barry Theatre at the Iziko South African Museum
17 September 2012 – 23 September 2012
Cost: Free The Big Fish School of Digital Filmmaking has produced a series of documentaries on heritage, identity, arts and culture that give audiences an unusual window on our world – authentic stories portrayed by indigenous filmmakers. Many of these films have been shown at film festivals around the world, to great acclaim, and have been nominated for, and won, awards. With growing hope for a unified nation, these films demonstrate pride in our diversity.

Gordons Bay, Cape Town

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 02:55:53 -0400

Gordons Bay is a seaside village on the False Bay coast of the Western Cape.

Top 25 Cape Town Restaurants

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 02:28:31 -0400

Tripadvisor readers have voted for their favourite 25 restaurants in Cape Town. 1. La Colombe 2. Codfather Seafood & Sushi 3. Constantia Uitsig 4. II Leone Mastrantonio 5. La Boheme 6. Miller's Thumb, Fine Fish Fare 7. Catharina's The Restaurant at Steenberg 8. Myoga 9. Willoughby & Co 10. Carne 11. Gold Restaurant 12. La Mouette 13. Aubergine 15. 95 Keerom 16. Signal Restaurant Waterfront 17. Bizerca Bistro 18. Magica Roma 19. Societi Bistro 20. Planet Restaurant 21. Royale Eatery 22. Kitima at The Kronendal 23. Savoy Cabbage 24. Fork 25. Beluga

Where to get Strawberries in Cape Town

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 00:20:42 -0400

Where to get fresh Strawberries in Cape Town.

Miniature Blue Train, Cape Town

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 00:04:57 -0400

The Cape Town Miniature Blue Train can be found next to the sea on Beach Road, Mouille Point.

Free Entrance to Iziko Museums (17 - 24 September 2012)

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 03:12:28 -0400

Remember that entrance to all Iziko Museums is FREE for Heritage Week (excluding the Planetarium and the Castle of Good Hope) - 17 to 24 September 2012.

Braai Month: Pork Spare Ribs Recipe

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 02:47:06 -0400

What you need (feeds 4) 1.5 kg pork spare ribs ½ cup honey (or golden syrup) ½ cup tomato sauce 1 tot apple juice ½ tot soy sauce ½ tot paprika What to do 1. Prepare the sauce: Mix all the ingredients (except for the ribs) together in a bowl. If there is anything else you wish to add to the sauce, do so. 2. Braai the whole spare ribs over medium heat for 30 minutes until almost done. 3. Remove the ribs from the fire and place on a cutting board. Cut into single ribs. 4. Toss the ribs into the sauce bowl and coat them well. Use a spoon and/or shake the bowl around. Leave for a minute or three so that the exposed, meaty parts of the ribs can bond with and absorb the sauce. 5. Braai the now generously basted ribs for between 2 and 10 minutes until all the sauce is warm and glazed. If during the cutting you saw that the ribs are basically done and will start to dry out, just braai them for a minute or two until the sauce is glazed, but if you saw they still have a way to go, make it closer to 10 minutes or even longer, also exposing the two recently cut sides of each rib to heat by letting them face the coals. Honey adds a unique flavour to this recipe but you could also substitute golden syrup.