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The official noticeboard for Cape Town’s lifestyle scene. Browse the latest press releases, industry announcements, event previews, and new product launches across food, entertainment, and hospitality in the Mother City.
Indie comedy drama Stacey’s Bay at Baxter Masambe Theatre
WRITTEN by Pierre Malherbe and directed by Adrian Collins, Stacey’s Bay is an off kilter comedy drama play that examines the increasingly strange relationship between two neighbours in the same… →
Cast announced for Oliver! at Artscape from December
PIETER TOERIEN with Cape Town Opera, by special arrangement with Cameron Mackintosh, is delighted to announce the principal cast for Lionel Bart’s OLIVER!, directed by Steven Stead and coming to… →
Lifestyle Pinot Grigio, a fresh, light-bodied white for summer
DESCRIBED as sunshine in a glass, the Bruce Jack Lifestyle Pinot Grigio is made for the moments that define the season: the first long lunch outside, a picnic assembled at… →
JAN Franschhoek season V opens on 4 September 2026
A FABULOUS fifth year of the beautiful food and wine experience, presented with Franschhoek flair and hosted in a charming historic cottage in the picturesque lavender fields of La Motte,… →
Wine Concepts presents 2026 Chardonnay & Pinot Noir Celebration
FORTY of the Cape’s premium wine producers will be presenting an outstanding showcase of the Cape’s finest Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs at Moyo Restaurant, Kirstenbosch on Thursday, 10 September 2026… →
Theo Kleynhans celebrates life with an exceptional exhibition
THEO KLEYNHANS’S contribution to South Africa’s art landscape is immense. He is a master artist who can work magic with both brush and clay. He is an unparalleled curator who… →
Final Routes of Sound at Spier to feature another stellar lineup
THE third and final weekend of The Routes of Sound takes place on 21 and 22 August at Spier Wine Farm, and features musician, singer and composer Lungiswa Plaatjies, African… →
Neil Ellis celebrates international Cabernet Sauvignon weekend
THREE Days. Three Cabernet Sauvignon experiences. Join Neil Ellis Wines in Stellenbosch from 28–30 August 2026 for a weekend celebrating Cabernet Sauvignon, one of the world’s most iconic grape varieties… →
Wonderful ways with Syrah at La Motte
EVERY year in August La Motte makes the most of Syrah. Rather than only celebrating this versatile variety on its National Day (21 August), La Motte finds ways to make… →
It’s waterblommetjie season — time for the annual Boland festival
THE Boland’s beloved Waterblommetjie Festival is back on Saturday, 5 September. Bring family and friends to enjoy a day filled with laughter, wine and good food – and waterblommetjies. This… →
An evening with Rebecca Davis at Steenberg
AWARD-winning journalist, author and Daily Maverick senior writer Rebecca Davis will headline a special Women’s Month event at Steenberg Farm on Thursday, 27 August 2026, bringing her trademark blend of… →
Buri’s lekker celebration of a South African classic
EVERY South African knows a good boerie roll. The smell of boerewors on the braai, the soft white roll waiting on the side, the fried onions, the smoor, the sauces,… →