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Comic Con Cape Town has become a staple event in the South African entertainment calendar, drawing thousands of fans of all ages to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). The convention has grown in popularity and size over the years, from humble beginnings to a sprawling, multiday extravaganza that celebrates all things pop culture and gaming.
Copenhagen Cartel is a Danish sustainable luxury swimwear and activewear brand with a noble goal — saving the ocean. The company’s unique approach to environmentallyfriendly fashion contributes to reducing discarded fishing nets that kill marine life. Copenhagen Cartel makes bathing suits and sportswear out of recycled nylon trash, such as old fishing nets and fabric pieces from before use. This keeps the nets from being thrown into the seas.
Silo Concerts, in partnership with Hendricks Gin, are back to entertain visitors to the Waterfront’s neighborhood. This year they are bringing worldrenowned artist Judith Sephuma to the Silo District on the 7th of April, 2023. The concert is free, and we can expect a performance from one of our time’s most acclaimed and versatile singers.
Lanzerac Taphuis is a historic gastropub in the heart of Stellenbosch, offering a relaxed atmosphere and delicious South African cuisine. The 330yearold building features wooden beams, brick floors, and a massive fireplace, exuding a welcoming and cozy country charm.
Passengers flying in or out of more than ten airports in South Africa are being advised to prepare for possible delays following the suspension of air traffic navigation procedures. This suspension comes as the International Civil Aviation Organisation ICAO conducts safety audits in the country to ensure compliance with international aviation safety standards.
Cape Town is known for its culinary gems, and Ramenhead is the latest addition to the city’s food scene. The brainchild of renowned chef Peter Tempelhoff, this authentic Japanese street food bar offers a casual dining experience where you can slurp, sip, and socialize to your heart’s content.
Children who live on farms in Stellenbosch get together three times a week at a small dam on Polkadraai road to play canoe polo or kayak polo. This is a unique sport that mixes the rules of water polo with kayaking skills. The kids on the Stellenbosch team range from 8 to 18 years old, with Camurin Abrahams being the best under18 player in the Western Cape.
Scala Pasta Bar may be a better place for you if you want traditional Italian pasta. This underground New Yorkstyle pasta bar is revolutionizing how we eat pasta, offering a sharingplate dining style that allows customers to taste multiple dishes and experience various interpretations of Italy’s famous staple.
The recent state visit to South Africa by King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium highlighted a successful corporate social responsibility project in the Philippi Village hub of Cape Town. One of the key sponsors of the project was Air Belgium, which is committed to improving the communities it serves. The project involved the renovation of a soccer pitch that had been in a state of disrepair for years. Thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Belgian business community in South Africa, the rise was wholly revamped, including the provision of soccer kits and equipment.
Are you looking for an unforgettable dining experience in Cape Town? Look no further than Edge Africa, a Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel popup restaurant. Chef Vusi Ndlovu showcases his EDGE culinary concept that explores Africa’s food heritage creatively and respectfully.
If you are a seafood lover, you must visit Makers Landing, the V&A Waterfront’s food destination, for a fresh and sustainable seafood market experience. This event showcases all things seafood, celebrates smallscale fishers, and brings fresh fish to the public at the heart of the harbor.
Nestled high on the mountainside above Franschhoek village, Country Grand boasts one of the most breathtaking views in the region.
More than a hundred sex workers and advocates gathered at the Department of Justice in Cape Town to demand the decriminalization of the sex work industry in South Africa. The demonstration, organized by the Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Task Forceё(SWEAT), aimed to raise awareness of the need for legal reform and support the passage of the decriminalization bill.
Police in Durbanville is investigating a robbery case in which an 81yearold man was attacked and robbed of his belongings inside his farm home at Kliprug Farm.
Cape Town’s accommodations offer an unconventional sleeping experience that is hard to forget. Here are some of the unique accommodations in Cape Town.
Located within the original wine cellar of the Manor House, The Werf Restaurant at Boschendal offers a unique and delightful dining experience that combines heritage, sustainability, and the great outdoors. With their new chef, Eric Bulpitt, who brings with him impeccable credentials from some of Cape Town’s most prestigious kitchens, The Werf is focused on seasonality and utilizing fresh, sustainable ingredients that showcase the best of local produce.
