With the Soccer World Cup just a couple of months away, I wasn’t all that surprised when I came across the Red Bull Street Style World Finals, also being held in Cape Town from Saturday April 24th to Wednesday April 28th. This is only the second time this event will ever be held, the first […]
The Great Moscow Circus is coming to Cape Town this month! I’m not going to lie, the prospect of a circus doesn’t really float my boat because I don’t like what they do with the animals but the Moscow Circus drew my attention because they have no animals in any of their performances.
Apparently modern circuses […]
Last weekend was the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, a highlight on the calendar for all of you Jazz lovers and for those who are just looking for hidden gems to explore. The Jazz festival kicked off with a free concert on April 1st in Green-Market Square and featured some of the top headliners for […]
If you are in Cape Town from the 24th to the 28th of April you should definitely make your way to the Taste of Cape Town food festival at Rhodes High School in Mowbray. This festival has gone from strength to strength over the years attracting droves of foodies from all over the Cape, with […]
This weekend Cape Town was buzzing with excitement and anticipation. People from all over the country and even further afield, converged on the Mother City for the Cape Argus Cycle Tour. This is a 109km race which starts in town and takes cyclists out towards the Peninsula through Kalk Bay, Fishoek and Simons Town. Once […]
March 12, 2010 – 11:38 am
If you are looking for something a little different this weekend, head out to Contermanskloof Wine Farm in Durbanville for the Flamjangled Tea Party… When trying to find more information for this event I was whisked into an Alice in Wonderland type of daydream when I came upon their website, which promises “A melting pot […]
If adrenalin sports are what you are after then you are in for a treat this weekend with the Pro X-Games being held near Cape Town. World class sports men and women will be competing on Saturday the 6th and Sunday the 7th in events which include BMX, FMX, Skateboarding, Mountain Biking and Supercross. An […]
Every week on Wednesday evenings at 18:00, you will see people making their way to the roof of the Grand Daddy hotel on Long Street. Climbing the rather dingy stairs to the roof you do have a moment where you wonder what you are getting yourself into, especially as the stairs narrow and the carpet […]
February 26, 2010 – 9:00 am
I love markets which, if you’ve been reading Have the Last Word for a while you would know – if not then check out these awesome fresh produce and farmers markets which I’ve written about before. Last week I heard a little rumour that there was a new market being launched right in town, on […]
February 22, 2010 – 9:00 am
If you are a visitor to the Cape, even if you are a local but enjoy the experience of going up Table Mountain in the rotating cable car, then you should take advantage of the special which is running until February 28th.
The special allows you to get to the top of this universally recognized landmark, […]
Candice focuses on travel, surfing, running, dark chocolate and uncovering gems hidden in the Cape outdoors.
Steve Bolnick is recognized as one of southern Africa’s outstanding safari guides. He grew-up with a deep love for the African bush and has spent the past 29 years living and guiding in southern Africa.
Lisa Griggs writes about the hidden vineyards and the undiscovered cultivars in the Western Cape.
Nicky Coenen looks for the secret hideaways and hidden gems in Cape Town and surrounds.
Steve Robertson tracks the off the beaten track action happening around Cape Town.
Fred Roed looks for the undiscovered coffee spots in the Western Cape and rates them.
Peter has worked in the wine and spirits industry for over 40 years and is an appreciator of fine things.