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Ramenhead: Peter Tempelhoff's new eatery

Visitors are pouring in to indulge in ramen bowls at Cape Town’s latest Japanese-inspired hotspot. But some cultural eating ‘…

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In a class of its own: Cape Town's Mandela exhibition

The award-winning exhibition at the Cape Town City Hall honouring Nelson Mandela’s legacy is garnering recognition for…

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Sip, savour, repeat

Celebrated Central City chef-patron Matt Manning knows a thing or two about wine. So we asked him to handpick some choice…

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Walking Tours of Cape Town’s heritage inner city

There’s no better way for visitors and locals to engage with the inner city than to walk its historic and cultured streets.…

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The Great Gift Guide

Find the perfect present for loved ones this Christmas! Check out the CCID’s annual gift guide for a selection of unique places…

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What's on in downtown Cape Town

Downtown Cape Town is the place to be this festive season. Here’s a selection of fun events and experiences to enjoy. Cape…

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What's on in downtown Cape Town

The end of the year may be drawing closer, but fun Central City events and experiences keep on coming. Summer Fest Upper Bree…

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Cape Town CBD hotels set for busy festive season

After a challenging two years, Cape Town’s CBD is expected to exceed pre-pandemic tourism numbers this December. Hotels in the…

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Former Fugard now a vibrant cultural hub

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the former Fugard Theatre complex has been transformed into a vibrant multi-functional…

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Something fishy

A new fish restaurant named Galjoen is on the cards for downtown Cape Town, from two chefs who delight in highlighting SA’s…

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Inner-city Rooftop Retreats

A forward-thinking Central City entrepreneur is inspiring people to take responsibility for their health with rooftop retreats…

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Cape Town cruise economy steams ahead

After three disastrous years, the cruise economy is back. More than 239 cruise ships are expected to dock in Cape Town between…

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What's on in downtown Cape Town

Get ready to sparkle, folks! With the festive lights being switched on in town this month, the holiday season is drawing near.…

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Retail rebounds in downtown Cape Town

Retail in the Cape Town CBD, which accounted for more than a third of the businesses operating in the city centre last year,…

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Company's Garden war memorial to honour black soldiers

“One man, one grave” is the concept behind a large-scale, significant new war memorial to be erected in the Company's Garden to…

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Get your kicks

There’s no place like home! PUMA Select is back in town, joining other über-cool lifestyle brands that add to the inner city’s…

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Revenge (travel) is sweet

Got a yen to travel after being in lockdown for too long? You’re not alone. The phenomenon is a global one, which has seen…

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Tastes of Japan

From matcha tea bamboo whisks and Santoku knives, to sake, sushi and bento, Capetonians are upping their taste for things…

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What's on in downtown Cape Town

A wide variety of captivating events are taking place in downtown Cape Town in October. Check out our top picks.  School…

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Architects' choice: Best Cape Town inner-city buildings

Downtown Cape Town’s impressive architecture reflects the history and evolution of the city and its CBD. We asked prominent…

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Sophisticated new pasta bar creating a buzz in the Cape Town CBD

Fresh pasta with a modern twist is giving Heritage Square in downtown Cape Town a new lift at vibey Scala Pasta/Bar. There is…

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