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30 Aug 2021

The great barbershop revival

Male grooming is on the up and this is evident in the number of barbershops that are thriving in the Cape Town CBD.…

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30 Aug 2021

Central City property still a good investment

The Cape Town CBD remains a prominent investment destination in spite of Covid-19 but buying the right property at the right…

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30 Aug 2021

CCID campaign to raise funds for cash-strapped NGOs

NGOs that work with the homeless population in the Cape Town CBD are stretched “incredibly thin” due to an increase in the…

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30 Aug 2021

Attracting tech titans to the Cape Town CBD

Downtown Cape Town is an enabled DigiTech environment, with stakeholders proactively putting in the work to keep the ecosystem…

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27 Jul 2021

Matt Manning's Wine Library Club

If any restaurateur’s been thinking out of the box during Covid-19 it’s Matt Manning. Chef extraordinaire, and owner of the…

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27 Jul 2021

Top co-working trends in the Cape Town CBD

The co-working sector in the Cape Town Central City has proved resilient and has managed to survive the economic effects of…

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27 Jul 2021

Take a virtual tour with us ...

With the country and the city in the grip of a third Covid-19 wave, and lockdown rules limiting physical events and gatherings…

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27 Jul 2021

Maintaining the fabric of Cape Town's Central City

As city centres around the world grapple with harsh Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, the Cape Town Central City is holding its…

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27 Jul 2021

Parklets set to redefine downtown Cape Town

Parklets are adding to the character of the Cape Town CBD – and changing the way pedestrians and restaurant patrons use urban…

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27 Jul 2021

Central City icon One Thibault set to become standout mixed-use development

The conversion of One Thibault into a mixed-use development is set to redefine one of Cape Town’s iconic commercial buildings…

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27 Jul 2021

City’s cash flow, debt collection levels healthy

The City of Cape Town has written to the ratings agency Moody’s to clarify the outcome from a ratings report that has included…

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13 Jul 2021

City finalises operational plan to mitigate risks of public unrest

The City of Cape Town has been working on an operational plan to mitigate the risk of public unrest, amid ongoing scenes of…

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6 Jul 2021

Culemborg safe space marks three-year milestone

First opened in 2018 as a temporary shelter, the facility has had nearly 1 400 people passing through its gates, and served as…

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2 Jul 2021

CBD eateries takeout menus June 2021

Roll up and order, hungry folks! Fancy a warming bowl of soup with grilled cheese from Clarke's bar and dining room or a three-…

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2 Jul 2021

City embraces POPIA

The Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) comes into effect as from today, 1 July 2021. Thus, going forward…

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2 Jun 2021

Five trends that will impact Western Cape air travel in 2021

As the international aviation crisis, which has crippled the industry, continues, Cape Town is well-positioned to welcome back…

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2 Jun 2021

New Cape Town CBD residential property optimises on co-working and co-living

The transformation of the old Townhouse Hotel into a neighbourhood-centric development offering flexibility, convenience and…

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1 Jun 2021

Evolution of CCID Show You Care campaign

Over the past 13 years, the CCID’s annual Social Development fundraising campaign for the homeless – Show You Care – has grown…

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1 Jun 2021

What's on in the CBD

It may be cold outside but businesses in downtown Cape Town are perfectly placed to keep you warm and entertained with fun…

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1 Jun 2021

New uplifting initiative from Test Kitchen team

With its focus on advancing skills while preparing tasty food, The Test Kitchen Fledgelings is a very welcome addition to the…

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1 Jun 2021

Artscape's five-decade journey

As it celebrates its golden jubilee, Cape Town’s Artscape Theatre Centre has embarked on a poignant journey “from inhumanness…

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