Veteran journalist, analyst, and broadcaster Karima Brown was remembered at a memorial service on Saturday after she passed away due to Covid-19 complications earlier this month. Continue reading
Wake up and walk your way through the day. Take on an entirely new perspective, reach new heights, breathe in all that is the Mother City. Here are a few of our favourite paths, promenades, trails, and treks. The weather might be wild at the moment, but these adventures are well worth keeping in mind for the soonest sunny day. Continue reading
On Sunday 18 January 2015, Bree Street in Cape Town became Open Streets, the initiative that creates shared places which embodies respect for all and helps to bridge the social and spatial divides of our city.
View the Open Streets Bree Street Gallery here.
Pet Shop Boys, 2manydjs, The Bloody Beetroots, Jon Hopkins, Sibot & Toyota, PHFAT, Christian Tiger School, Sir Vincent and more – all under one roof.
That’s right, Sonar Cape Town hits the Good Hope Centre on 15 and 16 December for an electronic dance fest like none other. Need some clarification? It’s all here…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_AZH9anNqY
Big Concerts have confirmed that OneRepublic will be coming to South Africa! Touring in support of their latest smash hit album, Native, the UK band will be in Cape Town on 21 June 2015.
We know it’s a long way away, but you can get excited in the meantime with their music video for ‘Love Runs Out’. Who’s ready for the weekend now?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OWj0CiM8WU
Nando’s is behind South African art, and they’re proving it. If you’re wandering down Long Street and happen to see a bright, colourful abstract mural above Nando’s, it’s part of their Accidental Art initiative, a WDC2014 project.
Enjoy Xolile Mtakatya’s artwork translated into a mural by Colossal Media #WDC522 #ArtOnFire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2UJGPNJUsI
A time lapse video was shot of the raging fire on Lions Head by local photographer Mike Eloff earlier this week, with the aftermath leaving it looking like it received a very regrettable haircut.
The video was taken from 7 pm – midnight and it shows just how quickly the flames engulfed the side of the mountain.
Fortunately firefighters got the blaze under control later that evening, but that didn’t stop the mountain from seeking help on Twitter the following day.
For three electrifying days in February 2015, creative thinkers and doers from all over the world will gather in Cape Town to herald the power of creativity to change our world. Here’s a look back at five goosebump inducing moments that took place at this year’s Design Indaba.
Interested? Book your ticket here.
https://vimeo.com/112046872
This short documentary from Cape Town based filmmakers Shoestring Productions tells the story of Boris, a man who runs a clothing factory in Observatory. Beautifully shot and artfully presented, it highlights his ability to keep a dozen factories seamlessly working together, making them able to compete in an international market.
But that’s only one side to Boris. The other is the love of his life, his daughter.
The Caretaker is a story worth sharing and piece of work worth appreciating.
Video Shoestring Productions
Is there anything worse than being dragged to the shops for hours on end by your lady? Well, besides a shark attack on land, not much… but it’s still pretty bad, right guys?
Cape Town based comedians Derick Watts & The Sunday Blues once again succeed in making everyday life hilarious. Cape Town locals, can you guess which shopping centre they’re in?
