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The Claremont Cricket Club, a Constantia landmark, is the perfect place for a family-style eatery, with its spectacular views of Table Mountain across the cricket fields in Cape Town’s most prestigious leafy suburb. The recently opened Clubhouse is set to take full advantage of this beautiful and convenient location. With its casual atmosphere and great service, The Clubhouse is the …

Masterclass MasterChef SA live on TV   If your place on the couch had a ‘Reserved’ sign on it every Tuesday during MasterChef SA last year, then we’ve got good news for you. Not only has MasterChef SA returned for its second season, but this year there are countless opportunities to experience the flavours, textures, ingredients and flair that you …

Mark your calendars today for the annual Cape Town Festival of Beer, South Africa’s biggest festival of beer, which is set to take place on the 22nd, 23rd and 24th of November 2013 at the legendary Hamilton’s Rugby Club next to the Cape Town Stadium in Green Point. The Festival is SA’s largest annual gathering of beer enthusiasts, brewers, first …

The original Noddy Car once owned by Enid Blyton’s company – complete with its unmistakable red and yellow paintwork – could be yours to drive in Toytown! Auction sale price estimates vary from the equivalent of R300 000 – R350 000 for the car that is almost exactly the same as the iconic little convertible made world famous in Blyton’s …

ROUGHHOUSE TACTICS … On Monday, Nono, who has occupied a spot on the corner of St George’s Mall and Shortmarket Street since 2008, was manhandled by a group of city law enforcement officers and his guitar was smashed. Nono gets his roadshow going again Music rang out in St George’s Mall on Wednesday as about 200 people, many of them …

Upgraded Green Point track officially opens The Executive Mayor of Cape Town Alderman Patricia de Lille presided at the official launch of the upgraded Green Point Track over the weekend. Here is the gist of her speech at the event: Mayoral Committee Members, Councillors, honoured guests, ladies and gentlemen. Good morning, goeie more, molweni. It gives me great pleasure to …

Cape Town is the city with the fittest people in South Africa, according to an index by Discovery Vitality. “The Mother City’s urban infrastructure gives Capetonians the edge when it comes to facilities and an environment that encourages and facilitates exercise,” the company said in a statement on Thursday. “Cape Town’s residents have the lowest car dependency in the country …

Let the mothers eat cake, say Tsogo Sun In 2011 Capetonian Lynne Cumings started a Mother’s Day initiative in memory of her mother.  In year one she donated one cake to the Cape Peninsula Organisation for the Aged but vowed to get more people and companies involved going forward.  In year two, with the support of the Kfm Breakfast Team, …

  Pizza perfect: Ghanchaka, May-Lau-Ling and Dangwhoodle The wait is over for pizza lovers, the Col’Cacchio pizzeria Celebrity Chef Series is back!  Four months, four celebrity chefs and four amazing pizzas! Liam Tomlin kicks off in May, followed by extreme adventurer and chef, David Grier in June, and the creative goddesses from Charly’s Bakery in July.And in the spotlight for …

Experience the Vivacious Vixens of the Villa as they entertain you with a volcanic variety of your favourite songs. Performing in their Pradas for over 17 years,  the gals Lilly Slaptsilli and Keiron Legacy will leave audiences spellbound with their craft and array of designer frocks. The MINCE show has been performed locally and abroad and the Southern Sun Cape …