House prices around the Cape Peninsula grew “relatively strongly” the past year, according to Absa’s latest quarterly housing review. “House prices along the coast improved further in the second quarter of 2013, growing by a nominal 15.6% year-on-year, after being in a state of deflation from late 2011 up to mid-2012.” The bank’s Third Quarter 2013 Housing Review — released …

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 …

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