US President Barack Obama arrived in South Africa on Tuesday for the memorial service for anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela. Obama and his wife Michelle stepped off Air Force One after a 16-hour flight at Waterkloof air force base near Pretoria. Obama, holding a black umbrella over the first Lady, was followed down the steps by former president George W. Bush …

Foreigners who may require private, exquisite holiday accommodation on the Atlantic Seaboard will have to look no further than the contemporary three-bedroom Camps Bay villa. The villa lies in the shadows of the iconic Twelve Apostles mountain range and takes in stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean from the two viewing decks. The short-term rental is priced at R12, 000 per …

Unwanted goods? Find nearest Stor-Age store   As the year comes to a close it is time, once again, for the Stor-Age Create Happiness drive to kick into gear and South Africans are encouraged to donate their unwanted goods to their nearest Stor-Age store for charities in need! The annual campaign encourages people to drop off items that they do …

Armoury Fight Fans…it’s time!! Join us for our White Collar Fight Night 29th of November 2013! Our Fight Nights are legendary in Cape Town so make sure you’re there to get in on the action. Expect gorgeous Ring Girls, decent grub, plenty of booze and the main attraction, White Collar Boxing. Tickets are released and now on sale from the …

Southern Sun The Cullinan reigns supreme   Southern Sun The Cullinan has been announced as the winning hotel in Tsogo Sun and Discovery’s 7 Healthy Hotels Initiative, the brainchild of Tsogo Sun’s Director of Operations for the Cape Region, John van Rooyen, and Heila van Heerden, Discovery’s Financial Advisor. The 10-month challenge saw Tsogo Sun’s hotels in Cape Town pitted against each …

Fish Hoek beach in Cape Town was closed on Tuesday because of the presence of a decaying whale carcass, a city official said. The whale, weighing around three tons, initially washed ashore at Danger Beach, St James, in the morning, environmental policy and strategy head Gregg Oelofse said. “Due to lack of vehicle access, the carcass was towed from the …

Regular Cape Dreams reader Roy of the famous Babu Shoe Stores in Sea Point has sent on a few pics which reflect the good old days of the Mother City. Somehow we don’t think Babu’s Roy was born when many of the pics were taken. Here the first few pics. More to follow in a later story. – Herman Gibbs, …

Regular Cape Dreams reader Roy of the famous Babu Shoe Stores in Sea Point has sent on a few pics which reflect the good old days of the Mother City. Somehow we don’t think Babu’s Roy was born when many of the pics were taken. Here the first few pics. More to follow in a later story. – Herman Gibbs, …

Since 1992 Col’Cacchio pizzeria has been serving up Italian inspired food with flair and have become famous for their thin-based pizzas, hearty pastas and uniquely delicious salads. Now more than ever, you can spark your love affair with elegant Italian food when Col’Cacchio pizzeria will soon be launching their new summer menu. Over the weekend, Cape Dreams went along to …

Lucas Sithole (far right) and Kgothatso Montjane will be looking to cap one of their most memorable tennis years with a good showing at the year-end Wheelchair Tennis Masters.  The 2013 NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters will be held on 5-11 November in Mission Viejo, Southern California. USA alongside the 2013 ITF Wheelchair Doubles Masters. Through the sponsorship from Airports Company …