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Jive Cape Town Funny Festival founder and director, Eddy Cassar. Image: Supplied The idea of a comedy festival was first raised by veteran comedian Mark Banks to his friend and colleague, Eddy Cassar, in the late 1980s while they were both at the Grahamstown National Arts Festival. The comedy scene exploded in the country after democracy in 1994, with the birth of an art form that allowed true freedom of expression.

TARGET: Robben Island Image: Supplied Plans to convert former guard houses on Robben Island into tourist accommodation form part of a broader push by the Robben Island Museum (RIM) to expand sustainable tourism offerings, the institution has confirmed. The museum said the project will repurpose deteriorating structures while preserving the site’s historical integrity, amid concerns that such developments could undermine its heritage value.

Staff Reporter|Published 34 minutes ago Akhona Mpoza in SboNdaba Dance's Bolero Revisited. Image: Supplied Acclaimed dance choreographer Sbonakaliso Ndaba from Southfield will present Sbo Ndaba’s Bolero at the Artscape Theatre on Wednesday, April 29, and Friday, May 1. The production forms part of the Suidoosterfees, running from  Wednesday, April 29, to Sunday, May 3. Bolero is a personal journey of departure and return, rooted in memory, ancestry, and rhythm.

Staff Reporter|Published 8 minutes ago Akhona Mpoza in SboNdaba Dance's Bolero Revisited. Image: Supplied Acclaimed dance choreographer Sbonakaliso Ndaba from Southfield will present Sbo Ndaba’s Bolero at the Artscape Theatre on Wednesday, April 29, and Friday, May 1. The production forms part of the Suidoosterfees, running from  Wednesday, April 29, to Sunday, May 3. Bolero is a personal journey of departure and return, rooted in memory, ancestry, and rhythm.

In a city that rarely slows down, these urban escapes are becoming the closest thing to getting away - without ever leaving Image: ANEW Hotel GreenPoint Cape Town residents are slowly proving that escape doesn’t require distance. All you need is just a little shift in setting, without driving too far out of the city – a hidden bar, a quiet café, a rooftop, or a hotel lobby can all offer the same thing: a moment that feels removed from everything else.

Hosted by Solera by Mothercity Liquor, the inaugural Cask & Company evening brought together a room full of women to explore five curated whiskies, each paired with chocolate. Image: Sinazo Mkoko A Cape Town tasting room turned tradition on its head this week, hosting a whisky experience designed exclusively for women – and challenging long-held perceptions about who traditionally enjoys it.

Staff Reporter|Published 47 minutes ago Unexplored Cape Town founder Dennis Molewa, middle, won silver in the championing cultural diversity category at the 2026 World Travel Market (WTM) Africa Responsible Tourism Awards. With him are South African National Parks board member Rachel Nxele and WTM Africa and International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Africa marketing manager Olivia Gradidge.

Staff Reporter|Published 4 minutes ago Unexplored Cape Town founder Dennis Molewa, middle, won silver in the championing cultural diversity category at the 2026 World Travel Market (WTM) Africa Responsible Tourism Awards. With him are South African National Parks board member Rachel Nxele and WTM Africa and International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Africa marketing manager Olivia Gradidge.

Cape Town Tourism is celebrating a significant global achievement, taking home Gold at the 2026 TITAN Brand Awards for its outstanding campaign, My Cape Town, in the category of Best Branded Content - Best Visual Storytelling Series. Image: Supplied Cape Town Tourism has earned global recognition, winning Gold at the 2026 TITAN Brand Awards for its My Cape Town campaign in the Best Visual Storytelling category.

Staff Reporter|Published 31 minutes ago Lion's Head Jeep Track will be temporarily closed for maintenance. Image: Fouzia van der Fort Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) has announced the temporary closure of the popular Lion’s Head Jeep Track to allow for essential maintenance and safety improvements. The closure will commence on Monday, April 20, and is currently projected to last until Saturday, June 20.