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Not a lot of store in Babylonstoren’s babble

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Babylonstoren has arguably become one of the most well-known and well-loved South African wine farm experiences. It boasts the full package: a winery, two restaurants, a bakery, a hotel, a host of cottages, a spa, and an impressive expanse of gardens which one can peacefully meander around.… Read more

Skylines: seriously fly

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There are certain characters on the Cape car scene who could be described as larger than life. Jonathan Schaffers is one of these people.

Known on the track as Johnny 2J, he is probably best known for his red Nissan Skyline powered by a Nissan VK45 turbocharged V8 powerplant.… Read more

October gig guide

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Woordfees, out in Stellies is wragtig impressive. It’s giving the National Arts Festival a runs for its money, and is much, much closer (but tickets are much, much pricier). Check it out if you can.

Theatre

An unusual love story, apparently, is It Went Above Your Head at Theatre Arts on the corner of Wesley and Milton roads in Obs.… Read more

Inner-city housing: New plan in the works

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More than 70% of all accommodation in the central city is let out to tourists. A new local spatial development framework sets out how this needs to change

A new plan in the works for development of Cape Town’s inner city sets out the need to accommodate about 40,000 more residents within a greener and more pedestrian-friendly environment over the next 15 years.… Read more

September gig guide

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Jirre! It’s been a kak cold winter. En allie reën? Ny! Kannie soweesie. Spring uit! Here’s some soetlekkers to get you vuurwarm.

Literature

The most wonderful festival of literature, Open Book, is happening this month. Taking place over three days, from 6 – 8 September, at the Homecoming Centre on Harrington Street, it’s a programme of about 60 overlapping discussions from 10am until 9pm each day during which we can let our intellect out for a welcome airing and meet the authors we’ve been reading while huddled under blankets next to heaters during this frigging cold winter past.… Read more

Foreshore fracas – Prasa eviction turns violent

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Elderly homeless man stabbed by guard during apparent unlawful eviction

Scores of homeless people who have been living next to Old Marine Drive on the Cape Town Foreshore for about a decade had their shelters destroyed by PRASA Protection Services and contracted security guards last week.… Read more

Rail revolution: Plans chug forward

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City transport boss is hopeful the new transport minister will support plans for Metrorail to become a municipal responsibility

  • Rail, the backbone of public transport in Cape Town, has been broken for a decade under PRASA’s management.
  • Government policy allows passenger rail to be devolved from PRASA to the metropolitan municipality.
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Spectre of new hotel looms over SA’s oldest mosque

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Bo-Kaap residents appeal City’s decision to approve a new six-storey development in the historic suburb

By Matthew Hirsch/GroundUp

A new six-storey development planned for the Bo-Kaap will significantly impact the heritage of the picturesque, historic suburb in Cape Town, say local residents.… Read more