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Ask a Local: Designer Sindiso Khumalo on Cape Town’s Coolest Spots

From eclectic art galleries to creative concept stores, designer Sindiso Khumalo recommends the best spots around Cape Town.

South Africa's Vibrant Cape Malay Community Is Synonymous With Creativity

How Cape Town's innovative artists, designers, and chefs are bringing attention to the city's Cape Malay heritage.

On Location: ‘The Woman King’ Takes Viewers to South African Game Reserves, Beaches, and Castles

Lifting the curtain on the destinations behind the season’s most exciting new releases.

How South Africa’s First Black African Free-Diving Instructor Spends a Day in Cape Town, From Sunrise Swims to Solo Hikes

Unsurprisingly, Zandile Ndhlovu—who is also the founder of the Black Mermaid Foundation—likes to hang out by the water.

Winter in the Winelands Is South Africa's Best-Kept Secret

Capetonians know July is the best time to visit the nearby Winelands.

United Airlines Just Launched the U.S.'s Only Nonstop to Cape Town

The only nonstop route between North America and the South African city saves a whopping eight hours of travel time.

4 South African Safari Destinations You Can Get to from Cape Town

The Big Five are only a short drive away.

Cape Town's Business District Is Now Also Its Coolest Neighborhood

Thanks to a landmark hotel, groundbreaking art spaces, and some rather exceptional pani puri ceviche.

United Returns to Africa With a Direct Flight to Cape Town

The airline plans to launch the only non-stop flight between the U.S. and Cape Town in December.

What to Do in Cape Town This Spring

Here's what's happening in the city in April, May, and June 2019.

Africa Is Surfing's Next Frontier

A Cape Town surf brand that draws on inspiration from across the continent is making waves from Morocco to Mozambique.

South Africa’s Other Big Five

The animals have competition from the country's vibrant culture, food, design, fashion, and art scenes.

South Africa's Top Sommelier on Where to Find the Best Wine

One&Only Cape Town's Luvo Ntezo tells us the most underrated wine regions in South Africa.