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CAPE TOWN THROUGH THE EYES OF A TOUR CURATOR
Cape Town

CAPE TOWN THROUGH THE EYES OF A TOUR CURATOR

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PROTECT WITH RESPECT
Cape Town

PROTECT WITH RESPECT

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@ A new app developed in Cape Town is changing the way that parents can monitor their children’s online activity in a non-intrusive way…

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Take a Hike!
Cape Town

Take a Hike!

As the days get longer, Capetonians are venturing outside again – and it’s the perfect time to spruce up your exercise routine with outdoor…

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IN THE MOOD
Cape Town

IN THE MOOD

In the Mood Cape Winelands based design duo Kim de Villiers and Cynthia Chasteau de Balyon are the faces behind The Mood Collectives, an…

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MAKE, EAT, SHARE AND LEARN
Cape Town

MAKE, EAT, SHARE AND LEARN

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OFFBEAT TRAVEL
Cape Town

OFFBEAT TRAVEL

Craving something a little different for your next getaway? Get off the beaten track with these quirky stays. A gateway to the past Located…

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THE JOURNEY TO SELF-CARE
Cape Town

THE JOURNEY TO SELF-CARE

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CAPE TOWN’S FIRST INDIE CONSCIOUS KIDS STORE
Cape Town

CAPE TOWN’S FIRST INDIE CONSCIOUS KIDS STORE

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WHAT’S HOT IN CAPE TOWN
Cape Town

WHAT’S HOT IN CAPE TOWN

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THE PEARL OF PAARL
Cape Town

THE PEARL OF PAARL

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+In19@ The Grande Roche Hotel celebrates its 30th anniversary in style this year with a new restaurant and its own signature cocktail. Owners Hansie…

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