Anchored in Cape Town’s Heritage Square, Scala Pasta / Bar brings a fresh pulse to contemporary Italian dining—where craft, theatre, and social energy meet in a space designed for modern indulgence. More than a restaurant, Scala is a focused expression of Italian culinary culture reinterpreted through a contemporary lens. Tradition is not replicated, but refined—pasta…
Defenders of the DEEP Defenders of the DEEP returns to Time Out Market Cape Town, on Sunday, 26 April 2026, for a full day and night of deep house. Expect a carefully curated journey through deep, soulful, Afro, and underground sounds, headlined by Atmos Blaq, alongside Alvin S / Mr Lux, Stan Lee, Vince &…
While IATA projects intra-African air travel to grow at 4.9% compound annually through 2050 (the fastest of any region globally), the average South African holidaymaker is still more likely to have a favourite café in Amsterdam than a game drive story from the Luangwa Valley. But that is beginning to change. And with global travel…
From 19 to 31 May 2026, Cape Town Opera returns to the grandeur of the classic repertoire with a dazzling new production of Georges Bizet’s beloved opera Carmen. One of the most popular and electrifying works in the operatic canon, Carmen promises an unforgettable theatrical experience as Cape Town Opera (CTO) brings together a stellar cast, brilliant orchestration and vivid…
Helplink — the AI-powered platform transforming South Africa’s informal economy is sponsoring four entrepreneurial paddlers from challenging backgrounds to take on the Prescient Freedom Paddle around Robben Island on 27 April 2026, aligning the endurance race with Freedom Day and the island’s powerful legacy of resilience. Held in Table Bay, the Prescient Freedom Paddle is…
Something subtle has shifted in the way we travel. Holidays are no longer about ticking destinations off a list or capturing the perfect photo. Today, travel is becoming something more intentional, more restorative – a pause rather than a pursuit. A chance to recalibrate, to breathe more deeply, to return home feeling lighter than when…
The inaugural Now Now Festival is turning up the volume with the announcement of its proudly South African line-up, as Prime Circle, Arno Carstens, and Absinthè are confirmed to perform alongside international headliners The Human League and special guests Blancmange on Saturday, 9 May 2026 at Marks Park, Johannesburg. This exciting addition cements Now Now Festival as a must-attend celebration of timeless music, blending global icons with…
Set in the heart of the Indian Ocean, La Réunion is fast emerging as one of the most exciting destinations for South African travellers. Just a short, visa-free hop from Johannesburg, this French island is positioning itself as the ultimate blend of adventure, culture and meaningful travel partnerships. A Natural Playground Like No Other Located…
Born from the restless alternative underground of 1990s Johannesburg, WONDERboom have spent the last 30 years doing what few bands ever achieve – evolving without losing their edge. Built on a foundation of raw chemistry and a “music first, ego last” philosophy, the self-styled WONDERbrothers have become one of South Africa’s most enduring and electrifying…
From crime fiction to storytelling and fun for young readers, The Franschhoek Literary Festival offers something for every reader this year The Franschhoek Literary Festival returns from 15–17 May 2026 bringing together acclaimed authors, thinkers, storytellers and readers for a weekend that celebrates the many ways stories shape our lives. Set against the backdrop of…