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Get your kicks
There’s no place like home! PUMA Select is back in town, joining other über-cool lifestyle brands that add to the inner city’s…
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Revenge (travel) is sweet
Got a yen to travel after being in lockdown for too long? You’re not alone. The phenomenon is a global one, which has seen…
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Tastes of Japan
From matcha tea bamboo whisks and Santoku knives, to sake, sushi and bento, Capetonians are upping their taste for things…
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What's on in downtown Cape Town
A wide variety of captivating events are taking place in downtown Cape Town in October. Check out our top picks. School…
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Architects' choice: Best Cape Town inner-city buildings
Downtown Cape Town’s impressive architecture reflects the history and evolution of the city and its CBD. We asked prominent…
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Sophisticated new pasta bar creating a buzz in the Cape Town CBD
Fresh pasta with a modern twist is giving Heritage Square in downtown Cape Town a new lift at vibey Scala Pasta/Bar. There is…
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Meet Cape Town's new bicycle mayor
His job is to promote and grow Cape Town’s cycling culture. Cape Town’s new Bicycle Mayor lays out his vision and plans for a…
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Residential property in Mother City CBD rebounds after covid slump
Residential property developments dominated the Cape Town CBD property scene in 2021, with several impressive residential or…
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Cape Town CBD economy remains resilient
New property investment in the Cape Town Central City worth in excess of R5.7 billion was recorded last year in spite of the…
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Budget-beating experiences in the Cape Town CBD
With the ever-increasing rise in the cost of living, Capetonians are looking for ways to entertain themselves without breaking…
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Heading to the East Side
Its easy mix of retail, accommodation, eating and drinking or relaxation options gives the CBD's East City precinct a…
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CCID welcomes new social development manager
The Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID) has appointed a new manager to head its Social Development portfolio and…
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Cape Town CBD call centre economy thrives
Downtown Cape Town’s booming BPO industry remains an attractive support for global companies wanting to…
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Urban trends shaping Cape Town's inner-city life
With more young professionals living, working and playing in downtown Cape Town than ever before, what are the urban living…
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What's on in downtown Cape Town
There is still a nip in the air, but things are hotting up in the Central City with the great line-up of events on offer. Here’…
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Food, glorious food: How Cape Town is shaped by its resilient food system
To understand cities, and bring about a healthier, more resilient, and just food system, we need to understand the web of…
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Sundays in the CBD
Jazz up your Sundays by exploring the myriad destination venues available in the Cape Town Central City. Here’s a handy list of…
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CCID's new social campaign gives hope to the homeless
The Cape Town Central City Improvement District has launched its 2022/23 Hope for the Homeless fundraising campaign to support…
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Downtown Cape Town's night-time economy bounces back
As the night-time economy of the vibrant Cape Town CBD recovers following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, we look at its…
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Balena Blu on Bree: Downtown Cape Town's new Italian seafood eatery
Buon appetito! At Balena Blu, the new Italian seafood restaurant in the heart of Bree St, life is all about eating well…
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The post-pandemic retail landscape – unpacking key trends and strategies
With aspects of the retail sector having been turned upside down by lockdown restrictions, supply chain disruptions, shortage…
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