To let spring flowers grow, selected parks, public open spaces, road verges and greenbelts across Cape Town will temporarily remain unmowed this spring, allowing indigenous plants and wildflowers to bloom and set seed while providing food and habitat for pollinators. As winter gives way into spring, strategic areas across the metro will remain unmowed until the...

Boulders Beach has made the list again! The famous Cape Town beach has been named one of the world’s best, coming in at No. 20 for 2026. There are plenty of beautiful beaches around the world, but very few where you can swim in calm, clear water while watching endangered African penguins going about their day....

Conservationists, researchers, horticultural professionals, policymakers, students, and tree enthusiasts from across South Africa will gather at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden for the inaugural South African Tree Symposium (SATS), an event dedicated to advancing knowledge, promoting collaboration, and celebrating the remarkable value of trees in sustaining life and protecting biodiversity. Celebrate the Vital Role of Trees in...

Cape Town will kick off its festive holiday season and welcome summer with the Mother City’s largest free open-air concert on the Grand Parade on Sunday, 29 November 2026. The Festive Lights Switch-On will once again transform the city centre into a vibrant celebration of music, culture and community.

The Mother City is officially the world's most beautiful city! In Time Out’s World’s Most Beautiful Cities list for 2026, Cape Town has been named the world’s most beautiful city after more than 24,000 people worldwide were asked to choose their most beautiful city.

Annerie Senekal has been appointed curator of the Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden (SUBG), becoming the first woman to hold the position in the garden's history. Senekal officially assumed the role on Wednesday, July 1, after serving as acting curator for the past nine months following the death of former curator Dr Donovan Kirkwood in 2025. ...

The City of Cape Town’s first electric bus arrived from Johannesburg, where the bodies of the MyCiTi electric bus fleet are being manufactured. This prototype e-bus will be piloted on a variety of routes in coming weeks to determine its performance on steep inclines and downhill, in the city environment with many stop-and-goes, in heavy traffic...

The programme also coincides with South African National Science Month, an annual initiative that encourages South Africans of all ages to engage with science, technology and innovation in everyday life. It's a  month of discovery and you can choose from several experiences throughout the month.

Let’s continue to keep water saving top of mind, even though Cape Town’s dam levels are 74,9%. The water we currently have in our dams will need to last us until next year, without depending on unpredictable rainfall this year. Cape Town is in a water scarce region and rainfall patterns are unpredictable because of climate...

The annual Sustainable Seafood Fest at the Maker's Landing at the V&A Waterfront is titled Cape Catch - and aims to showcase and celebrate all things local & traceable seafood.

The V&A Waterfront's third annual Sustainable Seafood Fest returns to Makers Landing on 4 and 5 July, celebrating South Africa's rich seafood culture while encouraging more conscious ocean stewardship.

The art theme, set by Director of the Vendor Art Programme, Elaine Millin, for THE BIG ISSUE #351 relates to this time of cold and floods - what brings warmth into your heart and life? The artists could explore warmth of friendship, love of family, colours of nature and warmth of the sun.