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Groot Constantia Builds On Legacy As New CEO Is Appointed

28 September 2026 - The Board of the Groot Constantia Trust has announced the appointment of Dr Edo Heyns as the estate’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective 19 October 2026. ...

Franschhoek’s Cap Classique & Champagne Festival Returns To Open Summer Season

28 September 2026 - The Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival, presented by Capitec and Franschhoek Wine Valley, returns to the Huguenot Monument on 5 and 6 December 2026, se...

A Splash Of Joy On Bree Street: Rix Wellmann Unveils Splish Splash

Scala Pasta Bar

Cape Town Central, Western Cape

28 September 2026 - A playful new sculpture by South African artist Rix Wellmann adds a splash of colour and whimsy to Bree Street – Cape Town’s vibrant foodie capital, where ...

Restaurant Week South Africa Returns: 25 September – 1 November

18 September 2026 - Bookings for the spring edition of Restaurant Week South Africa are now officially open. From 25 September to 1 November 2026, more than 200 participating restaura...

Negroni Week Brings Creative Cocktails To Cape Town’s Kove Collection Venues

17 September 2026 - Negroni Week arrives at select Kove Collection venues from Monday, 21 September, celebrating one of the world’s most enduring cocktails with a line-up that puts ...

Mount Nelson Returns To The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 At No.34; James McBride Wins Icon Award

16 September 2026 - Cape Town’s Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, has returned to The World’s 50 Best Hotels at No.34, while South African-born hotelier James McBride has been na...

VUUR And Heirloom Come Together For A Once-Only Heritage Weekend Table At Cape Grace

15 September 2026 - This Heritage Weekend, Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, and its in-house restaurant Heirloom welcome Chef Shaun Scrooby and the VUUR team for a four-hands collabo...

Team Masakhane To Fly The South African Flag At Culinary World Cup 2026

15 September 2026 - South Africa’s next generation of culinary talent is ready to take on the world. Team Masakhane, the country’s national junior culinary team, will represen...

Meet The Winner And Finalists Of The 2026 Diners Club SA Barista Of The Year Competition

14 September 2026 - Now in its fourth year, the Diners Club SA Barista of the Year competition continues to grow from strength to strength, cementing its reputation as a platform that cel...

2026 Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge Winners Announced

13 September 2026 - Standard Bank and the Chenin Blanc Association have announced the winners of the 2026 Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge, recognising the exceptional quality,...

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Newlands, Western Cape African, Breakfast, Buffet, Burgers, Cocktails, Egyptian, Game, Grills, Light Meals, Moroccan, Picnics, South African, Tapas, Vegan, Vegetarian

Acclaimed as one of the great botanical gardens of the world. Few gardens can match the sheer grandeur of the setting of Kirstenbosch, against the eastern slopes of Cape Town’s Table Mountain...

Somerset West, Western Cape Breakfast, Burgers, Fine Dining, Grills, Health, Light Meals, Seafood, Vegan, Vegetarian

Embraced by history, surrounded by the majestic Hottentots Holland Mountains and neighbouring the magnificent Erinvale Golf Course and world-class wine estates; only 30 minutes from Cape Town Inter...

Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape Continental, Game, International, Italian, Light Meals, Moroccan, Seafood, South African, Traditional

Emily’s Restaurant, nestling next to a river close to the beaches of Plettenberg Bay, is situated in one of the most breathtaking spots in all of South Africa overlooking the meandering river...

Rosebank, Gauteng Cocktails, Grills, International, Light Meals, Tapas, Vegan, Vegetarian

Qlounge can be seen as a destination of vibrant experiences, tastes to suit your palate, and a special way of service... cultivating familiarity and exclusivity. Qlounge is all about expressing...

Cape Town Central, Western Cape American, Burgers, Californian, Cocktails, Cosmopolitan, Light Meals, Mexican, Tapas, Vegetarian

Mamacitas isn’t just a place — it’s an experience!  It’s meant to push boundaries and offer everything you may be craving. The style of food is American/Mexican and is ...

Gillitts, Kwazulu Natal African, South African

Once, footsteps echoed along the tracks of Gillitts Railway Station — journeys to the front during the Anglo-Boer War, and quiet returns carrying those forever changed by what they had witnes...

Cape Town Central, Western Cape Asian, Cocktails, Grills, Korean, Steakhouse, Vegan, Vegetarian

Maru Korean Steakhouse brings a different take on Korean dining to Cape Town’s vibrant Bree Street, pairing the bold, vibrant flavours of Korea with the craft of a modern steakhouse. Expe...

Sea Point, Western Cape Breakfast, Cocktails, Grills, Light Meals, Seafood, Vegetarian

This is Sonny and Irene! Sonny and Irene was designed to celebrate cafe-style classics with a contemporary twist. From the healthy to the decadent, the savoury to the sweet, the coffee to the c...

Mouille Point, Western Cape Bistro, Cocktails, French, Light Meals, Vegan, Vegetarian

Welcome to Bobo’s!  Featuring contemporary cool interiors and comfortable seating, Bobo’s makes for the perfect place for everyday eating for the whole family. Uninterrupted se...

Mouille Point, Western Cape Contemporary, Health, International, Light Meals, Vegan, Vegetarian

Welcome to Lily’s. An all-day eatery that serves up inventive contemporary comfort food in a relaxed seaside setting that’s as friendly as it is fashion-forward. Located on the ...

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    Howick, Kwazulu Natal
    St Ives BOMA

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    Somerset West, Western Cape
    Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa

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    Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Western Cape
    Quay Four

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