What's on in the Cape Town CBD
Winter in Cape Town has its own special magic. Wrap up warmly and head to town to enjoy a wealth of heart-warming shows,…
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Landmark heritage development set to transform Downtown Cape Town
After a decade of plotting, planning and permissions, the striking renovation and development of The Barracks, one of the Cape…
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Facelift for Cape Town's parliamentary precinct
A new Cape Town Central City development – comprising an aparthotel, spa and innovative ground-floor retail space in the…
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Say hello to Penny Noire
There is a sprinkling of female wine experts in the Mother City and sommelier Penny Setti is one of them. At her newly opened…
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Rehabilitation for the homeless
Rehabilitation programmes play a pivotal role in restoring dignity to the homeless population of the Cape Town Central City.…
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Agile CBD businesses outwit Covid-19
As the anniversary of South Africa’s inaugural lockdown arrives, the theme coursing through the Cape Town Central City is that…
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CBD office market set to improve
Resilient commercial property owners and businesses in the Cape Town Central City have adjusted to the punishing economic…
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What's on in the CBD
There’s no shortage of entertainment in the Cape Town Central City and we’re confident you’ll find something to enjoy safely…
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The true costs of working from home
Remote workers spend more on rent and housing costs than those who stay in the office – a gap that might add up to $15…
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New property developments boost Cape Town CBD offering
Three innovative new property developments – aimed at luring young, upwardly mobile investors and visitors – are set to add…
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What's on in the Cape Town CBD
Cape Town Central City business owners keep coming up with great events and activities for visitors to revel in – with safety…
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Coffee culture flourishes in downtown Cape Town
The Central City’s coffee culture is alive and well. SANDY WELCH goes in pursuit of the perfect brew. There was a time when…
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Entrepreneur Judi Fourie on surviving lockdown
Central City chef and entrepreneur Judi Fourie reveals how the pandemic not only tested her one-year-old eatery, Pilcrow &…
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What 2021 holds for the Cape Town CCID
It's inevitable: 2021 will present unique challenges. Here we outline how the Cape Town Central City Improvement District plans…
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Hitting mute on Zoom fatigue
Over 300 million people globally are now using Zoom every day. While virtual meetings have become a part of our professional…
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Between Us...A Bree st success story
They were 21 when they started their first Cape Town restaurant. Ten years later, the Friedberg twins, who own and operate…
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Heaven on earth
There are a handful of special spas in the Central City, where you can unwind and destress and spoil yourself. Here’s where to…
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East City aparthotel option offers tax perks to investors
In a bid to lure buyers, developers of the R70-million mixed-use property development The Harri in the Cape Town CBD are…
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What's on the CBD
To help you unwind, get inspired or learn something new, we’ve curated a surprising and inspiring list of Central City events…
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Refuel & refresh - The CCID's guide to CBD eateries
As busy Cape Town Central City staffers, we work, live, eat and breathe the inner city. Here we let the cat out of the bag and…
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35 Lower Long redefines the CBD skyline
With its distinct, thoughtful design, 35 Lower Long is making a striking mark on the Cape Town Central City’s skyline. The two…
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Matt Manning: CBD chef extraordinaire
We know Cape Town dining is world-class. Grub & Vine restaurant, in the heart of the CBD, now has accolades to prove it,…
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