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Your Guide To Your Last Beach Picnic Before Winter Hits
30 Apr 2014 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Do you see what’s happening with the weather today? Take a look. Take one damned good look. It’s gone to hell in a handbasket, and there are only a few decent days left. A dozen real stunners, if we’re lucky. You have to make those guys count – in that spirit we’ve put together this […]
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‘Go Fuck Yourself, Cape Town’ Blog Post Goes Viral – Gets Response
29 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 13 Comments
If you haven’t read it yet, now might be the time to do so. Jade Mitchell’s blog received some serious attention last week when she posted a scathing observation about Capetonians and their unwarranted sense of superiority towards themselves and their city. Titled “Go F***ck Yourself Cape Town” , the piece details an array of […]
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Exposé : Cape Town’s Controversial Private Security Operations [Vice Video]
23 Apr 2014 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
There are so many ‘private security’ companies around, it’s bound to sink into a haven of rule-bending controversial and violent operations. Vice magazine get stuck in.
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10 Music Videos We Bet You Didn’t Know Were Shot In Cape Town
16 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
When we watch music videos by international A-list artists, we tend to assume that the location is at some exotic place or in the thriving hub of a city such as Las Angeles or New York – but actually it’s on the shores of Cape Town that https://www.aldaorg.net/buy-lasix/ many celebrity musicians tend to choose to […]
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Cape Town Is Getting A Brand New Performing Arts Festival
16 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The National Arts Festival in partnership with the city of Cape Town, announced that a new performing arts festival will be launched in Cape Town and surrounding areas later this year. Cape Town will get its very own Fringe Festival.
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The WATT: Locally Designed Electric Scooter Puts The Fun Back Into Your Commute
25 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The WATT aims to change the way Capetonians commute in the inner city. Have a look at this new compact electric scooter designed and developed in Cape Town by a local tech startup called eLabs.
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Good Morning! Here’s The Awesome Cape Town Remix Of Pharell’s ‘Happy’ [VIDEO]
25 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Morning! It isn’t Monday. How about that! Excellent Capetonians, Shamiel Soni and Tannan Woods have directed this Kaapstad video remix of Pharell Williams’ track, ‘Happy,’ and it is super. Enjoy it.
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#WaleStreetJumper: Police Trying To Talk Down A Jumper In Cape Town
19 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Reports of a possible jumper in Cape Town CBD have been flooding in on Twitter under #WaleStreetJumper. Police have cordoned off Wale Street and are trying to talk the man down. We will keep updating this article as the story progresses.
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Capetonians Live Longer – Fact
19 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Maybe it’s the cool sea breeze, the mountain with it’s tablecloth of clouds or just the Cape Town attitude – we don’t know, but Capetonians live longer than Tshwane residents – fact. According to the report on mortality and causes of death for 2011 by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), Cape Town residents have a longer life span.
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These Doggie Day Care Photos Will Make Your Day [PICS]
17 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Had enough trials and tribulations with the start of a new working week? Take a breather and check out man’s best friend enjoying a dog’s life at a doggie day care.
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Here Are Last Night’s Fleur du Cap Theatre Award Winners
17 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The 49th annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards took place at the Baxter Theatre last night. The annual award ceremony celebrates outstanding individuals for theatre excellence in professional productions staged in the Cape Town Metropole and surrounding arreas.
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Cape Town Real Estate Offers Great Value *Cough* In Global Terms
12 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Cape Town features some of the most expensive luxury properties in the country, but they are surprisingly affordable, compared to some of the rest of the world’s hot spots for the ultra-rich. Check this out.
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Awesome Interview With Mos Def On Why He Lives In Cape Town
10 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Capetonians may have thought they were going mental seeing Mos Def buying groceries at their local convenience store. But for those who don’t know, the international hip-hop star has been living in the Mother City for a while now.
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Shocking Footage: Cape Town Police Strip Man Naked And Kick Him In Genitals [VIDEO]
07 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 31 Comments
EWN’s Cape Talk have reported that this video posted yesterday shows an arrest undertaken in Cape Town. The IPID (Independent Police Investigative Directorate) are investigating the police involved in the arrest, as they appear to have used unjustified force. Particularly, police strip the arrested man of his clothing in the street, grab him by the throat, and kick him in the genitals.
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MINI Killed It At 2014 Design Indaba [GALLERY]
07 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I manageed to saunter on down to the CTIC for the 2014 edition of the Design Indaba, and let me tell you this, my friends: I liked what I saw. I liked it very much. I for one was rather smitten with MIN’s COLOUR ONE installation, and the “Dance Evolution” MINI stand. I absolutely can’t tell you if I twerked, or not.
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Local Start Up Shakes Up Defunct Alarm Industry
03 Mar 2014 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
We’ll say it until we’re blue in the face. The integration of technology and home life is revolutionising the blue collar service market. For example, if you’ve been waiting for your local security company to release a mobile app that would allow you to monitor, arm, and bypass your home via your smartphone no matter where you are in the world, then fire them. These other guys have that issue waxed.
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Giovanni’s Pushing All Limits – Now Selling Fresh French Black Truffles
27 Feb 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Just when you think Giovanni’s can’t possibly stock anything else, they hit you with this vibe. Surely they are the only deli in SA selling the famous ‘black diamonds?’ As one of the most valuable food ingredients on the planet, it’s no surprise that these rare nuggets are selling at a reassuringly expensive R25 a […]
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UPDATED: Stun Grenades And Fires: There’s A Protest Happening In Cape Town Right Now [PICS + VIDEO]
27 Feb 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Protesters began marching from Woodstock and Cape Town Central train stations to the Western Cape Legislature in the CBD at around 10:50 this morning. Thus far the march has been characterised by heavy police presence, arson (allegedly by protestors), and stun grenades on Sir Lowry Road between Woodstock and the CBD. We’ll keep you posted.
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From The Desk Of Seth Rotherham
27 Feb 2014 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I bet you thought that notecard was digital. No no, my friends. That, right there, is the real thing. An actual ‘From the desk of Seth Rotherham’ piece of stationery. I got it from the ONLY company I use (for years) to get this shit made. Click to see the rest of their mind-blowingly cool range..
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We’re Giving Away 2 X Golden Circle Tickets For Eminem’s Concert TONIGHT In Cape Town
26 Feb 2014 by Seth Rotherham / 2 Comments
Eminem is playing tonight at the Cape Town stadium. Golden circle tickets cost R1,250 EACH. We have a paid of those for you. Click through to find out how to win the tickets.
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There’ll Be Free Beer At The First Ever PUMA SELECT Pop-Up Store Opening In Cape Town
25 Feb 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
That’s right. The first ever PUMA SELECT pop-up store will open in Cape Town on 6 March. PUMA is joining the World Design Capital 2014 party, by opening up its very own pop-up store in the Mother City.
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Victoria Beckham In Cape Town [PHOTOS]
25 Feb 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Posh Spice touched down in Cape Town over the weekend. Victoria Beckham is here to support the charity Born Free Foundation Africa. Born Free is an initiative that aims to end the transmission of HIV from mothers to their children by December 31, 2015.
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This Is Where Everyone Is Renting Electric Bicycles In Cape Town
25 Feb 2014 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Not content with their eco-friendly courtesy car and equally planet-saving earthworm farm, the Mount Nelson hotel has another climate-change-reversing offering for Cape Town visitors and locals alike – electric bicycle rentals!
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Here Are The Show Times For Design Indaba’s Epic MUSIC CIRCUIT!
24 Feb 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This year Design Indaba turns up the volume with a host of South African sound masters taking to the stage in the music circuit. From Afropop to Jazz, no genre will be spared with 38 acts, across 10 venues, for two nights in the Mother City. It’s about clashing together with local talent, promoting collaborations, […]
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Cool Local Startup Produces Compact Affordable Urban Greenhouses For All
17 Feb 2014 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I recently installed a greenhouse from Urban Freedom and I think I spent a total of 10 hours inside it this weekend. I might not do anything else ever again and I cannot stress to you how urgently you need to get one of these affordable, compact greenhouses.
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This Is Why Outdoor Furniture Is So Goddamn Expensive
14 Feb 2014 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Anyone who has investigated buying outdoor furniture will know of the rude surprise that greets you, when you start shopping around. But don’t fret, we’ve found the cause (and the solution).
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Road Closure Details: Cape Town CBD Traffic Is A Total Cock Up Today
13 Feb 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Stay the hell out of the city centre unless you own a jet back, a teleporter, or a very small helicopter. The road closures for the annual opening of Parliament are a total gang bang. What a terrible day. The details are below.
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Kirstenbosch Are About To Complete This Radical Treetop Walkway [GALLERY]
13 Feb 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Usually visitors of Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens are inclined to have a nice picnic or take a casual stroll between the flora. But a new Treetop Walkway in South Africa’s favourite botanical garden may attract those with the spirit of Tarzan. Still under construction, the walkway – nicknamed the ‘boomslang’ – will open to the public in April.
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The RVCA Rolling Retro 2014 Is What You’ll Be Doing This Sunday
07 Feb 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Here’s something to keep all the surfers and beach goers out of the scorching heat this weekend. The guys from RVCA Rolling Retro 2014 are dusting off the old surfboards that your gram-pa used when he still had a washboard stomach. So put on some retro gear and catch a wave with them this Sunday.
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Ferrari Drivers Are Allowed To Park In Handicap Zones
06 Feb 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 30 Comments
The trend of assholes parking in handicap zones has been carrying on for quite some time. It happens a lot outside Caprice (which the restaurant does not approve of) and now – right here – we see it in a shopping mall. You know this person? Click through..
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