Cape Etc

Cape Etc showcases the ultimate in entertainment and leisure in the Mother City. The magazine features interviews with award-winning chefs and winemakers, road trips that explore the diversity of the Cape, plus advice from locals on where to go for the best food, wine, art, culture, entertainment and more. Aimed at foreign visitors with a high level of disposable income, Cape Etc also has a loyal fan base of Capetonians who like to be in the know.

Cape Etc

GOOD STUFF • IN MY MIND, WHERE I ENJOY CATEGORISING CHAOS INTO NEAT BOXES, AUTUMN STICKS OUT LIKE A SORE THUMB.

SHARING IS CARING • A visit to Jardim Farm taught Robyn Simpson that abundance comes to those who dare to give their dreams a shot – and more so to people willing to share.

FILL YOUR BELLY, FILL YOUR SOUL • McGregor is the little retreat you didn't know you needed, where you can dip your toes – or go for full-body immersion – in the slow life. Lorraine Kearney cruises down the high street

MADE IT! • Capetonians are proving themselves the custodians of all things creative and cool. Robyn Simpson spotlights legends in the making

AUTUMN AND AWAY • From the suburbs to the city and Stormsvlei, we've got a getaway for you

THE WORLD ON YOUR PLATE • A new season is settling in, bringing with it cooler days, but this is not the time to hibernate. Get out there and taste the city, says Lorraine Kearney

FALLING FOR FLAVOUR • Amid the golden embrace of autumn, Kate Walker explores rustic hideaways that celebrate the integrity and elegance of home cooking

CROWD-PLEASERS • Lorraine Kearney finds places that grab the zeitgeist and run with it

MEALS WITH MEANING • Lisa Abdellah finds places to eat if you care about where your food comes from, how it's prepared and how it impacts the environment and communities

BE ENTERTAINED • Let's start practising for winter the fun way: with dinner and a show. Marian Volkwyn pulls back the curtain on this pastime that hasn't gone out of style

RUN ON • Even if you aren't the fastest or fittest, if you enjoy challenging yourself to make gradual improvements, parkrun is waiting for you, says Alan Valkenburg

one with nature • You've heard it before – ‘When I was young, we used to explore, get our hands dirty, play with bugs…’ Luckily, some places still nurture our appreciation of nature, says Alan Valkenburg

PORTERVILLE PEOPLE • If you're looking for a boutique town, you won't find it in this agricultural dorpie, but you will meet authentic locals with captivating life stories to tell, as Lisa Abdellah discovered visiting its community of artists

Made by Mavericks • Kate Walker finds out how vines bind the Beaumont family to the land, cultivating a legacy of passion and originality

Atlantic TRIPPIN’ • Simon's Town to De Hoop means a leisurely drive, much of it along the coast, the blue Atlantic a companion to the fynbos-covered mountains. Lorraine Kearney hit the road

BEAUTY IN A HARD PLACE • The Caprivi Strip – strange roots, tumultuous history, extraordinary wildlife; rivers, swamps, floodplains, forests. It's got everything, especially huge open spaces populated by few people. Lorraine Kearney goes on an adventure