Bo-Kaap Roots

07/06/2024

[READ] The Remote Work Visa is poised to contribute significantly to the growth of the hospitality sector, presenting accommodations with a prime opportunity to cater to the digital nomad market.

Accommodation providers should tailor offerings for extended stays, emphasizing amenities such as dedicated workspaces, reliable Wi-Fi, and showcasing local activities and lifestyle. As the market evolves, embracing trends like spontaneous travel and group getaways will be crucial for maintaining competitiveness.

Are you considering a nomad visa? If you were to visit South Africa, which city do you think would suit your lifestyle?

Read more about this exciting development here: https://buff.ly/45hvaZZ

07/06/2024

Celebrate World Oceans Day at the Iziko South African Museum!
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Join Iziko Museums in partnership with Cape RADD on Saturday, 8 June 2024, for an exciting day dedicated to our oceans!

Explore the Finspotter citizen science project and learn how AI is used in marine sciences.

07/06/2024

This year our annual maintenance shutdown is from 15 July until 1 September 2024.
If you are visiting the city during that period, please keep this in mind. All our operations will be closed, but you are still able to hike up and down and enjoy the mountain.
Our annual maintenance shutdown gives us the chance to do scheduled maintenance so that we can offer you an even better experience.
Thank you for your understanding.


12/02/2024

14/01/2024

MATRIC RESULTS | Make sure to pick up your copy of the Cape Times on Thursday, 18 January 2024 for the IEB Matric Results, and then again on Saturday, 20 January, you can get the NSC Matric Results in the Weekend Argus.

14/01/2024

A journey of Cape Malay heritage begins as I leave Singapore to Malaysia by bus 🚌

My first stop is Malacca which is the “birthplace of Peranakan cooking, a fusion of Chinese and Malay cooking styles and ingredients.”

My intention to fly from Dubai to Singapore was to meet friends I hadn’t seen in a while, en route to Malaysia and Indonesia. I had no intention to delve deeply into the history of the Singaporean cuisine or culture, until I started sampling a few dishes, spoken to a Muslim Singaporean friend of mine, who also has Indonesian roots and became acutely aware of similarities between our Cape Malay heritage and theirs. I refer here specifically to the Muslim Singaporean culture and cuisine which has also been influenced by Indonesia, Malaysia, China, India, etc. The Arabic and Islamic imprints on the cuisine, culture and architecture are notably visible and I feel deeply connected, so at home.

I smiled (brightly) when I heard “terimakasih” and please pass the “blatjang” and “sambal”.

I ask you to keep me in your thoughts and prayers, as I journey from Malaysia to Indonesia. Some places specifically to trace my Cape Malay heritage and culinary roots, and some just to get closer to my core! The PRAY and LOVE part of my “EAT PRAY LOVE” journey are ever present and as I meet people and I witness the kindness and hospitality here in the East, I feel a belonging … especially when the first thing I am offered is a warm cup of tea.

…with love and light in my heart this morning, on a 3 hours bus ride from Singapore to Malacca, i wish you nothing but knowing that, there is no better time to start a dream than now! ♥️

08/04/2023

There are increasing calls for the release of 668 acres of under utilised, strategically positioned military land to deal with Cape Town's housing crunch. Nd...

07/04/2023

Trafalgar High School, the oldest state high school for people of colour in the country has received the recognition it deserves.

07/04/2023

14/10/2022

07/09/2022

A walking tour through and a wonderful morning spent with a botany tourist group at the Bo-Kaap Helpers Garden🥬🌶️🌽🍓. Warm koesisters and dhaltjies were served with hot Rooibos tea, while listening to Head Gardener and Storyteller Abieda.




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03/09/2022

is only two weeks away and save the date!

If you are an SA citizen, you have an opportunity to visit any National Park for free during this year’s 17th annual SA National Parks Week from 12 - 18 September 2022.

All South Africans who enter over the age of 18 years must produce an SA ID or SA driver's license to enter the Parks. We do accept electronic copies of ID too.

The Bontebok, Table Mountain, Tankwa Karoo, and West Coast National Parks in the Cape Region will be extending SA National Parks Week until Sunday, 18 September 2022. Agulhas National Park will host SA National Parks Week until Friday, 16 September 2022.

03/09/2022

03/09/2022

Hello, September!

With the welcoming of Spring comes more time at the Cableway. 😎

Kindly note that September operating times are:

Trading Time: 08:30-18:00
First Car Up: 08:30
Last Car Up: 18:00
Last Car Down: 19:00

27/08/2022

We are thrilled to announce that the Cableway is officially re-opening this Sunday, 28 August 2022! 🥳🥳

We will be opening according to August operational times, which are:

Trading time: 08:30-17:00
Last Car Up at 16:00
Last Car Down at 17:00

Tickets are available at the lower and upper stations as well as via the TMACC website at https://tablemountain.net/

We thank you for all your patience during this annual maintenance period and are ready for a jam-packed spring season!

11/08/2022

How to build an equitable, resilient food future?

21/07/2022

Bo-Kaap's Fayruza (Taste Malay) will be on the show as a judge💝💝🙌🏼

09/05/2022

There's nothing more magical than a Cape Town sunset 😍

Tell us, where are some of your favourite spots to catch the sunset in our Mother City?

📸: Lauren Stuckenberg

31/01/2021

20/11/2020

Have you booked your Bo-Kaap Roots Walking Tour yet?🚶🏿‍♀️🚶🏾‍♂️🚶🏼‍♀️
Specials start from R130 per person.

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17/11/2020

Magic in every street and Ebrahim 'Hiema' Christian knows just how to capture it.👌🏼

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10/11/2020

Competition time!!!
TASTE Malay is giving away an authentic Cape Malay Cooking experience this month for you and a loved one..

This fabulous prize includes the following:
- A scrumptious feast with recipes cooked out of my cookbook, Around my table
- an interactive cooking class in which you will learn to blend masalas, pair unique combinations of spices, make your own curry paste, fold samoosas, sambals and many more
- Parting gifts of my unique premix masalas and recipes

All you need to do to enter this competition is follow my page, tag 5 others and share this post to your story. Comment DONE


The value of prize is R2000
Competition closes 25th of November, and winner will be announced shortly thereafter.. GOOD LUCK😊