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.
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SEASONS CHANGE
BELONGING • Walking with sixth-generation fisher child from Kalk Bay Traci Kwaai to remember the history of the marginalisation of the area’s fishing community
A CREATIVE REVOLUTION • An influx of worldclass innovative talent has transformed Hermanus from a sleepy coastal resort into a bucketlist destination
FORTUNE FAVORS THE BRAVE • Founder and creative director of Cultish, Ryan Brussow, has built a fashion force rooted in Cape Town, with global potential. Ryan Vrede peers into his mind
JUST CHILLIN’ • Planning a spring break? We’ve got you covered, from forest to field … and even beach
EAT UP • Spring is a time of new beginnings, fresh leaves on the trees, pretty flowers, happy people and a handful of smashing new restaurants, says Lorraine Kearney
CULINARY KALEIDOSCOPE • A familiar favourite, an innovative upstart, and an amigo with a twist headline a strong spring line-up
FIND YOUR BLISS • It’s perfect weather for gathering a bunch of like-minded folk and lingering around a happy table, says Lorraine Kearney
HOT ON THE BLOCK • Take in Harrington Street’s eclectic nightlife. From restaurants to live music, there is something for everyone who wants to kick back once the sun sets on the Mother City
SCALING THE WALL • Therese Botha built Icon Villas from scratch. Today, properties in her portfolio abound in Cape Town’s most sought-after suburbs. This is the story of her success
Plett’s other wild side • Dale Morris explores beautiful nature reserves close to this iconic seaside town
THE GREAT ESCAPE • The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley is an idyllic retreat nestled in the heart of the Overberg region, celebrated for its exceptional wine estates, natural beauty, and a host of activities for every type of traveller, writes Jason Smith
THAT GIRL FROM THE VILLAGE • In a small town in the Cape Winelands, a group of farm workers are making an astonishing change to their lives, driven by a pure dynamo. Meet the woman doing it all
BALANCE RESTORED • Time away at Pezula Nature Retreat was the perfect remedy to shake off the winter blues and get some much-needed R & R
BERLIN CITY BEAUTY AND THE BEAST • There can’t be too many cities with Berlin’s gut-wrenching, turbulent past. Yet, because of this history, the German capital has transformed into something extraordinary, a melting pot of cultures and tastes. Oliver Keohane had visited before. This time, he went to stay