Blast from the past – Main Road in Wynberg circa 1903!
Photo thanks to Etienne du Plessis
One of the many beautiful views from the top of Table Mountain!
Thank you Mary Stewart for sharing this with us.
Who remembers the snow on Table Mountain last year?!
The last few days in Cape Town have not been Winter at all but that is all about to change, a cold front is heading our way and there might even be snow on Table Mountain! Photo thanks to No Danger Diaries
View from the slopes of Lions Head circa 1895
Photo thanks to Etienne du Plessis
Beach Road in Sea Point around 1957!
Photo thanks to Etienne du Plessis
A beautiful sunset photo taken last weekend!
Thank you Jacqueline Viljoen for sharing this photo with us.
Villa of the week – Brightside
Brightside is situated in the quiet side streets of Camps Bay, this majestic Villa is bound to impress with its architectural layout designed to maximize the view and enhance functionality.
Hotspot of the week – Two Oceans Restaurant, Cape Point
Sit on the deck of the newly refurbished Two Oceans Restaurant at Cape Point and you could be lulled into thinking you were relaxing on an ocean liner with the sea spread out before you. Fresh seafood is their speciality, especially their world famous Seafood Platter. They also cater for vegetarians, meat & pasta lovers, salad […]
Another oldie – End of the pier in 1943
Blast from the past – Camps Bay
Will you be visiting Cape Town this Winter?
Hotspot of the week – The Planetarium
The Planetarium, which is housed in the South African Museum building in Cape Town, recreates the night sky so whatever the weather outside, the Planetarium sky is always clear. An extraordinary audio-visual experience for old and young. Entry to this celestial world will cost adults R40 and children R20. Pensioners and students pay only R10, […]
Blast from the past – Van Riebeeck festival in 1952
One of the largest festivals in post war South Africa took place in Cape Town in April 1952. The van Riebeeck festival commemorated the landing at the Cape of Jan van Riebeeck 300 years ago. This is a photo of the main arena that could seat 100,000 people. Photo thanks to Etienne du Plessis
Three Anchor Bay around 1945!
Photo thanks to Etienne du Plessis
Proudly South African!
June 16th is a public holiday in South Africa commemorating the start of the Soweto Riots of 1976. Youth Day serves to remind South Africa of the importance of its youth and brings across the message that something like “the Soweto riots” should never happen again.
We love how still the water is and the reflection of the mountain in the water!
Thank you Faried Swartz for sharing this amazing photo with us!
Villa of the week – Zeekust Villa
The Zeekust villa in Camps Bay comprises of 6 bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms, I-Pod docking stations and a spacious balcony with amazing views of both Lions Head and of the beach beyond the palm-fringed promenade. Connecting the 2 large master suites situated on the top floor enjoys the use of the glass framed outdoor […]
It is absolutely freezing in Cape Town, can you feel the chill?!
Take a look at this weeks weather forecast.
