Category: events

  • Happy Birthday, Labotessa!

    Happy Birthday, Labotessa!

    Happy Birthday, Labotessa!

  • Pandering to our playful hearts in The Mother City

    Pandering to our playful hearts in The Mother City

    Sometimes it’s necessary to resort to those childlike ways of entertainment, that tickle the joy of our holiday hearts and tend to our inquisitive minds that often need nurturing.

  • The mesmerising coastal roads of the Cape’s great peninsula

    The mesmerising coastal roads of the Cape’s great peninsula

    Being situated in the heart of the Mother City, we implore all of our lovely guests to explore the abounding nature trails and scenic routes that exist beyond Labotessa’s doors. To set out onto the long, winding roads that mark the Cape’s magnetic allure, delivering on some of the most beautiful vistas you’ll ever encounter.…

  • Top decor and design exhibition Decorex in Cape Town this week

    Top decor and design exhibition Decorex in Cape Town this week

    Africa’s biggest decor and design showcase and South Africa’s top decor exhibition Decorex opens on Thursday 22 June, and will continue until Sunday 25 June. Highlights of the show will be the Future of Design Studio, talks about the Future of Design, live cooking demonstrations, and hundreds of exhibits of design suppliers. A Decor and…

  • Celebrating Youth Day and Father’s Day this weekend

    Celebrating Youth Day and Father’s Day this weekend

      A busy long weekend lies ahead as today Friday 16 June is a public holiday. Youth Day celebrates the contribution of the youth to the liberation of South Africa. Father’s Day is celebrated on Sunday 18 June. These are some of the ways in which dad can be spoilt: Fly along the coast of…

  • Comedy Festival keeps Cape Town laughing

    Comedy Festival keeps Cape Town laughing

      The Cape Town Comedy Festival has been running for more than twenty years, hosting a number of local and international comedians. This year the show runs from 5 June to 2 July, on Tuesday to Saturday evenings, at the Baxter Theatre.  Star comedian this year is Larry Soffer, a Capetonian working the international circuit…

  • What to do in Franschhoek during the Literary Festival

    What to do in Franschhoek during the Literary Festival

    Whilst attending the Franschhoek Literary Festival, we have some suggestions for you of highlights to see and do in the village: 🥂 Taste Sparkling Wine at the two MCC-only wine estates in the village: Le Lude and Colmant 🎨 Visit one of the many art galleries and experiences: Pigcasso, Everard Read Franschhoek, Palette Art Gallery,…

  • Franschhoek celebrates books with Literary Festival

    Franschhoek celebrates books with Literary Festival

    Franschhoek has established itself as the host town to the top Literary Festival in our country, and the celebration of books, writing, and publishing. The 16th Franschhoek Literary Festival takes place this weekend, from 19 – 21 May. Highlights of the Festival are: A program with a total of 85 one-hour workshops, held in 10…