Living

Clifton, largely regarded as Cape Town’s most photogenic suburb, is home to some of the most expensive real estate in South Africa. Its homesteads, nestled cosily against cliffs, have extraordinary views of the Atlantic Ocean, and meandering footpaths take its lucky inhabitants directly down to some of the best beaches on the planet. With its…

The vibrant suburb of De Waterkant (‘the Water’s Edge’), adjacent to Green Point and on the seaward side of the CBD, is undoubtedly the hippest in Cape Town. Its excellent location, charming architecture and narrow, cobbled streets attract young and fashionable professionals whose stylish homes command stunning views of the harbour and the mountain. This…

Summer, especially on the Atlantic Seaboard, is synonymous with sushi: sushi for sundowners, sushi and cocktails, sushi with champagne to celebrate the return of normal life after a very strange and scary year. While Europe and the US brace themselves for a grim lockdown winter, the sun has come out in Cape Town and people…