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With 10 of Cape Town’s beaches being awarded Blue Flag status this year, there’s no denying that the Mother City boasts some of the most pristine beaches in the world. The V&A Waterfront marina has also been accredited with Blue Flag status, underlining wh

While house prices in the Cape metro have run ahead of other cities for a long time, this gap is steadily closing. This, in fact, is a good thing, say the experts and in no way cause for alarm. “This price correction should be viewed positively for the market,

First established in the late 17th century by French Huguenot refugees, who marvelled at the fertile haven they discovered, the area known today as Franschhoek was transformed as a consequence of their expert winemaking and love of French culture and food. Les

While the transport of water tanks on Cape Town roads has become a familiar sight, the sound of borehole drilling is equally common. And with up to 11 other major cities around the world, as recently reported by BBC News, likely to run out of water, the bigger

By Niki Jackson In a culmination of property development wizardry – Cape Town’s Observatory, affectionately known as Obs, has delivered a lifestyle development that is predicted to add some relief to the city’s high demand for student, investment and first tim