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Passport renewals just got easier! Home Affairs rolls out smarter booking system
7+ hour, 34+ min ago (279+ words) Whether you're renewing a passport or planning a trip, this streamlined booking process removes a major hassle. If you're planning a trip but only just realised you need to renew or apply for a passport " no worries! The hassle of…...
Cape Town's water and rates bills are changing from 1 July
16+ hour, 21+ min ago (559+ words) A court ruling has forced the City to change how it charges for water, sanitation and cleaning services. If you're a homeowner in Cape Town, you could notice some changes on your municipal bills from Tuesday, July 1 - after a recent…...
The 5 best seaside saunas in Cape Town
10+ hour, 12+ min ago (944+ words) Combine your cold plunge with the warm embrace of the wood-fired seaside saunas heating up Cape Town this winter. With more than a dozen tidal pools scattered around Cape Town's coastline, a cold-water dip is never far away in the…...
Mhondoro magic: Bush luxury just 3 hours from Johannesburg
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (345+ words) Mhondoro has it all - and Time Out Johannesburg got to experience it! Earlier this week, I published a review of the incredible experience I had at Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa, located within the Welgevonden Game Reserve in the Waterberg. If…...
Heading to the National Arts Festival from Durban?
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (269+ words) The National Arts Festival starts on 25 June 2026 - and you need to be there! It's that time of the year again when the creatives of South Africa gather in Makhanda (also known as Grahamstown) for the National Arts Festival, which is…...
Heading to the NAF from Cape Town? Here's what you need to know
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (452+ words) The world of South African creativity is going on display once again from 25 June to 5 July in Makhanda. From 25 June to 5 July 2026, all eyes will be on Makhanda (also known as Grahamstown) as the National Arts Festival showcases South Africa's…...
The Polygamist: Jozi series sparking debate in communities
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (756+ words) Netflix's latest series sheds light on an often-overlooked reality in many Johannesburg communities: the health risks and challenges associated with isithembu (polygamy). Few Netflix shows have captured South Africans' attention quite like The Polygamist. Since its release over the weekend,…...
School's out! The best winter holiday activities for kids in Cape Town
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (1036+ words) Ready. Set. Go! The winter school holidays are here, folks. The June school holidays hit different. Maybe it's the long winter mornings when the sun takes a moment to play peek-a-boo. Or that the erratic weather dictates how the rest…...
Springbok Women set for historic Irish Test challenge at Athlone Stadium
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (447+ words) South Africa will take on Ireland in the new WXV Global Series in Cape Town this October. Cape Town rugby fans, clear your calendars. SA Rugby has confirmed that the Springbok Women will host Ireland in a historic first Test…...
It's official: The Sardine Run has arrived in KZN!
1+ week, 2+ day ago (512+ words) If you've taken today off for an extended Youth Day weekend, this is your chance to catch the silver sardines in action! Saturday's cold snap reminded us that there actually is such a thing as winter in Durban. It also…...