Hey {{first_name | Brew}} ,
Cape Town’s been serving chaos and curveballs again, from the Springbok Women absolutely demolishing Brazil, to influencers nearly getting people trafficked, to a YouTuber proving that begging might pay better than internships.
And just when you thought the city couldn’t surprise you more, the oldest building got a glow-up.
Here’s the lineup:
🗞️ News – Springbok Women’s hat-trick heroics, influencer job-ad fiascos, a street begging experiment, and a castle facelift
💎 Hidden Gems – Free pasta Sundays, mezcal and tacos that slap harder than a hangover, and sushi spots you’ll gatekeep from your friends
🎉 What’s Happenin’ – Aug 29–Sept 4: opera in Noordhoek, cheese-and-wine feasts, comedy nights, and a Mexican fiesta
Here’s what made us laugh, rage, and go "woahh, this place is wild" 👇
🗞️ The Headlines
🏉 SPRINGBOK WOMEN ANNIHILATE BRAZIL
Ten tries. One hat-trick. Zero mercy.
Why we’re cheering:
Aseza Hele didn’t just play rugby—she conducted a masterclass in destruction. Hat-trick before 50 minutes? Icon behaviour.
Nadine Roos scored in THREE minutes. I’ve taken longer to choose a Netflix show.
Brazil made 130 tackles in the first half alone. That’s either dedication or desperation. Probably both.
This isn’t just a win—it’s a statement. France, you’re on notice.
📱 INFLUENCER FAKE JOB ADS SPARK FURY (AND RIGHTFULLY SO)
Cyan Boujee posted it. The internet cancelled it. Dirco warned us about it.
The tea ☕:
Fake job ads targeting young women? Not just shady—literally dangerous. Human trafficking syndicates are lurking behind those too-good-to-be-true offers.
Clayton Monyela from Dirco stepped in with a warning that’s more urgent than my mom’s “did you eat?” texts.
Cyan Boujee deleted the post and went radio silent. Classic “post first, think never” influencer behaviour.
Moral of the story: If an influencer offers you a job in Russia, run.
🧐 YouTuber’s Begging Experiment Exposes Street Earnings
Keith Dodgen stood on a corner with a sign. People gave him money. The internet lost its mind.
Why it’s messy:
R500 in a few hours? That’s more than some interns make.
Facebook comments ranged from “I’m resigning to beg full-time” to “this is poverty tourism.”
One car guard shared he made R1105 on Christmas Day. Meanwhile, I was eating leftover potato salad.
Is it a social experiment or exploitation? You decide.
✨ Cape Town’s Oldest Building Gets a Major Makeover
Cracked windows? Peeling paint? Overgrown gardens? Not anymore, darling.
What’s changing:
Original yellow paint is making a comeback. It’s giving historical chic.
Roofs are being waterproofed because even castles hate Cape Town’s rain.
CEO Calvyn Gilfellen said modern techniques don’t always work on a 369-year-old building. Shock.
Pro tip: Go now to see the “before” so you can flex about the “after” later.
💎 Hidden Gems
🍝 SUNDAY PASTA DREAMS (AND A CHANCE TO EAT FOR FREE)
For when you want carbs without the judgement.
Gusto Urban Italian: The new Sunday night sensation. Wood-fired pizzas, handmade pastas, and cocktails that taste like la dolce vita.
They're even giving away a R1000 dinner voucher because they're nice like that.
🌮 MEXICAN MAGIC
We found spots that'll make you forget you're not in Cancún.
Una Más (Sea Point): The mezcal maestro. With 200+ agave spirits and Jalisco-style beef birria tacos that'll make you want to learn Spanish.
Hacienda (Bree Street): The fancy cousin. Tableside guacamole and coastal Mexican cuisine that's as instagrammable as it is delicious.
El Burro (Green Point): The O.G. Still slinging proper corn tacos and margaritas that hit just right.
🍣 SUSHI SECRET SPOTS
Where to find edible art that doesn't require a loan.
1890 Sushi House (Observatory): The hidden gem. Tucked away down a side street, serving unagi that'll ruin other sushi for you.
Karate Sushi Yaku (Claremont): The anime-loving overachiever. Sushi donuts, burritos, and bubble tea in one glorious chaos zone.
Aiko (CBD): The all-you-can-eat champion. R199 for unlimited sushi, but they'll charge you for wastage. No pressure.
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🌬️ What’s Happenin’
FRIDAY 28TH AUGUST
Mojo XXL Music Nights Ft. Arno Carstens & Albert Frost
Two SA rock icons bring the vibe to Sea Point’s favorite weekend stage.
Viva La Diva! Back by Popular Demand
Opera and cabaret collide at sunset over Noordhoek vineyards.
Women in Wine
Celebrate women winemakers with curated pours and stories.
Nifra
Progressive trance night with international DJ.
SATURDAY 29TH AUGUST
LEKKER Cheese & Wine Festival
Cheese and wine lovers unite for a full day of indulgence.
Mini Beats Silent Disco
Family-friendly silent disco experience in Melkbos.
Music Experience with Queen Sinda
Afternoon grooves in Langa.
Soul Surf Gathering Ft. Silverland & The Uninvited Guests
Surf community meet-up with live sets.
Curry & Comedy
Curry dinner followed by a comedy lineup.
The Iris House Purple Ball
Charity gala evening at the iconic Mount Nelson.
Keenan Cerff
One of SA’s fast-rising comedians takes the Baxter stage.
SUNDAY 30TH AUGUST
Mexican Fiesta
Spice, tacos, and festive vibes at Selfie Central.
iBraai
Sunday social with braai classics and community vibes.
Seven Sundays
Defected Studio brings another edition of deep house Sundays.
Evening Blues with SA’INT LUCID & Friends
Soulful live blues session.
MONDAY 31ST AUGUST
Tim Atkin SA Wines of the Year Showcase
Top wines of 2025 on show at Norval Foundation.
Meet New People: Board Game Night
Games and social connections.
London Calling Screening
Special cinema screening of the cult film.
TUESDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER
MOFFIE
South African classic film returns to Baxter.
Kurt’s Book Launch Cabaret
A theatrical launch event at The Masque.
BOO! presents Monkey Business
Western Cape tour stop for SA’s cult rock band.
WEDNESDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER
Cape Town Photography Festival
Exhibition and workshops celebrating photography.
Social Comedy Night (3rd Edition)
Comedy showcase with a fresh lineup.
TASTES + THREADS
Dinner and fashion fusion event.
Tats & Richelieu Comedy Show
SA comedy duo take the stage.
THURSDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER
FAME Shorts Film Festival
Independent shorts screening.
Violets Are Blue
Film screening at Wonderland Film Studios.
Aloe Aloe & Quiet Life Present
Live music showcase at Hearty Collective.
🤔 Topic of the Week
You’ve wrapped up work, fetched the kid, it’s 6pm… and suddenly the idea of cooking feels like climbing Table Mountain barefoot. Most of us rotate the same three meals until we can’t face them again.
Some swear by bulk cooking (stews, curries, soups) that last four days.
Others run a 7-day repeat menu (meat-free Monday, roast Wednesday, fish Friday).
Slow cookers and freezers are MVPs – dump it in the morning, dinner’s waiting at night.
Families are making spreadsheets of 20 easy meals so they don’t default to pasta every night.
The common theme? Planning beats panic. And apparently wrap-pizzas divide households.
→ Do you meal prep, plan, or just wing it with Woolies microwave dinners? Hit reply and we’ll share the funniest/most practical ones next week..
📊 How Was the Newsletter This Week?
That’s your week, fully brewed.
Celebrate the Boks, dodge influencer scams, tip your car guard, and maybe wander past a freshly painted castle.
See you next Thursday.. Same time, same chaos.
☕🍵Team CPT Brew
