In partnership with
Hey {{first_name | Brew}} ,
Dragging through the week? Cape Town isn’t. We’ve got council brawls that look like WWE auditions, a swimmer breaking records faster than a taxi on the N2, and a “mermaid” who went viral for bathing in… kelp foam.
Quick sip before we dive in 👇
Your career will thank you.
Over 4 million professionals start their day with Morning Brew—because business news doesn’t have to be boring.
Each daily email breaks down the biggest stories in business, tech, and finance with clarity, wit, and relevance—so you're not just informed, you're actually interested.
Whether you’re leading meetings or just trying to keep up, Morning Brew helps you talk the talk without digging through social media or jargon-packed articles. And odds are, it’s already sitting in your coworker’s inbox—so you’ll have plenty to chat about.
It’s 100% free and takes less than 15 seconds to sign up, so try it today and see how Morning Brew is transforming business media for the better.
Now, onto the good stuff:
🗞️ News – Nightlife crowns, council chokeholds, and foam baths that broke the internet
💎 Hidden Gems – Pipe dreams, stadium feasts, and cave putt-putt with glow-in-the-dark dragons
🎉 What’s Happenin’ – Your Aug 1–7 guide: folk jams, MMA on sand, and operetta showdowns
🤔 Topic of the Week – Claremont’s ghost town nightlife: Where did Tiger Tiger go?
Let’s dive in:
🗞️ The Headlines
🌃 CAPE TOWN NIGHTLIFE: AFRICA’S #1 AFTER-DARK PLAYGROUND
Grit, glamour, groove" – and we’re not talking about your oom’s dance moves.
Why we care:
Ranked 11th globally – beating cities that claim to never sleep (looking at you, Berlin).
77% of locals swear our nights out slap harder than a southeaster.
Selene Brophy’s mic drop: "Amapiano echoing through Homecoming Centre? That’s the soundtrack to our chaos.
🤼 COUNCIL MEETING TURNS WWE SMACKDOWN
Budget speeches + chokeholds.
The tea ☕:
EFF councillor Mzubanzi Dambuza vs. security guard: "I was under the table holding a pole!" (Not a metaphor).
Video evidence: Captured by GOOD Party’s Roscoe Palm. Real Housewives wishes it had this drama.
Verdict: Our council needs padded chairs and a referee.
(According to IOL, the details around the incident are still sketchy and it could not be confirmed, if an EFF councillor had been left unconscious arising from the incident.)
🏊 GOLDEN BOY SMASHES WORLD CHAMP: “JUST A MATTER OF TIME”
Pieter Coetzé stole Italy’s Olympic dreams in 51.85 seconds.
Why we’re hyped:
African record broken by 0.05 seconds. That’s faster than a minibus cutting you off.
Quote of the year: “In my mind, it was just a matter of time.” Casually iconic.
Paris 2024 warning: Dude’s coming for gold. Hide your pool noodles.
🌊 MERMAID-GATE: VIRAL FOAM BATH DEBUNKED
Spoiler: It’s not sewage. It’s ✨magic✨.
Reality check:
Michelle Sky Hayward: “I felt like a mermaid in a bubble bath!” Science says: “It’s kelp!”
City of Cape Town: Water tests = cleaner than your WhatsApp history.
Verdict: Next time, bring rubber ducks.
🔌The Plug
Want to shout out your business, share a cool project, promote a gig, or just say hey to our family of 11,000 people?
👀The Only Bottle You Need This Weekend
{{first_name | Cape Town}}, meet the liqueur that actually tastes like a jol.
Looking to level up your cocktail game or gift something uniquely local?
Posboom Distillers started in Mossel Bay’s old train station, turning a small family passion for handcrafted spirits into a local legend.
What began with a single coffee liqueur has grown into a lineup of bold, small‑batch bottles that are now pouring into Cape Town.
Think Coffee, Cherry, Pomegranate, Caribbean Passion
And this month’s star is their Orange Liqueur.
Perfect for:
✔ Mixing into weekend cocktails
✔ Sipping neat over ice
✔ Showing off to out‑of‑town guests (“Yes, it’s local!”)
How would you sip your Posboom?
Newsletter Engine: Interested in scaling your local Cape Town business with a machine that guarantees growth?
Newsletter Engine builds and run high-converting newsletters for local brands from setup to content to subscribers having worked with lists over 20,000 subscribers.
Turn your brand into a local content machine that actually converts local repeat buyers → Get started here
💎 Hidden Gems
🥾 DAY HIKING: PEAKS WITHOUT THE PAIN
For when you want views without vertigo
Pipe Track
Why lazy wins:Flat 2-4hr trail hugging Table Mountain’s curves
Historic 1887 water pipes + Camps Bay eyecandy
Time Out Tip: Bench-hop for sunset selfies. Kloof Nek start.
Kasteelspoort & The Diving Board
Your Insta’s next trophy shot:4-5hr stairmaster with ocean payoffs
Tip: The ledge looks scarier than it is. Don’t look down.
🏟️ STADIUM RUGBY FUEL
Carbs > tries. Always.
Oranjezicht Market: Gourmet grazing (RIP diet). Closes 2pm—move like the halftime hooter’s blaring.
Mario’s Italian: Red-check tables + spaghetti since 1971. Zero glam, all nonna soul.
El Burro: Tacos + tequila flights. Post-win chaos fuel. Extra guac = victory dance.
🎮 RAINY-DAY REBEL ACTIVITIES
Adulting? Optional.
Mineral World Scratch Patch: Cave putt-putt + glow-in-the-dark holes. Dragon-core vibes, zero bookings.
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:45pm | Weekends 9am-5:30pmGun Fun: Shoot Bond villain guns (AK-47s included). Call of Duty: CBD Edition. Tip: Combat Rifle package for newbies. ID = essential.
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm | Sat 9am-12pm
✨ Looking for something to do right now?
Check out our What To Do Now app for instant suggestions. (Free)
🌬️ What’s Happenin’
FRIDAY 1ST AUGUST
🔥 Friday Braai Day at 12 Apostles
Chef Christo turns Ryan Boon meats into magic over the coals. Sundowners + views = weekend unlocked.
🎭 ImproGuise: Open Hands, Feeling Stars
Cape Town’s improv legends dive into magical realism. Ghost weddings? Sky that talks back? Expect chaos + charm.
🎲 Get To Know Your Neighbours: Board Game Night
Cards, dice, and accidental new besties.
🎶 DISTRICT presents Matthew Mole
Matthew Mole’s acoustic anthems + a warehouse vibe = goosebumps.
SATURDAY 2ND AUGUST
🏉 Springbok Women vs Black Ferns XV
Final Bok warm-up before the Rugby World Cup. R20 tickets. No excuses.
🥁 Marimba Jam Guinness World Record Attempt
1,000 marimbas. One record to break. Feel the beat.
🥊 Fight Island 3: Winter Warfare
Beachside MMA? Expect flying sand, sweat, and uppercuts.
🎪 Cape Palooza: Where You Belong
All-day rooftop party: DJs, cocktails, and wild views.
🚗 Killarney Power Series Round 6
Engines, smoke, tyres, screaming crowds — 18 races.
🎵 Woodstock Rock
Local bands + brewery taps = chaos, responsibly.
SUNDAY 3RD AUGUST
⚽ Stellenbosch FC vs AmaZulu (MTN 8 QF)
Stellies take on AmaZulu in the first MTN8 quarter.
🎶 Big Folk Africa
Nick Turner, Luna Paige, Stanley Sibande & more — folk in all its flavours.
🎉 MerchantX Launch Party
Launch of something wild — expect DJs and dance floors.
MONDAY 4TH AUGUST
🎭 Together is a Wonderful Place (Elkanah House Production)
Feel-good theatre with heart. Elkanah House students bring an original production about connection, community, and the joy of belonging.
🍹 Monday’s Cure – THoM
Blues, bourbon, and just enough buzz to make Monday tolerable.
🎤 Operetta Competition
Cape Town’s finest voices battle for operetta glory.
TUESDAY 5TH AUGUST
🎨 The Barber of Seville (Opens)
Rossini’s comic masterpiece hits Camps Bay. Runs until Aug 17.
🎭 Astronauts vs Aliens
Pinelands North Primary’s school production: an intergalactic showdown of space explorers and cheeky aliens. Expect laughs, chaos, and tiny astronauts stealing the show.
🎙 Comedy on Kloof – Tuesday Night Comedy Show
Cape Town’s favourite mid-week comedy reset. Grab a hookah, a drink, and watch local comics roast your Tuesday blues.
WEDNESDAY 6TH AUGUST
🎶 Jabulile Majola Live
An intimate night of Afro-soul from powerhouse vocalist Jabulile Majola.
🏃♀️ Totalsports Women’s Race Expo
Collect your race packs, browse gear, and get pumped for race day.
🎵 MYCELIUM | Hexagon
Dive into an electrifying night of deep beats and immersive visuals at Hexagon the kind of party that’ll have you questioning time itself.
THURSDAY 7TH AUGUST
🎭 I Want to Call You Daddy (Opens)
A daring new play — funny, raw, and uncomfortable in all the right ways.
🍸 Due Diligence
Rooftop drinks and DJ sets — the perfect Bree Street combo.
🍇 1st Thursday: Culture Wine Bar
Taste wines and talk nonsense — the way Thursdays should be.
🤔 Topic of the Week
Claremont Nightlife: Then & Now
A post on Reddit sparked a heated discussion this week: What happened to Claremont’s nightlife?
The OP remembered the glory days — Tiger Tiger, Stones, Billy the Bums, Cubana, pool bars on every corner — and wondered why it’s all but disappeared.
Driving down Claremont Main Road now feels almost too quiet.
What killed Claremont’s nightlife?
Got a memory worth sharing?
Reply and tell us about your Tiger Tiger, Stones or Cubana days — bonus points for chaos.
That’s your week, fully brewed.
If you end up at a beachside MMA fight or accidentally join the marimba world record, tag us. We collect chaos.
Catch you in the next issue,
☕🍵Team CPT Brew
P.S. Found a forgotten Claremont nightclub? Saw a politician reenact WWE? Reply and spill.
P.P.S. Posboom’s Orange Liqueur + code CTB15 = 15% off your weekend poor decisions → posboom.com
