Cape Town City Guide for Expats and Visitors
Cape Town, South Africa: every guide The Rio Times publishes for foreigners who live in or visit the city, in one place. This month's events come first, then upcoming concerts and festivals, practical guides to living there and our explainers on South Africa.
Coming Up in Cape Town
- South Africa Hosts 9,000 Energy Delegates in Cape Town, 12-16 October 16 Oct
- Ne-Yo Sells Out Cape Town and Pretoria for 17 and 18 October 17 Oct
- Jill Scott Plays Pretoria and Cape Town in November, First Album in a Decade 7 Nov
- Cape Town Sevens 2026 at DHL Stadium on 5 and 6 December 5 Dec
- Jack White South Africa: First Shows in Joburg on 11, Cape Town on 14 December 14 Dec
- Kehlani Plays Pretoria 15 December and Cape Town 17 December 15 Dec
- Tyla South Africa 2027: Cape Town on 4 January, Johannesburg on 9 January 4 Jan
- Milk + Cookies Festival South Africa 2027: Cape Town January 29 and Johannesburg January 31 29 Jan
- Riverdance 30 Plays Pretoria, Cape Town in April 2027 9 Apr
- Norse Atlantic Cape Town: Gatwick Flights Are Back, and the Schedule Ends 15 April 2027 15 Apr
- ULTRA South Africa 2027: Cape Town on 30 April, Johannesburg on 1 May as First Tickets Sell Out 30 Apr
Living in Cape Town
Understand South Africa
- South Africa Population and Ethnic Groups Explained
- Foreign Powers and Investors in South Africa 2026
- South Africa Culture, the Key Figures to Know in 2026
- South Africa Politics Explained, Who Holds Power in 2026
- Who Runs South Africa's Economy, Key Players 2026
- South Africa Geopolitics Explained 2026
- What Is MTN Group? Africa's Mobile Giant Explained
- Who Is South Africa's President? Cyril Ramaphosa Explained
- South Africa Explained: The Country, the Coalition Government and What to Watch
- Moving to South Africa: Visa Route Decides Everything, 54,000 Applications Overdue at Home Affairs
- South Africa Residency Visa Requirements and How to Meet Them
- Cost of Living in Johannesburg: Rent, Power and Water in 2026
Latest News From Cape Town
- South Africa vs Australia Cape Town Test 2026
- Cape Town Unveils Plan to Replace Unfinished Highways
- Cape Town Moves to Charge Airbnb Hosts Hotel Rates
- Brian McKnight South Africa: Ultimate R&B Experience in Cape Town and Pretoria
- Earthdance Peace Festival Returns to Cape Town and Johannesburg
- Sao Paulo Cape Town Flight: Seven Hours Overnight and Two Airlines on the Route
Other cities in South Africa: Johannesburg, Durban. All expat cities