A matric certificate lies in a pile of other materials in a room in the condemned Ritz Hotel in Sea Point. In another corner is a fire fighter certificate. Under an old duvet cover is a job rejection letter.During Covid the once glamourous Ritz Hotel was taken over by hijackers, alleged prostitutes, drug dealers and... an 88-year-old woman who walked 17 flights of steps a day to go to 'her' abandoned room...
A matric certificate lies in a pile of other materials in a room in the condemned Ritz Hotel in Sea Point. In another corner is a fire fighter certificate. Under an old duvet cover is a job rejection letter.During Covid the once glamourous Ritz Hotel was taken over by hijackers, alleged prostitutes, drug dealers and... an 88-year-old woman who walked 17 flights of steps a day to go to 'her' abandoned room...
Located on the popular Atlantic Seaboard, the Ritz Hotel Cape Town is believed to have been sold for a whopping R350 million to a "Dutch company".It is believed the deal was brokered by a local estate agency and that the buyer (or consortium) is said to be going to continue with the renovations of the building which were half-way completed before drama hit it in 2018.Atlantic Seabord agents are abuzz with...
In a significant step towards empowering communities around the world, Airbnb has announced the latest recipients of its Community Fund grants, benefitting over 160 organisations across more than 30 countries and six continents. Launched in 2020, the Airbnb Community Fund, with a robust budget of $100 million (approximately R1.8 billion), aims to provide direct support to local communities and their...
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town, has announced the appointment of Patrick Fisher as its new General Manager, effective 9th June 2025. Fisher's extensive experience, spanning over two decades in luxury hospitality management, positions him as a fitting leader for one of Africa's premier hotels.Before returning to Mount Nelson, Fisher was the Hotel Manager at Raffles London at The OWO, where he...
; Guesthouses often make headlines, but recent stories have us questioning where we stay and who’s keeping an eye on us. Hidden cameras, often found in the most private areas, like bathrooms, have been causing a stir. Frankly, it gives off P Diddy vibes, and we’re not here for it. Take Charlotte’s story, for example. She recently took to TikTok to share...
The Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) today announced the addition of Bombay Lights, a groundbreaking ensemble from India, to this year’s festival lineup which is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated events on the music calendar with tickets disappearing fast. With Phase 1 of the artist lineup unveiled (see below), jazz enthusiasts and music lovers are rushing...
In an extravagant display that has left netizens fascinated, a 22-year-old businessman who goes by the name @musametas, has opted for the luxuries of Cape Town's coveted “Iron Man” villa in Clifton, believed to be one of the most opulent properties in the city. The young entrepreneur reportedly spent thousands of dollars to secure a week-long stay at the futuristic mansion, which draws...
After nearly three decades of welcoming guests from around the world, Sun International’s beloved Grand Dame, The Table Bay Hotel, officially closed its doors on 15 February to embark on an exciting journey of transformation. The iconic The Table Bay Hotel has closed its doors Come December 2025, the hotel will reopen as InterContinental Table Bay, Cape Town, following a major refurbishment that...
Dozens of cities around the world – including Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, London, New York, Rome, San Francisco and Vienna - have already banned or imposed severe restrictions on Airbnb letting activity, and Cape Town and other SA cities could soon follow suit in response to new regulations for short-term letting that are currently being finalised by the Department of Tourism. And this is likely...
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