Editing Cape Town (section)

== Culture ==
[[File:Kaapse Klopse marching through Cape Town (2017).jpg|thumb|[[Kaapse Klopse|Cape Town Minstrel Carnival]] (2017)]]
Cape Town is noted for its architectural heritage, with the highest density of [[Cape Dutch architecture|Cape Dutch]] style buildings in the world. Cape Dutch style, which combines the architectural traditions of the Netherlands, Germany, France and Indonesia, is most visible in [[Constantia, Cape Town|Constantia]], the [[Houses of Parliament, Cape Town|old government buildings]] in the Central Business District, and along [[Long Street (Cape Town)|Long Street]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cape Dutch Architecture |url=http://www.encounter.co.za/article/19.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060618001306/http://www.encounter.co.za/article/19.html |archive-date=18 June 2006 |access-date=14 June 2006 |publisher=Encounter South Africa}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Dewar |first=David |title=A Comparative Evaluation of Urbanism in Cape Town |last2=Hutton-Squire |first2=Martin |last3=Levy |first3=Caren |last4=Menidis |first4=Philip |last5=Uytenbogaardt |first5=Roelof |publisher=University of Cape Town Press |year=1977 |isbn=0-620-02535-2 |pages=20–98}}</ref> [[File:Groot Constantia - 2.jpg|thumb|[[Groot Constantia]] is a good example of Cape Dutch architecture. ]] The annual [[Coon Carnival|Cape Town Minstrel Carnival]], also known by its Afrikaans name of ''Kaapse Klopse'', is a large [[minstrel]] festival held annually on 2 January or ''"Tweede Nuwe Jaar"'' (Second New Year). Competing teams of minstrels parade in brightly coloured costumes, performing [[Cape Jazz]], either carrying colourful umbrellas or playing an array of musical instruments.

The [[Artscape Theatre Centre]] is the largest performing arts venue in Cape Town.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Artscape Theatre Centre |url=https://www.timeout.com/cape-town/cape-town/venue/1%3A23699/artscape-theatre-centre |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731194936/http://www.timeout.com/cape-town/cape-town/venue/1%3A23699/artscape-theatre-centre |archive-date=31 July 2017 |website=timeout.com}}</ref>

Cape Town was named the [[World Design Capital]] for 2014 by the [[International Council of Societies of Industrial Design]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cape Town Hosts Official WDC 2014 Signing Ceremony |url=http://www.worlddesigncapital.com/press-releases/cape-town-hosts-official-world-design-capital-2014-signing-ceremony/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130310030341/http://www.worlddesigncapital.com/press-releases/cape-town-hosts-official-world-design-capital-2014-signing-ceremony/ |archive-date=10 March 2013 |access-date=4 August 2012 |publisher=World Design Capital}}</ref>

The city also encloses the 36 hectare [[Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden]] that contains protected natural forest and [[fynbos]] along with a variety of animals and birds. There are over 7,000 species in cultivation at Kirstenbosch, including many rare and threatened species of the [[Cape Floristic Region]]. In 2004 this Region, including Kirstenbosch, was declared a UNESCO [[World Heritage Site]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden |url=http://www.sanbi.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&Itemid=57&id=139 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110929154010/http://www.sanbi.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&Itemid=57&id=139 |archive-date=29 September 2011 |access-date=1 October 2011 |publisher=Sanbi.org}}</ref>

[[File:Mosterts Mill.jpg|thumb|[[Mostert's Mill]] in Cape Town.]]

[[Whale watching]] is popular amongst tourists: [[southern right whale]]s and [[humpback whale]]s are seen off the coast during the breeding season (August to November) and [[Bryde's whale]]s and [[orca]] can be seen any time of the year.<ref name="CTwhale">{{Cite web |title=Cape Town Whale Watching |url=http://www.afton.co.za/whale-watching.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060422020303/http://www.afton.co.za/whale-watching.htm |archive-date=22 April 2006 |publisher=Afton Grove}}</ref>

The nearby town of [[Hermanus]] is known for its Whale Festival, but whales can also be seen in False Bay.<ref name="CTwhale" /> [[Heaviside's dolphin]]s are endemic to the area and can be seen from the coast north of Cape Town; [[dusky dolphin]]s live along the same coast and can occasionally be seen from the ferry to Robben Island.<ref name="CTwhale" />

The only complete windmill in South Africa is [[Mostert's Mill]], [[Mowbray, Cape Town|Mowbray]]. It was built in 1796 and restored in 1935 and again in 1995.

=== Cuisine ===
{{see also|South African cuisine}}
[[File:Cape Town - Vegan Lekker Nuggy Gatsby in restaurant Lekker Vegan.jpg|thumb|A gatsby sandwich, freshly prepared]]
Food originating from or synonymous with Cape Town includes the savoury sweet spiced meat dish [[Bobotie]] that dates from the 17th century. The [[Gatsby (sandwich)|Gatsby]], a sandwich filled with [[slap chips]] and other toppings, was first served in 1976 in the suburb of [[Athlone, Cape Town|Athlone]] and is also synonymous with the city.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thompson |first=Andrew |date=30 September 2016 |title=Dishes You Have to Eat When in Cape Town, South Africa |url=https://theculturetrip.com/africa/south-africa/articles/dishes-you-have-to-eat-when-in-cape-town/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220628131545/https://theculturetrip.com/africa/south-africa/articles/dishes-you-have-to-eat-when-in-cape-town/ |archive-date=28 June 2022 |access-date=4 June 2022 |website=Culture Trip}}</ref> The [[koe'sister]] is a traditional [[Cape Malays|Cape Malay]] pastry described as a cinnamon infused dumpling with a cake-like texture, finished off with a sprinkling of desiccated coconut.<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 January 2018 |title=Dial-A-Koesister: Cape Town's genius answer to those sweet treat cravings |url=https://www.food24.com/dial-a-koesister-cape-towns-genius-answer-to-those-sweet-treat-cravings/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130020948/https://www.food24.com/dial-a-koesister-cape-towns-genius-answer-to-those-sweet-treat-cravings/ |archive-date=30 November 2022 |access-date=4 June 2022 |website=Food24 |language=en-US}}</ref>

[[Malva pudding]] (sometimes known as Cape Malva pudding) is a sticky sweet dessert often served with hot custard is also associated with the city and dates back to the 17th century.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 April 2020 |title=Malva Pudding |url=https://www.capetownculinarytours.com/foodies/1888/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220627200511/https://www.capetownculinarytours.com/foodies/1888/ |archive-date=27 June 2022 |access-date=4 June 2022 |website=Cape Town Culinary Tours |language=en}}</ref> A related dessert dish, [[Cape Brandy Pudding]], is also associated with the city and surrounding region.<ref>{{Cite web |last=admin |date=23 August 2019 |title=Cape Brandy Pudding Recipe |url=https://www.makweti.com/seasoned-safari-culinary-experiences/cape-brandy-pudding-recipe/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230112105054/https://www.makweti.com/seasoned-safari-culinary-experiences/cape-brandy-pudding-recipe/ |archive-date=12 January 2023 |access-date=12 January 2023 |website=Makweti |language=en}}</ref> Cape Town is also the home of the [[South African wine]] industry with the first wine produced in the country being bottled in the city; a number of notable wineries still exist in the city including [[Groot Constantia]] and [[Klein Constantia]].

=== Media ===
[[File:Cape Town TV news van.jpg|thumb|left|A news van owned by [[Cape Town TV]] outside the [[Houses of Parliament, Cape Town|Houses of Parliament]]]]

Several newspapers, magazines and printing facilities have their offices in the city. [[Independent News and Media]] publishes the major English language papers in the city, the ''[[Cape Argus]]'' and the ''[[Cape Times]]''. [[Naspers]], the largest media conglomerate in South Africa, publishes ''[[Die Burger]]'', the major Afrikaans language paper.<ref>{{Cite web |title=South Africa Newspapers |url=http://www.abyznewslinks.com/safri.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140226162818/http://www.abyznewslinks.com/safri.htm |archive-date=26 February 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014 |publisher=ABYZ News Links}}</ref>

Cape Town has many local community [[newspapers]]. Some of the largest community newspapers in English are the ''Athlone News'' from [[Athlone, Cape Town|Athlone]], the ''[[Atlantic Sun]]'', the ''Constantiaberg Bulletin'' from [[Constantiaberg, Cape Town|Constantiaberg]], the ''City Vision'' from [[Bellville, Cape Town|Bellville]], the ''[[False Bay Echo]]'' from False Bay, the ''[[Helderberg Sun]]'' from [[Helderberg, Cape Town|Helderberg]], the ''[[Plainsman (South Africa)|Plainsman]]'' from Michell's Plain, the ''[[Sentinel News]]'' from Hout Bay, the ''[[Southern Mail (newspaper)|Southern Mail]]'' from the Southern Peninsula, the ''[[Southern Suburbs Tatler]]'' from the [[Southern Suburbs, Cape Town|Southern Suburbs]], ''[[Table Talk (Cape Town)|Table Talk]]'' from Table View and ''[[Tygertalk]]'' from Tygervalley/Durbanville. Afrikaans language community newspapers include the ''[[Landbou-Burger]]'' and the ''[[Tygerburger]]''.
''[[Vukani]]'', based in the Cape Flats, is published in [[Xhosa language|Xhosa]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=South Africa Newspapers |url=http://www.dailyearth.com/IntnNews/southafrica.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130829093302/http://dailyearth.com/IntnNews/southafrica.html |archive-date=29 August 2013 |access-date=24 February 2014 |publisher=Daily Earth}}</ref>

Cape Town is a centre for major broadcast media with several radio stations that only broadcast within the city. [[KFM (Cape Town)|94.5 Kfm]] (94.5{{spaces}}[[MHz]] FM) and [[Good Hope FM]] (94–97{{spaces}}MHz [[FM broadcasting|FM]]) mostly play [[pop music]]. Heart FM (104.9{{spaces}}MHz FM), the former P4 Radio, plays [[jazz]] and [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]], while [[Fine Music Radio]] (101.3 FM) plays [[European classical music|classical music]] and jazz, and Magic Music Radio<ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Alan |title=Magic 828 – Less Talk, More Music |url=https://magic828.co.za/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201002020622/https://magic828.co.za/ |archive-date=2 October 2020 |access-date=23 September 2020 |website=Magic 828 – Less Talk More Music}}</ref> (828 [[kilohertz|kHz]] MW) plays adult contemporary and classic rock from the '80s, '90s and '00s.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Magic 828 |url=https://magic828.co.za/ |access-date=22 January 2025 |website=Magic 828}}</ref>

[[Bush Radio (South Africa)|Bush Radio]] is a community radio station (89.5{{spaces}}MHz FM). The [[Voice of the Cape]] (95.8{{spaces}}MHz FM) and [[Cape Talk]] (567{{spaces}}kHz [[Mediumwave|MW]]) are the major [[talk radio|talk radio stations]] in the city.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Radio companies |url=http://www.biz-community.com/Companies/196/59.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100118135807/http://biz-community.com/Companies/196/59.html |archive-date=18 January 2010 |access-date=24 February 2014 |publisher=BizCommunity.Com}}</ref> Bokradio (98.9{{spaces}}MHz FM) is an Afrikaans music station.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 June 2013 |title=98.9fm |url=http://www.bokradio.co.za/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140228083313/http://www.bokradio.co.za/ |archive-date=28 February 2014 |access-date=24 February 2014 |publisher=Bok Radio}}</ref> The [[University of Cape Town]] also runs its own radio station, [[UCT Radio]] (104.5{{spaces}}MHz FM).

The [[SABC]] has a small presence in the city, with satellite studios located at [[Sea Point]]. [[e.tv]] has a greater presence, with a large complex located at Longkloof Studios in [[Gardens, Cape Town|Gardens]]. [[M-Net]] is not well represented with infrastructure within the city. [[Cape Town TV]] is a local TV station, supported by numerous organisation and focusing mostly on documentaries.

Numerous productions companies and their support industries are located in the city, mostly supporting the production of overseas commercials, model shoots, TV-series and movies.<ref>{{Cite web |title=South African Industry News |url=http://www.filmmakersguide.co.za/filming_in_sa |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100217122738/http://www.filmmakersguide.co.za/filming_in_sa |archive-date=17 February 2010 |access-date=24 February 2014 |publisher=filmmakersguide.co.za}}</ref> The local media infrastructure remains primarily in Johannesburg.

=== Sport and recreation ===
[[File:New stadium - panoramio.jpg|thumb|[[Cape Town Stadium]] in [[Green Point, Cape Town|Green Point]]]]
[[File:Newlands2.jpg|thumb|[[Newlands Cricket Ground]]]]
[[File:Newlands stadium cropped.jpg|thumb|[[Newlands Stadium]]]]
[[File:Kitesurfers-001.JPG|thumb|[[Kitesurfing]] in [[Table Bay]]]]

Cape Town's most popular sports by participation are [[cricket]], [[association football]], [[swimming (sport)|swimming]], and [[rugby union]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Woulidge |first=Sam |title=Time Out: Cape Town |publisher=Time Out Publishing |year=2006 |isbn=1-904978-12-6 |pages=127–130: Sports}}</ref> In rugby union, Cape Town is the home of the [[Western Province (rugby)|Western Province]] side, who play at [[Cape Town Stadium]] and compete in the [[Currie Cup]].

In addition, Western Province players (along with some from Wellington's [[Boland Cavaliers]]) comprise the [[Stormers]] in the [[United Rugby Championship]] competition. Cape Town has also been a host city for both the [[1995 Rugby World Cup]] and [[2010 FIFA World Cup]], and annually hosts the Africa leg of the [[World Rugby Sevens Series|World Rugby 7s]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=worldrugby.org |title=Rounds and Tournaments – HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series {{!}} world.rugby/sevens-series |url=https://www.world.rugby/sevens-series/calendar |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201007181633/https://www.world.rugby/sevens-series/calendar |archive-date=7 October 2020 |access-date=12 October 2020 |website=world.rugby}}</ref> It has hosted the [[2023 Netball World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 November 2021 |title=Cape Town to host national netball championships in December |url=https://www.news24.com/witness/sport/general/cape-town-to-host-national-netball-championships-in-december-20211124 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114024648/https://www.news24.com/witness/sport/general/cape-town-to-host-national-netball-championships-in-december-20211124 |archive-date=14 January 2022 |access-date=14 January 2022}}</ref>

[[Association football]], which is mostly known as ''soccer'' in South Africa, is also popular. One [[Football club (association football)|club]] from Cape Town plays in the [[South African Premiership|Premiership]], South Africa's premier league, [[Cape Town City F.C. (2016)|Cape Town City F.C.]] Cape Town was also the location of several of the matches of the [[2010 FIFA World Cup]] including a semi-final,<ref name="southafrica.info">{{Cite web |title=SA 2010: frequent questions |url=http://www.southafrica.info/2010/2010-faq.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070603155707/http://www.southafrica.info/2010/2010-faq.htm |archive-date=3 June 2007 |access-date=26 May 2007 |publisher=southafrica.info}}</ref> held in South Africa. The Mother City built a new 70,000-seat stadium ([[Cape Town Stadium]]) in the Green Point area.

In [[cricket]], the [[Cape Cobras]] represent Cape Town at the [[Newlands Cricket Ground]]. The team is the result of an amalgamation of the [[Western Province Cricket]] and [[Boland Cricket]] teams. They take part in the [[Supersport Series|Supersport]] and [[Standard Bank Cup Series]]. The Newlands Cricket Ground regularly hosts international matches.

Cape Town has had Olympic aspirations. For example, in 1996, Cape Town was one of the five candidate cities shortlisted by the [[IOC]] to launch official candidatures to host the [[2004 Summer Olympics]]. Although the Games ultimately went to [[Athens]], Cape Town came in third place.

There has been some speculation that Cape Town was seeking the South African Olympic Committee's nomination to be South Africa's bid city for the [[2020 Summer Olympic Games]].<ref>[http://www.gamesbids.com/cgi-bin/news/viewnews.cgi?category=5&id=1049905279 South Africa Announces Bid For 2020 Summer Olympic Games] {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080613004431/http://www.gamesbids.com/cgi-bin/news/viewnews.cgi?category=5&id=1049905279 |date=13 June 2008}}, Gamesbids.com</ref> That was quashed when the [[International Olympic Committee]] awarded the 2020 Games to Tokyo.

The city of Cape Town has vast experience in hosting major national and international sports events. The [[Cape Town Cycle Tour]] is the world's largest individually timed [[road bicycle racing|road cycling race]] – and the first event outside Europe to be included in the [[UCI Golden Bike|International Cycling Union's Golden Bike series]]. It sees over 35,000 cyclists tackling a {{cvt|109|km|0}} route around Cape Town.

The [[Absa Cape Epic]] is the largest full-service mountain bike stage race in the world. Some notable events hosted by Cape Town have included the [[1995 Rugby World Cup]], [[2003 ICC Cricket World Cup]], and World Championships in various sports such as athletics, fencing, weightlifting, hockey, cycling, canoeing, gymnastics and others.

Cape Town was also a host city to the [[2010 FIFA World Cup]] from 11 June to 11 July 2010, further enhancing its profile as a major events city. It was also one of the host cities of the [[2009 Indian Premier League]] cricket tournament.

The Mother City has also played host to the [[South Africa Sevens|Africa leg]] of the annual [[World Rugby Sevens Series|World Rugby 7s]] event since 2015; for nine seasons, from 2002 until 2010, the event was staged in [[George, South Africa|George]] in the Western Cape, before moving to [[Port Elizabeth]] for the [[2011 South Africa Sevens|2011 edition]], and then to Cape Town in 2015. The event usually takes place in mid-December, and is hosted at the [[Cape Town Stadium]] in Green Point.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Stadium |url=http://capetown7s.com/stadium/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125135018/https://capetown7s.com/stadium/ |archive-date=25 November 2020 |access-date=12 October 2020 |website=HSBC Cape Town Sevens}}</ref>

There are several golf courses in Cape Town. The Clovelly Country Club and Metropolitan Golf Club have 18 holes.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 July 2022 |title=Best Golf Courses in Cape Town |url=https://moneytoday.co.za/best-golf-courses-in-cape-town/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709184621/https://moneytoday.co.za/best-golf-courses-in-cape-town/ |archive-date=9 July 2022 |access-date=12 July 2022 |website=MoneyToday.co.za |publisher=MoneyToday}}</ref>

The coastline of Cape Town is relatively long, and the varied exposure to weather conditions makes it fairly common for water conditions to be conducive to recreational scuba diving at some part of the city's coast. There is considerable variation in the underwater environment and regional ecology as there are dive sites on reefs and wrecks on both sides of the Cape Peninsula and False Bay, split between two coastal marine ecoregions by the Cape Peninsula, and also variable by depth zone.

[[File:Blue Wall of Sandy Bay.jpg|thumb|Surfing in [[Sandy Bay, Cape Town|Sandy Bay]]]]
False Bay is open to the south, and the prevailing open ocean swell arrives from the southwest, so the exposure varies considerably around the coastline. The inshore bathymetry near Cape Point is shallow enough for a moderate amount of refraction of long period swell, but deep enough to have less effect on short period swell, and acts as a filter to pass mainly the longer swell components to the Western shores, although they are significantly attenuated.

The eastern shores get more of the open ocean spectrum, and this results in very different swell conditions between the two sides at any given time. The fetch is generally too short for southeasterly winds to produce good surf. There are more than 20 [[False Bay#Surfing|named breaks in False Bay]].

The north-wester can have a long fetch and can produce large waves, but they may also be associated with local wind and be very poorly sorted. The Atlantic coast is exposed to the full power of the South-westerly swell produced by the westerly winds of the southern ocean, often a long way away, so the swell has time to separate into similar wavelengths, and there are some world class big wave breaks among the named breaks of the Atlantic shore.<ref name="Wavescape 1" /><ref name="Wavescape 2" /><ref name="Wavescape 3" />

{{Further|topic=the racing sailboat built in Cape Town|Cape 31}}

In the 1950s the city was part of four editions of the famous [[Algiers-Cape Town Rally]], during the pioneer years of trans-Africa rallying and motor exploration. The closing of the road to the newly founded [[Zaire]] caused the city to be dropped from the traject.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 October 2021 |title=The Saga of Rallye Algiers – Cape Town (1951–1961) |url=https://www.cockpitdz.com/en/post/the-saga-of-rallye-algiers-cape-town-1951-1961 |website=COCKPIT}}</ref>