CPT Brew – 11th October, 2026

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Good morning, Brews. A Cape Town matric grad fed 300 people before heading to his own ball, and a retirement home’s residents shared the “I once was...” stories that make your CV look quiet. After that, there’s koeksisters with live jazz in Salt River, Freed Mushaga at Ganesh, Majozi at the Barnyard, and a free espresso class. Three food spots to try, and a fact about the Eiffel Tower to round it off.

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Headlines

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Huis Nuweland, a Cape Town retirement home, has put its residents on camera for a video of "I once was…" stories, and the CVs put most LinkedIn feeds to shame. One was a journalist in Zimbabwe, another bought clothes for Woolworths, and one managed a stable as a professional rider. The clip landed for Older Persons Month with a quietly brilliant message: see who they are today.

Dog people, mark the calendar. The Great Pup Parade returns to the Willowbridge Greenbelt on Saturday 7 November with a walking parade, dog awards and music. Every dog gets a free goodie bag, which is more than most of us get at work. The target is R200 000 for the South African Guide-Dogs Association.

While most matric learners were getting their hair and make-up done on the morning of their ball, 19-year-old Ronaldinho Norman was grilling chicken and frying potatoes with his family in Pelican Park and Eagle Park to feed about 300 people in need, before heading off to his matric ball.

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Events

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Sun 11 Oct 15:00 R150	Koeksisters & Jazz with Babalwa Mentjies and Bheki Khoza fills Transatlantic Cultural House in Salt River with live jazz and conversation. Koeksisters and soft drinks are included, which is a fair trade for two hours.
Tue 13 Oct 19:00 Tickets	Freed Mushaga plays a solo show in the listening room at Ganesh in Observatory, with the music starting from 19:30. Intimate, low-key and a good midweek reset.
Wed 14 Oct 19:30 Tickets	Majozi brings Fire, Darling, Waiting and the rest of the catalogue to The Barnyard Theatre in Tyger Valley. A northern suburbs night out.
Fri 16 Oct 10:00 Free	ASC Open Day: Espresso Extraction 101 is a free course at the African School of Coffee where you taste under, over and well-extracted shots. No experience needed, spaces are limited, and no under 13s.

Hidden Gems

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Prashad Café on Wandel Street in Gardens is fully vegetarian and vegan, with a menu that runs from Punjabi tandoor classics to Durban heritage curries. You won't miss the meat.

Nobantu's Restaurant is a little find in Shop 22 on the Grand Parade, serving proper African cooking. Save room for the coffee and dessert, which regulars rave about. Bookings are accepted.

Cushty Neighbourhood Deli in Green Point is an easy pick for breakfast, brunch, coffee and dessert, and your dog is welcome inside and out.

Fact of the Day

The Eiffel Tower can grow up to about 15 centimetres taller in summer, because its iron expands in the heat.

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