CPT Brew – 28th October, 2026

Heading to Boulders Penguin Colony? It's moulting season, and SANParks is asking visitors to give the penguins space. For about three weeks, moulting penguins can't go to sea, live off their fat reserves and can lose up to 40% of their body mass. A fright that sends one into the water can leave it cold enough to die, so stay off Middle Beach, keep to the boardwalks and follow the signs. The moult peaks around December, so admire them from the boardwalk.

South African obstacle course champion Thomas van Tonder has crossed the underside of Bloukrans Bridge, 216 metres above the river, by hand. On Monday he swung along 600 suspended monkey bars in 47 minutes and 37 seconds, a world first, on a 280-metre course built for Red Bull Bridge Bars. It went up a steep incline, across the crown and back down, with sore hands the whole way. Most people just bungee off it.

Two baboons in Pringle Bay have found a rugby ball and are putting it to use. The video from Friends of Pringle Bay Baboons shows the pair batting it around, with no sign they're following the rules. The forward pass is the least of their problems.

Ramfest Halloween

Canadian rockers Silverstein headline, with Fokofpolisiekar, Jack Parow, Sunken State and the Emo Night crew on the bill. Costumes welcome, running until 02:00. Strictly 18+ with ID, and the cheaper tiers have sold out.

Feastival: The Haunted Feast

Zakes Bantwini and Shekhinah headline a spooky day-into-night at Grand Africa Cafe & Beach, with a food market, haunted casino, twisted karaoke and plenty of cocktails. Runs until 01:00, 18+.

Fright at the Museum

Zeitz MOCAA after hours for ages 13 to 16. Teams work through three clue rooms to find a stash left by the mysterious Worker X, with art stations and a goodie bag. Low lighting and mild scares, so one for the brave teen.

Halloween Forest Night Trail Run

Costumes, headlamps and a 5km or 10km route through Muratie's forest in Stellenbosch, so it is a drive from the city. Beer, wine and live music from Akkedis after. The 10km starts at 19:15 and the 5km at 19:30.

Lunchworks at 22 Waterkant Street runs a weekday cafe with lunch specials, roasted organic coffee, burgers, salads and wraps. Open Monday to Friday 09:00 to 15:00, so it suits a proper midweek lunch stop.

The Electric in District Six does cold-pressed juices, nut milks, comfort food and good coffee, with a daily R80-for-two special from 16:00. Bring the dog.

Michelle's Village Café has been a De Waterkant fixture since 2002. Coffee and tea start at R32, homemade cakes and bakes at R35, and it serves breakfast and lunch from 07:00 to 15:00, Monday to Saturday.