CPT Brew – 30th October, 2026

Cape Town's Olivia "Olive" Viglatzis cooks full meals for as little as R20 a portion on her budget series, and has turned it into a feeding drive. It started with her filming from her own kitchen, and she now has more than 100,000 followers on TikTok. Once a month she and her wife, Veronica, put together and hand out food parcels to pensioners and job seekers, mainly in Richwood and Bothasig. Her sign-off on every video is to be kind, because it might be someone's only meal.

Two office workers overlooking Newlands thought they had the best seats in town for the third Test against Australia, until the broadcast cameras found them. SuperSport's clip shows the pair spot themselves on the stadium screen, then turn to their computers and get very busy. Commentator Pommie Mbangwa's reply was a laughing "Sorry boys". Nice try, but the replay doesn't lie.

Lea Kervarrec, 12, is hosting a 5 km fun run on the sand at Eden on the Bay in Big Bay this Sunday, 1 November, with an 08:00 start. The Salty Five is her Grade 6 project for SALT's School Feeding Programme, and she has already raised more than R16,000, enough to feed 100 children for a month. Tickets are R150 and capped at 199, no dogs on the beach, and every ticket is a lucky draw entry. Her next goal is R30,000, to feed 200.

Spring Fête

Christ Church Constantia throws its annual fete at Constantia Main Road and Parish Road, with the theme Simunye, We Are One. Neighbours, local small businesses and families all show up. Runs until 13:30.

Kurt Schoonraad: Funny Side Up

A one-man comedy show on everyday South African life, from ageing to relationships to family habits. Back by popular demand at the Homecoming Centre in District Six, and it runs until 15 November.

Miriam Altman: The Butterfly Project

Jazz vocalist Miriam Altman launches her album live at the Star Theatre in the Homecoming Centre, blending vocal jazz, soul and poetry with a band of South African musicians. Doors open at 18:00.

DSK Bazaar

Family fun by day and Oktoberfest party by night at the German International School in Tamboerskloof. Expect German and local food, beer, wine, live music, market stalls and a kids fun park. Open until 22:00.

Scala Pasta on Church Street rolls three fresh pastas daily. Aperitivo hour runs 16:00 to 17:30, with cicchetti at R79 and half-price selected beers, wines by the glass and cocktails. Open daily from 12:00 to 22:30.

Nikkei on Bree Street runs Sushi and Sake Sundays from 12:00 to 17:00. A 22-piece sushi platter is R199, sake cocktails are half price, and a live DJ spins on the decks, subject to availability.

Moro Gelato has a shop at Portside Centre in Green Point. Its signature scoops include Pistacchio, Milk Tart, Tiramisu and Caramel Cookie Crumble. A fine plan for a weekend afternoon.