Kommetjie Life magazine

This weekend, the inaugural South Shore Festival takes place: a two-day celebration of roots music featuring fourteen bands and solo artists from the Far South music community, with a special focus on Kommetjie-based musicians including Alec Griffith, Mel Malisch, Robin Auld and Derek Craig, alongside a mix of established names and exciting new talent. The festival takes place on 1 & 2 May at the Masque Theatre, Muizenberg. "Across two intimate evenings in this classic theatre, musicians will share original songs — including songs honouring South African artists who have shaped the country’s musical heritage.  South Shore Festival celebrates musicians not only as performers, but as poets, storytellers, and cultural custodians. It invites audiences to experience music not only as entertainment, but as a cultural force that shapes identity, memory and connection. The Festival shines a light on the rich musical life of Cape Town’s Far South, where many legendary and upcoming musicians live, write and perform." Tickets are available on Quicket. More information is available at kommetjielife.com/whats-on #capetownmusic #whatsonincapetown #southshorefestival

New finds on Kommetjie beach 💙👋🏼🦦 Also, how insane have the waves been this week?! Truly awe-inspiring… especially those surfers out catching them yesterday afternoon 😮🏄‍♂️👏🏼 #kommetjielife #longbeach #otters #outdoorart #capetownsurf

Friday evening drama in between rain storms 💙 Riders of the storm at it again. Kommetjie is just magical in all weather, in all seasons. Stay dry! Or don't… 🏄‍♀️🪁 #kitesurfing #longbeachkommetjie #kitesurfcapetown #lovecapetown #kommetjielife

Riders of the storm 💙 #kitesurfing #kommetjielife

More fascinating behaviour from Kommetjie’s resident otters, captured recently at the Kom. What looks like a playful spin is actually something far more deliberate – a scent-marking ritual often referred to as the ‘poo dance’. Otters use a mix of urine and anal jelly to mark territory, leaving behind a surprisingly complex chemical signature that can even carry their full DNA profile. A small, strange, and remarkable glimpse into the hidden language of the wild, right on our doorstep. Video: Jemima McGuinness Insight: Brett Glasby #kommetjielife #kommetjie #otters #capepeninsula natureupclose

Easter weekend starts early at Umami, with amazing fresh tuna in and First Thursday specials, including crumbed sushi, oysters and bubbles 💙 Get your ice-cold White Rabbit on tap by @shipwreckbrewery, wines by @migliarinawines and more 🥂 #imhofffarm #capetownfoodguide #capetowneats #kommetjielife #firstthursday

The Story of Good Riddance – a short film from Kommetjie. 🎬Watch the film at kommetjielife.com/magazine There are some people in Kommetjie who rarely stop moving. Dom Moriarty of @goodriddancecoffee is one of them – usually head down, hands busy, coffee pouring, conversations flowing. So when a group of filmmakers approached her to document her story, it required something unusual: stillness. The film came about organically. Leah Kay – filmmaker and wildlife photographer and a friend of Dom since her Southern Grind days – connected her with an international creative team, the Brazilian duo Gaia Expeditions and French filmmaker Camille Langlois, on a visit to Dom’s new roastery. @rooikatroastery, based at Cape Farmhouse on the peninsula, opened last year and marked a new chapter for Dom. After years of buying in coffee beans, Good Riddance would now be roasting its own – just down the road. They were immediately drawn in. “They loved the name of the coffee shop,” Dom says. “They were just like, this is a story I really want to tell and document.” Together they formed Gaia Studio, as a creative collective along with Leah, putting together this film as their first project together. Dom sat down with them and shared how she got here – the long version. A life story far too layered to fit neatly into ten minutes. “A lot of it’s not actually in the film. There’s way too much. So they kind of had to pick a little narrative and stick to it.” Within three and a half weeks, they had filmed, interviewed, edited and screened the piece. “I was amazed at how quick everything took and the quality and the creativity and the flow. It was super, super lekker.” Not just a coffee shop. Not just a roastery. But a story of risk, resilience and community – captured on film, and still brewing. Gaia Studio continues to document other Cape Peninsula stories. Follow them @gaiastudioco. Film Credits Title: Good Riddance – A Short Film About Letting Go Directed, Shot & Edited: Ricardo Braz & Camille Langlois Produced by: Leah Kay Featuring: Dom Moriarty Production: Gaia Studio #kommetjielife #goodriddance #kommetjie #capetown #supportlocal⁠

The @cape_kelp_forest_trail launched on Friday at @thekelpshack, bringing together a diverse group of organisations working with kelp in a sustainable way and contributing to science, biodiversity and marine protection. Well done to @guardiansofthedeep.oceanlegacy for initiating a wonderful project. We can't wait for the launch of the Kelp Festival next year! #kelp #capekelpforesttrail #kommetjielife

Late summer is a glorious time to explore the trails with @deepsouthhikes – who run free community-based hikes *for the adventurous* from Cape Point to Silvermine and beyond, around the Southern Peninsula.⁠ ⁠ Dogs are welcome, agility dependent (and of course pack loads of water – for you and your furry friends).⁠ ⁠ 📲 TO JOIN: find the link to the Whatsapp group at kommetjielife.com/whats-on or DM @deepsouthhikes on Instagram⁠ ⁠ ⛰️ NEXT HIKE:⁠ ⁠ Sunday – HIGH STEENBERG | SILVERMINE EAST⁠ ⁠ 22/02/2026⁠ Arrive 09:45 | Strut off at 10:00 sharp⁠ ±8km | ±3 hours of mountain magic⁠ Moderate — delightfully undulating, never dull⁠ ⁠ Meeting Point: Silvermine Gate 2 — the boom at the east end of the parking area⁠ ⁠ This is a polished little circular number — panoramic views, rolling climbs, and that satisfying “I earned this” glow by the end. Perfect for the solid intermediate who enjoys a bit of sass in their stride.⁠ ⁠ Dogs: Welcome (activity permit required — civilisation matters).⁠ Trail info: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/south-africa/western-cape/high-steenberg-via-silvermine-gate-2⁠ ⁠ ☔ Rain calls it off — check in by 08:00 if the weather looks theatrical.⁠ 🎒 Bring proper kit, water, and snacks that spark joy.⁠ ☕ We’ll pause at Fat Lady’s Cave for tea and snacks⁠ 🌸 On botanical watch for blue and cluster disas.⁠ ⁠ All hikes at your own risk. We curate the adventure; you bring the good sense.⁠ ⁠ Drop a 👍 if you’re joining the elevation celebration.⁠ ⁠ #deepsouthhikes #kommetjiesummerguide #lovecapetown #capetownhikes