On Point Connections

27/06/2026

Meet The SOLO Collective.

If you've followed — welcome. Same person, same standards, just bigger.

Three arms under one roof:

🍷 SOLO Cellars — personalised SA w**e, delivered
🍸 SOLO Bartender — your event, elevated
📚 SOLO Collection — guides for hospitality pros

Curated by someone who's spent years inside luxury hospitality across SA and the Middle East.

Where craft meets occasion — and every glass starts a story.

Friday we go deeper into Cellars. Stay close.

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solocollectivesa.com

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13/06/2026

Another Expo. Another opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. 🙂

Supporting small businesses—those that have started and those about to begin—is so important. Showing up, encouraging one another, and building together is how we all move forward.

A few key takeaways:

• There is a growing influence of the Asian market on food trends, which was fascinating to see.
• Great food isn't only about ingredients; the equipment behind it plays a huge role too. And there are some really great stuff out there!
• The partnerships between exhibitors were inspiring—a reminder that collaboration creates opportunity.
• Proud brand representation was evident throughout.
• The atmosphere was incredible. Full of excitement.

As someone who comes from the hospitality industry, it was refreshing to step out of the business, observe, learn, and be reminded that the passion for this industry is still very much alive. And how innovative it is becoming.

Here's to meaningful partnerships, bigger support for local businesses, and continuing to dream big.

14/03/2026

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12/02/2026

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⭐ 4.3 Google rating
🧁 Gluten-Free & Sugar-Free baked goods
🚉 Near Retreat Train Station

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11/02/2026

The first Local Loop newsletter is here! 🎉

It’s all about Cape Town — celebrating the city, sharing cool stories, keeping things fun, and building something together as a community. This first edition includes stories, features, and competitions to get you inspired and involved.

Jump in, have a look, and be part of the loop — because it only works if we’re all in it. And who knows… you might be the next winner 😉

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02/02/2026

Welcome to the very first edition of the Local Loop Newsletter 🎉

This has been created with you, Capetonian, at the heart of it all.
Local Loop is about celebrating our city, sharing stories that matter, keeping things fun, and building something that grows with every voice involved.

This first edition is just the beginning — shaped by our catalysts, contributors, and community. Inside you’ll find stories, features, and competitions designed to inspire, spark curiosity, and maybe even surprise you.

Take a moment to explore, share your thoughts, and get involved — because this loop only works when we’re all part of it.

And hey… you never know when you could be the next winner 😉
Welcome to the loop. Let’s make it something great

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14/12/2025

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This year has been a hard one for so many small businesses. Even with the challenges, they continue to show up for our communities in ways that go far beyond the products they sell. They create jobs for our neighbors, keep our local economy moving, and add the heart and character we can’t imagine our cities without. When you choose to shop local, you’re not just making a purchase. You’re helping a business stay open, a family stay hopeful, and a community stay strong. Your purchase truly makes a difference.

14/12/2025

It’s Sunday — time for your WhatsOn Guide powered by Idea Hub!

We’re shining the spotlight on small businesses and entertainers bringing the vibe to Cape Town’s hottest local spots. Pull through, show love, and support local! 🌍✨

🎶 *Sunday, Dec 2025* - Trio Soul live at Noah Restaurant
Create the perfect Sunday ambience with Trio Soul at Noah Restaurant, on the corner of Shortmarket & Loop Street.
Pair the live music with their Oyster & W**e special for just R99 — the ultimate Sunday sundowner combo.

🎨 *Sunday, 21 Dec 2025* - Sip & Paint with a Twist
Imagine painting your very own glass for your Christmas celebrations!
Bring five friends and enjoy a sip-and-paint experience like no other — buy 5 tickets and get 1 FREE.
Come mingle, create, and don’t miss Chilli Bar’s best-voted bunny chow while you’re there.

☀️ Today’s forecast:
Highs of 23°C with sunset at 19:53 — the perfect Cape Town Sunday setup.

Have a beautiful Sunday, stay safe, and have fun! 🧡

29/11/2025

29/11/2025

The Local Loop Market was really a day filled with conversation, networking, chatting, and pure fun — that’s what it was all about! We achieved our goal of bringing the community together and creating a truly special market day.

Thank you to everyone who took part and to all who came out to show love for local entrepreneurship. We see you, and we appreciate you! 🧡