It is time to celebrate all things local once again and vote for your favourite establishments across the Western Cape.

Nominations for the 2024 Kfm 94.5 Best of the Cape Awards have opened, highlighting local independent businesses that make this province unique. This year, the awards will be held in partnership with payment solutions provider Yoco.


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‘At Yoco, we believe in supporting, growing and celebrating these local businesses through our products, services and community. So being a part of the Kfm 94.5’s Best of the Cape Awards was a perfect fit for us,’ says Mmaphuthi Morule, Yoco’s head of brand marketing.

If you have a favourite local haunt that deserves recognition, now is the time to nominate them. It can be your favourite coffee shop, gym, biltong-fix, plumber, perfect wedding venue or any adventure that gives you that adrenaline rush you crave.

‘This is about celebrating this beautiful place we call home and recognising the many wonderful places that make it so special,’ says Kfm Morning’s Darren Simpson.

‘It’s all about what you love and sharing those hidden gems with everyone.’

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As reported by Bizcommunity, last year’s awards saw more than 6 000 nominations and nearly 200 000 votes. This year will feature diverse categories, from restaurants to best tradesperson, from bakeries to farm experiences.

Here is the full list:

  • Best date night restaurant
  • Best breakfast spot
  • Best tradesperson
  • Best bakery
  • Best wine farm experience
  • Best watering hole
  • Best coffee
  • Best pet-friendly restaurant
  • Best family restaurant
  • Best takeaway spot
  • Best biltong
  • Best local craft spirit brand
  • Best market
  • Best place to sweat
  • Best kids’ party spot
  • Best adventure experience
  • Best farm stall
  • Best wedding venue
  • Best hotel
  • Best tourist attraction
  • Best weekend stay
  • Best dorpie
  • Best local craft beer
  • Best amateur sports club
  • Best local musician
  • Best professional sports team or person
  • Best barber
  • Best hairdresser
  • Best online store

Why should you nominate? To celebrate local, help them gain exposure and strengthen community spirit.

‘We are absolutely thrilled to kick off the 2024 Kfm 94.5 Best of the Cape Awards! It’s a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the local gems that make the Western Cape such a vibrant and unique place,’ says Hennie Myburgh, Kfm’s station manager.

‘We can’t wait to see the amazing nominations from our listeners and shine a spotlight on the incredible businesses and spots that truly deserve it.’

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