Cape Town has been named the third happiest city in the world in Time Out's 2025 Happiest Cities Index.
The annual survey polled over 18,000 residents across major cities worldwide to discover where people feel happiest about their place of residence.
Cape Town's ranking places it just behind Abu Dhabi and Medellín, making it the highest-ranked African city.
From the beaches to the mountains and vibrant streets in between, it seems Capetonians have plenty of reasons to smile.
Author's summary: Cape Town is the third happiest city globally.