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Tuesday, 24 November 2009

Wining, dining and music at Solms-Delta

Hey la la, hey la la, hey la la – our voices were jiving, our hips swaying and our fingers clicking in time to Robbie Jansen’s slightly smokey voice as he gave vent to his own interpretation of Cape jazz – a fusion of musical influences ranging from traditional Cape Malay ‘goema’ and African rhythms [...]

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Article by: Cape Town Editor
Tuesday, 24 November 2009

Tshukudu Bush Lodge – a perfectly indulgent bush getaway

Imagine lying back in a soothing bubble bath with a sweeping view of the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park, where over 80 species of animal roam the savannah. Imagine no more. Built high on a rocky outcrop, Tshukudu Bush Lodge has been designed to offer you a perfectly indulgent bush getaway …
Overlooking its own waterhole, set [...]

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Article by: SA Travel News Editor
Tuesday, 24 November 2009

Fundraising Spinnathon for child protection

Are you feeling a bit out of touch with your community and you would like to do something for a good cause but are not sure what, then why not head down to Canal Walk in Cape Town on Saturday 5 December and take part in the “Make a Difference Spinnathon“.
Virgin Active and Canal Walk [...]

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Article by: SA Events Editor
Monday, 23 November 2009

Culture vultures in Kalk Bay

On Wednesday I not only managed to sneak into an art exhibition opening and mingle with the art aficionados of Cape Town, but I also managed to snatch a moment of poetry at Kalk Bay Books straight afterwards.
I didn’t know the Kalk Bay Modern existed, until a colleague of mine insisted on stopping off in [...]

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Article by: Cape Town Editor
Monday, 23 November 2009

All eyes on Cape Town (photographs)

The city is buzzing with visitors all here to enjoy what Cape Town has to offer in the lead up to the final draw for the FIFA 2010 World Cup which is happening on 4 December. Readers of the UK Telegraph recently voted Cape Town as their favourite city outside Europe and in Condé Nast [...]

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Article by: SA Travel News Editor
Friday, 20 November 2009

Cape Town a World Top 10 Party City

Lonely Planet has created a new guide, the “1000 Ultimate Experiences” and South Africa can feel proud as Cape Town has been awarded a place of honour in the world’s top 10 party cities. Other countries in the top 10 are Buenos Aires, Argentina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Montreal, Canada and Thessaloniki, Greece.
But what makes [...]

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Article by: SA Events Editor
Friday, 20 November 2009

Food & Wine Market at Hermanuspietersfontein

This is a popular market on a Saturday morning for residents of Hermanus and the surrounds. Its setting is the Hermanuspietersfontein Wine Cellars at the Hemel en Aarde Village closest to Onrus, and if you’re not there to pick up the weekend’s nibbles and nosh, then you’re there for breakfast with friends. It’s a market [...]

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Article by: Cape Town Editor
Friday, 20 November 2009

Peaks, Valleys and Champagne … in the Drakensberg

One of my favourite holiday spots is the Drakensberg in KwaZulu Natal. Don’t get me wrong, I love the beach and there is nothing better than an early morning swim in the Indian Ocean, but the Drakensberg offers just as good a holiday and there is no need to watch out for jellyfish and [...]

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Article by: SA Activities Editor
Friday, 20 November 2009

Festivals and Events in the Garden Route over the Festive Season

We are heading into the festive season, time to take some time off, spend some quality time with family and friends and a popular holiday destination to do this in is the Garden Route, with many towns and interesting sites to explore.
I thought I’d give you a bit of a head start [...]

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Article by: SA Events Editor
Thursday, 19 November 2009

Johannesburg Mozart Festival Programme

Lovers of classical music will be glad to know that the programme line up for the Johannesburg International Mozart Festival has been announced. So here is just a little taste of what you can expect from 23 January to 9 February 2010.
Originally organised in 2006 in celebration of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s 250th birthday anniversary this [...]

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Article by: SA Events Editor
Thursday, 19 November 2009
South African Hiking Trails

Skeleton Gorge hiking trail

For visitors to Cape Town, a trip up the iconic Table Mountain is usually at the top of the to-do list, as obvious an excursion as visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris, or licking gelato in Rome. But instead of hopping on the Cable Car for a less-than-10-minute ride straight to the top, why not [...]

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Article by: SA Travel News Editor
Thursday, 19 November 2009

Smitswinkel Bay Photographs

Photographs taken of Smitswinkel Bay on the False Bay Coast in the Cape. Smitswinkel Bay (or Smitswinkelbaai) is practically inaccessible and right next to the Cape Point Nature Reserve. Reached only by foot, it is worth the effort to get there. The bay here is popular for snorkelling, diving and fishing and the water is [...]

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Article by: South Africa Editor
Wednesday, 18 November 2009

South African Sports News – 18 November

South African openers put England to the sword
Graeme Smith (pictured) and Loots Bosman propelled South Africa to a crushing 84-run victory over England in their Standard Bank Pro 20 match at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Sunday. The Proteas amassed 241/6 in their allotted 20 overs, which was their second highest total in international Pro [...]

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Article by: Guy Mortimer
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
South African Hiking Trails

The Table Mountain Pipe Track

Summertime is a great opportunity to experience the Cape Town surrounds by getting out onto one of the many hiking trails on offer. If you like walking but are not up for a big hike, the Pipe Track is a nice flat walk perfect for afternoon and early evening excursions. The walk faces the [...]

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Article by: Cape Town Editor
Wednesday, 18 November 2009

A stay in Vermont

Tell people that you’re on your way to Vermont and many give you a puzzled response. They obviously are not expecting you to go all the way to America for the weekend, but whilst their brains are whizzing around trying to place the town on a map, I rescue them and explain that it lies [...]

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Article by: Cape Town Editor
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