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Category: Cape Town
Thirty Seconds to Mars Live in SA
MARS IS COMING! Big Concerts announced on Wednesday that Thirty Seconds to Mars will be returning to South Africa to perform 2 concerts – on 13 June 2014 at the Grand Arena in Cape Town and 16 June 2014 at the Coca-Cola Dome in Johannesburg. Coming off the back of an outstanding European festival circuit and some […]
Mandela in Cape Town: From Prisoner to President Walk
A New Walking Tour has launched in the Mother City! The nation mourns a leader, a father, and an inspiration to many upon the loss of Nelson Mandela. We seek ways to celebrate him, to continue his legacy, and to learn more about the man who fought for so many. The man who created the […]
Momentum Cricket Sixes Set to Bowl the Mother City Over
Summer and cricket go bat in hand, so you may have already heard rumours about the newest and hottest social cricket event that is sure to bowl a few maidens over in just 9 days’ time. The Momentum Cricket Sixes is taking place on 14 December 2013 at the Claremont Cricket Club in Cape Town, […]
25 of the Best Picnic Spots in South Africa
There’s no better way to enjoy summer than with a lazy picnic under the trees. Here are some of South Africa’s best picnic spots; some where you can bring your own food and others where you can buy a pre-packed basket. Johannesburg Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden in Roodepoort has large open lawns, great facilities, […]
The Galileo Open Air Cinema in Cape Town – the Perfect Activity for the Summer Holidays
Operating at 3 magical venues in Cape Town, there is no reason you shouldn’t elevate the Galileo Open Air Cinema to the top of your activity list this summer. Movies are screened on Tuesday nights at Hillcrest Quarry in Durbanville, on Wednesday nights at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, and on Thursdays at the V&A Waterfront, and […]
What’s on in the Winelands
Cape Town is quite easily the most beautiful, exciting city in the world to live in, but even we Capetonians need to get away once in a while – even if just for a day. Luckily for us, the Winelands is on our doorstep, enticing us with her fruit of the vine and lack of […]
The Shipwreck Trail at Cape Point Nature Reserve
Summer is the time for spending long, sweaty days outdoors, aided only by good walking shoes and a bottle of water. After all, there is no better way to enjoy the sunshine than by getting out into nature. If this is what you’re after, consider doing the Shipwreck Trail in Cape Point Nature Reserve where […]
11 Buffet Restaurants in South Africa
All-you-can-eat buffet restaurants have a lot of perks. If you’ve ever planned a large family get-together, party, or office function, you’ll know the difficulties of finding a restaurant that caters to everyone. Uncle Fred likes meat, Linda from Marketing only eats vegetables, Cousin John’s monster twins are lactose and wheat-intolerant, Best Friend Mandy is allergic […]