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3 Scent-sational Flower Festivals in the Western Cape
The Western Cape is known for colourful houses, beaches, and the myriad of flowers which unfurl in spring, not quite competing with the beautiful blooms that the Namaqualand produces, but certainly providing a floral fantasy for all to enjoy. If you’re planning to spend time outdoors by hiking, biking, or exploring the national parks during […]
FREE entry to South Africa’s National Parks during SANParks Week
UPDATE: SANParks Week 2015 is taking place from Monday, 14 September 2015 until Friday, 18 September 2015. Click here for individual park details. Spring has sprung! Like fireworks, flowers are shooting up and transforming monochrome landscapes into a blaze of colour. South African National Parks (SANParks) is giving you the perfect chance to go wild and see them […]
Talking (& Drinking) Craft Beer with SMACK! Republic Brewing Co.
There’s a lot of hype surrounding the boom of craft beer in South Africa and over the past few years we’ve seen the rise of over 40 craft breweries and over 20 annual beer-loving festivals across the country. In the build-up to the Joburg Festival of Beer, we’ve found loads of people who are itching […]
Win 4 Tickets to the Joburg Festival of Beer
Craft beer is the new black. And gold. It’s the new hot. But cold. The Joburg Festival of Beer is celebrating all things beer from 6 – 8 September 2013 at the Pirates Rugby Club. Showcasing over 200 local and international beers, the festival is all about microbrewers, mega brewers, craft brewers, home brewers, food, […]
The Cellar Rats Spring Wine Festival Hits Magaliesburg in September
Held at The Old Mill on the banks of the Magalies River, the Cellar Rats Spring Wine Festival offers event-goers a chance to celebrate the very first day of spring between 11h00 – 15h00 on 1 September 2013. Held as a fundraiser for the Woodland Preparatory School in Magaliesburg, the family friendly outdoor wine festival […]
Durban Good Food & Wine Show Toasts to Success
After a successful four-day event, the 2013 Durban Good Food & Wine Show has plenty of reasons for a celebratory toast. Record crowds turned up at the culinary and lifestyle show to enjoy the many attractions, especially in the Celebrity Chefs Theatre where chefs of the calibre of James Martin, Vivek Singh, Anjali Pathak, and […]
Don’t Miss the 2013 Two Oceans Hermanus Whale Festival in September
The much-anticipated Two Oceans Hermanus Whale Festival is a distinguished annual occasion that celebrates the return of the magnificent Southern Right Whales to the waters of Walker Bay and the arrival of the spring season. This year, the Two Oceans Hermanus Whale Festival will be marking its 22nd year as the only enviro-arts festival in […]
A Brief History of Women’s Day
The strong, proud history of females taking matters into their own hands and fighting against gender injustice and inequality is, in short, what Women’s Day is all about. Though South Africa’s date for Women’s Day differs to the rest of the world (we hold ours nationally on the 9th of August), there’s still a sense […]
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