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How to Spend the Freedom Day Weekend
Freedom Day is a South African public holiday celebrated annually on 27 April. Commemorating the first non-racial democratic election held on the same day in 1994, South Africans spend the day in a variety of ways in celebration of new-found freedom across the country. There are several exciting events scheduled to take place over the […]
The Good Food & Wine Show 2013
After more than 10 years of pushing boundaries and setting culinary trends, the Good Food & Wine Show 2013 promises to cook up something hotter than ever before. From 23 – 26 May, the premier food, wine, and lifestyle event will descend upon Cape Town with some of the world’s top celebrity chefs. If you […]
Taking Time Off in Tokai
When you’re in Cape Town, it’s fairly hard to pick and choose between all the fantastic attractions on offer, and you often never get to explore or experience any local hangouts. One of my favourite suburbs is not listed on any tourist top ten, (like Camps Bay, or the City Centre often are), has plenty […]
The Hout Bay Harbour Market
The one-of-a-kind Bay Harbour Market is a bustling affair housed in an old fish factory in an authentic part of the Hout Bay harbour. Set at the end of a brightly coloured road with a view of the magnificent mountain range, your Saturday or Sunday could not be better spent. The roads are often lined […]
The FNB Mpumalanga Wine Show
The fourth FNB Mpumalanga Wine Show is scheduled to take place on the Freedom Day weekend, from 26 – 27 April 2013. The ideal setting of the wine festival at the Ingwenyama Conference and Sports Resort, between White River and Nelspruit, makes a great excuse for a weekend away in Mpumalanga. Presented by wine authority, […]
Breakfast with a View in Cape Town
Cape Town is host to a variety of beautiful vistas, from majestic mountain ranges to sparkling ocean waters. This stunning natural scenery makes Cape Town the number one breakfast spot, where bacon and eggs, croissants, fresh orange juice, and tea and coffee can be enjoyed with breath-taking views at a variety of excellent accommodations with […]
What’s on at Bushman’s Kloof in 2013
Situated in the captivating valley of the Cederberg Mountains, Bushman’s Kloof is an idyllic wilderness reserve and wellness retreat in the Cederberg region of the Western Cape. The reserve features a variety of facilities that will keep even the most discerning visitor happy. From soaking in one of the lodge’s 4 swimming pools, to indulging […]
Celebrating Human Rights Day
Today, 21 March, the nation of South Africa celebrates Human Rights Day. Officially declared a public holiday in 1994, after Nelson Mandela became the president of South Africa, the public holiday is a both a bleak reminder of the horrific events that occurred 53 years ago at the Sharpeville massacre and a celebration of our […]
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