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ROUTES TABLE VIEW – CIVIC CENTRE A dedicated lane connects Table View station in Blaauwberg Road and Civic Centre, on Hertzog Boulevard in the CBD, via PaardenEiland and Woodstock. There is also a new pedestrian access route from the suburb of Brooklyn across the canal to stations at Zoarvlei and Vrystaat, and a connection to the rail system at Woodstock. At Civic Centre station, commuters can change to a feeder service, which runs to the Gardens via Long Street and to the Waterfront via Green Point, or to the convenient and affordable Airport service.

There are a total of 120 temporary stops on three bus routes, moving people between Parklands, Blou-berg Sands and Big Bay (past the Blouberg Strand beach front) and the main station at Table View. These temporary stops and routes are designed to test demand and travelling patterns ahead of a more extensive and permanent network of feeder routes.

F14 Big Bay – Table View – Parklands East (route to Blouberg Strand beach front)F15 Parklands East – Table View – Blouberg Sands F16 Marine Circle – Table View – Blouberg Sands The main line is scheduled every 10 minutes during peak hours and every 20 minutes during rest of the day and weekends. The feeder routes are scheduled every 15 minutes during peak times and every 20 minutes during other operating houres.Adult R10Children under 4 years Free

GARDENS-CIVIC-WATERFRONT (See My Citi Map on page 42) From at least 06:00 until 20:00 MyCiTi buses give easy access to the central business district, entertainment zones, hotels, restaurants and public spaces, cultural and historic landmarks, from the Gardens via Long and Loop Street to the Waterfront, via the Convention Centre and Green Point. Every 10 minutes during peak hours and every 20 minutes during rest of the day and weekends. Adult R5Children under 4 years Free

CIVIC CENTRE-AIRPORT Catch the convenient Airport bus between Civic Centre station in Hertzog Boulevard and Cape Town International Airport, right outside the terminal building. The Airport service runs every 20 minutes from 04:20 to 21:50. The trip takes about the same time, or slightly less, than in a private car, as follows:• Morning peak (direction City): about 20-30 minutes • Afternoon peak (direction Airport): about 45-55 minutes • Other times of the day or in opposite direction to peak hour congestion: about 15-20 minutes (subject to delays). Adult R50Children 4 to 11 years R25Children under 4 years Free

For more information log on to www.capetown.gov.za or call the City of Cape Town Transport Centre 24/7 toll free information on 0800 65 64 63

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the inner city Loop- Gardens – city centre –wa-terfront and the route to Table View (Blaauwberg Strand) and back. All routes connect at the civic centre on Hertzog Blvd.

BY TRAINThe Atlantic Rail takes you to Simon’s Town and back on board wooden bodied vintage coaches dating from 1922 to 1938 attached to a steam locomotive. Tours departs from Cape Town at 10:30 am and later departing Simon’s Town at 3pm. The interval time at Simon’s Town is approximately 3 hours. Booking is essential (www.atlanticrail.co.za, Tel: 021 556 1012).

BY FOOTA handful of options waits for those who are look-ing to explore Cape Town in a new way or focus around a specific theme. No matter how unique your curiosity is, you’ll most likely be surprised to find the right guide, from hardcore history lovers to the fashion route tour for ultimate fashionistas. Cape Town Tourism Information centres in City Centre, in the Waterfront, in the Airport, in the CTICC, on Table Mountain and in eleven more locations that will provide you with maps for self guide tours or if you prefer with the most recent contacts for a tour that concentrates around your preferred subject (www.capetown.travel.co.za, Tel: 021 487 6859, 8:00 – 21:00 everyday)

BY SEAThe Waterfront Boat Company caters for a range of pleasure from a jet boat for adrenalin junky’s through harbour and fun cruises, all the way to traditional sailing and whale watching and trips on a luxury catamaran (www.waterfrontboats.co.za, Tel: 021 418 5806). On another location of the fun scale you’ll find The Jolly Roger, the only authentic Pirate ship in South Africa which sales daily from Quay 5 in the V&A Waterfront to watch the sun set over the sea, leaving Cape Town to shelter under the Table Mountain (www.pirateboat.co.za, Tel: 021 421 0909).

BY BUSWell known to experienced travellers, CitySightsee-ing is Cape Town Hop on - Hop off bus with two routes and commentary in 16 languages (www.citysighseeing.co.za, Tel: 021 511 6000). Tradi-tional guided bus ours with a wide range of full or half day options are made by Springbok Atlas. Their tours menu have a long established reputation for quality information and destinations (www.spring-bokatlas.co.za, Tel: 021 460 4700). The most recent addition to the transportation system In Cape Town are My Citi buses; New and facilitated with all travellers needs including space for bicycles and luggage. Three routes are operating currently: from the airport to the cityand backward,

E X P L O R EON 2 WHEELSEither you choose to experience the city and it’s out skirts in the green way or on the Voom way, few options lays ahead: bicycle tours and rentals are offered by City Cycle Tours (www.citycycletours.co.za, Tel: 021 511 4766) and by AWOL tours (www.awoltours.co.za, Tel: 083 2346 428).A motorcycle rental is a world of possibilities. Big Boy offers scooters that are fun and cheap to run (www.bigboyscooters.co.za Tel: 021 433 1735)and you can also get faster on any brand, from Harley – Davidson (www.viperlounge.co.za Tel: 087 8083750) to BMW (www.motoberlin.co.za, Tel 083 377 1133) and Yamaha (www.motorbikehire.co.za Tel: 074 190 9977 &www.thebikebusiness.co.za, Tel: 021 465 6883)

ON 3 WHEELSThe traditional way will be to hire a motorcycle with a side car attached and to go either on one of the recommended routes or self-itinerary using vintage World War II sidecar (www.sidecar.co.za Tel: 021 434 9855). If you speak the language of cool and luxury then you should BOOM: it is the name if a three wheel bike especially delivered from Europe. All new, shiny and seats comfortably two adults on leather chairs elevated behind the driver that will guide and take you to a once in a life time sightseeing experience (www.capetricketours.co.za Tel: 071 219 1036)

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OLD MUTUAL TWO OCEANS MARATHON (ULTRA MARATHON

Description: 56kms and Half Marathon 21kms)When: 7 Apr 2012 @ 06h00Venue: SA Breweries 3 Main Road, Newlands Cape Town

• This will be the 43rd consecutive Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon. The Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon is run under the rules of the IAAF, Athletics South Africa (ASA) and Western Province Athletics (WPA).

The Old Mutual Two Oceans marathon will remain on the traditional route via Chapman’s Peak, Hout Bay and Constantia Nek. Should it be deemed unsafe by authorities at a later stage, you will be notified and the Ou Kaapse Weg route (prior to 2004) will be used.

Cut-offThe race is run from gun to gun - cut-off is 7 hours (13:25). Runners who have not reached the follow-ing marks in the times specified will not be allowed to continue:

25km at 09:28 - Corner of Corvette Avenue and Corsair Drive, Sun Valley.38km at 11:15 - Outside No. 1 Chapman’s Peak flats.42,2km at 11:45 - outside Four Season’s Farm entrance.46,1km at 12:15 - At the top of Constantia Nek.

If you do not reach the cut-off points within the required time, you will be asked to retire from the Race and leave the road. You may not continue running. Athletes who fail to obey the race officials will be subject to disciplinary action and may be banned from participation in the Two Oceans Mara-thon in future. Transport will be provided at all the cut-off points to take the runners back to the Finish.

Old Mutual Two Oceans [email protected] http://www.twooceansmarathon.org.za

disputed design hub of SA needs a show to match: multi-award winning Decorex Cape Town brings together the most exquisite collection of exhibitors, design icons and rising stars. Showcasing every-thing from furniture, kitchens & bathrooms, fabrics, and décor accessories to lighting, fine finishes and all essentials for in and outdoor living, visiting

Decorex Cape Town is a must do in April.Celebrating 19 years in the décor and design indus-try, Decorex SA 2012 marks this magical milestone with the most exceptional show features ever with a theme to match …… {imagine. innovate. realise}.

Bringing the wow! factor to the world of interiors our unrivalled selection of exhibitors sets the scene for a décor world of wonderment - sparking fresh ideas, stimulating new solutions and bringing design desires to life.

Trade professionals and consumers can indulge in limited-edition luxury, beautifully presented have-to-haves, curated art-happenings, handmade collectables and the creative energy of the design industry’s most talented stylemasters.

Telephone: 021 410 5000

TASTE OF CAPE TOWN FESTIVAL 2012

The 5th Annual Taste of Cape Town Festival takes place between the 19th April and 22nd April 2012. This gastronomic event attracts thousands over a five day period where the chance to sample extraor-dinary food created by some of the top chefs in the Cape. Last year 19 of the Cape’s top restaurants took part illustrating how this festival of food is growing in popularity every year.

The event takes place at Green Point CPUT Cricket Field. There really is something for everyone with a fresh produce market, drink exhibitors, the Pick’n’Pay Living Chefs Theatre and even a Grolsch Beer Academy. The Green Point CPUT Cricket Field provides a perfect arena for all the food and drink stalls and its great just to wander from one to the next sampling of the delicious delights on offer. The fresh produce market offers a variety of goodies from cheeses, olives, brownies and other mouth watering foods. Come and join in the fun and enlighten your cooking skills.

When: Friday, 27 April 2012 to Monday, 30 April 2012Where: Stellenbosch

SA Cheese FestivalTreat your taste buds to a day in the country - Cheese lovers should diarise the weekend of 27 to 30 April 2012 when the SA Cheese Festival happens at Sandringham Estate in Stellenbosch (close to Paarl and Franschhoek).

Visitors will be able to feast their senses on the wid-est selection of cheese currently available in South Africa. Whether you have a well-trained palate, simply enjoy savouring new tastes, or are looking for the perfect cheese match among the delicacies galore – wine, nuts and olives to name but a few - you will again be spoiled for choice at the 2012 SA Cheese Festival.

The entrance fee includes a shopping bag, festival programme, scrumptious tastings and demonstra-tions by famous South African food personalities. Wine tasting glasses are available at the gates. Dis-counted tickets for senior citizens will be available for the duration of the festival and entry for children under 13 is free.

Tickets for this mouth-watering event will be avail-able from Computicket outlets countrywide.Contact: +27 (0)21 975-4440 / 1 / 2 / 3

DECOREX CAPE TOWN

When: Thursday, 26 April 2012 to Sunday, 29 April 2012Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre

Decorex Cape TownCape Town is unrivalled for its innovative and bold approach to décor and design. Immersed in leading edge design every day, the un-

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sales, an equestrian centre and loads more.

You can do vineyard walks, tour the vineyards on horseback or on foot, walk up Klapmutskop and see the 300 year-old Yellowwood forest, arrange to go on a moonlight hike or just laze around in the beautiful gardens at the Simonsberg Café.

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Phone: +27 (0)21 884 4352 Email [email protected] Website: www.delvera.co.za

ENERGY EXPO

When: Monday, 30 April to Tuesday, 01 May 2012Times: 09h30 to 16h30Venue: Whale House Lawns and Village Square, Hermanus

Energy ExpoHave you ever asked the following questions? Are you committing the ‘energy crime’ and you don’t even realise it? How fast will the kids have to turn a merry-go-round to boil the water in the kettle? Have you ever wondered how a genera-tor works? What about using wave energy for South Africa’s long-term energy needs? And how much money can you save being more energy efficient? The answers are all at the Whale Coast Conserva-tion’s Energy Expo.

Adults and kids are in for a really fun and educa-tional experience at the Expo which is free to the public. There are solar toys, wind generators, a merry-go-round with a mission, a bungee-jumping bear; hands-on experiments; and enough energy facts to light up your brain.

KIRSTENBOSCH SUMMER SUNSET CONCERT:

HotWater | WrestlerishDate: 1 April 2012Price: R100 -R250

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Enjoy the annual Champagne and Oyster festival held on Bloemendal Wine Estate over the Easter weekend. Enjoy a great time with family and friends and appreciate the variety of live music bands together with great food from oysters to a spitbraai. You can look forward to French Cham-pagne and local bubbly, a “Shuck and Slurp” com-petition, 20 000 oysters, and kids entertainment.

Doors open at 10h00. On Saturday 7 April the festi-val will be from 11h00 till 23h00, and on Sunday 8 April it will be from 11h00 till 18h00.

On-site parking is available and the venue has a ramp entrance, special parking area and toilet facilities for disabled patrons.Refreshments will be available at the venue. Drugs, weapons and your own alcohol are not allowed into the venue.

Computicket 0861 915 8000http://www.computicket.com Bloemendal Wine [email protected] http://www.bloemendalwines.co.za

EASTER EGG HUNT AT DELVERA FARM VILLAGE

Date: 09 Apr 2012 Time: 09:00 - 16:00 Venue: Delvera Farm Village Location: R44 | Stellenbosch Stellenbosch

Seek and ye shall find... Easter eggs!Let your children have a ball (or rather an egg) with an Easter egg hunt at Delvera Farm Village on Saturday 7 April ( after Good Friday) and Monday 9 April ( after easter Sunday).

The Easter Bunny is hard at work preparing all the yummy goodies for the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Delvera, a farm village on the R44 in the Stel-lenbosch winelands. If last year is anything to go by, it’s best that you arrive early and leave the diet at home.

Delvera will be closed on Good Friday as well as Easter Sunday, so on both the Saturday and on Monday, there will be an Easter egg hunt for the kids … and for the adults too, of course, because we all know chocolate has no age limit.

Not just chocolate eggsThere’s something for everyone at Delvera - lots of little shops selling arts and crafts, restaurants, a kids’ boot camp, donkey rides, wine tastings and

SIMONSVLEI FAMILY ADVENTURE DAY

When: Saturday, 14 April 2012Venue: Simonsvlei Wine Estate, Old Paarl Road (R101), Paarl

Simonsvlei Family Adventure DayJoin in and be part of the first Simonsvlei Family Adventure Day at Simonsvlei Wine Estate in Paarl. Two distances catering for the whole family, 30km and 10km Mountain Bike ride and a 10km and 5km Trail fun run for the young and old. Once you have crossed the finish line, relax and come join the activities on offer by Simonsvlei in the festival area:

• Kiddies play park• Jumping castle & water worm• Supervised Kiddies Area• Food Stalls and Picnics• Wine specials and promotions• Enjoy a meal at Simonsvlei’s new restaurant• Music and much much more ...

MTB:30km - R100 per person starting at 08h0010km - R40 per person starting at 08h20Trail Run:10km - R60 per person starting at 09h005km - R20 per person starting at 09h20

Entry fee includes race number and medal for all finishers.Contact: Simonsvlei Winery on }+27 (0)21 863-3040 for more information

OYSTER & CHAMPAGNE FESTIVAL

Date 7 Apr - 8 Apr 2012 @ 11h00 Price R 75.00 R75 (Including free glass); Children under 12 Years: FreeVenue Bloemendal Wine EstateRace Course Way, Springfield, Durbanville

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The Houses Of Parliament are an architec-tural wonder. Gallery tickets are available from Room 12. Overseas visitors must present their passports. The parliament building, which also houses the Library of Parliament, is beautiful, with its central dome and Corinthian porticos and pavil-ions. You can also sit in the public gallery during a parliamentary session.The original designer, Charles Freeman, miscalculated the foundations and was replaced by Henry Greaves, who oversaw the building until completion in 1885. The new House of As-sembly was designed by Sir Herbert Baker.A pedestrian walkway, Government Av-enue, runs through the Company Gardens and provides easy access to Parliament and other nearby attractions are Greenmarket Square, the Castle of Good Hope and the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Between July and January, guided tours take place from

Monday to Friday: 11:00 and 14:00 Visiting Address:90 Plein Street Cape Town Tel: 021 403 2266Houses of Parliament - Cape Town on the web: http://www.parliament.gov.za/

The museum is interactive and Hi-tech, us-ing different media to present highlights of South Africa history, and transforming the Jewish community’s story into a vital ac-count of individual and organizational roles and contributions. Dynamic display reveal the community’s response to the moral and political challenges that confronted them.On view are rare Judaica artifacts, animated video footage of famous Barney Barnato and Max Rose, and an award winning documentary film ‘Nelson Mandela. A Righteous Man’, which is screened throughout the day.Opening Times: 10:00-17:00 Sun-Thur, 10:00-14:00 Fri.

T: 021 465 1546 http://www.sajewishmuseum.co.za

Situated a touch kick away from Newlands Rugby Stadium, the SA Rugby Museum offers an exciting and thought-provoking insight into the history of the game in South Africa. With items dating back to 1891 the museum is a must for any sports fan visiting Cape Town. Take a trip down memory lane; listen to some old radio com-mentaries; follow the path to unity in South African Rugby and the emergence of the South African Rugby Football Union out of the four previous administration bodies. This museum is a fitting tribute to all South African rugby players, administrators and supporters. Tours are scheduled by arrange-ment from Monday to Friday, between 09h00 and 16h00. Only groups will be accommodated on Saturdays and Public Holidays.No tours will take place on match days. T : 021 686 2150 http://www.newlandstours.co.za

This unique museum entices visitors to experience the ancient, sometimes mysti-cal relationship that exists between gold and the African continent through state - of - the art visuals and artistic displays. The museum is home to a collection of 350 West african gold artefacts as well as objects from the ancient gold civilizations of southern Africa.Martin Melck House, 96 Strand Street.Opening Times: 09:30 - 17:00

T: 021 405 1540

Contained in the collection is a wealth of historical information concerning the peoples and landscapes of early colonial South Africa. It is one of the most impor-tant public collections of artefacts of the period.Buitenkant StreetOpening Times: 09:30 - 16:00 daily.T: 021 464 1260

District Six was named the Sixth Municipal District of Cape Town in 1867. Original established as mixed community of freed slaves, merchants, artisan, labourers and immigrants, District Six was vibrant centre with close links to the city and the port. By the beginning of the twentieth century, however, the history of removals and mar-ginalization had begun.www.districtsix.co.za 021 466 7200Visiting hours: Mon: 09:00 – 14:00Tues – Sat. 09:00 – 16:00

MUSEUMS

GOLD OF AFRICA

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SOUTH AFRICAN JEWISH MUSEUM

CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE

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Open daily from 10am – 5pm (Except Workers and Christmas Day)Entrance Fee: Adults R25; Adult chaperones must also pay R25; Children R10; Students and SA Pensioners R10Planetarium – T 021 481 3900 [email protected] http://www.iziko.org.za/planetarium

The Iziko Planetarium is located at ISAM and is a celestial theatre in the round. The Minolta star machine and multiple projectors recreate the night sky and transport the audience through the wonders of the universe.

IZIKO PLANETARIUM

IZIKO SLAVE LODGE

Mon-Sat: 10h00-17h00 Closed on Sundays, Workers Day and Christmas DayAdults R20; Free to 18 and under; Students and SA Pensioners R10T 021 467 7229 [email protected] http://www.iziko.org.za/slavelodge

The Iziko Slave Lodge Museum is a space that connects us to our slave roots and raises awareness of issues of human rights, equality and justice. Trace your roots, find the name of your slave ancestors on the ‘wall of remembrance’ and see exhibitions depicting the history and legacy of slavery at the Cape as well as the struggle against apartheid.

Open Daily: 10h00-17h00 Closed on Workers Day and Christmas DayEntrance Fee: Adults R20; Free to 18 and under; Students R10, SA Pensioners R10T 021 481 3970 [email protected] http://www.iziko.org.za/sang

The Iziko South African National Gallery, located in the Company’s Garden, is regarded as a premier art site by members of the arts world, general visitors, tourists and locals. It has grown to become one of international stature with wonderful examples of South African, African and Western European art. Art lovers are invited to explore the intriguing photographic and art exhibitions.

IZIKO SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL GALLERY

IZIKO CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE

Open Daily: 09h00 – 16h00 Closed: Christmas Day & New Years DayEntrance Fees: Monday—Saturday: Adults R28; SA Pensioners R15; Students and Children (5-16) R12; Booked school groups R5 and children under 5: Free; Sunday: Adults R20; SA Pensioners R10; Students and Children (5-16) R5; Children under 5: FreeT 021 481 7223 [email protected] http://www.iziko.org.za/castle/about.html

The Castle of Good Hope was built as the headquarters of the Dutch East Indies Company (VOC) in 1666. It is the oldest building in Cape Town and home to the historical paintings and furnishings of the Iziko William Fehr Collection.

Open Monday – Saturday from 10am – 5pm (Closed: Workers, Christmas Day, Eid –ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha and 2 January)Entrance Fee: R10 Adults R5 (seniors and students with SA ID) Children 16 and under FreeT 021 481 3938 [email protected] http://www.iziko.org.za/bokaap/visitor.html

A visit to the Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum promises to be a unique and memorable Cape experience. The exhibitions: Who built Cape Town?, Mapping Bo-Kaap: History memories and spaces, Patterns of Beauty and New Year Carnival, Die Alabama showcase artefacts, contemporary and historic photographs and art, reflective of this historically rich and vibrant area.

IZIKO BO-KAAP MUSEUM

Mon-Sat: 10h00-17h00 Closed on Sundays, Workers Day and Christmas DayEntrance Fees: Adults R10; Free to 18 and under; Students R5 and SA Pensioners R5T 021 481 3933 [email protected] http://www.iziko.org.za/michaelis

The Iziko Michaelis Collection is housed in Cape Town’s historic Old Town House (1755). This famous collection of 17th-century Dutch and Flemish paintings, collection of Dutch and Flemish paintings is the most significant of its kind outside of Europe and America.

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BAY HARBOUR - THE MARKET OF HOUT BAYOpen on Friday: 17:00-21:00, Saturday & Sunday: 9:30- 16:0031 Harbour Road, Hout Bay.http://bayharbour.co.za

A place where the creative energy A place where the creative energy and the vibrancy of South Africa come alive in an old authentic fish factory in a working harbor. An eclectic stylish wonderland of exquisite art, craft and fashion, complemented by the delicious aromas of food to tempt all the senses.

NOORDHOEK FARM VILLAGEOpen 7 days a week: 9:00- 17:00Noordhoek Main Road, www.noordhoekvillage.co.za

Noordhoek Farm Village is situated 30 minutes from Cape Town’s city centre in the tranquil farm atmosphere centre in the tranquil farm atmosphere of Noordhoek. Noordhoek is a treasured Cape Town destination and is famed forit’s long white sandy beach, vast wetlands and an ancient milkwood forest and offers a relaxed unhurried lifestyle for residents and visitors. Noordhoek Farm Village offers 4 recommended restaurants combining fresh ingredients with superb cooking and service. The unique outdoor location offers a friendly environment for diners, leisurely The unique outdoor location offers a friendly environment for diners, leisurely shoppers, travellers, sporting enthusiasts and kids! Tourism information, numerouslifestyle services, events and children’s playground.

CHART FARMOpen 7 days a week: 9:00- 16:30Klaassens Road, Wynberg Park, www.chartfarm.co.zaTel: 021 761 0434,GPS Coordinates:34°0'10.64"S, 18°26'58.34"E 18°26'58.34"E

A farm-style retreat from the city.Chart Farm boasts a wide variety of roses, with many well-loved for their scent.Roses are available for pick-your-own, as well as ready picked. The coffee terrace serves delicious home-made cakes, breakfasts and lunches with stunning views.The farm stall offers fresh farm produce (in season), including lemons, limes, grapes, chestnuts and vegetables.

THE VILLAGE MARKET @ CAPE QUARTEREvery Sunday: 10:00 – 15:0027 Somerset Road, Green Point, www.capequarter.co.za

European Lifestyle Market that supports local goods and produce, supports local goods and produce, all the while striving to be as organic and environmentally friendly as possible.The Village Market is a centrally located venue with an alfresco vibe – enhanced by an abundance of retail, restaurants and specialty services with secure underground parking.

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OUTDOORACTIVITIES

QUAD BIKINGElgin Valley (On the way to Herma-nus, from Cape Town on the N2 over Sir Lowry’s pass)Tel: 021 8591989 or 083461 4567www.uncoverthecape.co.za/extreme/quad-biking/

DRAGON BOAT RACINGV&A WaterfrontTel: 021 447-2820 or 082 564-6257www.dragonboat.org.za

ACTION PAINTBALL GAMES Tokai ConstantiaTel: 021 790-7603www.actionpaintball.co.za

CITY SIGHT-SEEING on The double-decker busTel: 021 511-6000www.citysightseeing.co.za

PARAGLIDING076 892 2283www.paraglide.co.za

CAGE DIVING - White Shark Project16 Geelbek Street KleinbaaiTel: 028 384 1774

BUNGEE JUMPINGBloukrans Bungy: Travelon the N2 from Cape Town,40 km East of Plettenberg BayTel: 042 281-1458www.uncoverthecape.co.za/.../bungy...jumping/index.htm

PUTT-PUTTBeach Road, Sea PointTel: 021 434-4605

HIKING TRAILSCape Of Goodhope Lion’s Head TrailOtter Trail Hoerikwaggo Trailwww.hikecapetown.co.za

MAYNARDVILLE OPEN AIR THEATRECorner of Church and Wolfe StreetsMaynardville, WynbergBook through ComputicketTel: 083 915 8000www.maynardville.co.za

SURFING AT GLEN BEACHTucked away in the corner of upmar-ket Camps Bay nearest to Sea Point

RATANGA JUNCTION Theme Park Century cityTel: 021 550 8504www.ratanga.co.za

SUNSET CHAMPAGNE CRUISEShop 5 and Shop 7 on Quay 5 (next to Sevruga Restaurant),V&A WaterfrontTel: 021 418-0134, Mobile: 082 900-8234www.waterfrontboats.co.za

HOT AIR BALLOONFrom Cape Town drive up Kloof Nek Road. At the top you will reach a circle. Turn left into Tafelberg Road and follow the road to the lower cable station. Tel: 021 424-8181/021 424-3792www.bookcapetown.com/things-to.../winelands-hot-air-balloon

CYCLINGShop 10 Overbeek Building on the corner of Kloof, Long & Orange Street Tel: 021 422-0388www.bookcapetown.com/things-to-do/land/cycling

AFRIVISTA TOURSBased in Stellenbosch, specializing in wine tours.We also offer Cape Peninsula Tours, Garden Route trips,Township tours and custom designed tours.www.ukubonaafricatours.co.za

CARIMISSA TOWNSHIP TOURSJoin Camissa on a visit to the Town-ships and be welcomed as a guest into these neighborhoods where you will expe-rience the friendly warmth, vibrancy and vitality of African culture.www.companygardens.nl

UKUBONA AFRICA TOURSUkubona Africa Tours specialises in township tours but also provides tailor-made tours. Some of the most popular tours provided are the City tour, the Peninsula tour, the Cape Point tour, the Winelands tour, the Whale tour and of course the special Township tour where visitors will be taken to Nyanga and be given the opportunity to experience vibrant township life.

OUTDOORACTIVITIES

Freedom Day commemorates the first democratic elections held in South Africa on 27 April 1994. On Freedom Day the country celebrates the achievements that have been made in entrenching democracy and creating a better life for all.

Freedom day is celebrated annually as a reminder of the struggle for a free and just South Africa. This year, we celebrate 17 years of freedom and democracy in South Africa and the achievements we have made as a nation.

Freedom Day provides a milestone for all South Africans to col-lectively participate in the commemoration of the pain and struggle to build a non-racial, democratic and free South Africa in which we all have the freedom to prosper.

• Government reaffirms its commitment to consolidate democracy and promote cultural diversity and social cohesion in South Africa, as we celebrate living in a system that guarantees that never again will our humanity be taken from any South African, irrespective of their race, gender, creed or sexual orientation. • In commemorating all the hero and heroines and the role played by ordinary citizens in the country and abroad, government calls on all South Africans to unite in creating a better future for all. • Nation-building requires all South Africans to live by example, ensuring that that the values and principles enshrined in our Consti-tution become a lived reality in the development of fully function-ing communities. • We celebrate the Bill of Rights, which distinguishes us among the nations of the world and guarantees all South Africans freedom from the repression and hatred that characterised our past. We all have a responsibility to ensure that our democracy and free-dom is maintained and strengthened for future generations.

FIVE GOOD REASONSwhy you should see theCAPE TOWN CITY BALLET’s

13 – 22 April, 2012.ARTSCAPE Opera House

One of the world’s foremost partnerships, Daria Klimentová and Vadim Muntagirov, both Principals with the English National Ballet, will thrill you again, as they did in Swan Lake last year, with their matchless portrayals of Giselle and Albrecht.

They dance on Sat 14th, Wed 18th and Sat 21st April at 20h00.

Maxime Quiroga, from the Vienna State Ballet, who had us jumping to our feet at the Prague Scholarship Awards last year, will partner the CTCB’s Laura Bosenberg at three performances of this greatest of all classical ballets.They dance on Sat 14th April at 14h00, Fri 20th April at 20h00 and Sun 22nd April at 15h00.

Our own Senior Principal Ballerina, Megan Swart, has decided to hang up her pointe shoes at the end of this season of Giselle. Megan has been with the Co for 15 years, and with her exquisite feet and legs, has made the roles of the Girl in MacMillan’s ballet, Solitaire, his pas de deux from Concerto and the title roles of The Firebird and Carmen entirely her own. She will dance with our Principal male dancer, Thomas Thorne, on Fri 13th April at 20h00, Sun 15th April at 15h00 and Sat 21st April at 14h00.

We herald a new partnership of Kim Vieira, previously from the Dutch National Ballet, and Swedish-born Daniel Szybkowski, in one performance of the ballet, on Thurs 19th April at 20h00.

The season will be accompanied by the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Graham Scott, a ballet conductor of note with experience dating back to his days of conducting the CAPAB Ballet Co in their finest performances.

Don’t miss this season!!Ticket prices from R100 to R300.Book at COMPUTICKET or ARTSCAPE Dial-a-Seat on 021 421 7695

Giselle

TOURISM NEWS

Marketing a country to the rest of the world in one snappy slogan is not an easy task, especially a multi-faceted country like South Africa that has so much on offer. So it was with much excitement when Mr Collins Chabane, Minister in the Presi-dency, announced that South Africa has a brand new pay-off line.‘After extensive stakeholder consulta-tion by Brand South Africa, Cabinet approved “South Africa: Inspiring New Ways”, as a new slogan for marketing the country,’ said Chabane.

Miller Matola, CEO of Brand South Africa, was particularly pleased with the approval by Cabinet, and subsequent announcement - saying that much hard work had been put into the thinking behind the new slogan. He says, ‘South Africa’s remark-able transition from pugnacious pariah state to one of the world’s most-important regional powers has been matched by a diligent management of its global brand.’ Matola points out that South Africa has recognized that every country in the world has a particular brand – or a way in which the country is perceived. He says, ‘The active management of that brand brings trade, tourism and investment, result-ing in more jobs and economic growth’.

The new slogan replaces the previous one: Alive with Possibility. ‘Our country has moved to a differ-ent phase of its development, says Matola, ‘South Africa has moved beyond possibility to delivery. Our delivery has necessitated a change in the brand positioning, to keep up with, and lead the way that we are perceived by the world. It is for this reason that we have developed a new brand expression’.

Matola says the fact that South Africa continues to inspire the world with unique ways of overcom-ing challenges and unique insights into how to do things a little differently. He says, ‘South Africa: Inspiring new ways’ is both a description of the best of our national character, our values and the fabric of our people. It is a challenge to all South Africans, to business, government and civil society to build on our reputation for inspiration and in-novation’.

PENGUIN PROMISES WADDLE FOR A WEEK 2012 ~ ~ ~ A proud AKAA initiative ~ ~ ~ (Animal Keepers Association of Africa)It is estimated that the African penguin could be extinctin the wild within 15 years.This startling fact has inspired a group of people to raiseaware-ness about the dire situation this species is finding itself in. The first ever Waddle in 2011 proved to be a massive success for African penguins everywhere! The exposure created was worth every step of the way and the group is inspired/crazy enough to do it all over again. This year they intend to create even more awareness for this only African penguin species which is both endemic and endangered.

WHEN: Monday 16th April – Saturday 21st April 2012.WHAT YOU CAN DO: •Mobilize your town and get the town’s people to support this amazing initiative. •Join the Waddlers on their trek, either for an hour

or a day or even just through the streets of your town. •Speak to the schools and get the school children involved. •Declare 16 – 21 April 2012 “African Penguin Week” in your town and in the schools. •Encourage people to visit www.penguinpromises.com and to pledge their behavior changing promise. •Speak to your local media representatives and get them to cover / follow the Waddle for a Week. •Make a promise and change your behavior. •Sms your promise to 34008 with keyword “Pen-guin (followed by your promise)”

The Penguin Promises Waddle for a Week is not a fundraising initiative. Instead, this campaign fo-cuses on behavior changing decisions and promises. People are encouraged to make a change to their lifestyle that will have a positive impact on the en-vironment. Promises should be simple and doable. Someone might decide never to use plastic straws again. Someone else might feel that changing their garden to a completely indigenous garden might be just the promise that they are willing to make. The aim of the Promises campaign is to change how people see their place within the environment and to change behavior through changing things that people know they can do. Should you wish to get yourself, your town, your schools or your communi-ty involved with this great initiative, please contact Hayley McLellan on [email protected] The AKAA welcomes anyone to waddle either all the way with us - or simply a day - or a few hours…!

INSPIRING NEW WAYSCabinet recently approved a new slogan for marketing South Africa to the world


DINING

GRILLSSQUIRESA: The District, Grand West CasinoT: 021 534 9194

1800A: The Cape Royal, 47 Main RoadT: 021 430 0506

ASIANBUKHARAA: 33 Church Str.T: 021 424 0000www.bukhara.comEASTERN FOOD BAZAARA: The Wellington Darling StreetT: 021 461 2458www.easternfoodbazaar.co.zaHAIKUA: 58 Burg StreetT: 021 424 7000www.bukhara.comTAIWAN CITYA: Shop 421, Canal Walk Century CityT: 021 555 3081www.food24.com/Res-

taurants.../Restaurants/Taiwan-city-RestaurantTAKUMIA: 3 Park Road, GardensT: 021 424 8879www.food24.com/Restau-rants-and.../Restaurants/Takumi RG’S KABAB MAHALA: 315 Main RoadT: 021 434 0008 / 9www.dining-out.co.zaWAKAME &WAFUA: 1st and 2nd Floor, Cnr Surrey Place and Beach Road Mouille PointT: 021 433 2377www.wakame.co.za

ARNOLD’S RESTAURANTA: 60 Kloof StreetT: 021 424 4344BIG 5 SOUTH AFRICANA: Aquila Game LodgeT: 021 421 4998www.aquilasafari.comBLACK MARLINA: Main Road, Millers Point, Simons TownT: 021 876 1621www.blackmarlin.co.zaCAPE MALAYRESTAURANTA: Hohenort Hotel 93 Brommeryslei RoadT: 021 794 2137www.cellars-hohenort.com/cape-malayCITY GRILL STEAKHOUSEA: V & A WaterfrontT: 021 421 9820www.citygrill.co.zaCAPTAIN’S TALE & TWO & SIXPENCE PUBA: 88 St George’s StreetT: 021 786 1371

GAMEwww.captains-table.co.zaFRANCOIS RESTAURANTA: Cnr Beach & Recre-ation Road Fish HoekT: 021 782 3066www.food24.com/Res-taurants.../Restaurants/Francois-RestaurantMAMA AFRICAA: 178 Long StreetT: 021 426 1017www.dining-out.co.zaMARIMBAA: Cnr Coen Steytler and Heerengracht Road, ForeshoreT: 021 418 3366www.marimbasa.comTHEO’S GRILL A: 163 Beach Road Mouille PointT: 021 439 3494www.dining-out.co.zaWESTCOAST OSTRICH FARMA: Westcoast Ostrich Ranch, Van Schoorsdrif Rd, Philadelphia off N7T: 021 972 1955www.ostrichranch.co.za

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TOURISM NEWSCabinet recently approved a new slogan for marketing South Africa to the world

www.18hundreddegrees.com& UNIONA: 110 Bree StreetT: 021 422 2770www.wininganddining.co.za/western-cape/cape-town/city-bowl/-unionCARNE- SAA: 70 Keerom StreetT: 021 424 3460www.carne-sa.comGRAND CAFÉ & BEACHA: Granger Bay Road, off Beach RoadT: 021 425 0551www.thegrand.co.zaHEADQUARTERSA: Heritage Square, 100 Shortmarket StreetT: 021 424 6373www.hqrestaurant.co.za

www.suninternational.com/Destinations/Casi-nos/Grandwest/Dining-Bars/Pages/Restaurants.aspxTHE FAMOUS BUTCHERSA: 101 Buitengracht St Lodge HotelT: 021 422 0880THE HUSSAR GRILLA: 107A, Main Road, Green PointT: 021 433 2081www.dining-out.co.zaZORBA’SA: 3 Lagoon Beach MilnertonT: 021 528 2093www.zorbas.co.za

INTERNATIONAL96 WINERY ROADRESTAURANTA: Winery Road off R44 Zanberg farmT: 021 842 2020www.96wineryroad.co.zaBLUESRESTAURANTA: The Promenade, Victoria Road Camps BayT: 021 438 2040www.blues.co.zaDE VOLKSKOMBUISA: An de Wagenweg StellenboschT: 021 887 2121www.volkskombuis.co.zaLA COLOMBEA: Constantia Uitsig Estate T: 021 794 2390www.constantia-uitsig.com

LA PETITE FERMEA: Pass Road Fran-schhoekT: 021 876 3016www.lapetiteferme.co.zaMANO’SA: 39 Main RoadT: 021 434 1090www.mano.co.zaMON PLAISIRA: At Chamonix Wine Farm Uitkyk StreetT: 021 876 2393www.monplaisir.co.zaREUBEN’SA: Oude Stallen 19 Huguenot RoadT: 021 876 3772www.reubens.co.zaTHE ROUNDHOUSEA: Kloof RoadT: 021 438 4347www.theroundhouseres-taurant.co.za

MEDITERRANEAN95 KEEROMA: 95 Keerom StreetT: 021 422 0765www.95keerom.comADEGAA: Cnr Main & Glengariff Rd, Sea PointT: 021 434 3029www.adegas.co.za

BIESMIELLAHA: 021 423 0850T: Wale & Pentz Streetwww.biesmiellah.co.za IL LEONE MASTRANTONIOA: 22 Cobern Street, Green PointT: 021 421 0071


DININGYear-End Festivities

Office Parties (including crackers and hats!)

Join your colleagues and celebrate the year-end at The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel

with this all-inclusive Dinner Dance Package every Thursday night.

We are offering a three-course set menu including mince pies, coffee as well as LIVE MUSIC. All this for

only R180 per person. Maximum capacity 80 pax and a

minimum of 40 pax guarantees an exclusive venue.

We also have a fantastic selection of other choices for your office year-end

party, both buffet and set menus.

Three course meals including mince pies and coffee start from R180 per person

Christmas Day BuffetThis delicious Christmas Buffet includes an eclectic array of cuisine from salad starter, various traditional Christmas

roasts followed by a selection of tasty desserts and coffee – R250 per person

Price includes live music, hats and crackers! Half price for children under

the age of 12 years

New Year’s Eve – Cocktail Dance PartyHerald in the New Year with

your friends and family. Enjoy a welcome drink, live music and a large selection

of festive finger food served at the various Fish, Red Meat,

Poultry and Dessert Stations. All guests will be seated and

waiter service will be available for only R270 per person

Don’t forget our new Sunset Deck which is the free ideal venue for sundowners and our fine dining

restaurant, Sunset Restaurant with live music on Thursday evenings. Every last Thursday of the month, we have a Wine

and Dine Evening with a different winery each month offering an exceptional

5 course meal including wine at R225 per month

313 Beach Road, Sea Point, Cape Town

(t) 021 430 7777 • (f ) 021 430 7776www.peninsula.co.za • [email protected]

DINING


TAPASBLAKES BAR & LOUNGEA: 189 Buitengracht StreetT: 072 451 5356021 422 4747www.blakesbar.co.zaCAFE SOFIAA: 60 Kloof Street GardensT: 021 426 0801

BAIAA: V&A WaterfrontT: 021 421 0935www.baiarestaurant.co.zaBLOWFISH RESTAURANTA: 1 MARINE Dr. Dolphin Beach, TableviewT: 021 556 5456www.blowfishrestaurant.co.zaCODFATHERA: 34 The Dr. Camps BayT: 021 438 0782www.dining-out.co.zaDUNESA: 1 Beach RoadT: 021 790 1876www.dunesrestaurant.co.zaGREEK FISHERMANA: Shop 157, V&A WaterfrontT: 021 418 5411www.greekfisherman.co.zaOCEAN BLUEA: Shop 3, The Promenade Victoria Road Camps Bay

SEAFOODT: 021 438 9838 / 9www.dining-out.co.za PANAMA JACKSA: Quay 500, Cape Town HarbourT: 021 447 3992www.panamajacks.netPARANGAA: Shop 1, The Promenade, Victoria Road Camps BayT: 021438 0404 www.paranga.co.zaPIGALLEA: 57 A Somerset Road Green PointT: 021 421 4848www.pigallerestaurants.co.zaSOUTHPOLEA: Ocean Square, Sunset BeachT: 021 551 5752www.southpolerestaurant.co.zaTHE LOOKOUT DECKA: Harbour RoadT: 021 790 0900www.thelookoutdeck.co.za

A: 1st Floor, The Promenade, Victoria Road, Camps bayT: 021 438 3660A: 267 main Road, Sea PointT: 021 439 7993www.cafesofia.co.zaFRENCH TOASTA: 199 Bree StreetT: 021 422 4084 www.frenschtoastwine.com

www.mastrantonio.comLA PERLAA: Cnr Church & Beach Roads, Sea PointT: 021 434 2471www.laperla.co.zaMYKONOS TAVERNAA: 343 Main Road, Sea PointT: 021 439 2106POSTICINOA: Cnr Main & Albany Roads, Sea PointT: 021 439 4014 / 3964www.posticino.co.za

ROCCAA: Cape Quarter, 27 Somer-set Rd, Green PointT: 021 418 8000 TASCA RESTAURANTA: Shop 154, V&A Water-front T: 021 438 1213www.tascadebelem.co.zaVALORAA: Corner of Loop & Hout StreetT: 021 426 1001www.valora.co.za

ADDIS IN CAPE - EthopianA: 41 Church Street T: 021 424 5722www.addisincape.co.zaAFRICA CAFE From Moroccan through Ethiopian and Zambian, all the way to Xhosa and Cape Malay.A: 108 Shortmarket street T: 032 422 0221www.africacafe.co.zaBIESMIELLAH - Cape Malay experienceA: Wale & Pentz Streets, Bo-Kaap,T: 021 423 0850www.biesmiellah.co.zaGOLD GOLD Restaurant is a vibrant, eclectic Pan-African experience GOLD of Africa MuseumA: 96 Strand Street T: 021 421 4653www.goldrestaurant.co.zaTHE CAPE MALAY RESTAURANTThe spicey, rustic colours of the Cape’s unique cuisine at the Cellars .A: 93 Brommersvlei Road ConstantiaT: 021 794 2149www.cellars-hohenort.com/cape-malayLELAPA Traditional Township restaurant in LangaA: 49 Harlem Avenue, Langa T: 021 694 2681www.theunlimitedletsgo.co.zaIKHAYA Ikhaya African Restaurant offers a memorable cel-ebration of fine food and resplendent surroundingsA: V&A Waterfront T: 021 418 3728www.ikhaya.co.zaMAMMA AFRICA A place of African Food, African Music & African HappinessA: 178 Long Street T: 021 426 1017www.mamaafricarest.netMARCO’S AFRICAN PLACEIndigenous African & Cape Malay CuisineA: 15 Rose Lane Bo-Kaap, Cape TownT: 021 423 5412www.marcosafricanplace.co.zaMOYO Sophisticated African experienceA: Eden on the Bay Shopping Centre Bloubergstrand T: 021 554 9671 / 2www.moyo.co.zaNOON GUN TEA ROOM & RESTAU-RANT - Aromatic, Spicy, traditional Cape Malay

Cape Town hotels are the home to some of the finest dining experience that our city can provide as part of the indulging hospitality tradition. Res-ervation is highly recommended for all venues.

CBDBOMBAY BRASSERIECuisine: Fine Indian Specialty diningA: The Taj, CBD T: 021 819 2000 MEZBAANCuisine: Northern Indian ( Mughlai), HalaalA: Hilton Cape Town T: 021 481 3700www.capetowncitycentre.hilton.com PLANET RESTAURANT Cuisine:Contemporary South African food served in impeccable surroundingA: Mount Nelson Hotel, GardensT: 021 483 1948www.mountnelson.co.zaSAVOURCuisine: Globel menu, available all day.A: 15 On Orange Hotel T: 021 469 8000www.africanpridehotels.comTWANKEY BARCuisine: Oyster & Champagne BarA: The Taj, CBD T: 021 819 2000THIRTY 7Cuisine:ContemporaryA: Westin Grand Arabella Quays T: 021 412 9999THE PEPPER CLUBCuisine: ContinentalA: The Pepper Club Luxury Hotel & Spa, T: 021 438 3174 www.pepperclub.co.za

GREEN POINTCONNEXIONCuisine: A Tapas styled meu and an extensive wine by the glass list.


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A TASTE OF AFRICA

HIDDEN TREASURES

BIHARI - IndianA: Paddock Shopping Centre MilnertonT: 021 522 9894www.bihari.co.zaDAAWATThe authentic Pakistani RestaurantA: Dockside Building, Buitengracht & 31 Machu Street T: 021 421 9017www.daawat.co.zaRAASOIE - IndianA: 7 Kloof Street Gardens T: 021 423 1777

HALAAL

www.dining-out.co.zaSIMPLY ASIAA: V & A Waterfront / Heritage Square (CBD)T: 021 425 5555www.simplyasia.co.zaANATOLI– Turkish RestaurantA: 24 Napier Street Greenpoint T: 021 419 2501www.anatoli.co.zaEASTERN FOOD BAZAARA: 96 Longmarket Street T: 021 461 2458www.easternfoodbazaar.co.zaOCEAN BASKET –SeafoodA: Cnr Main and Gabriel Road, PlumsteadT: 021 761 0765(All of Ocean basket food in all the branches is strictly Halaal) www.oceanbasket.comTHAI RAK SA – ASIANA: cnr of Blaawberg Road & Marine Drive, Table View T: 021 975 1611www.thairaksa.co.za

food.Strikly HalaalA: 273 Longmarket St. Signal Hill, Bo- KaapT: 021 424 0529www.noonguntearoom.co.za NYONIS KRAAL Traditional African, Eastern and European flavours, recipes and cultures togetherA: 98 Long Street T: 021 422 0529 / 0525www.nyoniskraal.co.zaROOTIS CAPE MALAY Authentic Cape Malay Farefully halaalA: Clock Tower Centre,Waterfront T: 021 425 8810www.waterfront.co.za/eat/.../Pages/RootisCapeMa-layRestaurant.aspx

CHEF RESTAURANTS

FORKA: 84 Long StreetT: 021 424 6334www.fork-restaurant.co.zaGIOVANNI’S A: 103 Main Road, Green PointT: 021 434 6893www.giovannisrestau-rant.comLA BRUXIAA: 341 Main Road, Sea

PointT: 021 434 8794www.labohembistro.co.zaSALEROA: Shop No 7216, Upper Level, V & A WaterfrontT: 021 421 1916www.waterfront.co.za/eat/eatcontent/Pages/Salero.aspx

DEAR MECuisine: A celebration of local and seasonal by Vanessa MarxOpen: Monday to Friday: 7:00-15:00. Dinner Thursday by Vanessa Marx.A: 165 Longmarket Street, CBDT: 021 422 4920www.dearme.co.zaLA MOUETTECuisine: Exciting, modern French food with a distinctly Mediterranean flair by Henry VigarOpen: Dinner - Monday to Sunday, Lunch - Friday to SundayA: 78 Regent Roa, Sea PointT: 021 433 0856http://lamouette-restaurant.co.zaTHE TEST KITCHENCuisine: Innovative creations by Luke Dale-RobertsOpen: Lunch & Dinner - Tuesday to Saturday,A: The Old Biscuit Mill, 375 Albert Road, Wood-stockT: 021 447 2337http://thetestkitchen.co.zaBIZERCA BISTROCuisine: A marriage of traditional French classics with the own authentic style of Cyrillia and Laurent Deslandes.Open: Lunch & Dinner -Monday to FridayA: Jetty Street, ForshoreT: 021 418 0001NOBU & REUBEN’S restaurants at the One & only Hotel are listed farther ahead


DININGA: Protea Hotel, Victoria Junction T: 021 418 1234

V& A WATERFRONTBASCULE WHISKEY,WINE & COCKTAILCuisine: InternationalA: Cape Grace Hotel T: 021 410 7100www.capegrace.com/dining/bascule SIGNAL RESTAURANTCuisine: Creative Cape CuisineA: Cape Grace Hotel T: 021 410 7080www.capegrace.com/dining/signal_restaurant NOBUCuisine: Sublime Japanese CuisineA: One & Only Hotel T: 021 431 5111 REUBEN’SCuisine: The creative menu of Reuben Riffel A: One & Only Hotel T: 021 431 5222CLIPPER RESTAURANTCuisine: Seafood DelicaciesA: The Commodore Hotel T: 021 415 1000www.commodorehotel.co.zaQUARTER RESTAURANTCuisine: Fine Dining in the Cape Malay traditionA: The Portswood Hotel T: 021 418 3281

WINE BARSTOBAGO’S RESTAURANTCuisine: InternationalA: Radisson Blu, Granger Bay T: 021 441 3000THE ATLANTIC GRILLCuisine: InternationalA: The Table Bay Hotel T: 021 406 5918OYOCuisine: Seafood, MediterraneanA: Victoria & Alfred Hotel T: 021 419 6677www.newmarkhotels.com/newmark/oyo/

SEA POINTSALT RESTAURANT & BARCuisine: Simple, Approachable, honest foodA: Ambassador Hotel, Bantry Bay T: 021 439 7258www.newmarkhotels.com/newmark/salt/SUNSET RESTAURANTCuisine: International, Cape Malay evenings on Wednesday & Espetada special on Thursdays.A: the Peninsula Hotel T: 021 430 7777www.peninsula.co.zaTOP OF THE RITZCuisine: European Kitchen with a South African taste on a 360° revolving platform. A: Ritz Hotel T: 021 439 6988 www.ritzrestarants.co.za

BELTHAZAR RES-TAURANT & WINE BARA: V&A WaterfrontT: 021 421 3753www.belthazar.co.zaCAVEAU WINE BAR & DELIA: Heritage Square, 92 Bree StreetT: 021 422 1367www.caveau.co.zaCHENIN RESTAU-RANT WINE BARA: Heritage Square, 92 Bree StreetT: 021 422 1367www.thenose.co.zaCRU CAFÉ WINE BAR & RESTAURANTA: Cape Quarter Exten-

sion, Piazza Level, 27 Somerset Road De WaterkantT: 021 418 6293www.thecrucafe.comNAKEDA: Ritz Plaza Shop 6, 251 Main Road Sea PointT: 021 439 5363LA BOHEME WINE BAR & RESTAURANTA: 341 Main Road, Sea PointT: 021 434 8794www.labohembistro.co.zaTOROA: 68 Waterkant Street Cape QuarterT: 021 418 2846www.torowines.co.za

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Discover the birthplace of the world’s fi nest brandy.

Not for Sale to Persons Under the Age of 18.

Judged the world’s best brandy 2011.

Address: Van Ryn Road, Vlottenburg, Stellenbosch.

Opening hours: Mon – Fri: 8:30am – 4:30pm | Sat: 9am – 2pmSun: 11am – 4pm (only during Oct – April)

GPS: S 33 57’ 42.8” E 18 48’ 02.9”

For tastings, tours and more info visit www.vanryn.co.za or call 021 881 3875.

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The majority of the seals on Duiker Island, out of Hout Bay Harbour, are males waiting out their time until they reach the right breeding age, which is between the ages of 8 to 12 years depending on their size. Duiker Island is not a breeding colony as the sea can get very rough and the pups get swept off. The island is most densely populated from January through March due to the seals moulting. During this period they do not go off in search of food but rely on fats they have stored in their blubber.

BIG 5 SAFARIThe phrase Big Five game was coined by white hunters and refers to the five most difficult animals in Africa to hunt on foot. The collection consists of the lion, African elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros.African Big Five Game Species:African bush elephant (Loxodontaafricana): The African elephant is a very large herbivore having thick, almost hairless skin, a long, flexible, prehensile trunk, upper incisors forming long curved tusks of ivory, and large, fan-shaped ears. There are two distinct species of Afri-can elephant: African forest elephant (Loxodontacyclot-is) and the African bush elephant (Loxodontaafricana). Black rhinoceros (Dicerosbicornis):The black rhinoceros is a large, thick-skinned herbivore having one or two upright horns on the nasal bridge. Rhinoceros may refer to either black or white rhinoceros. African cape buffalo (Synceruscaffer): The African or cape buffalo is a large horned bovid. Buffalo are some-times reported to kill more people in Africa than any other animal, although the same claim is also made of hippos and crocodiles. It is considered the most danger-ous of the Big Five, reportedly causing the most hunter deaths, with wounded animals reported to ambush and attack pursuers.Lion (Pantheraleo): The lion is a large carnivorous feline of Africa and northwest India, having a short, tawny coat, a tufted tail, and, in the male, a heavy mane around the neck and shoulders. A lion may attack without provocation, and is considered by many to be the best of the Big Five.Lions habituate the savanna where tall grasses, shrubs and bushes obscure and provide them cover and camou-flage. This thick undergrowth is commonly referred to as jess. As lions are ambush hunters, they use this natural cover to stalk close as possible before making a final charge to catch their prey. Lions do not generally avoid confrontation, but will usually face the challenger. Lions

OSTRICH FARMINGHistory reveals that ostrich chicks were traded by the original Khoi inhabitants with the Dutch Settlers in 1652 and exported from Cape Town to Batavia (now Indonesia) in 1656. There were also exports to India and the Emperor of Japan in 1658. The first documented ostrich farm was established in the centre of Cape Town in 1679. The ostrich is the world’s largest living bird, averaging 2m (6.5ft) in height and weighing up to 156kg (344lb).

SHARK CAGE DIVING Great white sharks are the apex predators of our oceans and Cape Town is one of the shark cage diving capitals of the world. Sharks are iconic and magnificent creatures. Experience a great white shark up close and personal with a shark diving or shark viewing tour (you don’t have to get in the cage!) and you do not need a scuba diving certificate to shark cage dive. Great White Shark, Cage Diving takes place from April to September in False Bay (departs from Simon’s Town) and all year round from Gansbaai (2 hours from Cape Town).

CAPE FUR SEAL Situated only 8 nautical miles (about 16km) from Simon’s Town, Seal Island is home to 75,000 Cape Fur Seals, 24 different bird species and the hunting ground of the Great White Shark. All year round we often encounter Dolphins, Humpback whales and Brydes whales. From July to November the Southern Right whales are plentiful in the bay and you can be assured of a sighting. During the winter months the Great White Sharks are extremely active around the island and we enjoy many sightings and often witness natural preda-tions. The main breeding season for the Cape Fur Seal is November and December when almost 20 000 pups are born.

are unpredictable and may charge when sufficiently annoyed or confronted by danger.Leopard (Pantherapardus): The leopard is a large, carnivorous feline having either tawny fur with dark rosette-like markings or black fur. They are wary of humans and will take flight in the face of danger. The leopard is solitary by nature, and is most active between sunset and sunrise, although it may hunt during the day in some areas. Leopards can be found in the savanna grasslands, brush land and forested areas in Africa.The male leopard is less than half the size of a male lion. The leopard is the smallest of the big cats, and rarely exceeds 200 lb (91 kg).A visit to a South African reserve will, most likely, allow seeing not only the big 5 but other habitants of the African bush. Although the stock will be different be-tween various reserves you’ll be able to watch: Giraffes, Elands, Springbok, Hippopotamus and Zebras.

CAPE PENINSULA BABOONSThe Baboon Matters Trust comprises a handful of dedicated volunteers who are at the forefront of baboon conservation in South Africa. The goals of the trust include raising awareness for the plight of baboons as well as education and training so that sustainable solu-tions can be found for areas of conflict between man and baboon. On a practical level the trust makes provision for the rescue and care of injured or sick baboons, and aims to support rehabilitation centres that focus their attention on baboons.Cape Species: The Chacma Baboon (Papioursinus), also known as the Cape Baboon, is, like all other baboons, from the Old World monkey family. With a body length of up to 115 cm and a weight from 15 to 31 kg, it is among the largest and heaviest baboon species. The Chacma is generally dark brown to gray in color, with a patch of rough hair on the nape of its neck. Unlike the northern baboon species (the Guinea, Hamadryas, and Olive Baboons), Chacma males do not have a mane. Perhaps the most distinctive feature of this baboon is its long, downward sloping face. Males can have canine teeth as long as 2 inches (longer than a lion’s canine teeth). Baboons are sexually dimorphic, males being considerably larger than females. The Chacma Baboon is found in southern Africa, rang-ing from South Africa north to Angola, Zambia, and Mozambique. Size and color vary within that range. Chacmas usually live in social groups composed

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WILDLIFE ALL YEAR ROUNDof multiple adult males, adult females, and their offspring. Occasionally, however, very small groups form that include only a single adult male and several adult females. Chacma troops are characterized by a dominance hierarchy. Female ranking within the troop is inherited through the mother and remains quite fixed, while male ranking is tenuous and changes often. Chac-mas are unusual among baboons in that neither males nor females form strong relationships with members of the same sex. Instead, the strongest social bonds are often between unrelated adult males and females. (Wikipedia)

BOULDERS BEACH PENGUINSA visit to the famous Boulders Beach penguins should be part of every Cape Town itinerary. The penguins from this growing colony allow for close encounters with these famous sea birds - and most tourists fall helplessly in love with them. The story of the African penguins at Boulders Beach is one of remarkable urban colonization, but the species as a whole faces many threats and these aquatic flightless birds are listed as endangered.The story of the penguin colony in Cape Town started in 1983 when a pair was spotted on Foxy Beach at Boulders. Since then the colony has grown rapidly and now totals about 3 000 Boulders Beach penguins. The birds came to False Bay from Dyer Island after the reduction in commercial pelagic trawling, which has increased the supply of pilchards and anchovy - part of the penguins’ diet. Boulders Beach is located in Simon’s Town, just over the hilly peninsula from Cape Town. It’s easily accessible by bus, car, taxi or train.


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Join us for a tour through Die Bergkelder, South Africa’s oldest underground cellar, to learn all about our winemaking legacy. You’ll gain years’ worth of knowledge in only an hour, and still have time left to taste our wines.

Famous Mountain Cellar • Fine Wine Shop • Tours and Tastings • Wine Museum

Tour Times:Monday - Friday: 10h00, 11h00, 14h00, 15h00

Saturday & public holidays: 10h00, 11h00, 12h00Closed on Sundays and religious holidays.

Tour Duration: Approximately 1 hour.Booking essential.

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Join us for a tour through Die Bergkelder, South Africa’s oldest underground cellar, to learn all about our winemaking legacy. You’ll gain years’ worth of knowledge in only an hour, and still have time left to taste our wines.

Famous Mountain Cellar • Fine Wine Shop • Tours and Tastings • Wine Museum

Tour Times:Monday - Friday: 10h00, 11h00, 14h00, 15h00

Saturday & public holidays: 10h00, 11h00, 12h00Closed on Sundays and religious holidays.

Tour Duration: Approximately 1 hour.Booking essential.

Tel: +27 21 809 8025, Fax: +27 21 883 9533, Email: info@fl eurducap.co.zaGPS co-ordinates: S 33° 56’ 2” E 18° 51’ 5”


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ON STAGEA MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

This Grade 11 English set work offers a feast of magic, humour and spectacle. This magnificent new production is directed by award-winning Shake-speare aficionado, Fred Abrahamse, and features a cast of South Africa’s finest classical actors.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is undoubtedly one of Shakespeare’s most popular and accessible plays and is the perfect introduction for young theatre-goers to the Bard.

Abrahamse & Meyer Productions have achieved international recognition for their innovative Shakespeare productions. Their A Midsummer Night’s Dream with its spectacular sets, sumptuous costumes, magical lighting effects and laugh-a-minute comedy promises to be one of the must-see highlights on the 2012 theatrical calendar.

Artscape, 10- 21 Apr, Tickets R40 from Computicket: 083 915 8000 www.computicket.mobi.

GISELLE

Prima ballerina of the English National Ballet, Daria Klimentova, and her partner Vadim Munta-girov return to Cape Town as guests artists of Cape Town City Ballet for one of the most popular of all classical ballets, portraying the tragic tale of a young girl who loses her mind when jilted by her fickle lover. French dancer Maxime Quiroga also returns to dance the role of Albrecht at selected performances.

Artscape, 13- 22 April, Tickets R100- R300 from Computicket: 083 915 8000 www.computicket.mobi.

BROTHERS IN BLOOD

Mike van Graan’s award-winning play is an ex-plosive drama about Jewish, Muslim and Christian relations set in Cape Town in the late 1990’s and against the background of PAGAD’s activities against crime and the drug trade.

Xenophobia, prejudice, religious conflict, fear and anxiety – these are the challenges three fathers have to deal with in order to protect their children.

Artscape, 27 Mar- 4 Apr, Tickets R50- R85 from Computicket: 083 915 8000 www.computicket.mobi.

NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH

Celebrated South African actor, playwright and arts administrator, John Kani, first drama as sole play-wright, Nothing But The Truth, was first performed

sion when they don costumes and lip-synch to their own retro recording.

Theatre on the Bay, 14 Mar- 7 Apr, Tickets R90-R160 from Computicket: 083 915 8000 www.computicket.mobi.

I DON`T WORK ON SUNDAYS

Marc Lottering`s brand new show, featuring his latest stand-up. Lottering fans are advised to book early. The show is not suitable for children.

Baxter Golden Arrow Studio, 3- 21 Apr, Tickets R80 from Computicket: 083 915 8000 www.computicket.mobi.

RUBY WAX – LOST IT!

Created onstage in the Big Apple by comedian Steve Solomon, this uproariously funny one-man play tells the At some point in our lives, 1 in 4 of us will be affected by mental illness … bring 3 friends!

Ruby Wax had it all – career, dream house, hus-band, kids, so when was the moment she realised she was the 1 in 4? Somewhere between painting her kitchen beige (again) and realising she didn’t own a life manual or comprehend the contents of a children’s party bag.

Theatre on the Bay, 11-28 April, Tickets R150-R250 from Computicket: 083 915 8000 www.computicket.mobi.

to critical acclaim at the Market Theatre in Johan-nesburg in 2002.Since then it has toured the world and was also turned into a film in 2008.

It is the story of two brothers, one who went into exile during the apartheid years and died there, and the other who stayed in South Africa. Sibling rivalry is at the heart of this warm and unique South African play.

Artscape, 18 Apr- 4 May, Tickets R40 from Computicket: 083 915 8000 www.computicket.mobi.

QUARTET

A hilarious comedy about ageing opera singers, written by Academy Award winning screenwriter, Sir Ronald Harwood.

The setting is a retirement home for musicians. Three elderly former opera-singers, who often worked together, are sitting out on the terrace.

Reginald is quietly reading a serious book, but Wilfred is chuckling about sex, as he regards Cissy lying back and listening to music through her head-phones. They are about to be joined by newcomer Jean, a major star in her day and to whom Reginald was once unhappily married.

Is there any chance that these four will ever sing together again? A gala concert is about to take place at the retirement home to celebrate Verdi’s birthday. Three of the four are keen to recreate the third act quartet from Rigoletto and one isn’t. But the play eventually moves to an uncertain conclu-

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Daily Tours: Find out more about our working distillery, cooperage and maturation cellar.Van Ryn’ s Brandy Tasting: Taste our Van Ryn’s 10 Years Old Vintage and 12 Year Old Potstill Brandies.Brandy & Charcuterie Tasting: Enjoy 3 cured meats with Viceroy 5 Year Old, Van Ryn’s 10 Year Old Vintage and 15 Year Old Potstill Brandies.Brandy & Dessert Tasting (by appointment only): Indulge in delicious brownies with van Ryn’s Potstill Brandies.Brandy, Coffee & Chocolate tasting: Pair Belgian chocolate and Brazilian coffee with our award – wining Potstill Brandies.

Opening Hours: Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pmSat: 9am - 2pm Sun: 11am - 4pm

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Cellar toursMon-Fri: 10am;11:30am;3pm

Sat: 10am; 11:30am; 1pm

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WHAT TO SEEKIRSTENBOSCHThe spectacular Kirstenbosch gardens cover an area of 528 hectares of cultivated garden. The gardens are a celebration of South Africa flora and South Africa plants. An excellent spot for lazy picnics, romantic strolls and happy children.Tel: 021 799 8783

WINELANDS A visit to the Cape Winelands is an absolute must as the region is one of breathtaking vistas and majestic mountain backdrops while being steeped in rich culture and history. The Winelands aredivided into various different regions, each offering their own ”wine route”.www.winelands.co.za

RHODES MEMORIAL Rhodes Memorial, which nestles at the base of Devil’s Peak, provides spectacular views towards both Table Bay and False Bay and the Hottentots Holland mountains in the far distance.stands on theslopes of Devil’s Peak, on the Northern flank of Table Mountain.www.sa-venues.com/attractionswc/rhodes-memorial.htm

TABLE MOUNTAINTable Mountain continues to capture imaginations and dazzle newcomers. There are only two ways up – walking or the cable car. Whether you choose to hike up or hitch a ride with the revolving cablecar, the summit offers breathtaking views and endless photo moments. Tel: 021 424 0015www.tablemountain.net

HOUT BAY HARBOUR Hout Bay one of the most attractive regions in the Cape. You'll find a friendly working harbour, a famous bird sanctuary and lots of walking trails, as well as long stretches of sandy beach and a Sunday craft market. If you wish to get to Seal island or just to watch some seals enjoying the fisherman’s left overs Hout Bay harbour will be the perfect spot.

BOULDERS BEACH Boulders Penguin Colony is home to a growing colony of the vulnerable African Penguin and makes for a great stop either to or from Cape Point. Wooden walkways allow visitors to view the penguins in their natural beach – and what could be better than swimming with penguins?www.bouldersbeachlodge.com

Franschhoek Wine Route

The Stellenbosch Wine Route was the first in South Africa and all the estates along the route are within a 12km radius of the town. It is arguably the country´s most famous, and includes 148 cellars - most of which are open to the public. From Cape Town take the N1 in a northerly direction and turn off at the Exit 39 onto the R304 and follow through into Stellenbosch.Call Stellenbosch Tourism: 021 883 3584For more information: www.stellenboschtourism.co.za or Stellenbosch Wine Route: 021 886 4310 For more information: www.wineroute.co.za

Franschhoek was founded over 300 years ago when the French Huguenots settled in the Berg River Valley. The wine route here is comparatively small with only 29 cellars, but what it lacks in wine route variety, it makes up for in quality cuisine and breathtaking scenery. A perfect mini-break destination. Franschhoek is 85km outside of Cape Town.

Call Franschhoek Tourism: 021 876 3603 For more information:www.franschhoek.org.za

Constantia Valley

Constantia Valley is the wine route at the heart of the Mother City (or at least a little to the left of it). This is the oldest wine-growing area in Southern Africa and stretches from Wynberg hill in the north, to the Silvermine mountains (the Tokai area) in the south. The five wine cellars on the route boast a winemaking history dating back to 1685 .

Constantia Valley Association: 021 762 8769For more information:www.constantiavalley.com

WHAT WINE ROUTE?Not sure where to go for a wine route adventure? It all depends on how much time you have and how much of day - or week - you’d like to make of it. For those with very little time, you’ll be happy to know that Cape Town’s CBD presents a host of wine bars that will guide you through a virtual wine tasting of practically any estate you choose. But for those who do have some time...

Stellenbosch Wine Route

Franschhoek Wine Route


ROBBEN ISLAND Almost as famous as Table Mountain, Robben Island has become an international symbol of human rights and is now a World Heritage Site. On your guided tour you’ll visit Nelson Mandela’s 46664 call and learn about the life and times of the Apartheid era. Tel: 021 413 4200www.robbenisland.co.za

CAPE POINT There is nothing quite as inspiring as standing at the edge of a continent overlooking the wild ocean with towering cliff cutting into the landscape and holding you above the world. Cape Point is found within the Cape Peninsula National Park. Tel:021 780 9010/11

www.capepoint.co.za

Paarl Wine Route

Only a 40 min drive from Cape Town is the picturesque town of Paarl (pearl), nestled between Paarl Mountain and the majestic Du Toitskloof Mountain Range. Paarl lies in the Berg River valley and is the perfect stop-over destination in the heart of the wine route. From Cape Town follow the N1 north, turn off at Exit 55, Main Street, Paarl.

Call Paarl Tourism: 021 872 0860 For more information: www.paarlonline.com

WHAT TO SEE AT THE

WINELANDS SOUTH AFRICAN CHEESE FESTIVAL27- 30 April 2012. Sandringham Estate, Stellenbosch

Friday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00, Monday 10:00 to 17:00

The Festival brings you: an unrivalled variety of cheese under one roof, the latest foodie trends shared by gastronomic greats and artisan cheese makers, and supreme family fun. Taste handmade regional produce, discover our rich and growing cheese industry and see live demonstrations from local culinary talent – every ticket buys you a complete sensory expedition second to none.

New kids on the block

Some 80 small new cheese makers have benefited from the goodwill of Absa over the past ten years. Absa each year grants a number of cheeseries the opportunity to gain exposure for their products by sponsoring their exhibition space. This year is no exception: visitors can expect to meet ten artisan cheese makers and taste their handmade products.

Tickets: R110 pp per day buys you entry to this fabulous festival, a shopping bag, festival programme, tastings and inspirational demonstrations by some of South

Africa’s top food icons.

• Remember, NO TICKET SALES at the gates!

• A limited number of tickets are on sale at Computicket and in Checkers stores.

• Senior citizens discount: R90 pp per day.

• FREE entry for children 13 years and under.

• Wine tasting glasses @ R10 each on sale at the gates.

Agri Expo - 11 Queen Street DURBANVILLE, 7551 Tel: +27 21 975 4440/1/2/3 Fax: +27 21 975 4446

E-mail: [email protected] www.cheesefestival.co.za


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S H O P P I N GKRUGERRAND

The Krugerrand is a South African gold coin, first minted in 1967 to help market South African gold. The coin, produced by the South African Mint, proved popular and by 1980 the Krugerrand ac-counted for 90% of the gold coin market. The name itself is a portmanteau of Kruger (the man depicted on the obverse) and Rand, the South African unit of currency. Krugerrands are a popular way to invest in gold. By 1980 the Krugerrand accounted for 90% of the gold coin market. That year South Africa intro-duced three smaller coins with a half-ounce, quarter ounce, and tenth ounce of gold.The success of the Krugerrand led to many other gold-producing nations minting their own bullion coins, such as the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf in 1979, the Australian Nugget in 1981, the American Gold Eagle in 1986 and the British Britannia coin.Private mints have also attempted to capitalize off the popularity of the Krugerrand, minting gold and silver bullion rounds (the term coin denotes legal currency) in the style of the Krugerrand. The rounds often depict Paul Kruger and a springbok antelope, some even blatantly copying the same design as on the Krugerrands themselves, though the inscriptions are altered. These bullion rounds are not offered by the South African Mint or the Government of South Africa, and are therefore not official, have no legal tender value and cannot technically be considered coins.The Krugerrand is 32.6 mm in diameter and 2.74 mm thick. The Krugerrand's actual weight is 1.0909 troy ounces (33.93 g). It is minted from gold alloy that is 91.67% pure (22 karats), so the coin contains one troy ounce (31.1035 g) of gold. The remaining 8.33% of the coin's weight (2.826 g) is copper (an alloy known historically as crown gold which has long been used for English gold sovereigns), which gives the Krugerrand a more orange appearance than silver-alloyed gold coins. Copper alloy coins are harder and more durable, so they can resist scratches and dents.The South African Mint Company produces limited edition proof Krugerrands intended as collec-tor's items. These coins are priced above bullion value, although non-proof Krugerrands also have a premium above gold bullion value. They can be distinguished from the bullion Krugerrands by the number of serrations on the edge of the coin. Proof coins have 220 while bullion coins have 160.

The South African Gold Coin Exchange (SAGCE) has been a household name in the coin industry in South Africa since 1972. They are the largest dis-tributor of gold investment, bullion and collectable coins in South Africa.Outlets can be found at: Cape Town International Airport: International Departures, Domestic De-partures and Central Terminal, Tyger Valley Mall - Bellville, Canal Walk Shopping Centre - Century City, Cavendish Square - Claremont, Tyger Valley Mall - Bellville and Somerset Mall - Somerset West.

DESIGN HEAVEN

If attention to details, uniqueness and originality are not only words, but forms part of you believes and way of life, you are in the right place. Since 1995, Design Indaba has been committed to a vision that is built on the belief that creativity will fuel an economic revolution in South Africa. As such, Design Indaba is a celebration of design in a country iconic of the triumph of the human spirit.Design Indaba typifies this can-do spirit through its belief in design and how it can help solve the problems faced by an emerging economy. With the right support, a better future can be designed.In the last years, Design Indaba initiatives allow visitors to enjoy the fruits of their doing outside the time of the actual yearly expo by establishing the Design Route. Tourists and design fanatics can explore the Cape while taking a closer look at the creative minds that inhabit this city. It’s your chance at taking Design Indaba Expo beyond its walls with all you need at your fingertips. The route features 62 Western Cape-based design-ers and design studios. All those featured are part of the Design Indaba Expo so rest assured the Design Route is offering you the best in design and product quality. The route will have you traversing the Cape Town City Bowl, the Southern Peninsula and the Winelands as well as a multitude of in-betweens, leaving you with no excuse for not experiencing all that Cape Town has to offer. You can pick up your Design Route at any of the Cape Town Tourism’s

18 Visitor Information Centres across the city. Each Design Route participant is signposted with contact details as well as what sector they repre-sent, making it easier for you to find exactly what you are looking for.

ARTS AND CRAFTS

No doubts about it – South Africans are a crafty bunch. The country’s people produce a remarkable range of arts and crafts, working from the pave-ments and markets of the big cities to deep rural enclaves, with every possible form of traditional artwork – and then some.In addition to the standard materials such as beads, grass, leather, fabric and clay, pieces are made using telephone wire, plastic bags, petrol cans and bottle tops – even food tin labels are used to create brightly colouredpapiermache bowls.On sale on many a South African street corner are objects made of wire, ranging from representa-tions of the globe to cars and motorcycles – which are capable of manipulated movement – to joke cellphones and working radios.Shops, markets and collectives dealing in African craft are thriving, providing much-needed employ-ment and income in communities such as Fugitive’s Drift in KwaZulu-Natal, which offers a huge vari-ety of basketry, or the Northern Cape Schmidtsdrift community of displaced San people, who produce paintings that constitute an imaginative and highly coloured extension of ancient rock art.A high level of skill is brought to the production of work that has long been a part of African society,


S H O P P I N Gand has now found new commercial outlets.South African beadwork, once the insignia of tribal royalty alone, has today found a huge range of applications, from the creation of coverings for everything from bottles to matchboxes – and the reproduction of the red Aids ribbon in the form of small Zulu beadworks known as Zulu love letters.Basketry and ceramics, of course, were long ago brought to a pitch of perfection in traditional South African society, and the outgrowths of these forms today grace gallery plinths as often as they find a place on suburban shelves.(To read more: http://www.southafrica.info)The Arts and Crafts markets in Cape Town:Green Market Square, in the square that dis-sects Burg Street and between Longmarket and Shortmarket streets, Cape Town CBD, Monday to Saturday: 9:00 and 16:00.The Red Shed Craft Workshop, Adjoining Victoria Wharf and open Monday to Friday: 9:00-21:00 andSunday& Public Holidays: 10:00-21:00Waterfront Craft Market @The Centre, adjacent to the Two Oceans Aquarium, open every day: 9:30-18:00.Green Point Market, Junction of Western Boulevard and Beach Road, Every Sunday and Public Holi-day: 9:15- 17:00 (unless very windy or very rainy).

OSTRICH LEATHER & MOHAIR

Ostrich leather is the result of tanning skins taken from African ostriches farmed for their feathers, skin and meat. The leather is distinctive for its pattern of bumps or vacant quill follicles, ranged across a smooth field in varying densities. It requires an intricate, specialised and expensive production process making it costly as well as beautiful.Although the first commercial farming began in South Africa in 1850, the industry collapsed after World War I and the drop in demand for the feath-ers for fashionable hats and military uniforms. Other products were marketed, with each success battered by world events and droughts until now, when ostrich skin is globally available and seen as a luxury item in high-end demand.Leather came late in the story of ostrich farming but after a tannery was set up onsite, it went on to make an impact in European haute couture and in the U.S. for cowboy boots. Availability was artifi-cially limited when ostrich leather was subject to a cartel monopoly through trade sanctions, and single export and distribution channels until the end of apartheid in 1993. After that and other factors, the South African government began to export stock allowing other countries to have their own ranches. Although wider production resulted in competi-tion and lower prices, Klein Karoo Group remains the leading global producer. Today the industry is driven mostly by the leather and the meat, which is exported to all parts of the world. South Africa produces over 60% of the world’s ostriches and also has a distinct quality edge in the leather tan-ning process.Eleven years ago, Charles and Melony Biggs were farming ostrich, sheep and goats in the Graaff Rei-net area in the Karoo. At first they exported skins to people he had met in the USA, where he had previ-ously farmed ostrich for 4 years. They learned a lot in that time abroad, one thing being what we in South Africa had to offer and show off to the world in terms of leadership in Ostrich and Mohair. They started to seek for local manufacturers and work together with designers to present a clas-sic collection that also presents a freshness and elegancy. In 2000, Karoo Classics opened its doors in Stellenbosch: “We had 30 handbags and six belts in stock, but 100% faith in the fantastic natural products made from ostrich leather and mohair”, says Charles. From the very beginning a policy of Proudly South Africa was adopted. They spent months looking for and visiting factories all over South Africa. The criteria were: simply, high quality at a reasonable price. Today they have a wonderful group of suppliers, from big factories to family businesses and individuals.In 2003, Karoo Classics opened in Cape Town and five years later in Franschhhoek. Today they have the world’s largest selection of ostrich leather goods, carrying over 1000 handbags alone.

SHORTMARKET STREET - CAPE TOWN Tel: 021 422 3813

Church Street - StellenboschTel: 021 886 7596

58 Hugenote Street - FranschhoekTel: 021 876 3187

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HEART OF CAPE TOWN MUSEUMExperience the first heart transplant , the museum is housed where the actual event took place. See where Chris Barnaard successfully transplanted the first heart.www.heartofcapetown.co.za 021 404 1967Groote Schuur Hospital Main Road, ObservatoryCape Town, South Africa

OLD CASTLE BREWERYWhile Castle began making in roads into what had been almost entirely “lion country” work was began on the erection of the Castle Brewery in Woodstock. This brewery was to be sited alongside the new railway line as an advertisement for Castle beer –a sort of early billboard. The Castle Brewery was completed in 1901, designed by New York architect H. Steinmann and was opened on the 1st April 1902, several setbacks to its completion, be-ing caused by the second Boer War.www.oldcastlebrewery.co.za 021 448 4500

THE DRILL HALL AND CENTRAL LIBRARYThe foundations of the City Hall were laid on 29th August 1900, and the building finally opened on 25th July 1905, by the Mayor Alderman Hyman Li-eberman. It is built in an Italian Renaissance Style with a classical facade in a handsome campanile towering to a height of some 200ft. The exterior stonework is of sandstone and granite. The facade facing on Darling Street has a central feature surmounted by a pediment rising 82 feet above pavement level, the wings on either side are about 60ft in imposing clock tower houses the four-sided City Hall clock built to scale and half the size of London’s Big Ben. The building is divided longi-tudinally, with one half of the building housing the

Grand Hall and reception rooms while the portion originally housing Municipal offices and which fronts onto Darling Street is the home of the Central Library of Cape Town.A stone set into the base of the building in front of the main balcony has this inscription: “upon release from prison on 11 Febru-ary 1990 and on his election as President of South Africa on 9 May 1994 Nelson Mandela addressed the nation here”.For more information go to: www.focal.org.za.

CAPE TOWN DIAMOND MUSEUMSituated in the bustling heart of the world-famous Clock Tower precinct at the V&A Waterfront, the Cape Town Diamond Museum pays tribute to the world’s most precious gem, the diamond, and is a must-see for any visitor to Cape Town. Discover a 3 billion year old story unfold from a diamond’s formation to the final polished stone. Explore the origins of South Africa’s famous diamond industry, and ...get introduced to some of the great names in diamond history, including Cecil John Rhodes, Barney Barnato and the Oppenheimer family.

The Cape Town Diamond Museum also pays hom-age to the most famous South African diamonds, such as the 3,106 carat Cullinan rough diamond discovered in 1905 and showcases specimens of Kimberlite rock dating billions of years old. Life-size replicas of the famous diamonds that have adorned royalty, the rich and the famous are also on display.1st Floor, The Clock Tower, Waterfront, 8001 Cape Town, South Africa Hours Mon - Sun: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Email [email protected] Phone 27214212488 Website http://www.capetowndiamondmuseum.org

The City of Cape Town invites you to explore and experience some of her well known and recognizable sites that has been refreshed and updated and uplifted in recent time as well as some new and old icons that are worth to be re-familia-rising in person.

COMPANY’S GARDEN VISITOR CENTREThe garden was established in 1652, making it one of the oldest gardens in the country. The display in the Visitor’s centre gives a comprehensive overview of the early history of the garden, which is unique in that it is the only example of how two different landscape styles – the Dutch ‘produce garden’ grid pattern and the ‘Victorian Romantic’ grid pattern and the overlaid to produce the garden as it exists today.Tel: 021 400 26 21Visiting times: 7am -7pm

THE OLD CITY HALLBuilt in 1905, the old City Hall in Darling Street is a mixture of Italian Renaissance and British colo-nial architecture. It is located on the Grand Parade to the west of the Castle of Good Hope and is built from honey-colored limestone imported from Bath in England. The 60m/200ft high bell-tower, with a carillon installed in 1923, was modeled on Lon-don’s Big Ben. The City Hall was the last major Victorian building to be erected in Cape Town.The City Hall’s carillon was installed as a WW1 war memorial, with 22 additional bells being added in 1925 with the visit of the Prince of Wales. Mag-nificent and imposing, the City Hall commemorates Kind Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, with its mosaic floors, marble staircase, stained glass windows and specially designed organ with 3165 pipes.


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AlbAny Hotel225 Smith Str / 225 Anton LembedeCnr Anton Lembede Str & Albany Grove031 304 4381www.albanyhotel.co.za

beverly Hills Hotel Lighthouse Rd, Umhlanga Rocks021 794 9050

FAirmont ZimbAli lodge 5 Corkwood Ave, Zimbali Coastal Estate032 538 5000 www.zimbali.org

docklAnds Hotel durbAn WAterFrontCorner of Mahatma Gandhi & Browns Avenue, Beach Front031 332 8190www.signaturelifehotels.com

FAirmont ZimbAli lodge 5 Corkwood Ave, Zimbali Coastal Estate032 538 5000 www.zimbali.org

Hilton durbAn12-14 Walnut Rd031 336 8100www1.hilton.com

Hotel 64 on gordon64 Gordon Rd, Morningside031 312 8907www.signaturelifehotels.com

kApentA bAy11-12 Princess Elizabeth Dr, Port Shepstone039 682 5528www.kapentabay.co.za

mondAZur At sAn lAmeerLower South Coast, Main Rd (R61)Southbroom 039 313 0011www.mondazur.com

proteA Hotel sHAkAlAndNorman Hurst Nkwalini, Zululalnd035 460 0912www.proteahotels.com

proteA kArridene beAcHCnr. Arthur’s Rd & Main Rd031 916 7228 www.proteahotels.com

pumulA beAcH Hotel67 Pumula Beach Hotel Rd, Umzumbe039 684 6717www.pumulabeachhotel.com

QuArters Hotel FloridA roAd101 Florida Rd, Morningside031 303 5246www.signaturelifehotels.com

rivierA HotelMargaret Mncadi Avenue (Victoria Embankment)031 301 3681www.rivierahoteldurban.co.za

riverside Hotel & spADurban North031 563 0600www.riversidehotel.co.za

sAlt rock Hotel & beAcH resortBasil Hulett Drive Salt Rock032 525 5025 www.saltrockbeach.co.za

soutHern sun nortH beAcH83/91 Snell Parade, North Beach031 332 7361www.southernsun.com

suncoAst Hotel & toWers20 Batter Beach Road031 314 7878www.southersun.com

tHe oyster box 2 Lighthouse Rd, Umhlanga031 514 5000www.oysterboxhotel.com

Standing majestically on Umhlanga’s prestigious beachfront on the eastern seaboard of KwaZulu-Natal, with sweeping views of the Indian Ocean and direct beach access, the Oyster Box Hotel is one of South Africa’s most distinguished hotels.

tHe sQuAre boutiQue Hotel & spA250 Umhlanga Rocks Drive0861 000 333www.thesquare.co.za

3 cHeFs bistro 106/107 Aldrovande Palace 6 Jubilee Grove, cnr Millennium Boulevard & Jubilee Grove Umhlanga Ridge031 566 2040www.3chefsbistro.co.za

9tH Avenue bistro & bArShop 2, Avonmore Centre, 9th AveMorningside031 312 9134www.9thavenuebistro.co.za

beirA AltALifestyle Centre, Ballito032 946 2388

butcHer boys morningside170 Florida Rd, Morningside031 312 8248www.butcherboysgrill.co.za

butcHer boys umHlAngAShop 23, Hilkon Centre, Cnr Chartwell Dr & Lighthouse Rd, Umhlanga Rocks031 561 4106www.butcherboysgrill.co.za

cAversHAm mill restAurAntCaversham Mill Estate, Midlands033 234 4524www.cavershammill.co.za

disH restAurAntRoyal Palm Hotel, Palm Boulevard, Gateway Umhlanga031 581 8000www.royal-palm.co.za

greensleeves medievAl kingdom cAmelot 21 Wishart Rd, Camelot EstateHillcrest031 765 9400

green Food studioLee Barns Boulevard, Umhlali031 312 6250www.signaturelifehotels.com

green mAngoAvonmore Centre, Shop 12a9th Ave, Morningside031 312 7054

HAvAnA grill & Wine bAr Suncoast Casino031 332 0707www.havanagrill.co.za

Havana Grill & Wine bar is a world class grill room and an ultimate destination for the meat & seafood lover. Situated at the Suncoast Casino & Entertainment World on Dur-bans’ Golden mile the restuarant boasts magnificant 180 degree views from the Bluff to Umhlanga Rocks.

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20 West executive ApArtments & Hotel 20 West Rd South, Morningside011 290 9600www.20west.co.za

Ascot Boutique Hotel59 Grant Avenue, Norwood011 483 3371www.ascothotel.co.za

clico Guest House27 Sturdee Ave, Rosebank011 252 [email protected]

We want our guests to feel spoilt. Everything is centred around this, from the luxurious bathrooms, to the extra-length beds, plush cushions, exotic fabrics, fresh-cut flowers, and delicious French cuisine.

D’oreAle GrAnDe Hotel64 Jones Str, Jet ParkKempton Park086 077 7900www.doreale.com

enGeDiPlot 22, Protea Ridge Road/Honingklip Road, KromdraaiKromdraai011 589 3495www.en-gedi.co.za

EnGedi is a multi-purpose venue oasis tucked away in The Cradle of Human-kind. EnGedi’s dedicated team, is here to make your experience at this venue, a memorable one.

FAirlAWns Boutique HotelAlma Rd. / Off Bowling Ave, Morningside Manor, Sandton011 804 2540

GolD reeF citY cAsino HotelNorthern Parkway, Ormonde011 248 5200www.goldreefcity.co.za

HYAtt reGencY 191 Oxford Rd, Rosebank011 280 1234www.johannesburg.regency.hyatt.com

melrose ArcH Hotel1 Melrose Square, Melrose Arch, Sandton011 679 2994/ 0861 50 50 50www.africanpridehotels.com

Sheer style and individuality is what redefines the travel experience when staying at Africa’s first truly HIP 5-Star Hotel! Through innovative architecture and outstanding design, the African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel has become an international destination in its own right, attracting those discerning guests who take pleasure in modern elegance and sophistication.

mistY Hills countrY Hotel, conFerence centre & spA69 Drift Boulevard, Muldersdrift011 950 6000www.mistyhills.co.za

rADisson Blu Hotel Cnr Rivonia Rd & Daisy StrBenmore, Sandton011 245 8000www.radissonblu.com

rotHBurY countrY loDGe & KAi tHAi Wellness spA24 Kalkheuwel, Broederstroom011 793 4773 / 079 719 4230www.rothburg.co.za

Kai Thai Rothbury Lodge is a Thai-style bed & breakfast country guest house located in the picturesque and historic Cradle of Humankind.

sAint GeorGe Hotel & convention centre58 Old Pretoria, Kempton Park Rd Rietvleidam011 316 5541/2www.stgeorgehotel.co.za

tHe Hilton Hotel138 Rivonia Rd, Sandton011 322 1888www.sandtonhilton.co.za

tHe mArion on nicol HotelCnr Stirling & Hamilton Roads, Hurlingham011 783 7816/7239www.mariononnicol.co.za

The Marion on Nicol is a Boutique Ho-tel of Distinction that offers a tranquil and lavish retreat from the bustle of nearby Sandton and Johannesburg. The hotel prides itself in offering a unique

brand of South African hospitality. Our discreet attention to detail will ensure that your experience is one of memorable elegance and comfort.

tHe micHelAnGelo Hotel135 West Street, Nelson Mandela Square, Sandown011 282 7000www.michelangelo.co.za

tHe pAlAzzo montecAsinoHotelMontecasino Boulevard, Fourways011 510 3000www.southernsun.com

tHe roseBAnK Hotel croWne plAzACorner Tyrwhitt & Sturdee Avenues, Rosebank011 448 3600www.therosebank.co.za

tHe Winston Hotel6 Tottenham Ave, Melrose Estate011 268 3140 www.thewinstonhotel.co.za

vAlleY loDGeJennings Str, Magaliesburg014 577-1301/5www.valleylodge.co.za

Al FrescoPlot 41 Boland Str, Corner Beyers Naude Drive, Honeydew011 794 4388 / 011 794 5475www.alfresco.org.za

AlimentosParkmore Mews Shopping Centre, Corner of 12th street and Olympia Avenue, Parkmore011 783 5432www.alimentos.co.za

Bice ristorAnte1st Road, Hyde Park, Sandton011 341 8080www.southernsun.com

BomBAY BluesStandard Bank Building, Cnr. Cradock & Tyrwhitt Avenues, Rosebank011 447 3210

Breeze restAurAntEmerald Resort & Casino777 Frikkie Meyer BlvdVanderbijlpark016 982 8166

cAFe DellA sAluteNelson Mandela Square, Sandton011 784 2145www.cafedellasalute.co.za

colonY Arms345 Jan Smuts Ave, Colony Centre, Craighall Park, Randburg011 447 6646www.colonyarms.co.za

cArnivoreSouth African cuisineMuldersdrift Estate, 69 Drift Boulevard (R114), Muldersdrift011 950 6000www.carnivore.co.za

The Carnivore restaurant, situated in the grounds of Misty Hills Country Hotel, needs little introduction. Renowned for its positioning statement - “Africa’s Greatest Eating Experience”- it is a cornerstone of the Recreation Africa Group.

cAsAlinGARocky Ridge Road, off Beyers Naude Drive, Muldersdrift087 941 1223 www.casalinga.co.za

cAtz pYJAmAs The Orignal 24 Hour Bistro, 12 Main Rd, Melville011 726 8596www.catzpyjamas.co.za

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coAcHmAns inn29 Peter Place, Lyme Park, Sandton011 706 7269

DW eleven - 13 Dunkeld West shopping centre, c/o Jan smuts & Bompass str, Dunkeld West011 341 0663

enGeDi BistroPlot 22, Protea Ridge Rd/Honingklip Rd, Kromdraai011 589 [email protected]

HArvArD cAFéTerminal Building, Rand Airport011 827 4856www.harvardcafe.co.za

Jozi steAKHouseShop 96, Upper Level, 60 Riviera Rd, Killarney011 486 4627

KeG & FillYOmlee Office Park, 4 Tambach Rd, Sunninghill011 803 2823www.atthekeg.co.za

KuzinA restAurAntThe Firs Shopping Centre, Cnr Biermann & Cradock Ave, Rosebank011 880 5000

mYtHosCnr Van der Linde & Smith StreetsBedfordview011 615 2271www.mythos.co.za

pAreA tAvernA3 Corlett Drive, Illovo, Sandton011 788 8777www.parea.co.za

pizzA lunAShop 10, Rivonia Village on Rivonia Boulevard 011 803 7699 /082 683 1741

osteriA tre nonni9 Grafton Ave, Craighall Park 086 122 [email protected]

river DecK countrY estAte35 Peter Rd, Ruimsig087 940 9920www.riverdeck.co.za

scHWArmA coShop 2, 71 Grant Ave, Norwood011 483 1776www.schwarmacompany.co.za

tHe silver BircHLifestyle Garden, Centre, Beyers Naude Drive, Honeydew011 792 5714www.thesilverbirch.co.za

tsGThe Leaping Frog Garden Centrecnr. William Nicol & Mulbarton RdFourways011 465 7270www.tsg4ways.co.za

Yo susHiMorningside, shop 11, 90 Degree on Rivonia, Cnr Rivonia & Kelvin, Morn-ingside, Sandton011 804 9504

Yo susHiParktown North, shop 6, Parktown Quarter, Cnr 3rd & 7th Ave, Parktown North011 442 0246

ApArtHeiD museumNorthern Parkway & Gold Reef Rd Ormonde011 309 [email protected]

The basic principle behind apartheid was simple – segregate everything. Cut a clean line through a nation to divide black from white and keep them divided. Pay us a visit and you will come to understand that any form of racial inequality leads to destruction. Apartheid is exactly where it belongs – in a museum.

BuDDHA tAShop No. 72, Design Quarter District, Fourways011 465 8141 www.buddhata.co.za

DitsonG nAtionAl museum oF militArY HistorY22 Erlswold Way, Saxonwold 011 646 [email protected]

emperors pAlAce 64 Jones Rd, Kempton Park 011 928 1000www.emperorspalace.co.za

Conveniently situated alongside O R Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, Emperors Palace Hotel Casino Convention Resort combines timeless, classical elegance and sheer excitement.

With luxurious accommodation in four unique hotels, a glorious health and beauty spa, a magnificent casino with unparalleled gaming enjoyment, the finest in dining options, spectacular entertainment choices, a retail concourse, world class confer-ence facilities and impeccable service, Emperors Palace has it all.

Come to Emperors Palace. Come to the Palace of Dreams!

emerAlD AFricAn spAEmerald Resort & Casino, 777 Frikkie Meyer Blvd, Vanderbijlpark016 982 8132

The Emerald African Spa offers an ‘in touch with nature’ experience com-bined with high standards treatments to help the guest escape from the hustle & bustle of everyday life. For specials and treatment book today!

montecAsinoCnr William Nicol Drive &Witkoppen Rd, Fourways011 510 7777www.montecasino.co.za

montecAsino BirD GArDensWilliam Nicol Drive, Fourways011 511 1864

neWs cAFe sAnDton24 Central, Cnr Gwen Lane & Fredman Drive, Sandown011 883 4370www.newscafe.co.za

orlAnDo toWers, tHe BunGee BriDGeDynamo Street, cnr Old Potch Rd, Orlando, Soweto071 674 [email protected]

soutH AFricAn lipizzAners 1 Dahlia Rd, Kyalami, Midrand011 702 2103

teAtro At montecAsinoMontecasino, Montecasino Boulevard, Corner William Nicol & Witkoppen Roads, Fourways011 510 7472www.montecasino.co.za

tHe rHino & lion nAture reserve Cradle of Humankind 011 957 0349/0106/0109 www.rhinolion.co.za

totem sAnDton Shop U17A, Sandton City Shopping Centre011 884 [email protected] www.totemgallery.co.za

veronA DAY spA At tHe sHYreNo 67, 5th steet, Houghton Estate011 880 0067/011 880 3847www.veronadayspa.co.za

cAtHerYne GAeYlA FAsHion 38 Christopherson Rd, Hyde Park Tel:011 447 2550Fax: 011 447 0073Email: [email protected]

cleArWAter mAll Hendrik Potgieter Drive &Christiaan de Wet RdStrubensvalley, Roodepoort 011 288 5260www.clearwatermall.co.za

crestA Cresta Shopping Mall, Beyers Naude Drive, Northcliff011 678 5306www.crestashoppingcentre.co.za

liFestYle GArDen centreCnr Beyers Naude Drive & Ysterhout Ave, Randparkridge, Randburg011 792 5616www.lifestyle.co.za

Lifestyle Home Garden offers the biggest, best and brightest plant range combined with service and advice from staff with a passion for gardening and décor excellence.

melrose ArcH Melrose Boulevard (entrance off Corlett, Drive & Athol Oaklands Rd)011 684 0000www.melrosearch.co.za

nelson mAnDelA squAre Rivonia Rd, Sandton011 217 6045/6www.nelsonmandela.com

soviet JeAnsShop L67, Sandton City, Sandton011 884 0135www.sovietjeans.co.za

tHe AFricAn crAFt mArKetCorner Cradock Ave & Baker Street Rosebank011 880 2906www.craft.co.za

tHe BriGHtWAter commonsCnr Sandton Drive & Rivonia Rd, Sandton011 883 2011/217 6000www.brightwatercommons.co.za

tHe DesiGn quArterThe Design Quarter Shopping Centre,William Nicol Drive011 467 5152www.designquarter.co.za

The Most inspiring décor destination in Jo’zie, Design Quarter embraces all that’s different, inspiring, delectable and divine.

tHe mAll oF roseBAnK Cnr Cradock Rd & Baker Rd,011 788 5530

tHe orientAl plAzAFordsburg011 838 6752www.orientalplaza.co.za

tHe zone @ roseBAnK177 Oxford Rd, RosebankTel: 011 788 1130www.thezoneatrosebank.co.za

villAGe WAlKCnr Maude Street & Rivonia RdSandown011 783 4620www.villagewalk.co.za

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MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETYRemember to lock your car.Never leave valuables in your car.Keep all keys in your possession.Never leave children alone in the vehicle.

PROTECTING YOURSELFCarry your camera securely in a camera bag.Avoid dark, isolated areas.Do not walk alone in isolated areas - this includes hiking.Do not carry large sums of money.Be alert!

SAFETY AT THE BEACHDo not go to deserted beaches.Leave at least one person with your belongings when you go for a swim.Keep valuable items locked away.Follow safety regulations in place for each beach.Don’t forget sun block!

SHOULD ANYTHING HAPPEN:Stay calm;Contact the police immediately;Make use of the trauma facilities available.

• Argentine Republic8 Brittany Avenue Bantry Bay021 439 0403• Brazil (Federative Republic of)2nd Floor, Safmarine House, 22 Riebeeck Street, Cape Town021 421 4040/1/2• British Consulate General:Southern Life Centre, 8 Riebeek Street, City Centre 021 405 2400• Canadian Consulate General:19th Floor, Reserve Bank Building, 60 St George’s Mall, City Centre021 423 5240• Chile (Republic of)Suite 1918, Main Tower, 19th Floor, Standard Bank Centre Heerengracht, Cape Town021 421 2344/46• French Consulate:78 Queen Victoria Street, Gardens021 423 1575

• German Consulate General and Embassy:19th Floor, Safmarine House, 22 Riebeek Street, Cape Town021 405 3000• Italy Republic of2 Grey’s Pass Gardens,Cape Town021 487 3900• Korea (Republic of)Sunset Avenue No. 7LandadnoHoutbay, 021 790 9970• Mexico (United Mexican States)2nd Floor, the Spearhead Building, 42 Hans Strijdom Avenue Foreshore, Cape Town021 419 3848• Netherlands Consulate General100 Strand Street, nr Buitengracht, City Centre021 421 5660

EMBASSIES AND CONSULATES IN CAPE TOWN: • New Zealand Honorary Consulate General:345 Lansdowne Road, Lansdowne021 696 8561• Spain (Kingdom of)37 Shortmarket Street Cape Town021 422 2326/7

• Avoid grand displays of expensive jewelry, cameras, lap tops and other valuables.• Plan your route beforehand, and the type of transport you're going to use.• Keep your doors locked at all times and wind windows up.• Lock valuable items in the trunk of your car.• Be aware of whether any vehicle or people are following you.• Never pick up strangers, no matter how friendly they appear.• At night, park in well-lit areas• Explore in groups rather than alone, and stick to busy, well-lit streets• At night stay clear of dark, isolated areas• Avoid isolated beaches.• Never carry large sums of money around. Travelers cheques are your best bet.• Always carry a map with you in the event that you get lost.• Also keep your passport, plane ticket and other important documents in a safe place.• If in any doubt about the safety of an area, phone a police station for advice.

HERE ARE SOME PRECAUTIONS YOU SHOULDTAKE WHEN VISITING SOUTH AFRICA:

JUST A LiTTLE REMINDER

• Switzerland Kingdom ofNr 1, Thibault Square, 26th Floor (Old BP Building) cnr Long and Hans Strijdom Streets, Cape Town 021 418 3669• US Consulate: 2 Reddam Avenue, Westlake, Tokai021 702 7300

• Avoid grand displays of expensive jewelry, cameras, lap tops and other valuables.• Plan your route beforehand, and the type of transport you're going to use.• Keep your doors locked at all times and wind windows up.• Lock valuable items in the trunk of your car.• Be aware of whether any vehicle or people are following you.• Never pick up strangers, no matter how friendly they appear.• At night, park in well-lit areas• Explore in groups rather than alone, and stick to busy, well-lit streets• At night stay clear of dark, isolated areas• Avoid isolated beaches.• Never carry large sums of money around. Travelers cheques are your best bet.• Always carry a map with you in the event that you get lost.• Also keep your passport, plane ticket and other important documents in a safe place.• If in any doubt about the safety of an area, phone a police station for advice.

HERE ARE SOME PRECAUTIONS YOU SHOULDTAKE WHEN VISITING SOUTH AFRICA:

JUST A LiTTLE REMINDER

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hello cape town magazine- april 2012

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