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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. (see page for map 14)

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 R10,60Children under 1 metre tall and under 4 years Free

GARDENS-CIVIC-WATERFRONT 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 R5,30Children under 1 metre tall and 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 R57Children 4 to 11 years R28,10Children under 1 metre tall and 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 lo-comotive. 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).

Traditional 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.springbokatlas.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 city and 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)

The Two Oceans Aquarium is proud to be hosting the 8th International Aquarium Congress (IAC) from 9 to 14 Septem-ber 2012 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. The IAC is the only international platform for the global public aquarium community to share and learn about new developments in the fields of inter alia animal husbandry, research, tech-nology, management, education, conserva-tion and sustainability. Held only every four years, this is the first time that the IAC, the “Aquarium Olympics”, will take place in Africa and in the southern hemisphere.

The 8th IAC will kick off with a welcome reception at the Two Oceans Aquarium on Sunday 9 September where the delegates from around the globe will be treated to a performance by the Cape Minstrels and a guest appearance by I&J’s surfing chef Philip Myburgh whose sole mission is to create awareness around sustainable seafood.

On Monday 10 September the official congress will open with a multi-media performance, “Deep down we’re all one”, conceptualised and staged by interna-tionally renowned artist Francois le Roux (HA!Man) followed by speeches by Western Cape Ministers Alan Winde and Donald Grant. Dr Monde Mayekiso, Deputy Director General: Oceans & Coasts, Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries, will of-ficially open the 8th IAC.

Three internationally renowned scientists including leading climate change scientist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr Camille Parmesan, Dr Elin Kelsey and Profes-sor George Branch, will deliver keynote addresses after the opening ceremony. e.tv’s Derek van Dam will co-ordinate the opening ceremony activities as MC. “I’m ecstatic about partnering with this year’s International Aquarium Conference. As a professional meteorologist, it is my business to understand the interactions between our oceans and the atmosphere above. I am looking forward to my role as the MC for this event, so I can speak to an audience that is as enthusiastic about these subjects as I am. Not only is the Two Oceans Aquarium a stunning venue for the conference, but it is their positive outlook

on marine conservation that I appreciate the most. This is why I believe they will be the best hosts for this conference to date” said van Dam.

A mini-exhibition will be held concurrently with the plenary programme, providing an opportunity for businesses related to the aquarium industry to market their products and maximise their brand exposure. Del-egates will also be treated to a gala dinner at Moyo on the Spier Wine Estate and on the final day of the 8th IAC they will have the opportunity to go shark cage diving with Marine Dynamics or whale-watching with Dyer Island Cruises in Gansbaai.

In keeping with the theme of the 8th IAC, “The global aquarium community: shar-ing experiences and collectively inspir-ing change”, a platform was created to provide the youth, as key members of the aquarium community, with an opportunity to contribute to the discussions at the 8th IAC. An overnight Voices for the Future of the Oceans Video Conference, kindly sponsored by Vox Pureview and Kathea, provided an opportunity for students from Cape Town to participate in discus-sions with students at other aquariums around the world, including Institut Océanographique (Monaco), Monterey Bay Aquarium (Monterey, USA), National Marine Aquarium (Plymouth, United Kingdom), Ocean Park (Hong Kong), Shedd Aquarium (Chicago, USA) and uShaka Marine World (Durban, South Africa). A synopsis of their discussions and the ensuing resolutions will be presented to the 8th IAC plenary on Monday 10 September 2012. Russell Ste-vens, Head of Education at the Two Oceans Aquarium, said “We are very excited about this powerful and groundbreaking op-portunity to involve the youth in the IAC. Not only will it provide an opportunity for young people around the world to share their concerns and ideas regarding the future of the oceans with one another, but it also provides them with a platform to make their voices heard by the leaders of the aquarium community. This will set the tone for the entire congress, with its themes of sustainability and inspiring change”. In line with the 8th IAC’s sustainability policy and the Two Oceans Aquarium’s

Platinum certification from the Heritage Environmental Management Company, the IAC Local Organising Committee (LOC) committed to sourcing suppliers and products which are environmentally-friendly and which support local com-munities. “There was much debate about which conference accessories, like bags and lanyards, we should make available to delegates coming to the 8th IAC. We didn’t want to produce items simply because that’s what you are traditionally given at a conference. After all, few people ever use these items after the conference,” said Helen Lockhart, Communications & Sustainability Manager for the Two Oceans Aquarium. “However, we decided that we would produce bags, lanyards and T-shirts, using environmentally friendly materials wherever possible, and make sure that local communities were given the op-portunity to benefit financially from their production. We’ve partnered with local organisations to give the delegates high quality African products which don’t cost the earth.” The local organisations include the Positive Beadwork Project (beaded lanyards), Learn to Earn and Hemporium (conference bags), Homebrewed (T-shirts), Eco-furniture Design (tables) and Mason Complete Office Solutions (pens).

In winning the bid to host the 8th IAC, the Two Oceans Aquarium welcomes a once-in-a -lifetime opportunity to showcase itself to and engage with the most influential people in the global aquarium community. Dr Pat-rick Garratt, Managing Director of the Two Oceans Aquarium said, “We are extremely proud to be hosting the 8th IAC. Although we are not a large aquarium by internation-al standards, but a ‘medium-sized’ facility at the southern tip of Africa, we are highly regarded by the international aquarium community. We are looking forward to welcoming our international colleagues to South Africa and have no doubt that we will enthrall them with our warm hospital-ity, magnificent scenery and wide range of activities”.

For more information please log on to www.iac2012.co.za or www.aquarium.co.za

When: Saturday, 01 September 2012 to Sunday, 02 September 2012

After a watershed inaugural Franschhoek Uncorked last year, The Franschhoek Wine Valley is, once again, hosting their refreshingly novel spring mean-der over the weekend of 1 and 2 September 2012.This multi-faceted celebration takes place on satel-lite farms throughout the Valley, and affords highly esteemed wineries, as well as those smaller hidden jewels, the opportunity to ‘bloom’ as they showcase new vintages and releases, coinciding with the onset of spring. Wineries Include Boekenhoutskloof, Boschen-dal, Cabrière, Graham Beck Wines, La Motte, L’Ormarins, Môreson, Plaisir de Merle, Dieu Donne, GlenWood, Haut Espoir, La Bri, La Petit Ferme, Solms Delta, Topiary, Vrede and Lust. All participating wineries are offering tastings of lus-cious wines and hosting an eclectic range of charm-ing events on their delightful farms. With most Franschhoek wineries on board, there is something for everyone with: cellar- and vineyard tours, barrel-tastings, scrumptious food- and wine pairings, art exhibitions, flower-bulb markets, jazz- and blues bands, live music extravaganzas… and much more. With a salient motor car theme threaded through-out the weekend activities, motor enthusiasts will be over-awed at the eclectic motor exhibitions at various farms. While those who revel in antique engineering, can visit the Rupert family’s pristine collection of vintage cars at the Franschhoek Mo-tor Museum. There will also be a wide range of children’s activities.Graham Beck Wines will be offering plump juicy oysters, freshly baked breads, artisanal cheeses and charcuterie; a buzzing vibe and a glass or three of delectable Méthode Cap Classique!

Enquiries: Telephone +27 (0)21 876-2861

NANDO’S CAPE TOWN COMEDY FESTIVAL

When: Monday, 03 September 2012 to Sunday, 09 September 2012Where: Foreshore

For over a decade the Nando’s Cape Town Comedy Festival has put Cape Town on the entertainment map of the world with Africa’s largest and funniest comedy festival. The Comedy Festival innovates, engages and

nest and the landscape is revived into a plethora of colour and, of course, not forgetting hospitality second to none. With its rugged beauty, this small valley is fast becoming a draw card to visitors for whom its gorgeous scenery, surrounding winelands and family-run cellars are all very appealing. Join us over the long weekend of 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th September, as we celebrate the arrival of Spring as well as Heritage Day with a travelling dinner, a small intimate affair hosted by the quartet of Slanghoek Mountain Resort, Slanghoek Cellar, Jason’s Hill and Opstal Estate which will introduce you to the wines, their winemakers and the hospital-ity that they have become famous for.Nestled in the magnificent Slanghoek Valley on the slopes of the Badsberg Conservancy you will find the Slanghoek Mountain Resort, a haven for those who appreciate spectacular views and the natural beauty which surrounds them. Included in the weekend package is: Accommodation at Slanghoek Mountain Resort for the nights of the 21st, 22nd and 23rd of September. This includes dinner on Friday evening, as well as breakfast on Saturday, Sunday and Monday morn-ing. Included in your stay is a three-course ‘Travel-ling Dinner’ on Saturday, 22 September. For a fun-filled Saturday morning a visit to Slanghoek Cellar for their Blend & Bottle has been arranged affording visitors the opportunity to make their own wine in their own style, using a combination of three varieties. Wines are bottled under guests own personalised label and will most definitely impress family, friends and colleagues. The travelling dinner will commence with sun-downers, canapés at Slanghoek Cellar hosted by cellar master, Pieter Carstens. The main course will be hosted by Stanley Louw, resident sixth genera-tion owner and vintner of Opstal Estate which has a wine history dating back to 1847. Finally join Ivy du Toit of Jason’s Hill Private Cellar, where the tra-dition of vine growing and wine making for the fifth generation is kept alive, for dessert and coffee. Full cost of package : R1 550 per person (inclu-sive of B&B, dinner - both Friday and Saturday evening, Blend & Bottle session at Slanghoek Winery). The comfortable modern chalets where you’ll be accommodated are self-catering allowing guests to enjoy a self-catered dinner in the comfort of their accommodation on the Sunday evening. A detailed itinerary will be provided upon booking your weekend away. Booking is essential as space is limited to five couples. The closing date for book-ings is 17 September 2012. To book this memorable experience contact Jenny at Slanghoek Mountain Resort [email protected] or 023 344 3138

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entertains the Mother City and incorporates a number of unique features that makes this festival ‘international’ in the true sense of the word. With six separate programmes everyone’s tastes should be catered for.The Best of the Fest is showcased on Sunday evenings and allows patrons the chance to see a cross-section of the most popular acts from across the festival spectrum, every Sunday for the festi-val’s duration. Bringing the world’s hottest comedy acts to the world’s most beautiful city

Venue: Artscape Theatre, DF Malan Street, Fore-shore, Cape Town

HERMANUS WHALE FESTIVAL

When: Friday, 28 September 2012 to Monday, 01 October 2012Where: Hermanus

The Hermanus Whale Festival, the only Enviro-Arts festival in South Africa, is held annually to celebrate the return of the Southern Right whales to the waters of Walker Bay, our magnificent environ-ment and the arrival of Spring!Hermanus, known as the best land based whale watching destination in the world, plays host to thousands of visitors who flock to the seaside resort to exhilarate in the unique natural environment, watch whales, join in the world’s only Welcome Whales Wave and revel in music, comedy, cabaret and African rhythms every night during the Festival. The whales are always the star perform-ers at the Festival and will be joined on land by musicians, crafters, sports celebrities and thousands of people celebrating Spring in the most beautiful place on earth, Hermanus.

Contact: The Festival office on +27 (0)28 313-0928.

SLANGHOEK WINE VALLEY ENTICES VISITORS WITH ITS SPRING WINEMAKER

WEEKEND“TRAVELLING DINNERS”

Friday, 21st September until Monday 24th Septem-ber

Excellent wine, glorious food and good company, some of the most picturesque surroundings as orchards spring into full bud, birds come home to

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gather to celebrate their cultural heritage and diversity. You can barbeque anywhere in the world, but you can only braai in South Africa and nothing beats the succulent, smoky and caramalised tastes and smells created by the magical power of fire,” explains an all fired up Emile.The vibrant Grills Gone Wild braai celebration includes a delicious 4-course country-style lunch of tantalising heritage fare created from a mouth-watering selection of local, seasonal ingredients and produce. Think fire roasted nuts and cheese on arrival accompanied with an ice cold, locally brewed beer followed by a delicious al fresco feast served between the various cooking demonstra-tions. Sumptuous braai sensations to whet appetites include grilled prawns, authentic roosterkoek, braai salads with a twist, Springbok fillet and honeyed grilled fruit to end the day on a sweet note. Guests will also be given the opportunity to pair the dishes with a selection of wines from the area and will be guided by certified sommelier, Susan Cashin, in discovering and understanding their own unique taste preferences. “I’ve always been a die-hard believer in the personal ownership and power of one’s own palate. During the Grills Gone Wild feast, food and wine enthusiasts will learn to select the food and bever-age pairings that work best for them and elevate their lunch experience to another realm,” explains Susan, who is originally from Austin, Texas. Own-

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Want to brush up on your braai skills for National Braai Day? Then gather your tongs and taste buds and head out to Reuben’s at The Robertson Small Hotel when this popular dining spot ignites the gourmet side of the grill during a Grills Gone Wild food and wine affair on Saturday, 15 September 2012.This sizzling, sophisticated ‘braai boot camp’ in the heart of the Breede River Valley, invites carnivores and vegetarians alike to get a head start on learning how to best honour National Heritage Day (24 September) and its concomitant partner National Braai Day and revel in the ultimate South African pastime. One of the country’s best loved celebrity chefs, Reuben Riffel and the newly appointed Executive Chef at this 5-star boutique hotel in Robertson, Emile Fortuin, will share with guests their smoking hot braai secrets and divulge signature meat and side dishes cooked from the ultimate wood-fueled fire to gas and charcoal-based. During these inter-active and enlightening cooking demonstrations guests will also be given the oppor-tunity to braai the perfect fillet in a culinary quest to be crowned the ultimate ‘Tongmaster’ of the day.“Across race, language and region, we all share one common heritage – the braai – which has almost become like an altar upon which South Africans

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S av e t h e dat eing a small-holding in the Robertson area since 2001, she swapped her barbeque days for the braai cult when she moved permanently to South Africa in 2009. The exclusive Reuben’s at The Robertson Small Hotel Grills Gone Wild food and wine extrava-ganza costs R450 per person and includes all the food and wine. Seating is limited and bookings are essential. The Robertson Small Hotel also invites guests to extend their Breede River sojourn and linger a little longer in its charming company with special accommodation packages on offer during the week-end of the Grills Gone Wild event. It ranges from R1200 per person for the braai-feast followed by a sleepover after the merriment, or why not escape the hustle and bustle of the city and treat yourself to a deluxe two-night breakaway which includes breakfast and a seat at the Grills Gone Wild table at R1800 per person. Subject to room type.

To reserve your Reuben’s at The Robertson Small Hotel Grills Gone Wild ticket or for more information regarding the various accommodation packages contact The Robertson Small Hotel at Tel: (+27)23 626 7200 or email [email protected] Robertson Small Hotel is located at 58 Van Reenen Street, Robertson, Western Cape.

When: 25th– 27th September 2012 Where: the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)

Cape Wine is the flagship business showcase of the South African wine industry. Presented every two years by Wines of South Africa (WOSA), it is the most successful international wine trade show in the southern hemisphere.Vindaba is South Africa’s first wine tourism event, and will run simultaneously with Cape Wine at the Cape Town Convention Centre.

Up to 150 of South Africa’s best wine tourism offerings will be on show at Vindaba. Covering all well-known as well as lesser known wine routes the show covers “beyond the bottle” offerings from the Orange River to the Klein Karoo and beyond. From accommodation to adventure and gourmet to relaxation, not to mention some of the world’s most beautiful wine tasting settings, Vindaba showcases all the very best of South Africa’s world-class wine tourism offering.

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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.comSOUTH CHINA DIM SUM BARA:289 Long StreetT: 078 846 3656

TAIWAN CITYA: Shop 421, Canal Walk Century CityT: 021 555 3081TAKUMIA: 3 Park Road, GardensT: 021 424 8879On FacebookRG’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

1800A: The Cape Royal, 47 Main RdT: 021 430 0506www.18hundreddegrees.com& UNIONA: 110 Bree StreetT: 021 422 2770

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www.carne-sa.comGRAND CAFÉ & BEACHA: Granger Bay Rd, off Beach RdT: 021 425 0551www.thegrand.co.zaSAINTS BURGER JOINTA: 84 Kloof Street

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DININGwww.wininganddining.co.za/western-cape/cape-town/city-bowl/-unionAMADODA BRAAIA: 1- 4 Strand Street Woodstock T: 021 447 2133BRAZAA: Canal Walk Shopping CenterT: 021 555 0335CARNE- SAA: 70 Keerom StreetT: 021 424 3460

T: 021 424 0030 SQUIRESA: The District, Grand West Casino T: 021 534 9194On Facebook THE HUSSAR GRILLA: 107A, Main Road, Green PointT: 021 433 2081www.dining-out.co.za

MEDITERRANEAN95 KEEROMA: 95 Keerom StreetT: 021 422 0765www.95keerom.comBIESMIELLAHA: 021 423 0850T: Wale & Pentz Streetwww.biesmiellah.co.za IL LEONE MASTRANTONIOA: 22 Cobern Street, Green PointT: 021 421 0071www.mastrantonio.comLA PERLAA: Cnr Church & Beach Roads, Sea PointT: 021 434 2471www.laperla.co.za

POSTICINOA: Cnr Main & Albany Roads, Sea PointT: 021 439 4014 / 3964www.posticino.co.zaROCCAA: Cape Quarter, 27 Somerset Rd, Green PointT: 021 418 8000 TASCA RESTAURANTA: Shop 154, V&A Waterfront T: 021 438 1213www.tascadebelem.co.zaVALORAA: Corner of Loop & Hout StreetT: 021 426 1001www.valora.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 FranschhoekT: 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.theroundhouserestau-rant.co.za

BLAKES BAR & LOUNGEA: 189 Buitengracht StrT: 072 451 5356021 422 4747www.blakesbar.co.zaFRENCH TOASTA: 199 Bree StreetT: 021 422 4084 www.frenschtoastwine.comFORKA: 84 Long StreetT: 021 424 6334www.fork-restaurant.co.zaGIOVANNI’S A: 103 Main Road, Green PointT: 021 434 6893

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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.za

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 1948 www.mountnelson.co.zaSAVOURCuisine: Globel menu, available all day.A: 15 On Orange Hotel T: 021 469 8000

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BIHARI - IndianA: Paddock Shopping Centre MilnertonT: 021 522 9894 www.bihari.co.zaDAAWATThe authentic Pakistani RestaurantA: Dockside Building, Buitengracht & 31 Machu Street T: 021 421 9017www.daawat.co.zaRAASOIE - IndianA: 115 Kloof Street Gardens T: 021 423 1777www.dining-out.co.zaSIMPLY ASIAA: V & A Waterfront / Heritage Square (CBD)T: 021 425 5555 www.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.com

GOLD GOLD Restaurant is a vibrant, eclectic Pan-African experience GOLD of Africa MuseumA: 15 Bennett street, Greenpoint 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.zaMOYO KIRSTENBOSCHT: 021 762 9585NOON GUN TEA ROOM & RESTAU-RANT - Aromatic, Spicy, traditional Cape Malay food.Strikly HalaalA: 273 Longmarket St. Signal Hill, Bo- KaapT: 021 424 0529 www.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 8810

CHEF RESTAURANTSDEAR MECuisine: A celebration of local and seasonalOpen: Monday to Friday: 7:00-15:00. Dinner Thursday by Vanessa Marx.A: 165 Longmarket Street T: 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 Point T: 021 433 0856http://lamouette-restaurant.co.za

TAPASwww.giovannisrestau-rant.comLA BRUXIAA: 341 Main Road, Sea PointT: 021 434 8794www.labohembistro.co.zaMYKONOS TAVERNAA: 343 Main Rd,Sea pointT: 021 439 2106SALEROA: Shop No 7216, Upper Level, V & A WaterfrontT: 021 421 1916www.waterfront.co.za/eat/eatcontent/Pages/Salero.aspx

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.zaOCEAN BLUEA: Shop 3, The Prom-enade Victoria Road Camps BayT: 021 438 9838 / 9www.dining-out.co.za

SEAFOODPANAMA JACKSA: Quay 500, Cape Town Harbour T: 021 447 3992www.panamajacks.net PARANGAA: Shop 1, The Prom-enade, 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

THE TEST KITCHENCuisine: Innovative creations by Luke Dale-RobertsOpen: Lunch & Dinner - Tuesday to Saturday,A: The Old Biscuit Mill, 375 Albert Road, Woodstock T: 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

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DININGwww.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. A: 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 Cuisine

WINE BARS

A: 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 3281TOBAGO’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.

BELTHAZAR RES-TAURANT& WINE BARA: V&A WaterfrontT: 021 421 3753www.belthazar.co.zaGORGEOUS BY GRAHAM BECKBubbly bar - A: Steen-berg Estate, Tokai Rd, ConstantiaT: 021 713 7177www.gorgeosbygraham-beck.comCHENIN RESTAU-RANT WINE BARA: Heritage Square, 92 Bree Str T: 021 422 1367www.thenose.co.zaCRU CAFÉ WINE

BAR& RESTAU-RANTA: Cape Quarter Exten-sion, Piazza Level, 27 Somerset Road De WaterkantT: 021 418 6293www.thecrucafe.comFRENCH TOASTWine & Tapas BarA: 199 Bree Str.T: 021 422 3839www.frenchtoastwine.comLA BOHEME WINE BAR & BISTROA: 341 Main Rd, Sea PointT: 021 434 8717www.labohembistro.co.za

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

Opening times: Monday to Thursday 08.00-01.00 | Weekends 08.00-02.00 | Sunday + public holidays 09.00-01.00 | Kitchen open daily until 00.00Address: 79 main Road, Green Point | http://www.cafe-extrablatt.co.za | [email protected], Phone: 021 286 0460

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Located in the beautifully historic Exhibition Building on Green Point Main Road, you will find the buzzing, cosmopolitan Café Extrablatt. With 59 successful sister restaurants across Germany- this buzzing hotspot is renowned for its warm and friendly atmosphere and it is with great pleasure that we welcome Guido and his team to Cape Town.

Guido is a German resident of Cape Town that visited our scenic mountainous shores for the first time in 2000 and fell in love with our striking city. Café Extrablatt had just opened branches in Turkey and Morocco when Guido decided; “why not Cape Town?” His objective is to target every demographic Cape Town has to offer and not just the European travelers that recognize the brand. The friendly staff always recognize the regulars and all new arrivals are made to feel like they are experiencing a vacation away from their everyday troubles.

Café Extrablatt is a place to go on your first date or to have a cappuccino with your grandmother with free parking opposite. You can have a business lunch meeting (wi-fi), catch up with your friends for a beer after work to watch the sports (Cocktail-Happy Hour Mon –Fri 5-8pm) or have a pleasant dinner in the evening, with the kitchen open until midnight every day. The fireplace upstairs in the smoking lounge makes for a cosy niche to ward off the chill with the Winter Specials Menu. Every Wednesday the guest DJ’s spins their mixes whilst the barman caters for the night long happy hour.

Also on offer is the fun filled Sushi Classes by Ravenous and Café E (email;[email protected] or call 0790335389 to book).The venue is also available to hire for private functions, catering for over 100 guests.

The tasteful interior was designed to reflect a classic experience; from hand crafted furniture by Woodbender (http://www.woodbender.co.za), to dining furniture by Mobelli (http://mobelli.co.za/), to the fittings designed by Uriah (http://www.uriah-designs.co.za).

Breakfasts at Café Extrablatt are a realtreat; expect a wide selection of pastries, breads, jams, cheeses, meat, fruit, cereals and more. The breakfast buffet including the omelette station is open Saturdays from 8am - 12pm. Brunch buffet open Sundays and Public holidays 9am - 2pm.

Additionally on the menu are classic lunch and dinner dishes of pasta, pizza, soups, wraps, salads, and traditional German favourites such as Currywurst (German sausage with a mild curry tomato sauce), Roulade (German rolled beef with red cabbage and fried potato) and variations of Vienna Schnitzel.

Food styling compliments of Bianca Andrews (www.brandnu.co.za ), and Photography by M&B Design House.

Opening times: Monday to Thursday 08.00-01.00 | Weekends 08.00-02.00 | Sunday + public holidays 09.00-01.00 | Kitchen open daily until 00.00Address: 79 main Road, Green Point | http://www.cafe-extrablatt.co.za | [email protected], Phone: 021 286 0460

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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F1 Gardens - Civic Centre - Waterfront

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Trunk feeder transfer

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Train station

Interchange to metered taxis, mini-bus taxis,coaches, suburban buses and metrorail

F1 GARDENS - CIVIC CENTRE - WATERFRONT FEEDER ROUTE

Events Friday Saturday Sunday MondayMarket SquareTwo Oceans Wine food & Music emporium

9:00 – 19:00 9:00 – 19:00 9:00 – 18:00 9:00 – 19:00

Artists performing free 10:00 – 17:45 10:00 – 18:00 10:00 – 17:45 10:00 – 17:00Two Oceans Wine food & music emporium

8:00 – late 8:00 – late R120

Crafter Marquees 9:00 – 18:00 9:00 – 18:00 9:00 – 18:00Market Square KFM 94.5 Meet the presenters

09:00 09:00 9:00

Waterfront PiazzaTalks & Titles 9:00 – 19:00 9:00 – 19:00 9:00 – 19:00 9:00 – 19:00

Sasc – Old Harbour 10:00 – 16:00; 11:00 & 14:00; 13:00

9:00 – 19:00 9:00 – 19:00 9:00 – 19:00

Gearing Point Harley Davidson Africa- come ride a Harley

9:00 – 18:00 9:00 – 18:00 9:00 – 18:00 9:00 – 18:00

Kidz Entertainment 9:00 – 19:00 9:00 – 19:00 9:00 – 19:00 9:00 – 19:00Bosko Church hall – Hip Hop dance competition contact Thapelo Monareng 072 092 3718

18:00 R10 10:15 “ the dust of his sandals”

Municipal Auditorium performance by Silwer

19:00 R60

Hermanus Traffic Charity Bike Run - [email protected] Donations welcome

Assemble at 9:00 Depart at 10:00 over strand to market square

Die Skuur 21:00 – late Langarm 18:00 Steve Hofmeyer R120Forest Theatre Hemel en Aarde Valley - Email: [email protected]

17:00 – 19:00 - Chris Chame-leon - R250

10:00-19:00 - Nianell - R250 10:00 – 18:00 - Picnics & Activities - R50 per child

10:00 – 18:00 - Picnics & Activities - R50 per child

Dutch Reform ChurchContact Phil Pienaar 083 2906 910

19:00 R60 Phantom of the Opera performance by Zorada Tem-mingh

Village Square contact Lezanne Van Zyl 084 208 9018

15:00 -16:30 - Mr. & Miss Village Square Pageant 4-10 yrs old

Qhayiya Secondary Zwelihle 19:00 – late beauty Pag-eant

19:00 – late - Boxing tournament body building

14:00 – late hair completion fashion show

Hermanus cricket ground 9:00 – 18:00 - TBA, Marquees music and fun

Soccer fields Old boys clubLouise Botha 083 264 2912 Dogs free

Registration at 8:00 - Whale of a Waggle Walk 2 -3 km - Adults R30 - Children R15Walk starts @ 10:00 - 1km puppy parade

High School Hermanus 7am - ½ marathon & fun run - Carina 082 82386328:30 - Netball Tournament - Call: Elsebe Henn 076 [email protected]

Hermanus Bowling Club Tish 028 316 53081 / 083 25 458 39

Register 8:15 – 9:00 mix trips – format 4x12 ends R270 per team food, prizes loads of fun

Auditorium - Book :[email protected]

19:00 performances by Danielle Pascal - A French attire R60 10:00 – 18:00 picnics and organized children’s activities R50 per child

19:00 “ that’s life” Gavin Wright 16 yrs and Older R60

Old harbour open water swim

8:00 registration - 3 distance swims in the old harbour R80 9:30 400,800 & 1600m

Zwelihle RDP Village 10:00 – 18:00 Wine tasting. Storytelling, traditional foods, arts and craft exhibition, music – classic, traditional, contemporary, marimba, dance, magic and tour.R100

10:00 – 14:00 Wine tasting. Storytelling, traditional foods, arts and craft exhibition, music – classic, traditional, contempo-rary, marimba, dance, magic and tour.R100

Zwelihle taxi rank 12:00 – late open show and song & dance free


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 African elephant: Afri-can forest elephant (Loxodontacyclotis) 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

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 predations. The main breeding season for the Cape Fur Seal is November and December when almost 20 000 pups are born.

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 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 dedi-cated volunteers who are at the forefront of baboon con-servation 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 solutions 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-

WILDLIFE ALL YEAR ROUND


WILDLIFE ALL YEAR ROUNDing from South Africa north to Angola, Zambia, and Mozambique. Size and color vary within that range. Chacmas usually live in social groups composed of 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.


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 pavilions. You can also sit in the public gallery during a parliamentary session.The original designer, Charles Freeman, miscal-culated the foundations and was replaced by Henry Greaves, who oversaw the build-ing until completion in 1885.

The new House of Assembly 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 chal-lenges 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 visit-ing Cape Town.

Take a trip down memory lane; listen to some old radio commentaries; 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

THE SOUTH AFRICAN RUGBY MUSEUM

SOUTH AFRICAN JEWISH MUSEUM

CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE

DISTRICT 6 MUSEUM

HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT

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.

IZIKO MICHAELIS COLLECTION


ON STAGETHE NANDO’S CAPE TOWN COMEDY FESTIVALBilled as the biggest comedy festival on the African continent, this year the festival will bring together seven of the hottest international and local comedy acts together on stage. This is the longest running comedy festival in South Africa and this 16th edi-tion offers another star-studded line-up to rock the Mother City.Artscape, 3-9 Sep, Tickets R180-R220 from Com-puticket: 083 915 8000 www.computicket.mobi.

BIKO’S QUESTAn engaging piece based on the role played by Steve Biko and the Black Consciousness Movement in the South African liberation struggle. The story is narrated and performed through various popular communications media such as song, dance, physi-cal movements and dialogue, using the past to meet the present for shaping our future.Artscape, 8-16 Sep, Tickets R90 from Computicket: 083 915 8000 www.computicket.mobi.

THE GERSHWINS’ PORGY AND BESS“One of these mornin’s you goin’ to rise up singin’, then you’ll spread yo’ wings an’ you’ll take the sky’

CTO’s smash-hit production of Porgy and Bess, a massive popular and critical success in the UK, comes to Cape Town.

Unveiled in 2009, the production had British critics reaching for superlatives, praising the company’s “fierce energy” (The Telegraph), “collective fervour” (The Independent), “the magnificence of the soloists” (The Spectator) and the “vivacious staging” (The Times).

in August 2011, including Best Production of a Musical, Best Director and Best Designer!Theatre on the bay, 14 Aug- 09 Sep, Tickets R100- R325 from Computicket: 083 915 8000 www.computicket.mobi.

JONATHAN BUTLER EVOLUTION Jonathan Butler returns to Johannesburg and Cape Town by popular demand. He will be joined on stage by some his closest musical friends, Ronnie Joyce and Lionel Peterson, legends themselves bringing their talents to the stage for the very first time in decades, TOGETHER. Don`t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to see these performers together again, share the music, the memories and the magic.Grand Arena at The Grand West Casino, 14 Sep, Tickets R195- R285 from Computicket: 083 915 8000 www.computicket.mobi.

SANTA`S STORYSANTA`s STORY is a moving, one woman show depicting Santa Pelham`s journey of courage and hope through discrimination to heart breaking losses. Her daughter, well known singer Aviva Pelham performs this meaningful story of hope and inspiration with wonderful Klesmer music in the Fugard Studio.The Fugard Theatre, 29 Aug - 9 Sep, Tickets R120 from Computicket: 083 915 8000 www.compu-ticket.mobi.

MEDEIAElected `best production of the decade` by the Mail & Guardian, this is Brett Bailey`s sexy, slick, contemporary adaptation of the Greek tragedy of betrayal and revenge. In the midst of a European tour, 4 Cape Town performances only. `Bailey`s anarchic masterpiece` - The Star.Baxter Theatre, 12-15 Sep, Tickets R120 from Computicket: 083 915 8000 www.computicket.mobi.

CAPE TOWN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRASymphony Concert :02.09.2012, 20:00. Conductor: THEODORE KUCHAR, Soloist: JOSHUA BELL (violin(. ROSSINI: La gazza ladra: BRAHMS, Vio-lin Concerto in D major, Op. 77, BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 3 (Eroica) in E flat major, Op. 55JOSHUA BELL has enchanted audiences world-wide with his breath taking virtuosity and tone of rare beauty. His restless curiosity and multifaceted musical interests have taken him in exciting new directions which have earned him the rare title of “classical music superstar.” Often referred to as the poet of the violin, Bell is the recipient of the Avery Fisher Prize and is the newly named Music Director of The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. Bell first came to national attention at the age of 14 in a highly acclaimed orchestral debut with Riccardo Muti and the Philadelphia Orchestra. His Carnegie Hall debut and a recording contract further con-firmed his presence in the music world. Today he is equally at home as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestra leader and composer who performs his own cadenzas to several of the major concerto repertoire.Artscape, Tickets R250- R420 from Computicket: 083 915 8000 www.computicket.mobi

While the highlights of this American folk opera by George and Ira Gershwin and DuBose Heyward (including the songs ‘Summertime’, ‘Bess, you is my woman now’ and ‘It ain’t necessarily so’) have been embraced by singers from many genres since the piece was first heard in 1935, it took some time (along with countless revisions and adapta-tions) before the piece took its rightful place in the international operatic canon. Christine Crouse’s passionate, vibrant and highly detailed staging, set in Soweto in the 1970s, sheds an entirely new light on the piece, against Michael Mitchell’s haunting set of ramshackle buildings, abandoned billboards and fences cutting into a brooding sky.Artscape, 29 Sep, 4 & 6 Oct, Tickets R100- R250 from Computicket: 083 915 8000 www.compu-ticket.mobi.

THE NATIONAL BALLET OF CUBANational Ballet of Cuba, one of the great ballet companies of the world, brings its brilliance and passion to South Africa for the very first time. Cap-turing the Magic of the Dance in highlights from Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker and other great classics.Artscape, 13-16 Sep, Tickets R190- R300 from Computicket: 083 915 8000 www.computicket.mobi.

CABARET Set in Berlin’s seedy Kit Kat Klub in 1931, under the ominous presence of the growing National Socialist Party, the show revolves around cabaret performer Sally Bowles, a jaded good-time girl and her relationship with young American writer Cliff Bradshaw.KickstArt’s production of CABARET won 11 Mercury Durban Theatre Awards when it premiered


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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 experience the friendly warmth, vi-brancy 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.Call Jasmin: 083 521 [email protected]

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SPRING TO ATTENTIONKIRSTENBOSCH BOTANICAL GARDEN

Spring is the most colourful time of year at Kirst-enbosch. It falls in the months of September and October, although spring has an early start in the Cape and many species start flowering in August.

The weather, although changeable with rain still likely, is mostly warm and sunny. The Namaqua-land daisies and Vygies carpet large areas of the Garden, and the spring bulbs and many fynbos plants are in flower at this time of the year.

Namaqualand daisies in all colours of the rainbow, dance in the breeze and follow the sun with open faces. You will see Ursinia (yellow, orange), Dimorphotheca (white, orange), Felicia (blue), Arc-totis (orange, cream, red, bronze), Senecio (purple, white) and Gazania (yellow, orange). Look closer to see many other annuals like the bokbaaivygies (Dorotheanthusbellidiformis) and the blue flax (Heliophilacoronopifolia) in amongst the daisies.

Vygies (pronounced fay-gh-ease) transform into a kaleidoscope of iridescent colour: brilliant pinks, purple, magenta, yellow and white – just about every colour but blue. You can't miss the bright or-anges and yellows of Lampranthusaureus, yellows and reds of Drosanthemumspeciosumor the purples and pinks of Lampranthusroseus.

Many bulbs flower in the spring. You are sure to see the cool elegant arum lilies (Zantedeschiaaethi-

opica) and tall spikes of watsonias in the garden. To see the amazing variety and the beautiful shapes and colours of the Cape bulbs, including Moraea, Babiana, Sparaxis and Lachenalia, visit the Kay Bergh Bulb House in the Botanical Society Con-servatory, where they are on display, safe from the ever hungry porcupines.

Many fynbos plants are in flower, and this is an excellent time to see the pincushions (Leucosper-mumspp.) which enliven the Protea Garden with bright oranges, yellows, peach and red, some keep-ing going into early summer.

You will also see many conebushes, (Leucadendron spp.), and proteas (Protea spp.) and a wide variety of other fynbos shrubs in flower.

NAMAQUALAND

Namaqualand (Afrikaans: Namakwaland) is an arid region of Namibia and South Africa, extend-ing along the west coast over 600 miles (970 km) and covering a total area of 170,000 square miles/440,000 km².

It is divided by the lower course of the Orange River into two portions - Little Namaqualand to the south and Great Namaqualand to the north. Little Namaqualand is within the Namakwa District Municipality and forms part of Northern Cape Province, South Africa. Namaqualand is quite popular with both local and international tourists during early springtime, when for a short period

this normally arid area becomes covered with a kaleidoscope of colour during the flowering season.

This is known throughout South Africa as the Namaqualand daisy season, when orange and white daisies, as well as hundreds of other flowering spe-cies, spring up from a previously barren landscape. A part of Little Namaqualand, known as the Rich-tersveld, is a national park and a World Heritage Site, while the often-visited Namaqua National Park and the Goegap Nature Reserve are located short distances from Kamieskroon and Springbok respectively.

As if by magic a tapestry of brilliant colours unfold enticingly along the winding roads of the Namaqua National Park. Butterflies, birds and long-tongued flies dart around among the flowers, seemingly overwhelmed by the abundance and diversity.

Every turn in the road paints an unforgettable pic-ture: valleys filled with Namaqualand daisies and other spring flowers that pulse with sheer energy and joy. Next to some eye-catching succulents, a porcupine and a tall aloe pay witness to a baboon overturning a rock and pouncing on a scorpion.

During early August and September, seemingly overnight, the dusty valleys of Namaqualand are transformed into a wonderland, carpeted with wild-flowers. With its winter rainfall, Namaqualand is home to the richest bulb flora of any arid region in the world and more than a 1 000 of its estimated 3 500 plant species are found nowhere else on earth.


TOURISM NEWS

industry. Many misperceptions exist around winter being an undesirable time to visit the region.

Over-reliance on leisure tourism, which is aligned with Cape Town’s summer season, exasperates the problem. Says Cape Town Tourism CEO, Mariëtte du Toit-Helmbold, “If we cannot establish a year-round demand for Cape Town as leisure, business and events destination the industry will remain threatened and we will not be able to grow the sec-tor. This is a critical issue for an industry that em-ploys more than 300 000 people and is the second largest contributor to the Western Cape’s GDP.”

Cape Town Tourism recently issued a winter oc-cupancy survey for April and May 2012 in which 83 accommodation members, evenly distributed across the Cape Metropole, took part. The survey examined occupancy levels and spend for the period and results reveal that the average oc-cupancy rate for April 2012 was 50.28%, while for May 2012, it was 39.10%. Around 51.2% of the responding accommodation establishments noted an increase in their year-on-year occupancy levels for the April to May 2012 period and 40.5% of members observed an increase in their average room rate for the period compared with the same time the previous year.

Arrivals to Cape Town International Airport showed a modest 3.89% increase in total passenger movement in April 2012 (at 362,451) and a 3.01% increase (309,000) in May 2012 compared with the same time last year. However, peak season ar-rivals paint a different picture reaching 431,994 in

TOURISM NEWSSA wine tourism best in the world South Africa’s wine tourism has been rated the best-developed in the world by International Wine Review, one of the world’s most influential opinion formers on wine. Wine tourism is growing fast worldwide and plays an especially important role in South Africa. The country’s reputation for making high-quality wine is centuries old, but the world had largely forgotten it by the time apartheid ended some two decades ago. But since then, the industry has rapidly modernised, and South African wine-makers have reacquainted themselves with the rest of the wine-loving world – and vice versa.

Today, the best of South African wine is up there with the rest.

During their review, the publication’s editor Don Winkler and publisher Mike Potashnik visited the winelands in December 2011 to evaluate the coun-try’s top premium and ultra-premium wines, and at the same time evaluated its wine tourism. “While the country is located far from most foreign wine lovers, it offers huge rewards to those who visit its wine country,” they wrote in their latest report. “Most wineries have excellent tasting facilities and many have superb restaurants with spectacular mountain vineyard views.”

Andre Morgenthal, spokesperson for the Cape Town and Cape Winelands chapter of the Great Wine Capitals (GWC), is excited over the revelation. “That is high praise indeed, coming as it does on the back of the US Weather Channel recently plac-ing the Cape winelands second after Andalucia in Spain on its annual list of the World’s Top Ten Wine Trails,” he said.

The attractions of the wine industry are seen as a major factor in the growth of Cape Town’s tourism industry. “Wine tourism is a vital product offering as it helps improve the country’s competitiveness against destinations like Brazil, Australia, Kenya and Thailand,” said tourism minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk. It is estimated that wine tourism now generates annual income in excess of R5-billion (US$590-million) while also being a major job creator. The total wine exports from South Africa stood at 350,564,774 litres in 2011, with Europe as its biggest buyer overall.

Van Schalkwyk said the wine tourism sector in South Africa will always have strong roots from which to grow even further in the international market. “I believe wine tourism can contribute in a significant way and we look forward to continued constructive engagement with the industry,” he said. Source: SA - the Good News via MediaClubSouth-Africa

Winter tourism in Cape Town grows but mitigating seasonality remains a priorityDespite some growth in tourism of late, seasonality remains the biggest threat to Cape Town’s tourism

December 2011 and 355,642 in January 2012.April is marked by major events, such as The Pick ‘n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour, the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon and the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, which create a spike in domestic tourism over the Easter holiday period. Sustaining the peak summertime numbers into these months through events proves that this strategy holds water. A year-long calendar of diverse events and a greater emphasis on business tourism promises to boost numbers.

The most challenging months still lie ahead as May to September is traditionally when occupancy levels dip to their lowest levels. These are the months that require urgent attention.

Says Du Toit-Helmbold, “The need for a year-round brand positioning and demand-generation strategy to fill beds during the quieter months has been recognised, but seasonality and destination marketing are not one organisation’s concern. We can only solve Cape Town’s seasonality challenges and create year-round demand through partnerships and through understanding the changing needs and travel habits of potential visitors, whether busi-ness or leisure. We need collaboration within the industry, innovation, new experiences to promote, joint mobilisation within niche sectors on unusual projects, value-for-money travel packages and convenient access to the destination. We need an ex-citing calendar of events all year round and we need to cultivate tourism sectors such as food and wine, family travel, extreme adventure and sport.”Source: Cape town Tourism



WHAT TO SEEKIRSTENBOSCHThe most beautiful garden in Africa. Kirsten-bosch National Botanical Garden is acclaimed as one of the great botanic gardens of the world. Few gardens can match the sheer grandeur of the setting of Kirstenbosch, against the eastern slopes of Cape Town’s Table Mountain. The Garden covers 36 hectares in a 528 hectare estate that contains protected mountainside supporting natural forest and fynbos along with a variety of animals and birds. Kirstenbosch lies in the heart of the Cape Floristic Region, also known as the Cape Floral Kingdom. In 2004 the Cape Floristic Region, including Kirstenbosch, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Operating Hours: Sept-Mar (Summer) Mon-Sun: 08:00-19:00, Apr-Aug (Winter) Mon-Sun: 08:00-18:00, Conservatory Mon-Sun: 09:00 -17:00 www.sanbi.org/kirstenbosch Tel: 021 799 8783, Ticket Office: 021 799 8782

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... The "Hello Winelands" full guide to all the wine estates and wineries can be obtained at the Cape Tourism outlets in the city, at the airport, on table mountain, in Kirstenbosch and Blouberg.

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TWO OCEANS AQUARIUMThe southern tip of the African continent is the meeting place of two mighty and bountiful oceans, the Indian and the Atlantic. The Two Oceans Aquarium is ideally positioned to showcase the incredible diversity of marine life found in these two oceans. The Aquarium holds over 3000 living sea animals, including sharks, fishes, turtles and penguins can be seen in this spectacular underwater nature reserve. The two ocean aquarium has established itself as a key player in raising environmental awareness through its high-quality exhibits, conservation and education programmes.Operating Hours: The Aquarium is open every day (365 days a year, including all public holidays) from 09:30 until 18:00.www.aquarium.co.za Tel: 021 418 3823

TABLE MOUNTAINThe five-minute ascent to the top of Table Mountain offers a 360° view of Cape Town, the ocean and the neighbouring peaks. Once at the top visitors enjoy spectacular views and the peaceful feeling of being over one thousand meters above the city below. The area at the top of the mountain is surprisingly large so leave enough time to stroll along the paths, enjoy the viewing platforms and soak up the vistas.There are also free guided walks on offer at 10h00 and 12h00 daily. The walks depart from the signposted meeting point outside the Top Station building.Operating Hours: First car up 16 Sept to 30 Apr: 8:00 and 1 May to 15 Sept: 8:30. Last car down varies with sunset times but not before 17:00. www.tablemountain.net Tel: 021 424 0015

BOULDERS BEACH After you have fallen in love with the penguins head to the secluded Boulders Beach and take a swim in the comparatively warm waters of the False Bay. This beach is ideal for kids as immense boulders shelter the cove from currents, wind and large waves - but please always take care. Also, don’t touch or feed the penguins. They might look cute and cuddly but their beaks are as sharp as razors and if they feel threatened they have no qualms about nipping the odd finger or nose. Operating Hours: Winter: Apr – Sept: 08:00 - 17:00. Summer: Oct – Nov: 08:00 - 18:30, Dec – Jan: 07:00 - 19:30, Feb – March: 08:00 - 18:30 www.sanparks.org Tel: 021 786 2329.

ROBBEN ISLAND From the 17th to the 20th centuries, Robben Island served as a place of banishment, isolation and imprisonment. Today it is a World Herit-age Site and museum, a poignant reminder to the newly democratic South Africa of the price paid for freedom. The three and a half hour tour includes a return trip across Table Bay, a visit to the Maximum Security Prison, interaction with an ex-political prisoner and a 45 minute bus tour with a guide providing commentary.Operating Hours: Ferries depart at 9:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, weather permitting, from Nelson Mandela Gateway, at the V&A Waterfront www.robben-island.org.za Tel: 021 413 4220/1

CONSTANTIA VALLEYConstantia 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 Silver-mine mountains (the Tokai area) in the south. The ten wine cellars on the route boast a winemaking history dating back to 1685. Around the peninsula, not a part on the Constantia Valley, but still close enough, there are a few more award winning wine estate to be explored. For more information: www.constantiavalley.com Tel: 021 762 8769

DURBANVILLE WINE ROUTENestled in the Tygerberg Hills, a mere 20 minutes’ drive from Cape Town, lies the Durbanville Wine Valley. With its hectares of flourishing vineyards, award winning wines and hospitable atmosphere. The Durbanville Wine Valley consists of twelve wineries, each offering the finest in wines, and complemented with some of the best fine dining restaurants and intimate country kitchens in the region. For more information: www.durbanvillewine.co.za

FRANSCHHOEK WINE ROUTENestled between towering mountains in the beautiful Cape winelands lies the magnificent Franschhoek Val-ley. This is the food and wine heartland of the country, where splendid wines are grown and our top chefs create international cuisine. Here breath-taking scenery, warm hospitality, world class cuisine and the finest wines all combine to create lasting memories. Spectacular vineyards cover these mountain slopes settled more than 300 years ago by the Huguenots, who brought with them their age-old French wine and food culture. This is a valley rich in history centred around a picturesque village of friendly, welcoming people. For more information: www.franschhoek.org.za , Tel: 021 876 3603

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Cellar2Cellar Trail Run & Wine ExperienceWine your way through picturesque Paradyskloof vineyards. Lace up those trainers and join the colourful brigade of wine lovers with a sense of adventure off the beaten track amongst the vineyards for the 3rd Cellar2Cellar Trail Run & Wine Experience in the

picturesque Paradyskloof outside Stellenbosch on Saturday, 8 September 2012. Start-ing and finishing at Blaauwklippen off the R44 between Stellenbosch and Somerset

West, the 12km Wine Experience winds its way through the vineyards of Stellenrust, Dornier, Kleinood, Waterford and Stellenzicht, all renowned for their exceptional

wines. These six participating wine farms will tempt participants to linger and taste their wines along with Portobello cheeses on offer. Talented musicians and ballerinas will add to the festive atmosphere. More serious participants can choose between the 12km or the 20km Trail Run without making wine tasting pit stops but there will be

ample Vitamin Water at the water stations along the route.

Both the 12km and the 20km Trail Runs start at 08h00, followed by the fun-packed Wine Experience at 08h30 with a staggered start every 10 minutes until 10h00 to

ensure a leisurely atmosphere at the cellar tastings. Fun seekers who swap their usual running gear for fancy dress costumes will be able to win their weight in wine, the top prize for the most spectacularly dressed male and female entrants. The overall winners of the more serious Trail Runs will also win wine from participating estates. Wine Ex-perience participants will be able to buy wine en route which will be delivered to them at the finish at Blaauwklippen where the festivities will continue with a farmers market,

entertainment and pamper treatments by Mangwanani Africa Day Spa therapists. Crèche facilities provided specially for the event, will enable parents to leave their children at the start and collect them once they have completed the circular route.

The Trail Run & Wine Experience costs R285 whilst the Trail Run without the wine tastings for more serious participants costs R120 per person for the 12km and R160 for the 20km distance. The Cellar2Cellar Trail Run will be limited to 600 participants and

the Wine Experience to 500, so be sure to get your entry in early. Visit www.cellar2cellar.co.za

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... The "Hello Winelands" full guide to all the wine estates and wineries can be obtained at the Cape Tourism outlets in the city, at the airport, on table mountain, in Kirstenbosch and Blouberg.

CAPE OF GOOD HOPERich in cultural and natural heritage this destinations includes the famous Cape Point. Due to the variety of wildlife that occurs here it is the only section of the Table Mountain National Park that is fenced and visitors should look out for Eland, Red Hartebeest, Bontebok and Zebra. Be sure to visit the Buffelsfontein Visitor Centre that showcases all the plants and animals to look out for in a particular season and is full of informative signage. This is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and offers hik-ing, surfing, angling, picnicking, beaching and cycling opportunities against the spectacular backdrop of the mountains and coastline of the most south western point in Africa. Cape Point offers visitors excellent viewing opportunities from the two lighthouses that adorn the point – one still functional, informative interpretive signage that traces the cultural and natural his-tory of the Point. The lighthouse is accessible by foot or you can catch the Flying Dutchman funicular to the top. Operating Hours: Winter: Apr – Sept: 07:00 - 17:00, Summer: Oct – March: 06:00 - 18:00 www.sanparks.orgP.S. Baboons in the parking lot are not a rare picture as one might think.

PAARL WINE ROUTEPaarl offers historical charm, culture, architectural heritage, wine and fruit farms, breath-taking scenery and many cycling and nature trails. The magnificent countryside, good wines and friendly people welcome you to a town where a feeling of tranquil-lity still transcends modern day living. The Paarl Wine Route offers visitors a diverse wine and country living experience. From the large international wine companies to the small micro-producers who share the passion to produce quality wines with a sense of place to give pleasure to the lovers of wine. For more information: www.paarlonline.com ,www.paarlwine.co.za, Tel: 021 872 0860

ROBERTSON WINE ROUTEMember wineries from Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor and Robertson work closely to bring visitors the most memorable wine tourism experiences, notably their renowned wine festivals: Wacky Wine Weekend in June (www.wackywineweekend.com), Robertson Slow in August (www.robertsonslow.com) and Robertson Wine on the River in October (www.wineonriver.com). For more information: www.robertsonwinevalley.com , Tel: 023 626 3167

STELLENBOSCH WINE ROUTESThe Stellenbosch Wine Route is the first and the largest 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 more than 200 wine and grape producers within the boundaries of the Stellenbosch Wine of Origin classification. The Wine Route is divided into five sub-routes for a convenient exploration but you are welcome to be creative and target the wineries by any classification or taste. Daily wine tasting, cellar tours and sales are offered at most cellars and many of these have restaurant and picnic facilities. Some cellars offer tasting by appointment only. For more information: www.wineroute.co.za, Tel: 021 883 3584

WELLINGTON WINE ROUTEHalfway between the bright lights of Cape Town and the statuesque mountains of the Western Cape, lies the hidden valley of Wellington, full of surprises and variety, heart and soul. The Berg river flows along the western border with two smaller streams, the Spruit and Kromme and the mighty Hawequas stands guard on the eastern side. The Bainskloof Pass, built by the famous Scot, Andrew Geddes Bain was (before Du Toitskloof Pass) the only gateway to the north. More French people settled here than anywhere else in the Cape and the valley was initially called Val du Charron – valley of the wagon-makers, the last outpost before travellers, pioneers and adventurers attempted the arduous journey into the hinterland with their oxen and their wagons. For more information: www.wellington.co.za , Tel: 021 873 4604/8

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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 initia-tives 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 Cen-tres across the city. Each Design Route participant

is signposted with contact details as well as what sector they represent, 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 coloured papier mache bowls. On sale on many a South African street corner are objects made of wire, ranging from representations 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, and 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

S H O P P I N Geverything 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 and Sunday& 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 artificially 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 competition and lower prices, Klein Karoo Group remains the leading global producer. Today the industry is driven most-ly 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 tanning 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 classic collection that also presents a freshness and el-egancy. 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 facto-ries 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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PLACES OF INTEREST

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 longitudinally, with one half of the building housing the Grand Hall and

reception rooms while the portion originally hous-ing 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 February 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.

PLACES OF INTEREST



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GREEN POINTFRIENDLY SOCIETYA: 125a Waterkant Street T: 021421 6969 www.friendlysociety.co.zaCASA BLANCAA: Portswood Road, V&A WaterfrontT: 021 421 1185 Open: Fri & Sat 10 pm – 4amwww.casablancawf.co.zaCHUKKACHURRIAn Argentinian polo barA: 20 Cobern Street T: 021 421 0071Open: Tue- Fri: 6pm- 2am, Thu- Sat: 5pm-2pmCREW BARA: 30 Napier Street, De WaterkantT: 021 418 0118CUBANA HAVANA LOUNGE LATINO SOCIAL CAFÉA: 9 Somerset Road, De WaterkantT: 021 421 1109Open: everyday www.cubana.co.zaJADE CHAMPAGNE BAR & LOUNGEA: 39 Main RoadT: 021 439 4108Open: Wed – Sat 8pm – 2amwww.jadelounge.co.zaZARA: 47 Main Road (Cape Royal Hotel)T: 073 270 7263Open daily www.zarsa.co.za

CAMPS BAYST YVES BEACH CLUBA: 2nd Level Promenade Building, Camps BayT: 021 438 0826 www.styves.co.za

CAPE TOWNBLAKES Three floors that encompass a Cocktail Bar, Dining and a Late Night Lounge.A: 189 Buitengracht Street T: 021 422 4747Open: Tue- Thurs: 5pm till late, Fri –Sun: 12pm till late www.blakesbar.co.zaMERCURY LIVE & LOUNGE - live musicA: 43 De Villiers Street T: 021 465 2106Open: Mon, Tues, Fri & Sat 9pm - 4amwww.mercuryl.co.zaSUGAR HUT CLUBA: Cnr of Canterbury & Constitution, District SixT: 021 801 5699 Open: Wed - Sun; 5pm -2amwww.sugarhutclub.co.za

CITY CENTREALEXANDER BAR AND CAFÉEngineered for conversation.Old world charm-bar.Classic cocktails, good boutique wines, craft beers and whiskies. Check out the working antique phone system. Gourmet light meals and boards served till midnight. A: 76 Strand Street T: 0213001088Open: Mon- Sat: 11am- 1am www.alexanderbar.co.zaASSEMBLYWell established giant within Cape Town’s live music scene.A: 61 Harrington Street T: 021 465 7286Open: Wed, Fri & Sat 9pm – 4amwww.theassembly.co.zaTHE CONCEPTA: 6 Pepper Street CBD T: 083 700 6078Open: Mon – Sat 12am – 4amFICTION - DJ BAR & LOUNGEFor lovers of techno, nu-rave, indie

A: 226 Long Street T: 021 424 7509Open: Tue – Sat: 9pm – 4amwww.fictionbar.co.zaORPHANAGE COCKTAIL BARA specialist emporium of artisan cocktails, elixir’s & intoxications & delicious morsels of substance.A:227 Bree Street Corner of Bree and Orphan Street T: 021 424 2004Open: Sat – Thurs: 5pm – 2am; Fri: 3pm – 2am; www.theorphanage.co.zaTHE LOOP NIGHT CLUBA: Cnr of Loop & Pepper Street T: 072 539 1121Open: Wed, Fri & Sat 22:00 - 04:00www.theloopnightclub.co.zaTHE RESERVEAn escape from everyday life to the discerning Capetonian and International socialite.A: 111 St Georges Mall T: 071 350 7787Open: Thu- Sat: 10pm- 4amwww.club.the-reserve.co.zaTJING TJINGA: 165 Long Market above Dear me Restaurant,T: 021 422 4920Open: Daily 4pm till latewww.tjingtjing.co.zaZULA SOUND BARA: 98 Long Street T: 021 424 2442Open: Mon - Thur 12pm -2am & Fri - Sat 12pm - 4am www.zulabar.co.za

SEA POINTDECO DANCE UNDERGROUNDA: 120 B Main Road Sea PointOpen: Fri & Sat 8:30pm – 4:00amwww.decodance.co.zaUNDERGROUND SOUND BOUTIQUEA: 120 Main Road, Sea Point T: 021 439 8000

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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

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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.

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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

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

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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

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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

Where to play?

Hello Joburg

Where to shop?

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

Where to stay?

Where to dine?

Hello JoburgWhere to stay & where to play in the City of Gold


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

Where to play?

Hello Joburg

Where to shop?


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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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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