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Opening of Parliament Traffic and Accommodation Info

yesterday

It's that time of year again, folks. Book your Cape Town accommodation NOW and plan your routes if you're going to be in the Mother City on or over 9 February 2012.

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Posted in Travel Tips and Advice

Cape Town on Tripadvisor's List of Summer Escape Destination

yesterday

Hot on the heels of being named the top destination in the world by Tripadvisor, Cape Town is once again featuring on the mega-website.

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Posted in January 2012

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How Riviersonderend got its Name

Thu, 26 Jan (1.7 days ago)

Another look into the origins of a South African place name in our ongoing 'How the Dorp got its Name' series.

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Posted in SA Dorp Names

Get Your Glam On for the 2012 J&B Met

Thu, 26 Jan (1.8 days ago)

Grab your hat, slip on your heels and head down to Kenilworth Racecourse to cheer on the gee-gees on Saturday 28 January 2012.

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Posted in SA Sports | SA Events

Art in Public Spaces puts Cape Town in the spotlight for March 2012

Thu, 26 Jan (1.8 days ago)

We did blog this amazing art event recently but a few changes have been made - this article has the correct dates and updated contact details :-)

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Posted in SA Art and Culture | SA Events

Birding Thursday - Rush for Sardines

Thu, 26 Jan (2 days ago)

These high action images by Cape Town photographer John Maarschalk really capture the energy and movement of these hungry sea birds.

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Posted in Avitourism | SA Photographs

Meet Lawrence Anthony and Help in the War Against Rhino Poaching

Wed, 25 Jan (2.7 days ago)

Lawrence Anthony, international best selling author of the Elephant Whisperer and world renowned conservationist, would like you to join him to raise awareness and help save the Rhino.

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Posted in SA Books | SA People | SA Wildlife

South Africa’s 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Wed, 25 Jan (2.8 days ago)

Did you know that our beautiful country has a total of 8 UNESCO World Heritage sites?

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Posted in SA Eco Tourism | SA Art and Culture | SA Did You Know?

Tasty Tuesday - Super Simple Apple Lemonade.

Wed, 25 Jan (3 days ago)

Recently while at the AWESOME Bay Harbour Market in Hout Bay I opted for this refreshing-sounding juice and this morning I tried to make it myself. So yummy and so simple!

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Posted in SA Food

Clarens Beer Festival

Tue, 24 Jan (3.7 days ago)

It's not only Cape Town that gets all the great festivals! the Free State town of Clarens will be celebrating their second annual Craft Beer festival in Feb.

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Posted in SA Beer | Things to Do