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The Bang Bang Club

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 (3 years ago)

The Bang-Bang Club, a movie with Hollywood actors which tells an authentic South African story, starts filming in Gauteng next month.

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Posted in SA Photographs | SA Books | SA Art and Culture | SA History

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SA Attracts 1 Million Ticket Applications for 2010

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 (3 years ago)

You know how we're forever saying how South Africa is so beautiful that most the world wishes they were here? Turns out it's true! In the 5 weeks since tickets for the 2010 FIFA World Cup have been available a million + applications have been logged worldwide.

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Baby Elephants Story and Pictures

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 (3 years ago)

Three brand new baby elephants have been born this month at the Addo Elephant National Park near Port Elizabeth. Big thanks to Lorraine Malherbe from RiverBend Lodge who gave permission for us to print the following eye-witness story, along with stunning images by Jed Bird, from their newsletter.

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Posted in SA Safari Stories | Portfolio News | SA Photographs | True Traveller's Tales

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Join False Bay's Own Amazing Race through History

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 (3 years ago)

Always thought you'd fare well in the reality show The Amazing Race? Here's your chance to prove it! Alan Lindner of A Whale of a Heritage Route sent this open invitation to participate in the Annual Historical Route Challange, happening on Easter Weekend in False Bay.

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Posted in SA Art and Culture | SA History

Teenagers and Testosterone in the Wild

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 (3 years ago)

A Real Life Story by Toni Hasler. Teenagers and testosterone go hand in hand, and make for sometimes challenging times. There is nothing more challenging, however, than a teenage elephant full of testosterone, in "musth" as it is called.

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Posted in SA Safari Stories | True Traveller's Tales

Beer Tasting Fridays

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 (3 years ago)

Chris Boshoff sent this Vital News for beer lovers in the Mother City - the announcement of a new movement - Beer Tasting Fridays!

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Posted in Cape Town Activities | SA Bits and Bobs

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All Aboard the Hexpas Express

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 (3 years ago)

South Africa in January is a great prospect when compared with the freezing and often miserable conditions in U.K. We have family in Jo'burg, which is verdant in summer since the generally sunny days are often brought to a premature end by thunderstorms, which can be dramatic in scale.

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Posted in Secret Destinations in SA | Family Travel | SA History | True Traveller's Tales

Cape Town a Backdrop for New French Thriller

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 (3 years ago)

Thanks to Valerie Barnabe who submitted the following item of interest - for all the francophiles in South Africa!

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Posted in March 2009 | SA Books | SA Bits and Bobs | SA Art and Culture

Earth Hour Reminder

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 (3 years ago)

So folks it's almost That Time. Only 2 days to go till Earth Hour! In case you're still unsure of the exact where, when, who and why of the whole thing, here's one final reminder.

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Posted in SA Eco Tourism

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