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Whales Beached on Kommetjie

Sat, 30 May 2009 (3 years ago)

The sight of around 55 Pilot whales beached along Kommetjie beach this morning was unbelievably sad to witness.

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Posted in SA Photographs | General News

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Get Out of your Rut & Head for the SA Bush

Fri, 29 May 2009 (3 years ago)

It is early winter again, a fabulous time of the year when the duvet wraps itself snugly around your neck just a little longer in the mornings, and the fireplace is that much more inviting in the evenings.

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Posted in SA Safari Stories | Portfolio News

Confederations Cup Countdown ITALY

Fri, 29 May 2009 (3 years ago)

It's Friday - which means it's time for the next in our Confederations Cup Countdown series. Today we look at Italy - the team, and our choice for the Team Hottie!

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Posted in SA Sports | SA Events | FIFA 2010 World Cup | Confederations Cup

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Good Food & Wine Show Starts Today

Thu, 28 May 2009 (3 years ago)

Foodies unite in the Mother City this weekend as the annual Good Food and Wine Show hits the CTICC – starting today. Don't miss out on South Africa's Premier food, wine and lifestyle event.

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Posted in SA Food | SA Events

Real Wine Speak for Real People at Kingsriver Estate

Thu, 28 May 2009 (3 years ago)

If you find 'wine speak' at best confusing, at worst irrelevant or pretentious, but still want to learn more about South African wines and what food to pair your wine with, you need to head for McGregor this weekend.

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Posted in Portfolio News | SA Wines | SA Food

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How to Make Traditional South African Koeksusters

Thu, 28 May 2009 (3 years ago)

Koeksusters (from the Dutch word koekje meaning little cake)are South African syrup-coated doughnuts made in a braided shape. Best eaten cold, they are very sticky and sweet. Although of Cape Malay origin, the Afrikaner version is perhaps better known.

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Posted in SA Food

Kirstenbosch Winter Warmer Concerts

Wed, 27 May 2009 (3 years ago)

Summer is nothing but a distant memory and the summer concerts at Kirstenbosch are a thing of the past – until next summer! But Cape Town music lovers can still enjoy wonderful local artists perfuming at the Botanical Gardens on the lower slopes of Table Mountain thanks to a new season of Kirstenbosch Winter Warmer Concerts.

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Posted in SA Entertainment | SA Art and Culture | SA Events

South Africa's Elephant Whisperer

Wed, 27 May 2009 (3 years ago)

The second book of South African conservationist and owner of Thula Thula game reserve Lawrence Anthony, "The Elephant Whisperer" is to be released in the UK on the 5th of June and in South Africa the 15th of June.

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Posted in Portfolio News | SA Books

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Great Winter Breaks at Great Winter Rates

Tue, 26 May 2009 (3 years ago)

Winter getting you down in the dumps? Here's something to lift your spirits as the leaves fall and the temperatures drop in South Africa this winter.

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Posted in Portfolio News

Brave Water Wanders Wanted for Orange River Exploration

Tue, 26 May 2009 (3 years ago)

Do you have the spirit of adventure running through your veins? A "new" Orange River section is being offered by independent South African river rafting company African Water Wanderers for those who are tough enough to handle the action.

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Posted in True Traveller's Tales

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