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Cars in the Park

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 (3 years ago)

Calling all "old car enthusiasts" – two Cars in the Park events will take place in August 2009 and you are invited to come view and photograph some of South Africa’s finest old cars in Welkom and Pretoria.

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Posted in SA Events

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How Pofadder Got its Name

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 (3 years ago)

We take another look at the history behind the name of a South African place.

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Posted in SA Dorp Names

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Be Amazed by Mazes on the Amazing Route 62

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 (3 years ago)

There's something very "Alice in Wonderland" about mazes that fascinates adults and children alike. If you're travelling along Route 62 be sure to stop, play and explore the mazes and gardens at Soekershof.

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Posted in SA Bits and Bobs

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10 Things To Do in The Crags, Garden Route

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 (3 years ago)

The Crags is located on the beautiful Garden Route of South Africa, between the uber-popular holiday resort town of Plettenberg Bay and the lush Nature’s Valley, and includes the magical Tsitsikamma region.

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Posted in The Crags

A Night of Art, Music and Film at the Two Oceans Aquarium

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 (3 years ago)

On Thursday 30 July 2009 the Two Oceans Aquarium , in collaboration with the UCT Writers Series, will present DEEP: A Night of Creative Currents featuring Sharks, Poets and other Endangered Species.

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Posted in SA Eco Tourism | SA Art and Culture | SA Events

Beef and Beer Potjiekos Recipe

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 (3 years ago)

Like braaing , cooking in a potjie (3-legged cast iron pot) over hot coals is a popular way of cooking delicious meals out of doors in South Africa.

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Posted in SA Food

National Marimba Festival to Strike a Chord with Music Lovers this Weekend

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 (3 years ago)

Over 900 marimba players from throughout the African continent will get together to make beautiful music this weekend at the National Marimba Festival.

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

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Table Mountain Cableway Undergoing Maintenance

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 (3 years ago)

Table Mountain has enjoyed worldwide attention with the New7Wonders of Nature contest (more on that here )- now it's time for the cableway's annual nip & tuck.

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Posted in General News

SA Movie Reveals a New Young Star

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 (3 years ago)

South Africa is producing more and more excellent movies, leaving the days when it was Schuster or nothing for SAffers wanting to support the local film industry in the dust.

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Posted in July 2009 | SA Entertainment | SA Art and Culture

National Antiques and Decorative Arts Faire

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 (3 years ago)

Looking for something to do in Gauteng this weekend? Head on over to the Sandton Convention Centre for the 2009 National Antiques & Decorative Arts Faire and start looking for really early Christmas gifts!

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Posted in SA Art and Culture | SA Events