SPAR My Cape Town Race Magazine 2016

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Message from the MD

A Race to Remember

History of the Cape Town

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SPAR Women’s Challenge

Create a Smile!

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Message from the Editor

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10 Years of Champions!

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Race Must Haves

Relating to Change Change a Life &

Upcoming Events Take a Day SA Style on Fleek 7 Reasons You Can’t Wait

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t is my pleasure and honour to welcome you to the Cape Town leg of the SPAR women’s 10km / 5km road race, which forms part of the SPAR Grand Prix series of road races throughout the country. Collectively these popular races have become known as South Africa’s ‘Most Beautiful Race’, as they are aimed

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at women, young and old, fit and unfit, serious runners and those entering just for the fun – all women, the beautiful backbone of our society.

The Cape Town race has had many ‘homes’ as such, having in the past been run in the surrounds of Canal Walk, Bellville and even the Newlands Cricket Ground. It has its heart in the inner city

though. The first races in the early 90’s started close to the Green Point Common Fields and were run in the precints of Green Point and along the Sea Point promenade. Those days there were less than 1000 entrants. Last year we attracted 23 355 entrants!

At SPAR women are very important to us. We are involved with the sponsorship of women’s sport at local and international levels. SPAR sponsors our national Netball team, and SPAR in the Western Cape now sponsors a schoolgirls’ hockey tournament.

Even the charities associated with this race are those held dear by women.

The first race beneficiary, the Red Cross Children’s Hospital, and now Operation Smile South Africa, both benefit our children.

I would like to thank the race organisers, Western Province Athletics, and their team of volunteers who do it for the love of running, working tirelessly for weeks running up to the event, as well as our media partners, Die Burger and Heart FM. Also a big hand goes out to the SPAR marketing team, who seem to surpass their tremendous efforts of ‘bigger and better’ each year.

Ultimately this race is about you. I encourage you to have fun and enjoy the day with your friends. May you meet the goal that you have set yourself. Celebrate your womanhood, and the role that you play in your family, your community and our country.

Colin Patterson

MARKETING DIRECTOR, SPAR WESTERN CAPE

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from the Editor CELEBRATE, RUN OR WALK CAPE TOWN’S MOST BEAUTIFUL ROAD RACE!

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PUBLISHER Free Radical Media info@freeradicalmedia.co.za EDITOR Elsabé van Zyl Advertising Manager, SPAR Western Cape MANAGING EDITOR Nicola Profir editor@freeradicalmedia.co.za DESIGN & LAYOUT Aneska Meintjes: +27 82 851 1441 aneska@freeradicalmedia.co.za IMAGES © iStockphoto.com, 123RF, Official SPAR Photographer: Reg Caldecott

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hat a pleasure to welcome Capetonian ‘gals’ – South Africa’s most beautiful women – to the Cape Town leg of the 10th SPAR Grand Prix series, the 24th year your SPAR race is being hosted in Cape Town. Whatever your reason for running or walking, 17 April will be a Sunday morning well worth getting out of bed for.

There is much to celebrate. Firstly, there is a fabulous route along the Promenade. You can chat non-stop for 10km or 5km with your best friend.

Even make a new one. You will receive a beautiful beaded achievement bracelet, the proceeds of which go to empower women (read article on page 14), a proud reminder that you finished the race.

After we have honoured our top runners, all girl band, BlackByrd, is sure to put a smile on the face of our beautiful mountain. R24 000 worth of SPAR shopping vouchers are also waiting for one lucky winner – another big reason to smile.

COVER ILLUSTRATION: Annika du Toit ADVERTSING SALES sales@freeradicalmedia.co.za Ilse Mather: +27 83 675 0331 mediaoptions@tiscali.co.za CONTRIBUTORS Colin Patterson, Elsabe Van Zyl, Renee de Vincenzo, Anne Taylor, Nicola Profir, Candice Bresler, Kim Gray, Fiona Rossiter, Tshepang Molisana, Mary Ovenstone, Spree, Elaine Pienaar, Operation Smile, Relate, Gudrun Clarke Communications, Frontpage Communications, KL PR & Events, The BLD Group.

Once again we will be putting smiles on the faces of less fortunate children. The chosen race charity, for the 7th year in a row, is Operation Smile South Africa. Just by entering, you have put R5 towards the amazing work that this non-profit organisation provides by offering free reconstructive surgery to children born with cleft lips and/or cleft palates. Our top runners complete this race in less time than the 45 minutes it takes to perform these life altering operations!

Then there is YOU, of course! The biggest reason to celebrate. See you at the start. Sunday 17 April. Green Point. I look forward to celebrating and having fun with you.

Elsabé van Zyl

ADVERTISING MANAGER, SPAR WESTERN CAPE

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CAPE TOWN SPAR WOMEN’S CHALLENGE THE WOMEN OF CAPE TOWN HAVE BEEN LACING THEIR RUNNING SHOES FOR OVER A DECADE TO TAKE PART IN SOUTH AFRICA’S MOST BEAUTIFUL ROAD RACE! IN THIS FIRST EDITION OF THE OFFICIAL RACE MAGAZINE, WE GLANCE BACK OVER THE RACE’S HISTORY.

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PAR took over sponsorship of the race in 1991 when it was held in Durban. It was then known as the SPAR Ladies Challenge but was changed to the SPAR Women’s Challenge in 1992. The aim of the race was to get women of all shapes, sizes and fitness levels to enjoy doing something healthy within a supportive atmosphere – with the added bonus of knowing they are doing something for charity. Everyone is welcome to register and run the race, whether you are a seasoned marathon runner or if you are just starting out.

Participants are welcome to run or walk.

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The Durban Challenge was so successful that SPAR started introducing the Women’s Challenge to other major cities around South Africa. Today it is held in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Port Elizabeth and over 120 000 women take part each year.

The Cape Town SPAR Women’s Race has been held at various venues through the years, taking the runners past some iconic locations. The first Cape Town race had around eight hundred entries and started and ended at Hamilton’s Rugby Club and went through Green Point and along the Sea Point Promenade. This was quite a few years before Cape Town

Stadium was built. Elana Meyer won the first Cape Town race in 1993 with a time of 34 minutes, 5 seconds. In 2001 and 2002 the start of the race was moved to Canal Walk and went through Ratanga Junction Theme Park.

In 2003 the venue was changed again and the race began at Sahara Park Newlands Cricket Grounds. JP Duminy and Paul Adams agreed to wear tutus to advertise the race’s new location! By then, the number of runners was up to 6000. The race stayed at Newlands until 2006. From 2007 to 2010, it was moved to the Bellville Velodrome. It was around 2008 that the SPAR Women’s Challenge

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really started gaining momentum and the Cape Town race then attracted up to 10 000 runners. The race was moved back to Green Point in 2011 and has stayed there since then. In 2015, the Cape Town race had 23 355 entries.

In 2007, a competitive element was added to the SPAR Women's Race with the introduction of the SPAR Grand Prix Series where professional runners are invited to take part in all of the regional races and compete for substantial cash prizes. The top runners in each race are awarded points and the participant with the highest number of points after the five races in the SPAR Women’s Challenge Series have been run is awarded a huge cash prize.

Operation Smile is the main beneficiary of the Cape Town SPAR Women’s Challenge. Operation Smile does amazing things, working miracles on children around the globe who suffer from cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities. Operation Smile is a non-profit organization and performs all surgeries for free. In 2013, the Women’s Challenge raised R100 000 that was donated to Operation Smile.

Road running or walking is an extremely effective form of exercise with virtually no costs involved and SPAR hopes that by sponsoring road-running events, it will encourage women from all walks of life to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

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LOOKING BACK ON THE 2015 CAPE TOWN SPAR WOMEN’S CHALLENGE

LAST YEAR’S RACE SAW A RECORD NUMBER OF LADIES TAKING PART AND RUNNING THEIR HEARTS OUT ALONG OUR STUNNING COASTAL ROUTE – WHAT A PERFECT DAY OUT IN CAPE TOWN! THE EVER POPULAR LUCKY DRAW PRIZE GIVING ATTRACTED A MASSIVE CROWD AND SEVERAL LADIES WALKED AWAY WITH THEIR SHARE OF OUR AMAZING POOL OF PRIZES.

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his beautiful, beaded bracelet is not just any ‘old’ bracelet. You will be able to wear it proudly round your wrist and show people anytime, anywhere that you have completed one of South Africa’s ‘Most Beautiful’ Road Races.

At the same time, people will know that you care. The beaded bracelets create opportunities that change lives.

Relate Bracelets is made up of a group of beaders – elderly township-dwellers – for whom this activity at their local club provides an opportunity to connect with others, and gives them a sense of dignity and purpose.

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THE CAPE TOWN LEG OF THE SPAR WOMEN’S CHALLENGE WILL BE DOING THINGS SLIGHTLY DIFFERENTLY THIS YEAR – YES, WE CAPETONIANS TEND TO WANT TO STAND OUT (IN A GOOD WAY THOUGH)!

INSTEAD OF A RACE MEDAL, THE FIRST 24 000 FINISHERS WILL EACH RECEIVE A RELATE ACHIEVEMENT BRACELET.

proceeds is invested in enabling them and others to learn new skills and grow in confidence so that, in time, they can move beyond Relate Bracelets to achieve their personal career goals.

We want our race entrants to feel extra special this year.

Race Organiser, Elsabé van Zyl-Félix who is the Advertising Manager for SPAR Western Cape and Namibia said that the decision to switch from the traditional medals to the bracelets was made based on the dual opportunity to support

Relate Bracelets and to give all the ladies running the race that little something extra. “We want our race entrants to feel extra special this year. By giving them something that they can wear every day, we also give them the chance to be reminded of their achievement and the contribution that they made to their community by taking part in the race.”

Elsabé said that the chosen charity for the race, Operation Smile South Africa also benefits from these bracelets.

This SPAR women’s 10km/5km race achievement bracelet connects you to all the other wonderful women who finish the race. It also connects you to a cause that works to alleviate poverty in Cape Town. What an achievement!

To learn more about Relate Bracelets, visit www.relate.org.za.

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OPERATION SMILE SOUTH AFRICA PROVIDES FREE SURGERIES TO REPAIR CLEFT LIP, CLEFT PALATE AND OTHER FACIAL DEFORMITIES FOR CHILDREN AROUND THE GLOBE. AS THE BENEFICIARY OF THE CAPE TOWN SPAR WOMEN’S CHALLENGE, EACH RACE PARTICIPANT HAS DONE THEIR PART TO AID THEIR WORK AND BRING A SMILE TO THOSE WHO NEED ONE – THIS IS THEIR STORY.

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peration Smile is an international medical charity whose global network of thousands of credentialed medical volunteers from more than 80 countries is dedicated to helping improve the health and lives of children from more than 60 countries.

Since its founding in 1982, Operation Smile has provided more than 240,000 free surgical procedures for children and young adults born with cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities. To build long-term sufficiency in resource poor environments, Operation Smile trains doctors and local medical professionals in its partner

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Every 3 minutes, a child is born with a cleft lip and/or cleft palate.

One in 700 children born in SA is born with a cleft lip and/or cleft palate.

Children with cleft conditions may suffer from torments, malnourishment and difficulty with speech.

It takes as little as 45 minutes to repair a cleft lip and/or cleft palate.

It is estimated that two billion people (one-quarter of the world’s population) lack access to basic surgical care. Billions more lack access to safe and well-timed surgery.

Only 4% of an estimated 234 million surgical procedures performed each year go to the poorest third of the global population.

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IN 2016 OSSA WILL BE FOCUSED ON THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: Following a systematic approach to cleft eradication, for children over the age of two through provincefocused awareness campaigning.

Patient registration, coordination and follow up. They will begin with three provinces in 2016: Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, and Kwa-Zulu Natal.

Creating a nationwide patient registry, in collaboration with the National Department of Health and other key partners.

Conducting medical missions by calling upon South African doctors and nurses to provide treatment. A robust, effective referral network for cleft patients will provide timely care to cleft patients year round. countries so they are empowered to treat their local communities and help others around the world. Operation Smile also donates medical equipment and supplies and provides year-round medical treatment through its worldwide centres.

Operation Smile expanded its reach to South Africa in 2006. Operation Smile South Africa (OSSA) has since inception conducted nearly 50 missions across Africa and currently serves as the regional hub for Central and Southern Africa. Their work includes multiple missions to South Africa, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Madagascar, Ghana, Malawi and the DRC. OSSA has done over 6000 operations in Africa over the past ten years and 400 operations in South Africa during the same period. While OSSA continues to expand its footprint, the organization is proud to look back on the thousands of lives changed and look forward to changing untold more in the future. This is OSSA's ten year anniversary and so while they are proud to look back at their history and 14

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those they have helped, they are eager to help many more. Their official birthday takes place in September and the year will culminate with a mission to Mbombela in Mpumulanga.

In January 2016 OSSA launched the #operation45 campaign which showed that it can take as little as 45 minutes to change a life. Because a cleft lip can be repaired in as little as 45 minutes they used the Soweto Derby on 30 January to operate on two little boys while the match was being played. Alexzander and Ofentse’s lives and those of their family have been irrevocably changed and you can follow their progress through a series of documentaries that will be available at www.operation45.com.

Operation Smile SA is also part of the global organization’s ‘Until We Heal’ campaign which is a groundbreaking new campaign that makes use of students and children to raise public awareness about the global need for access to safe surgery.

The campaign will launch on Global World Health on 7 April 2017.

Working alongside South African medical professionals in developing and implementing clinical and patient management guidelines and providing treatment in line with the Operation Smile “Global Standards of Care” to ensure patient safety.

South African medical volunteers and practitioners engaging in education and training offered

by Operation Smile. Through education OSSA hopes to augment the current system by providing educational programs to assist in every way possible.

Consulting with the South African government and key partners in provincial hospitals in order to fully understand the health needs of the country and working to increase surgical capacity.

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10 YEARS of CHAMPIONS!

SPAR GRAND PRIX LOOKS TO THE FUTURE THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER TITLE IN WOMEN’S ROAD RUNNING, THE SPAR GRAND PRIX, IS 10 YEARS OLD THIS YEAR, AND IS CELEBRATING BY LOOKING TO THE FUTURE.

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s part of its 10th anniversary celebrations, SPAR has announced that each of the runners who have won the SPAR Grand Prix title will take a promising junior runner under her wing.

This mentorship programme will include the junior runners travelling to all five races with their mentors, and having access to advice about training, strategy and various aspects of the competition.

The SPAR Women’s 10km Challenge series is by far the biggest in South Africa, with more than 120 000 women competing in the five races held around the country.

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Challenge, with runners like Rene Kalmer and Irvette van Zyl making their mark while still running as juniors. In an environment where women’s sporting achievements are largely under-reported, the Challenge has been an opportunity for the top runners to receive the recognition they richly deserve.

The SPAR Grand Prix was launched in 2007 to consolidate the five SPAR Women’s 10km Challenge races into a single series for elite athletes. It has proved highly successful, with South Africa’s top runners vying for the top spot and raising the profile of each of the five races, which are held in Cape

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Several runners who have won the SPAR Grand Prix have either qualified, or are in the process of qualifying, for the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro later this year, and Kalmer and Van Zyl both took part in the London Olympics in 2012.

Rene Kalmer has won the SPAR Grand Prix title three times and Irvette van Zyl has won it twice. Poppy Mlambo won the second title. The ebullient Mapaseka Makhanya won in 2014, and the road running twins, Diana-Lebo and Lebogang Phalula took the title in 2014 and 2015 respectively.

Kalmer said she was very excited about the mentorship programme. “I think it’s awesome that we are going to mentor some of the junior runners,” she said. “I feel privileged to be able to give something back.” She said the junior runners would find that running was not always plain sailing, but their mentors would be there to help them through the bad patches. “The juniors will travel to the SPAR races with us, so we will be able to advise them and to help them with training programmes and race tactics. I think we will be like a helpline for the juniors. It is all part of building for

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the future,” said Kalmer.

Ian Laxton, founder and coordinator of the SPAR Grand Prix, said the SPAR series had been a beacon of light for woman runners of all ages. "Every single athlete considers these races to be the equivalent of national championships,” said Laxton. “SPAR has assisted numerous runners establish and consolidate their careers in an environment where there is little opportunity other than trying to get into races overseas or moving up to ultra distances. The 10km distance is perfect because it caters for both established world-class runners as well as youngsters trying to make their mark.

“Moving into its second decade, the SPAR Grand Prix is again opening the door for elite runners to earn big prize money, attract sponsors, run world class times, compete with international athletes coming into South Africa and offering them a unique opportunity to compete in worldclass events without men. And now the addition of the junior-mentorship element will assist South African running to have a new generation of world class runners to follow in the footsteps of the likes of Rene, Elana Meyer and the Phalulas,” said Laxton.

SPAR Marketing Director Mike Prentice welcomed the mentorship programme.

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Grand Prix are among our most important sponsorships,” said Prentice. “The SPAR Grand Prix has been going for 10 years now, and it has gone from strength to strength. With this programme, we will ensure that the current high standards will be maintained in the future, and our SPAR Grand Prix winners will be part of an 18

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exciting development programme.”

The prize money for the SPAR Grand Prix has been increased, with the winner taking home R160 000. The runner-up will receive R53 000 and the third-placed athlete R32 000. There are cash prizes for the top 15 athletes. There are also cash prizes for the top runners in the

junior, veteran, master and grand master categories. Prize money for 2016 amounts to a whopping R405 000. In another innovation, the winner of each race will be paid a bonus of R10 000, in addition to the race prize money. The first race in the 2016 SPAR Grand Prix is the Cape Town SPAR Women’s Challenge race on 17 April 2016.

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The SPAR Grand Prix is 10 years old! Started in 2007 to consolidate the five SPAR Ladies 10km Challenge races into a single series for elite athletes, the annual SPAR Grand Prix is now the most prestigious road running series in South Africa.

It is the only competition of its kind in local road running. Outstanding women athletes accumulate points over the five SPAR Women’s 10km Challenge races and thereby become eligible for cash prizes at the end of the series.

Total prize money in 2016 is just over R405 000!

The SPAR Grand Prix attracts women runners of all ages by offering prizes across four age categories as well as the open category: the age categories are juniors, 4049 years, 50-59 years and over 60 years.

While the SPAR Grand Prix encourages elite women athletes to compete for big prizes, the five SPAR Ladies Challenge events over 5km and 10km still cater for runners and walkers of all abilities and offer everyone a chance to test themselves against their own personal goals, whatever they may be.

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YOU HAVE COLLECTED YOUR RACE NUMBER AND YOU’RE READY TO GO! HERE ARE SOME GUIDELINES TO HELP YOU GET OUT ON THE ROAD SAFELY.

IS THERE A PLACE FOR MY TOG BAG?

Yes, tog bag facilities are available. Items are left at your own risk, so please do not leave any valuables in your tog bag. Look out for the tog bag facility at the start and finish areas.

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Toilets are stationed at the start, finish and 3 refreshment stations on the route but try to go to the little girls’ room before leaving home.

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Yes, two numbers for the 10km, one on the front and the other on the back. One number for the 5km to be worn on the front. A disposable timing chip will be used for the 10km only, which is attached to your front race number, which is the one with the tear-off strip be sure to wear this on the front of your T-shirt and not on your back.

Please do not use any other timing chip, as it may interfere with this system. No chip means that your time will not be recorded.

Wear your green SPAR t-shirt or (if you must) your club colours.

There are water tables at 2.5km, 5km and 7.5 km points. Remember to smile and wave at the folk working there as you speed past.

THERE BE SOMETHING 08 WILL TO EAT AFTER THE RACE? Food and refreshments will be on sale at the finish. Halaal will be catered for by certain vendors.

AND WHEN DOES THE 09 WHERE PRIZE-GIVING START? The prize-giving takes place on the expansive grass area on the Green Point Common Fields. The position prizes will be announced at 09:30. The prize-giving and live entertainment will commence at 10:00 followed by the lucky draws. We welcome Jo-Dee Butler of Heart 104.9FM as our MC, and BlackByrd who will keep us entertained. Remember: only those who stay for the prize-giving will be eligible for the lucky draws.

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DO I HIT 04 WHERE THE ROAD?

The start of both the 10km and 5km is in Fritz Sonnenberg Road, next to the Cape Town Stadium. The finish is on the Green Point Common Fields in Vlei Road (opposite the Green Point Athletics Stadium).

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LONG WILL I TAKE TO 06 HOW COMPLETE THE 10 KM RACE?

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Only the 10km run category winners are eligible for cash prizes as follows: top ten runners in the Open, top five in the 14 – 19, top three in the 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 – 69 and the 70+ categories. The winner of the 5km will receive a trophy and a SPAR voucher. It’s worth putting your race number in the box provided – there are great lucky draw prizes up for grabs including a bumper R24 000 worth of groceries. Men and children under the age of 14 years are not eligible for any prizes.

By all means. We need to stress that you should position yourself right at the back – for the safety of thousands of women running the race, but mostly because we care about the safety of you and your baby.

SPAR accepts no liability for any accidents due to negligence. Please note pets are not permitted.

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women) you should be able to complete the race in around 90 minutes.

10km participants will receive an sms directly after the race with their time and position. Printed results for the 10km will also appear after the race in Die Burger in a special supplement after the race has taken place.

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Once again the race charity is Operation Smile, so you will be helping a child smile again after life-changing surgery. Now it’s over to you: come along and enjoy the race with thousands of other women!

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#runclean MODERN ATHLETE MAGAZINE IS CALLING ON ALL RUNNERS, RACE ORGANISERS, ATHLETIC PROVINCES AND RACE SPONSORS TO JOIN THE #RUNCLEAN CAMPAIGN, BECAUSE THEY FEEL VERY STRONGLY ABOUT THE LITTER PROBLEM IN ROAD RUNNING. IT’S TIME TO CLEAN UP OUR RUNNING ACT! 24

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he SPAR Women’s Challenge Cape Town is joining Modern Athlete in their mission to promote a cleaner sport and to try to eradicate the litter problem in our races, by continually reminding runners to think before they throw. That’s because we believe that every piece of plastic not dumped on the road is a step in the right direction, which will not only lead to less litter on the roads, but in the long run to less waste being produced by our sport, much of which potentially ends up in the sensitive environment or the oceans, especially if the wind is blowing during a race.

This cause is close to SPAR’s heart as they have embarked on a similar campaign – It’s Our Plastic, It’s Our Problem. SPAR is encouraging shoppers to bring their plastic bags with them when shopping so that they can be reused over and over again – or to purchase a SPAR shopping bag. This campaign is being run in partnership with the Two Oceans Aquarium Refuse, Reuse, Reduce, Recycle, Respect initiative. SPAR’s call to their customers to join them in eradicating pollution makes the race’s partnership with #runclean a perfect pairing!

Besides individual runners, several other running events – including the SPAR Women’s Challenge – have already officially signed up with the campaign, pledging to promote #runclean. Western Province Athletics, one of the Cape Town SPAR Women’s Challenge race partners, has recently become the first athletic province to officially endorse the #runclean campaign, and has asked all races in the province to add the #runclean logo to their entry forms, and work with the province to improve their litter management plans.

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Keep in mind that many runners go for long training runs without carrying any water, but suddenly in a race they cannot get through 3km without water. You don’t need to drink so much water when running, especially for shorter

distances. So often runners take more than one sachet and toss one or more unused satchets or only use half the water in the sachets before throwing them away.

That not only wastes precious water, but also means more waste lying in the road.

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Carry your own water in a hydration backpack or water bottle belt, so that you don’t need to use the sachets.

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When you do use the sachets, don’t drop them (or other refuse) on the road – always look for a bin. Come on, moving a few metres towards a bin really won’t cost you that much time.

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In fact, you don’t even need to throw the sachets away… You could carry your rubbish till you can throw it away, even if that is at the finish.

Just stick the empty plastic sachets in a pocket, or in the waistband of your shorts, because carrying a few pieces of ultra lightweight plastic will not weigh you down that much!

On windy days, make doubly sure your litter is well disposed of in bins or rubbish bags so that it doesn’t get blown all over the place, thus making it even less likely that it will be picked up by the clean-up crew.

If you see fellow runners littering, try to diplomatically suggest a cleaner attitude going forward, but avoid getting into an argument. Even better, volunteer for water table duty at a local race and help clean up the mess afterwards. That will make you think twice about tossing your sachet next time.

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Lastly, make a point of being a cleaner runner by promoting a no littering rule, not only in your own behaviour, but also in your social media comments and interaction with fellow runners. Include #runclean in your Tweets and Facebook posts.

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If your running kit does not have one, make your own pocket by sewing on your front provincial licence number with the upper edge left loose, to form a pocket in which you can carry rubbish to the next bin or the finish.

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If you simply must drop a sachet in the road, try to at least do so within easy distance of the water tables, in demarcated litter areas. That way the clean-up crew can quickly, easily and safely clean up. Remember, many of these volunteers are not runners, and they are there to support you and help you get to the finish line, not spend hours walking along busy roads to clean up.

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Never toss a sachet where it cannot be seen or retrieved by the clean-up crew – especially not into bushes next to the road, into a storm water drain or under parked cars.

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TIMING CHIP ALL 10KM RUNNERS PARTICIPATING IN THE 2016 CAPE TOWN SPAR WOMEN’S CHALLENGE WILL HAVE THEIR RACE TIME RECORDED WITH AN ADVANCED TRACKING CHIP.

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t this year’s race, the times for runners completing the 10km route will be timed by a disposable chip that will be located on the back of your race number. The chips are included as part of the 10km race fee and will be issued to all 10km race participants as part of their registration packs.

HOW DOES THIS CHIP WORK?

Disposable timing chips will be placed on the back of your race number and are covered by a foam strip. The foam strip prevents water and moisture from affecting the chip signal. Please do not bend or fold your race number as this could affect the antennae and also the signal capability of the chip.

WHERE TO GET YOUR RESULTS

Results will be loaded to the RaceTec website, www.racetec.co.za, on the 17th of April at 17:00. For all result queries please log your query on www.racetec. co.za/profile/query-my-result/. The 10km results will also appear in a special race supplement in Die Burger on 25 April.

TAKE NOTE!

Please do not remove the foam strip.

You will not receive a result should you wear your race number and chip incorrectly.

GET YOUR COLOUR ROUTE WRISTBAND! Participants for each race category will be given a different colour wrist band to wear at this year’s race.

The wristband colours will be as follows: 10KM RUNNERS LIME GREEN 10KM WALKERS RED 5KM FUN RUN AQUA BLUE

Look out for your matching colour holding pens at the start of the race which will be decorated with balloons and posters in colours corresponding to your wristband.

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Info INSIDER

WE ASKED FOUR OF CAPE TOWN’S MOST POPULAR BLOGGERS TO GIVE US THE INSIDE SCOOP ON THE FOUR THINGS THAT CAPETONIAN WOMEN ARE MOST PASSIONATE ABOUT – FOOD, WINE, LIFESTYLE AND FASHION! EACH LADY WAS CHALLENGED TO USE HER SPECIALITY KNOWLEDGE TO GIVE US THE TUCKED AWAY, HIDDEN PLACES AND SPECIAL SPACES THAT ONLY AN INSIDER WOULD KNOW. HERE THEY ARE, GIVING ALL THEIR SECRETS AWAY…

THE WINE SNOB The Accidental Blogger and Other Stories By: Tshepang Molisana author of Taste Let's See

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ubbles and Bordeaux’s, tannins and terroir, dewdrops on vines and unbelievable taste sensations – I simply remember my favourite things, and then I feel moved to record and share the experience. Some of my favourite wine encounters in the Cape have involved long tables, whereas others have been moments where I’ve found myself enamoured by unexpected taste sensations.

BEST IN MASTERY

In The Devil Wears Prada, Emily asserts, “Of course, I plan my whole year around this.” For me, The Cape Winemakers Guild Auction and preauction tasting are ‘this’. They are all of this. Tasting wines guided by 50 of the 28

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best winemakers in the Cape, in one room is like watching the Great Renaissance Masters hand-pick and display their paintings. Another excellent lesson in Mastery is a tasting with Wade Bales, the founder of The Wade Bales Wine Society in Constantia.

My baby sister and I took a road trip to The Elim Wine Festival last year. We woke up to a rainbow among the tall trees at Doornbosch Guest Farm and Country Cottages. Our journey rekindled my love for Strandveld Estate’s The Navigator. It also introduced me to The Drift Wines’ ‘The Gift Horse’. Our voyage to South Africa’s Southern Most vineyards also introduced me to ‘The Giant Periwinkle’ Chenin Blanc, which if we’re being candid, pairs phenomenally with Sashimi.

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Olive Hamiltion Russell’s background in food technology proves itself to be sunshine on a plate, all year long. Her book, A Year on a Cape Wine Estate is the gentle balance between gourmand and home-comforts. She shared a panna cotta with me that proved itself to be the ‘hemel’ in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.

Hermanus is home to Creation Wines pairings that are as much a feast for Twitter as they are for the diner. Further from Creation, but just as heavenly, Fleur-du-Cap offers a salt-and-wine pairing, of its elite, Unfiltered range that delightfully stills the senses at Die Bergkelder, in Stellenbosch. JC Le Roux, in Devon Valley provides a deluxe pairing of bubbles and bite-sized magic that effervesces in every way. At the Restaurant at Grande Provence in Franschhoek, Chef Darren Badenhorst’s prowess on a plate is a thrilling testament to The Estate’s commitment to excellence. Tastings at Maison Estate are always a delight – where guests encounter the tangible taste of ‘cheescake in your mouth’ as they pair cheese, wine and biltong.

BEST IN “I NEVER EXPECTED IT”

Lawyer, Mphumeleli Ndlangisa quietly asserts, “I want people to have a revelation when they taste these wines.”

‘These wines’ refer to the Magna Carta Pinot Noir and Chenin Blanc that the cowboy winemaker recently made and self-funded. The Elgin-grown wines are made naturally, with the philosophy that low alcohol and little intervention result in wines that are bound to leave an impression on those that they encounter.

There are also Garagistes like Blackwater Wine. Francois Haasbroek has produced the exceptional Blackwater Noir MMXII which is composed of Carignan, Grenache and Syrah. Similarly, Duncan Savage’s Savage Red 2011 is an intriguing blend of three cultivars. My most recent surprise has been Marvelous Wines, encountered during Tuning the Vines’ ‘Inner City Wine Route’.

THE FOODIE So little time, So Much to Eat: The best of Cape Town's food scene By: Candice Bresler author of A Gorgeous Life

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hile I count myself lucky to call Cape Town “home”, living in such a vibrant and cosmopolitan city comes with its own set of challenges – as we’re simply overwhelmed by choice.

Whether you’re looking for a spot to enjoy brunch, a casual meal or a special night out, there are endless options for every palate and budget. Tempted to try somewhere new? I’ve included my top four must-visit spots in the city.

BRUNCH AT STEENBERG’S BISTRO SIXTEEN82

A lazy brunch is one of my ultimate weekend treats – and Steenberg’s Bistro Sixteen82 is the perfect place to indulge.

While they offer a variety of breakfast and brunch dishes, I’d recommend their Eggs Benedict (a steal at R78): two perfectly poached eggs, served on a potato and herb rosti, covered with silky smooth hollandaise, served alongside a slow roasted tomato. As if that isn’t enough,

it comes with a slab of home-cured pork belly bacon. I’d suggest going all out and enjoying it with a glass of their 1682 Chardonnay MCC.

A WANDER THROUGH KIRSTENBOSCH’S FOOD AND CRAFT MARKET

While the botanical gardens are famous in their own right, we recently discovered their food and craft market, which takes place on the last Sunday of the month.

Taking place around the stone cottages on Rhodes Drive, you’ll find everything from second-hand books, to local crafts and curios – and, of course, delicious food. From nachos to pizza, pulled beef rolls to Belgian waffles – it’s Sunday lunch, with a twist. I’d recommend making a day of it, and enjoying one of the garden’s Sunset Concerts afterwards.

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LUNCH AT DEL MAR MODERN MEXICAN

A new addition to the Camps Bay strip, Del Mar serves Mexican food like you’ve never seen it before. Not a cheese-laden nacho in site, expect elegant, refined flavours and incredible attention to detail.

Offering a comprehensive menu, the food is broken up into various categories – with ceviche holding its own, followed by antojitos (“little cravings”, plates of local Mexican street food), para la mesa (essential accompaniments for the table), platos principales and more. It gets my vote for the best Mexican food in Cape Town.

DINNER AT LA COLOMBE

If you’re looking to celebrate a special occasion, or simply want an unforgettable night of fine dining, then La Colombe should be top of your list. Led by Scot Kirton – the 2015 Eat Out Chef of the Year – the team of La Colombe serves exquisite cuisine, in a warm and unpretentious atmosphere. We’re fortunate to eat out fairly often, and I can safely say that I enjoyed the best meal of my life at La Colombe – no small achievement.

THE FASHIONISTA Shop the Cape By: Kim Gray author of kimgray.co.za

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aving just moved to Dublin, Ireland; I have a new found appreciation for just how amazingly vibrant, creative and exciting Cape Town is!

From its new found coffee culture with designer-decor and artisanal coffee spots to the local furniture and fashion design scene – the talent and creative energy of this city is world class!

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the rustic, homely decor inside and in the garden is forever changing and inspiring. I always order an extra side of their insanely delicious carb free toast with lots of butter!

Keeping to the southern suburbs, Madison Boutique in Constantia Village Courtyard is my go-to for international designer gear from the likes of YAYA and Metalicus to my absolute favourite Karien Belle Poetry Scarves handmade in India. Slip into a pair of stylish and ever so comfy House Of Cinnamon pumps in luxe leather and easy to wear prints and colours.

The Water Shed at the V&A Waterfront houses all my favourite artisanal local designers, while up the road on a buzzing Bree Street, are Kirsten Goss and Missibaba for that larger than life fashion piece; from once off, designer bags and accessories to edgy metallic jewels and colourful cocktail pieces. You just have to own a piece from each!

My favourite spot to browse and just get lost in, is Moroccan Warehouse, corner of Commercial and Buitenkant St. Find something special for your home from leather pouffes to hand painted

side tables. I can never resist the chunky Moroccan beaded necklaces.

A favourite for fine linens, blankets and throws – visit Mungo for sumptuous cottons and woven fabrics. Their new bamboo infinity scarf is a winter must have. Super soft, versatile and cosy! Check out the dirty pink colour!

Magnificent!

You've certainly not seen it all until you've browsed the creative quarter that is Woodstock! From The Woodstock Exchange to the Old Biscuit Mill there's loads of local talent to be experienced.

Do pop into one of my favourites, The Prestwich Collection. I just snapped up a fabulous beaded Henriette Botha necklace I can't wait to wear on the streets of Dublin.

After your peninsula shopping tour, do pop into Hanks for a much deserved beverage, your feet will thank you!

Either for the drink or the Espadril store next door!

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THE LIFESTYLE GURU My Cape Town By: Fiona Rossiter author of Inspired Living

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am a Capetonian through and through and even though I have travelled internationally, Cape Town and South Africa will always be my home.

As I said to someone recently, once Cape Town is in your blood, no matter where you go, it will always draw you back!

There really is so much to see and do in the Cape! Exploring the area can be quite overwhelming at first glance but my advice is to deal with it in bite sized chunks. Most of all do the things you enjoy and don’t just follow a prescriptive travel guide. I always find it best to get the inside scoop from locals, especially when visiting a place for the first time. Inspired Living, where I share my many travel and leisure experiences, has in essence become my Insiders Guide to the Cape.

Blogging has afforded me many wonderful travel and leisure opportunities locally. Via my travels and adventures, I have discovered so many hidden gems and amazing places. Naturally there are a multitude of experiences in Cape Town, which nobody should miss out on. Visiting places such as Table Mountain, Cape Point, Kirstenbosch Gardens (our National Botanical Gardens) and one of my favourites – the Winelands, are a definite must! Taking time however, to discover “more” of what the Cape has to offer, is vital! Exploring areas like Riebeek Kasteel, Majiesfontien, Swellendam and Citrusdal, has really opened my eyes to how truly amazing this region is.

Food and wine have become a bit of an obsession of mine and I love to explore the culinary or foodie side of any place I visit. One of my favourite activities is trying different wine tasting or wine pairing experiences. Great finds of late include Myoga’s 7 Course Tasting Menu, Avondale Wine Tasting & Lunch Platters, The Pinotage Root, as well as Org De 32

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Rac’s chocolate and wine pairing, to name but a few.

Cape Town is definitely well known for its trendy restaurants and bars. The strip in Camps Bay, as well as Cape Town CBD, have become a hive of hip and happening spots. Gin Bars and Micro Breweries have become a huge part of the urban culture in the Cape. I have also found that eating out has become more of an “experience”, rather than simply a “meal”.

When I am not venturing off to places unknown, you will find me either going for a run up Chapmans Peak, whipping up a delicious meal for my family or enjoying a braai with friends. I really value quality downtime and think that there is nothing

better than a chilled evening in with good food and an amazing bottle of wine.

Cape Town is an awesome place to explore whether you are a visitor or a tourist in your own city. Don’t be afraid to peel away the layers that constitute this wonderful land! Whether for a simple stroll on the beach, a hike in the mountain, zip lining in the forest, wine tasting among the vineyards or a gastronomic experience, Cape Town and it’s surrounds are beckoning!

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CAPE TOWN PORT FESTIVAL

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FRANSCHHOEK BASTILLE FESTIVAL Dust off your berets and dress up in your finest red, white and blue for this year’s Franschhoek Bastille Festival, which takes place on 16 and 17 July. Visitors can look forward to sipping, sampling and savouring some of Franschhoek’s superb wines in the comfort of the Food and Wine Marquee, situated at the Huguenot Monument – the perfect venue, with exquisite mountain backdrops, and ample parking within walking distance. Treat your taste buds to a gastronomic feast with delicious fare from some of Franschhoek’s well-known restaurants. For ticket prices and details visit www.webticckets.co.za. For more information visit www.franschhoekbastille.co.za.

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DELHEIM SWINGS TO CHEESE FONDUE & JAZZ SUNDAYS This popular Stellenbosch wine estate will sizzle with a melting pot of diplicious delights, every Sunday from 3 July until 28 August. These laidback lunchtime affairs invite guests to ensconce themselves in the cosy depths of the atmospheric ‘downstairs’ tasting cellar – snug with low ceilings and intimate tables – to sip on quality estate wines and savour the lingering aromas of melted cheese. This is all served up with the mellow sounds of a live jazz band.

Delheim’s Cheese Fondue & Jazz Sundays start at 12:30 and cost R200 per person. A ticket includes a glass of Glühwein and a shared cheese fondue.

These events are hugely popular and pre-bookings are advised. Call 021 888 4607 to secure your cosy table.

DECOREX CAPE TOWN Decorex Cape Town 2016 – a comprehensive showcase of the latest décor and design trends, products and services – kicks off on 29 April at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. In keeping with its new theme, ‘Take it Home, Make it Home’, the Cape Town exhibition promises visitors infinite ideas and inspiration for their interior and exterior spaces. Decorex Cape Town is open from 10:00 to 19:00 on 29 April to 1 May and 10:00 to 18:00 on 2 May. Ticket prices are R85 for adults, R75 for trade, pensioners and students and R20 for children. For more information, visit www.decorex.co.za.

HERMANUS FYNARTS The fourth annual Hermanus FynArts festival will run from 10 to 19 June with a bumper programme of exciting events and a full line-up of exhibitions, concerts, workshops, demonstrations, dinners, tastings, pairings and more. The 2015 innovation at FynArts of acknowledging the contribution of one country to the arts will continue for 2016 and French will be the fine thread that runs through the programme. In keeping with A French Connection, well-known artist and writer Louis Jansen van Vuuren will be the FynArts 2016 festival artist-inresidence. For more information, visit www.hermanusfynarts.co.za.

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SOUTH AFRICAN CHEESE FESTIVAL The increasingly popular South African Cheese Festival celebrates a phenomenal 15 years of existence this year, and as the main focus, cheese is in the spotlight, from the most well-known and popular cheeses to the more exotic, handmade boutique kind. Festival goers can complement this unique experience with superb wines, good music, celebrity chefs and famous personalities. Tickets are available at any Computicket outlet, Shoprite or Checkers store at R150 per day. No tickets will be sold at the gates. The festival times are from 10:00 to 18:00 daily from 30 April to 2 May at Sandringham. For more information visit www.cheesefestival.co.za.

WACKY WINE WEEKEND Expect to be wowed with the Robertson Wine Valley’s thirteenth annual Wacky Wine Weekend, showcasing more than 40 wine estates, boutique wineries and tourism establishments from the Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor and Robertson region. This much-loved event takes place from 2 to 5 June 2016. Showcasing wonderful wines, the stories behind the bottles and embracing country life in the beautiful Robertson Wine Valley. Join thousands of other wine lovers meandering between estates, sampling sublime vintages, meeting the knowledgeable winemakers, taking part in tutored tastings and embracing country life. Tickets are R150pp for a weekend pass and only available at www.webtickets.co.za.

Visit www.wackywineweekend.com for more info.

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SHIRAZ & CHARCUTERIE AT ANTHONIJ RUPERT Shiraz and Charcuterie, a culinary match made in heaven! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience this year’s Shiraz & Charcuterie at Anthonij Rupert Wyne in Franschhoek on Saturday, 28 May from 12:00 to 17:00.

Sample Anthonij Rupert Wyne’s range of Shiraz wines joined by a selection of SA’s finest Syrahs paired with mouth-watering charcuterie and other delicious artisanal fare. Participating producers, amongst others, include Rust en Vrede, Waterford, Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines, Hartenberg Estate, Simonsig and Thelema. Tickets cost R180 per person and are limited, so pre-booking is recommended. Book directly via www.webtickets.co.za. For more information contact DnA Event Management on info@dnaevents.co.za.

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JC LE ROUX

Take your taste buds on a savoury adventure and indulge in a brand new olive and Méthode Cap Classique pairing that has just been introduced at the House of J.C. Le Roux tasting room.

With the salty, fruity flavours of each olive masterly matched with a J.C. Le Roux Cap Classique, these olive pairings will satisfy any palate. At a cost of R80 per person, booking for the tasting is essential. Why not extend your stay at The House of J.C. Le Roux with breakfast or lunch at Le Venue restaurant? Le Venue is open Monday to Friday from 09:00 till 16:00, Saturday from 09:00 to 15:00 and Sunday 09:00 to 15:00. Call 021 865 8200 to make your booking.

STELLENBOSCH

BITES AND SITES FOOD TOURS

Renowned as the wine capital of South Africa, Stellenbosch is arguably the most picturesque and beautifully preserved historic town in the country. Excite your taste buds on one of Bites and Sites’ half-day culinary tours that will have you sampling delicious local food and drinks on a leisurely walk. On the tour you’ll meet passionate food artisans, see historic sights and discover hidden gems in this lively university town. Price of R495pp includes various tasting stops as well as lunch and dessert. For more details visit www.bitesandsites.co.za, email info@ bitesandsites.co.za or follow them on Twitter and Instagram @BitesFoodTours.

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EAGLE ENCOUNTERS

Eagle Encounters is a non-profit organisation with a heart for raptors. This rehabilitation, conservation, education and eco-tourism centre is based on the historic Spier Wine Farm. Pop in anytime between 09:30 and 17:00 daily as no advanced bookings are needed. Pay R75 for adults or R65 for children and get ready for a close eagle encounter like nothing you have ever experienced

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with interactive flying shows and all-day personal interactions with African Wood Owls, their famous dancing Barn Owls, Bengal Eagle Owls, snakes, Bearded Dragons, tortoises, rabbits, guinea pigs and more. An extra R30 will get you a one on one with Wally, their friendly Wahlberg's Eagle. An additional R50 gets you up close and personal with Leo, their majestic resident Verreaux's Eagle.

e-mail restaurant@grandeprovence.co.za.

Lunch at R375 per person and dinner at R525 per person is served daily.

MOTOR MUSEUM

FRANSCHHOEK GRANDE PROVENCE

Head to Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, where gourmands longing for an exceptional fine dining experience will find refuge at The Restaurant.

With a backdrop of mountains and the beautiful Sculpture Garden, dining at The Restaurant is truly a feast for the eyes and palate. At the helm of the kitchen team is Executive Chef Darren Badenhorst, who draws inspiration for each dish from the time-honoured practices and precision of French cuisine, combining this with the bold flavours of Asia and the local ingredients at his doorstep. His signature twist of unexpected bursts of flavour, careful attention to detail and ingredients that seamlessly meld together are all the makings of an unforgettable meal.

To book your seat at The Restaurant at Grande Provence call 021 876 8600 or

The Franschhoek Motor Museum offers visitors a special opportunity to look back at more than 100 years of motoring history with its unique and exciting collection of vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and memorabilia in the magnificent setting of L’Ormarins. The museum is open Monday to Friday 10:00 to 17:00 (with last admittance at 16:00) and on weekends from 10:00 to 16:00 (with last admittance at 15:00). Adults pay R60 and children pay R30 to view the museum’s collection of over 220 vehicles. The collection ranges from an 1898 Beeston motor tricycle to a 2003 Ferrari Enzo supercar, with more than 80 exhibits on view at any one time, displayed in four de-humidified halls with a total floor area of 2700 m², and presented in chronological order. Visit www.fmm. co.za for more information.

WINE TRAM

The Franschhoek Wine Tram hop-on hopoff tour is one of the best ways to discover the true essence of the Franschhoek Valley – picturesque vineyards, breathtaking scenery, warm hospitality, worldclass cuisine, fine wines and a 300 year history. Passengers aboard the hop-on hop-off tour will experience a unique and leisurely way to see the Franschhoek Valley as they journey through rolling vineyards in an open-side tram and openair tram-bus stopping in at some of South 2016 • MY CAPE TOWN RACE

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olive tapenade, biltong, droëwors and mixed nuts – is served on the terrace overlooking the vineyards, in the romance of the cellar or next to a crackling fire in winter. More than enough for two at R210 for the platter or R245 per person to include the nature walk. Book your walk a week in advance by emailing info@bouchardfinlayson.co.za or calling 028 312 3515.

Africa’s oldest and most distinguished wine estates.

A combination of tram and tram-bus transports passengers around a loop of stops allowing them to hop-off at each stop and experience the activities on offer, be it wine tasting, a cellar tour, lunch or simply a stroll through the vineyards and when they are ready, hop-on to continue the tour. The tour takes passengers right into the heart of the Franschhoek Valley, with a narration focusing on the history of Franschhoek and wine cultivation in the valley, complimentary wine tastings and unparalleled views of the valley and vineyards. Visit www.winetram.co.za for more information.

VINTAGE TASTINGS

HERMANUS BOUCHARD FINLAYSON

Visit Bouchard Finalyson for tastings and tours between heaven and earth. Taste three wines for R20 per person and six wines for R40 per person weekdays from 09:00 to 17:00 and on Saturdays from 10:00 to 13:00. Cellar tours are available but need to be pre-booked. Pop in visitors for tastings are always welcome.

Bouchard Finlayson has also introduced a unique wine tasting excursion that combines a scenic guided nature walk through the 100 hectares of protected Fynbos on the farm, with a tasting of the latest vintages and a delicious Bouchard Deli Platter. The generous deli platter, served on wooden boards made from old barrels, and laden with: salami, mild Gruberg, baguette, estate olive oil, olives, 40

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Tutored tastings of older vintages are available to small groups, providing a first-hand experience of the incredible maturation potential of the wines. Vintage tastings are available daily at the cellar.

Due to the exclusivity of the vintages, the varietal theme will vary according to the older wines available and their taste profile accessibility.

The tasting includes various vintages of our award-winning Pinot Noir priced at R2500 for groups of up to twenty people.

Tastings include cheese and charcuterie delicatessen. If you are interested in other vintage varietal tastings such as Chardonnay, unwooded whites, or Hannibal red blend, a tailormade vintage tasting can be arranged.

Booking is essential – please contact info@bouchardfinlayson.co.za or 028 312 3515. Unfortunately during the months of February and March – peak harvest season – these tastings are not available.

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HERMANUSPIETERSFONTEIN

Sheep tells a Real Story – was it not for these woolly little creatures no one would know the story of Hermanuspietersfontein.

Overberg farmers of the early 1800’s preferred their children to be schooled in Dutch, the forerunner of Afrikaans. They paid farm teacher Hermanus Pieters in sheep, which grazed at a spring under the Milkwood trees near the sea. In 1855, long after his passing, the village was founded in his honour, only for the postmaster in 1902 to shorten the name to Hermanus. 150 years later the past is brought to life with the naming of their cellar brand Hermanuspietersfontein and it was decided a sheep should tell this modern day tale. In memory of Hermanus Pieters and the passion of the people of the 1800’s the estate has committed to keeping their wine names and labels exclusively Afrikaans. Visit the estate for tastings on weekdays from 09:00 to 17:00. On the weekends, visit their Saturday market from 09:00 to 13:00. Visit www.hpf1855.co.za for more information.

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WHALE MUSEUM

Hermanus became known as the heart of the Whale Route and the museum has one of the best close up whale watching spots in town as well as a telescope.

Well-written and informative installations, a photographic exhibition and a suspended full-size southern right whale skeleton act as a window into the world of these magnificent mammals. Find out how the whales compare to each other, and to dinosaurs, elephants, cows and humans in terms of size. You’ll also meet whales’ fellow travellers. Barnacles and whale lice attach themselves to whales’ bodies and catch a ride through the seas. Whale lice aren’t lice at all but are, in fact, tiny crustaceans. Migratory patterns of whales are examined, shedding light on why whales travel to Hermanus from June to December. You can also find out what certain kinds of whale behaviour means.

Terms like sailing, lobtailing, breaching, porpoising and spyhopping are explained.

After your tour, you can head outside to see the behaviour in action. Visit www.old-harbour-museum.co.za for more information.

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METALLIC ARTISTRY The new range of hand forged cutlery from Weylandts is an elegant form of artistry manufactured from a single, continuous piece of metal. This range features stripped down lines and a rustic finish and is forged with substantial heft in 18/10 stainless steel which results in a raw appeal that complements a variety of table settings. Weylandts tableware is produced by highly skilled artisans whose craft has been passed from generation to generation.

These artisans combine finesse and restrained force to beautifully create a clean, simple pattern with a heavier feel.

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THE BEST IN HOMEWARE, ACCESSORIES AND OBJETS D’ ART FROM OUR FAVOURITE LOCAL RETAILERS WITH JUST THE RIGHT AFRICAN TWIST!

FINISHING TOUCHES Coricraft is renowned for their couches and furniture and has a wide range of accessories boasting a muted colour palette that will fit in with just about any décor scheme, plus are as practical as they are pretty. Choose from scatter cushions to beautiful ceramic vases, vessels and objets d’art, plus candelabras, which are great for entertaining. The collection also includes a trinket box, a cake cloche for showcasing delicious treats, and photo frames for holding a moment in time.

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SA SCANDI STYLE The Weylandts Modernist Lifestyle is made up of a collection of products with slender silhouettes, ‘less-is-more’ lines and organic materials. These pieces add a timeless elegance to almost any living space. Inspired by mid-century design masters like Eames, Miller and Saarinen, the furniture in the Modernist Lifestyle range is designed by Christ Weylandt and locally made from sustainably sourced white oak. Even with its urban appeal, the Modernist Lifestyle range works well in most settings and adds texture as well as an air of intrigue to any room while working well with other styles.

THE SOFTER SIDE The Volpes trendy and chic Circles and Stripes collection is made from 100% cotton. These fun and fabulous fashion towels come in an array of sizes – everything from a face cloth to a bath sheet – and will spruce up any bathroom. The fun and exciting Creative range has been extensively researched and developed using an exclusive type of yarn. The final result is a towel that offers superior features including softness, absorbency, quick drying and durability, all at great value. The towels are also really comfortable and in addition to this is the myriad of bright and bold colour options from aqua to orange, ruby and lime.

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COPPER ACCENTS Weylandts new range of burnt copper homeware is the perfect addition to create a chic and warm atmosphere in your home. What makes Weylandts copper products even more unique is their natural burnt copper patina making them beautiful and hard-waring as well as adding a well-travelled ambience to your space. If you are looking for more of a striking burnt copper item to showcase, why not incorporate an elegant copper accent stool (from R1295) in your living room? With a tarnished finish and sinuous curves, it can serve as an extra seat or a chic version of a coffee table.

TABLESCAPING Tablecraft is Coricraft’s first ever collection of crockery and table linen! The bistro crockery sets are classic and can be used on a day-to-day basis with the ability to harmoniously fit in with your other dining pieces. Each set is made up of four dinner plates, bowls, side plates and mugs. The sets are available in white, hemlock-green and slate-grey. The napkins are 100% cotton and come in a variety of bold colours and patterns that will transform any table into a visual delight! Choose from a gorgeous selection of placemats, available in different materials such as jute, leather and denim.

The delightful napkin rings forming part of the range will finish off the table setting and provide a touch of glamour to any occasion without hurting your pocket!

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ALSO KNOWN AS: 7 REASONS YOU CAN’T WAIT FOR WINTER

Article & Photos courtesy of Spree.co.za Photographer: Jacques Weyers @ Agency Book Model: Summer @ Boss Models

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BOXY FUR INSTANT GLAMOUR ACHIEVED

Fuzzy Faux Fur Jacket c(inch) - at Spree.co.za R299

Favourite Faux Fur Jacket Multi-colour Only - at Spree.co.za R899

02 THE CAPE SEEN AT MARIANNE FASSLER AT JOBURG FASHION WEEK AND IN OUR FUTURE WARDROBES Batwing Cape Black ZANZEA - at Spree.co.za R499

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Lorca Nylon Parka Black Only - at Spree.co.za R549

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Lucca Short Parka Black Only - at Spree.co.za R399 Faux Fur Trim Parka Jacket Khaki Green Tokyo Laundry - at Spree.co.za R899

THE PARKA WE LOVE THE NONCHALANT STYLING A PARKA LENDS ITSELF TO. NOTE: WE WEREN’T KIDDING ABOUT THE FUR TRIM

Pleated Bell Sleeve Dress Black and White c(inch) - at Spree.co.za R299

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BELL SLEEVES

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Sleeveless Shearling Longline Vest Tan Revenge - at Spree.co.za R899

Sleeveless Soft Trench Milk Style Republic - at Spree.co.za R449

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THE SLEEVELESS COAT THE PERFECT TRANSITIONAL PIECE THAT YOU’LL WEAR ALL THROUGH WINTER

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THE FUR TRIM

TALK ABOUT VERSATILITY, ADD A FUR TRIM TO ANYTHING YOU LIKE, WHENEVER THE MOOD STRIKES

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THIS IS GOING TO GO UNDER EVERYTHING YOU WEAR THIS WINTER Poloneck Jersey Grey Melange edit - at Spree.co.za R189

Faux Fur Neck Warmer edit - at Spree.co.za R99 Faux Fur Collar Mid Pink c(inch) - at Spree.co.za R99

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Bretoni full wrap around sport sunglasses with protective UV400 and flash coating R159.99

Must Haves

KEEP INJURIES AT BAY:

Deep Heat 35g Rub R29.95

KEEP HYDRATED:

LESS BOUNCE IN YOUR STEP

AquaVita Mineral Water R5.95

Lorna Jane Twofold Ultimate Sports Bra R999

FOR THOSE ACCIDENTAL NICKS OR THOSE NEW SHOES BLISTERS:

New Elastoplast Spray Plaster R99.99

KICK UP YOUR ENERGY LEVELS:

Lorna Jane Karli Support F/L Tight R1499

Powerade R26.99

EVERY BEAT COUNTS

Fitbit Charge HR R2999

Lorna Jane Elemental Sports Bra R999

THE RIGHT START TO RACE DAY:

Bettaway Betta Mag 30 Tabs R66.95

BEAT THE SUN:

Dermalogica Protection 50 Sport SPF50 R595

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FUTURELIFE ZERO Smart Food R38.99

FOR THAT EXTRA EDGE: Bettaway Betta Sport 30 Caps R58.95

PAY YOUR LIPS SOME SERVICE: Labello Sun Protect R18.99

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CAPE COFFEE CULTURE

LET COFFEE TAKE YOU FOR A RIDE

TRIBE COFFEE

The exceptional Tribe Woodstock café experience is designed to give you an amazing cup of coffee. Journey through their roastery, visit countries far afield and go home with your perfect beanery coffee. Tribe 112 is a new global concept store that drives the combination of motorcycles and café society. Donford BMW Motoraad and Tribe creatively collaborate to ignite the engines of all lovers of adventure – whether they are coffee professionals, ardent bikers, or merely admirers.

Visit www.tribecoffee.co.za for more information.

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BREE STREET STUNNER!

FOLK COFFEE ANTHROPOLOGY Folk Coffee Anthropology has been described as an actualisation of the cultural space that is created when coffee, food, people, and place come together. At Folk Coffee they believe that eating and drinking at a restaurant is no longer about just grabbing some grub!

The idea is that we should interact with our environment in such a way that we imprint ourselves upon it and it, in turn, defines part of our identity. Essentially, eating and drinking is a cultural experience. Folk Coffee is Espresso Concepts' flagship and retail outlet situated at the top of Bree Street. With ample parking it's a great place for a relaxed luncheon, quick breakfast or after work catch up drink. They serve hearty, wholesome meals that are always freshly prepared. The world-best beans are roasted each day and your coffee served just how you like it.

For more information, visit www.folkcoffee.co.za or call 021 276 1795.

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COFFEE MAKES A DIFFERENCE

BROWNIES & DOWNIES Brownies&downieS Cape Town is a training centre for people with intellectual disabilities and a vessel that is creating change and acceptance in the South African culture. Special needs young adults are trained to be employable in the hospitality, service and retail sectors. This is achieved in a coffee shop and lunchroom that is open to the general public. It was started in 2010 in Veghel, the Netherlands, as a result of an idea that two friends had. The one a chef (Teun Horck), the other working at a special needs school (Thijs Swinkels). They realised over a time that not many people with disabilities were employed in the hospitality sector, and decided to change this. Using a combination of high quality food and staff members with an intellectual disability in their employ, they created a relatively new concept in the Netherlands and surrounding European countries.

Since those early days, they have grown by close to 30 stores in the Netherlands, and Cape Town is the first Brownies&downieS to open abroad, and also the first to open as a non-profit organisation. Wendy Vermeulen took it upon herself to introduce the concept to South Africa.

The coffee shop is an open area, spacious and flooded with natural lighting. It provides for a soothing and vibey atmosphere amongst the hustle and bustle of every-day life in Long Street. Blue and white colour schemes soften a mostly lightly-wooded interior, and a lone pillar near the entrance gives a human touch to a positive and natural aura.

Their special needs trainees and staff are often greeting patrons with their welcoming smiles and eagerness to serve. You can often see them jesting with each other, dancing, or making jokes amongst themselves and the patrons whilst going about their work.

For more information, visit www.browniesanddownies.co.za or call 021 200 0459.

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EXPECT AN EXPERIENCE

TRUTH COFFEE CAFÉ Voted the ‘World’s Best Coffee’ shop, Truth is the full experience with world class coffee served in a unique steam punk atmosphere.

The quirky café serves luxury, home roasted coffee in a steam punk world of pipes and old metal. The café’s owner, David Donde believes in serving pure, untainted and perfectly roasted coffee that is full of flavour leaving no need for added sugar. Expect coffee that tastes smooth, rich and balanced alongside a menu of decadent sandwiches and signature breakfasts.

For more information, visit www.truthcoffee.com or call 021 200 0440.

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CARS & COFFEE

DAPPER COFFEE CO. & CLUB9 Dapper Coffee Co. is co-located with sportscar showroom, Club9. The two co-exist to create an effortlessly cool setting where classic car enthusiasts and Bree Street frequenters can roll in for coffee, enjoy a laid-back lunch, have their wheels polished and possibly even purchase a Porsche on their way out. Dapper Coffee Co. is a place where you can enjoy a coffee, a quick bite or a leisurely lunch designed by accomplished chef, Luke Wonnacott. The menu is based on local and seasonal delights, and will dish up plates such as mushrooms on brioche toast with radish and watercress salad, or slow stewed chickpeas on toasted sourdough, topped with poached egg and crispy pancetta. As for the coffee itself? Sweet and complex with long lingering flavours, Dapper Coffee Co.’s Special Blend coffee is the perfect accompaniment to take in the cool, classic cafe interior designed by Toni Unterberger from Rivets and Rockets.

For more information, visit www.dappercoffeeco.co.za or call 021 823 2444.

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Female LEADERSHIP TODAY FINDING A THIRD WAY TO LEAD By: Mary Ovenstone

IT HAS ONLY BEEN SINCE AROUND THE 1980S THAT LARGE NUMBERS OF WOMEN HAVE BEGUN TO FILL MANAGEMENT ROLES IN THE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WORK WORLD IN SOUTH AFRICA. THE WAY BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED WAS DESIGNED BY MEN — WHO AFTER ALL GOT THERE FIRST — IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR PRAGMATIC THINKING, EXPEDIENT PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND TOP-DOWN MANAGEMENT STYLE. THEIR COMPETITIVE AND AGGRESSIVE EDGE, PERFECTLY NATURAL TO THE MALE BRAIN, HAS PRESENTED THE FEMALE BRAIN WITH A CHALLENGE.

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o far most women have met that challenge by either acting and leading like men – in order to be taken seriously – or opting to fulfil the more feminine gender stereotypes – in order to be liked. The former option has often given rise to a kind of bluntness and hard expression that men call ‘bitchy’ and the latter softer approach often causes men to write us off. Both experiences have all too frequently led women to disillusionment, burnout, or restless job hopping. At a certain point in their career, women often give up the struggle to be heard and to make a difference.

In many years of coaching female leaders in small to large businesses I have sought to explore what I call a ‘Third Way’ that optimizes female thinking and leadership styles yet assists women to communicate effectively into the male-designed workplace. This interest led me to study and research the neuroscientific

difference between the male and female brain for my Master’s thesis. I wanted to know how we are actually different – not just how society tells us we should be – and how we can optimize our real strengths.

When women choose to think and lead like women we begin to utilize the strengths that we have developed and have been embedded in the female brain over millennia. After all, since the beginning of time we have managed households and homesteads, raised and educated children, healed, nourished and led others while men were off hunting, conducting wars sometimes for years on end and building the structures that make up our society. We have been terrific managers and leaders in our own right.

In the 21st century many of us want to develop careers outside of the home, and our brains have undeniable strengths developed over centuries, that we can bring into the workplace.

When we are encouraged to optimize our natural characteristics, we lead others in a variety of

Women can no longer be considered optional extras!

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life-enhancing ways. We often empower others to excel and feel fully-utilized.

We break down silos and encourage collaboration. Women love to make a difference in people’s lives and often think laterally and are innovative. We naturally engage in whole-brained analytical/ intuitive thinking to solve multifaceted contemporary problems.

We employ strategic and complex decision-making that takes into consideration the myriad of factors from which our female brains are designed to make meaning. When women are allowed to work flexi-time, we still get mountains of work done while creating better work/life balance. And we do all this while still bearing the largest share of running our homes and raising our children.

More women are rising to high-level decision-making roles worldwide. 2015 research shows that the companies with more women on EXCOs and boards make more money than companies without female leaders. In fact, a Catalyst report showed that companies with women in 64

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top management roles outperform those without women at the top by delivering 34% greater return to shareholders.

Recently Syracuse University looked at 140 studies of board performance in 35 countries. Their research confirmed that having more women on a board of directors does improve a company’s financial performance. “With more women on boards, a wider range of insight, perspectives and experiences are brought to bear on the issues a board faces. It improves how a board makes decisions.” With research like that, women can no longer be considered optional extras!

So feel encouraged by this. Relish the newfound diversity in South Africa, treating each other with curiosity and respect. Develop your own innate strength and resilience. Learn to handle your internal fluctuations by processing your feelings and by not taking your inner verbal narratives too seriously. Take advantage of female resilience to stress and get used to continual change. We are terrific just the way we are!

Mary Ovenstone, MPhil in Management Coaching, has a coaching approach based on leading-edge neuroscience, an understanding of EQ and her own executive experience. She’s been coaching business leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals since 2005. She also coaches EXCOs and work teams, and regularly gives workshops and keynotes. For more information, visit www.maryovenstone.com, email mary@maryovenstone.com, or call 082 730 0317.