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Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve is situated under 2.5 hours from Cape Town, in the vastness of the majestic Tankwa Karoo. With thick wooded Acacia river beds and magnificent golden mountains on the horizon, Inverdoorn provides the ultimate tranquil Big 5 safari experience.
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save the date July
JIVE CAPE TOWN FUNNY FESTIVAL 1 - 28 JULY
JIVE CAPE TOWN FUNNY FESTIVAL 1 - 28 JULY BAXTER THEATRE
The show offers wine enthusiasts an opportunity to learn about wine varietals, wine-making processes, wine pairings and so much more.
The longest running comedy festival delivers at least 7 acts in every show.
FRANSCHHOEK BASTILLE FESTIVAL
A mix of iconic South African comedians, newcomers and visiting international shows, hand-picked from the yearly Edinburgh festival in the UK. Catch them here before they take the spirit of Cape Town to Dubai & the UK later this year.
CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL 5 -14 JULY
CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL 5 - 14 JULY STELLENBOSCH CONSERVATORIUM More than 300 participants in 30 different concerts. Aimed to provide talented young South African musicians with the opportunity to study, perform and be inspired by chamber music and orchestral playing by bringing experienced big names to share their talent and knowledge.
13 & 14 JULY SA’s French inspired 26th annual Franschhoek Bastille Festival, which takes place at the historic Franschhoek Huguenot Monument. The village, which will be ‘dressed’ in its finest French attire, is a hive of activities, embracing its French heritage, and adding to the hype and excitement the weekend has become known for. Although the valley embraces the French theme to perfection, the Food & Wine Marquee, which is set against the backdrop of the historic Huguenot Monument, is the place to be and be seen. As winter sets in, the marquee is guaranteed to keep out the cold yet still offering exquisite views of the mountain. SOETES AND SOUP
DARLING WINTER BEER FESTIVAL 6 JULY DARLING BREW DARLING WINTER BEER FESTIVAL 6 JULY
Food, beer, music: a rocking all-weather festival! 7 brilliant breweries including Darling Brew, with 3 outstanding bands and CT’s finest food trucks. Winter weather will never disturb as the party takes place among the fermentation tanks. Brewery open to all. Kids are welcome and fully catered for. TOPS AT SPAR WINE SHOW 11 - 13 JULY GRANDWEST
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A glorious POURformance awaits wine lovers.
19 & 20 JULY BREEDEKLOOF WINE VALLEY Mushroom & port, chicken curry, Mexican meatballs, waterblommetjie or biltong & blue cheese – these are just a few of the soups being served at this year’s Breedekloof Soetes & Soup festival. This event, hosted at the various wineries in the Rawsonville, Slanghoek, Goudini, and Breede River areas, will serve you complimentary cups of steaming homemade country soup and award winning wines. Each participating winery and venue has an array of entertainment for you, including live music, family activities, various stalls, foods and more. Caters for the whole family, offering face painting, various rides, jungle gyms, jumping castles and more for the little ones.
GARAGISTE FESTIVAL
SLOW FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
20 & 21 JULY D’ARIA WINE ESTATE - DURBANVILLE
9 - 11 AUGUST ROBERTSON WINE VALLEY
Showcasing WINE & FOOD made by small-scale artisan “garagiste” producers.
Takes place at various wineries and tourism establishments.
FESTIVAL OF RUNNING 20 & 21 JULY Whether you love ultra-running, prefer the half marathon distance, or want to share a fun day out with friends & family in the 5 x 5km Relay - there’s something for everyone! It starts & finishes on the Sea Point Promenade & offers four distance options over two days, where runners can enjoy the scenic vistas of mountain and ocean. The Ultra is a Two Oceans Marathon qualifier but NOT a Comrades qualifier. CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Red wines and hearty country cuisine. Diverse food traditions from vetkoek, curries and waterblommetjie soup to seafood paella, Chinese duck and ostrich and kudu inspired dishes. From fine dining and gourmet offerings to farm style platters and picnics. Festival goers will be able to interact with winemakers and wine farmers in an informal setting, experience the intricate winemaking process and discover the story behind the bottle. Browse, shop, taste and enjoy great offerings at the popular family regional market which takes place on Sunday, 11 August. Local wine, produce, arts, food, music and children’s activities will be on offer. GOLF FESTIVAL
25 JULY D’ARIA WINE ESTATE- DURBANVILLE
19 - 23 AUGUST
Whilst enjoying a traditional feast, with all the trimmings, guests will be entertained in true Christmas style by the ever popular pianist, Rocco de Villiers, as well as talented violinist, Lizelle le Roux.
Taking advantage of Cape Town’s moderate winter season and after a successful two years, the newly named President Hotel’s Cup Golf Championship is well underway to create a brilliant third round for local and international golfers.
WOODSTOCK WINTER BEER FESTIVAL
Following the FedEx Cup Format, teams of two, which can be men, women, mixed, father and son, mother and daughter, friends or family, will compete in an international field of 120 players.
27 JULY THE CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE 20 local breweries, food, desserts, coffee and non-alcoholic drinks is the backdrop for this large winter gathering. WINE NOT PIZZA 26 & 27 JULY CAPE TOWN CRICKET CLUB IN PLUMSTEAD The Mother City’s most popular pizza restaurants and popular mobile food trucks (pizza trucks) will bring you the very best pizzas in town! To go with the pizza themed event, you will have a variety of wines, craft beers, gin & tonics, cocktails and more to select from.
BASTILLE FESTIVAL 13 & 14 JULY
The Championship will commence on 19 August at the De Zalze Golf Estate, nestled in the Stellenbosch wine route, followed by King David Mowbray Golf Club on 20 August, one of the Western Cape’s leading golf clubs. 21 August is planned as a day of rest and optional sightseeing. Thereafter, on 22 August players will head to Westlake Golf Club, set against the amethyst slopes of the Silvermine Mountains, with the final day of the tournament taking place on 23 August where players will be given the chance to enjoy the charm of South Africa’s oldest golf course, Royal Cape Golf Course, to end a wonderful playing experience.
SOETES AND SOUP 19 & 20 JULY
FESTIVAL OF RUNNING 20 & 21 JULY
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on stage July
NON-SPECIFIC UNTIL 27 JULY
NON-SPECIFIC The Trolley Dollies as you have NEVER seen them before! Their brand new show, “NON-Specific” is your exclusive backstage pass and sneak peek into the lives, loves and losses of these three larger-than-life ladies. A musical about the hopes, dreams, fears, maladies, melodramas, traumas and tantrums of SA’s poster girls for travel. It’s their story and it needs to be told… Gate 69, until 27 July, Tickets R520 - R599 including dinner from www.computicket.mobi
AMARANTH 22 June - 7 July
AMARANTH A triple bill of exciting and diverse works namely, George Balanchine’s Serenade, Frank Staff’s Transfigured Night and Christopher L. Huggins’s Enemy Behind the Gates. Dance in all its magnificent guises from the exquisite neo-classical, the dramatic intensity of Transfigured Night, to the relentless energy and athleticism of Enemy! Artscape Theatre, 22 June - 7 July, Tickets R200 - R495 from www.computicket.mobi
IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST 3 - 13 JULY
IGNITE His Kingdom Dance School, presents Ignite, a production hosted by their students and interns who are ardent about dance ministry. The Ignite team invites us to experience the production, using the power of dance, poetry and live music to create and shift the atmospheres! Artscape Theatre, 2 & 3 July, Tickets tickets R130 from www.computicket.mobi HERE’S TO YOU - THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL SONGBOOK
THESE ARE MY STORIES 5 & 6 JULY
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Fall in love with Simon and Garfunkel all over again in this dynamic and uplifting
musical journey through more than 20 classic hits including – BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER, CECILIA, THE SOUNDS OF SILENCE, SCARBOROUGH FAIR and MRS ROBINSON. Theatre on The Bay, 3 - 28 July, Tickets from www.pietertoerien.co.za FAMILY SECRETS A Comedy by Enrico Luttmann. Enrico Luttmann has become a mainstay of the Teatro Vittoria and Teatro de’Servi in Rome with his bittersweet comedies of present day Italian life. In addition, his work has been presented all over Europe and enthusiastically received, and the first productions of his plays in English are scheduled for both the U.K and the United States. Feisty, combative Grazia lives in an Italian sea-side town, passing her days with her obsessive dedication to never-ending soap operas. Her son, Adamo, has moved to Rome where he writes soap operas for television and plays for the stage. His recollections of their spikey motherson relationship plays out in his mind until he achieves an understanding of what “family” truly means as he dodges the skeletons in the cupboard. Sometimes hilariously witty, sometimes deeply moving, “Family Secrets” is as tasty and comforting as a big bowl of pasta, as the protagonists learn to speak the universal language of Family. Theatre on The Bay, 3 - 28 July, Tickets from www.computicket.mobi THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST A Trivial Comedy for Serious People is a play by Oscar Wilde. First performed on 14 February 1895 at the St James`s Theatre in London, it is a farcical comedy in which the protagonists
maintain a fictitious person to escape burdensome social obligations. Working within the social conventions of late Victorian London, the play`s major themes are the triviality with which it treats institutions as serious as marriage, and the resulting satire of Victorian ways. Masque Theatre, 3 - 13 July, Tickets R100. Bookings through Computicket or Masque Theatre on 021 788 1898 or via email at bookings@masquetheatre.co.za THESE ARE MY STORIES Comedian Lunga Tshuka, shares his stories about how growing up on the Cape Flats was like – In an energetic, funny way! Be ready to experience sound effects, impersonations and cultural dynamics. Lunga has the ability to take you to the time, place and feelings of his greatest memories as a young Xhosa boy in Mitchell’s Plain! Artscape Theatre, 5 & 6 July, Tickets R60 from www.computicket.mobi GENESIS The concept for the production derives from creating, with the focus on visual effects and patterning. With patterning being a regularity in the world, connected to man-made design, or abstract ideas, the elements of patterns often repeats in a predictable manner. Dance for All experiments with the diversity for a brief glimpse into an abstract world. Artscape Theatre, 5 & 6 July, Tickets R80 - R120 from www.computicket.mobi SPRING AWAKENING A rock musical based on the 1891 play by Frank Wedekind. Set in late-19thcentuary Germany, the musical tells the story of teenagers discovering the inner and outer tumult of teenage sexuality.
WAG ‘Wag’ (wait) is a contemporary dance production by Figure of 8 Dance Collective. This production takes an in depth look at the theme of waiting… Baxter Theatre, 10 - 13 July, Tickets R100 from www.webtickets.co.za KINKY BOOTS A brand new, original production of this huge-hearted, smash-hit musical.
GENESIS 5 & 6 JULY
Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father’s shoe factory, Price & Son, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father’s legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair find that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible and discover that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world.
FLEMISH DANCE SEASON 4 & 5 JUNE & 7 & 8 JUNE
The Fugard Theatre, started 11 June, Tickets R140 - R160 from www.pietertoerien.co.za A BUNCH OF AMATEURS When Hollywood brash meets English reserve... mayhem ensues. The story of a Hollywood action hero who inadvertently accepts the role of King Lear in a Stratford Not-On-Avon amateur production mistakenly thinking he will perform with the Royal Shakespeare Company to reboot his flagging career.
A BUNCH OF AMATEURS 12 - 27 July
The arrival of his estranged teenage daughter and competing love interests only throw more fuel on the comic fire. The play is a delightfully funny take on professional meets amateur theatre. Masque Theatre, 12 - 27 July, Tickets R100 Bookings through Computicket or Masque Theatre on 021 788 1898 or via email at bookings@masquetheatre.co.za
PG: 16
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Artscape Theatre, 10 - 20 July, Tickets R150 from www.computicket.mobi
Returns to the Baxter by popular demand. With the worldwide outbreak
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1st Floor, Maxton Centre 354 Albert Road, Woodstock +27 (0)21 426 2475 Email: info@streetwires.co.za
of #MeToo disclosures which has seen countless woman breaking the silence on sexual abuse as well as the frequent SA news headlines of our children being raped, abused and murdered, it has been a long time coming for men to take collective ownership of what is a man’s issue. #JustMen has been commissioned by the Baxter Theatre Centre and funded by the City of Cape Town to proactively tackle this issue and empower a unified stand from men. It is a multi-lingual docu-drama about men taking a stand against men who abuse woman and children. Baxter Theatre, 17 July - 3 Aug, Tickets R120 from www.webtickets.co.za PENNY FOR A LAUGH Penny for a Laugh has been inspired with the intention of raising funds for Penny Appeal’s local projects and creating awareness about the various thematic areas of focus under which they work.
Streetwires is a social enterprise on a mission to create and sustain employment within the dynamic field of wire and bead art. Operating in the picturesque Bokaap area of Cape Town, The Streetwires studio shares premises with our administrative department and includes an onsite shop which is open to the public from nine to five on weekdays and from nine to one on Saturdays. Studio tours and wire art workshops are also available on request.
Hosted by Riaad Moosa, the tour will feature an all-star line-up with Annalakshmi, Chris Forrest, Conrad Koch & Chester Missing, Farhan Esat, Mo Vawda, Ndumiso Lindi, Sifiso Nene, Simmi Areff and Tumi Morake taking to the stage. Cape Town International Convention Centre, 19 July, Tickets R200 from www.computicket.mobi SOUTH PACIFIC This epic musical romance is set on a South Pacific island during WWII, where American sailors and nurses are stationed. Nellie, a spunky nurse from Little Rock, Arkansas, falls in love with Emile de Becque, a French expatriate and plantation owner, and Lt. Joseph Cable finds himself in a passionate affair with Liat, the young daughter of Bloody Mary, the local grass-skirt peddler. As the war against Japan escalates, reality sets in for both Nellie and Joseph, who struggle to reconcile their unconventional love affairs with their long-held prejudices and insecurities. Each performance will be accompanied by the Cape Town
Philharmonic Orchestra, featuring hit songs like “Some Enchanted Evening”, “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out Of My Hair”, “Bali Hai”, “There’s Nothing Like A Dame”, and many more! No under 5’s Artscape Theatre, 20 July - 10 August, Tickets R150 - R290 from www.computicket.mobi
ONCE UPON A DANCE NIGHT A theatrical dance show in the form of a fairytale story, featuring a cast of actors and dancers from both belly dance and hip hop. Proceeds of the show will be in aid of Scarlett Paws to assist animal shelters in need. Artscape Theatre, 26 & 27 July, Tickets R150 from www.computicket.mobi
NO “GOOD” IN “BYE” A story about loss and grief. On an evening just like every other, a young boy, Craig, goes missing, leaving his mother, Cassie and community in shock and despair. The boy was never found. 22 years later Cassie receives a phone call from a man claiming to be her long lost son. Their encounter leaves them reliving the cycle of grief they faced almost every day for 22 years. This story begs the question to be asked: Do we ever recover from loss? Baxter Theatre, 30 July - 2 Aug, Tickets R80 from www.webtickets.co.za THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA An adaptation of Hemingway’s classic. Santiago is an old fisherman who hasn’t brought in a catch for 84 days. While the villagers pass judgments on his past and his future, the old man heads far out into the Gulf of Mexico where he hooks a giant marlin. And so begins his epic battle. The Fugard Theatre, 30 July - 24 Aug, Tickets R140 - R160 from www.pietertoerien.co.za
WELCOME TO OUR TABLE A mere 20 minutes from Cape Town visitors are greeted by a dramatic expanse of land that is home to De Grendel Wines and Restaurant. Here Cellar Master and Cape Winemakers Guild member Charles Hopkins carefully tend to the vineyards and produce prestigious wines of consistent and exceptional quality. Located at 350 meters above sea level and within 7 kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean, the result is wines with a distinct cool-climate character and great poise. De Grendel honours the culinary heritage of the Cape region, and Executive Chef Ian Bergh’s menus are creatively reinvented with astonishing cooking techniques and spectacular presentation. Dishes are designed to perfectly complement the estate’s range of acclaimed wines. Tues - Sat Lunch: 12:00 – 14:30 l Dinner: 19:00 – 21:30 l Sun Lunch: 12:00 – 14:30 TASTING ROOM: +27 21 558 6280 l info@degrendel.co.za
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De Grendel Wines and Restaurant, Plattekloof Road, Panorama, Cape Town, 7500, GPS: S 33°51.039’ E 018°34.276’
a lust for luxury
Starting with a winning location on one of the major junctions in the Cape Winelands, where the R45 meets the KlampmutsSimondium Road, en route to Franschhoek, continuing with award winning wines and an acclaimed chef restaurant, adding the uninterrupted panoramic vistas over the Simonsberg-Paarl mountains, Vrede en Lust wine estate designers over the years made sure every visitor will benefit from its advantages.
Day visitors can get to the estate by vehicle or by hopping off the Purple & Orange lines of the Franschhoek Wine Tram. Although comprising a large tasting facility, clever design and setting serves an overall private feel with a series of lounges and seating arrangements that can host different group sizes, all spilling into a large veranda that is leveled with the top of the estate vines - a green, dark red or brown leafy sea, depending on the season you visit. The tasting room serves White, Red, RosĂŠ and Prosecco from both their Paarl & Elgin vineyards, accompanied with platters or paired with Lindt chocolate. Weather permitting, and when the accommodation area is not booked for an exclusive function, the hosting staff might allow you to indulge in the beautiful formal garden set on the other side of a small, secluded bridge.
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Crossing the bridge also brings one to the accommodation, weddings and conferencing side of the estate. The historical Manor House was beautifully restored after it caught fire in 1955. It is a modern fitted 4 bedrooms that can be either rented as a whole or accommodate a bridal party when a wedding takes place on the estate. The lush dining room will host an indulgent breakfast supplied by Lust Bistro & Bakery, the estate’s resident restaurant.
On one side of the Manor House there are three 2 bedroom cottages, named after the children of the first estate owner, furnished to serve welcoming country luxury, including a small kitchenette. Further down the grounds the large pool house includes a sitting area, a bar and modern conference rooms. It also leads to the luxury vineyard rooms - a u-shaped complex, surrounding a pretty, small garden and looking out to the vineyards and the surrounding mountains. They all boost what is referred to as Modern Vineyard style.
Going back to the other side of the Manor House, the old tasting room and the fully covered large balcony attached to it is the venue to host the party of your dreams. It can hold up to 100 guests and it is wrapped by manicured lawns and totally private and fully catered in house. When choosing to celebrate or stay at Vrede en Lust you are also provided with access to mountain bicycle renting to meander around, horseback and carriage riding in collaboration with wine valley adventures and even using the estate platform as a starting point to your Wine Tram adventure. All by pre-arrangement. Although dinner is not offered to overnight guests, a group of conference attendees or a wedding party will be treated to a Braai dinner (South African barbeque) at the pool house.
Lust Bistro & Bakery is headed by Patron Chef Jean Pierre Smith and carries the love for the use of local ingredients. It is continuously attended by locals that enjoy the fresh, seasonal menus. It is open from early hours and serves breakfast and lunch every day. The Bakery offers artisanal breads and treats, cakes, homemade jams, preserves and oils. Vrede en Lust hospitality ethos and the extensive range of offers and possibilities to indulge makes it a repeating distention among frequent visitors to the Cape Winelands. If you haven’t been yet, you should make a plan.
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BORN IN AFRICA SHOP NO. 2 ON THE CORNER OF LOWER LOOP & WHARF STREET
INSPIRED BY NATURE
This internationally known trading store offers a pleasant and safe shopping experience, the best deal in town and secure parking. Conveniently situated within the city centre, opposite the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) and within walking distance from most city center hotels and the V&A Waterfront. Born In Africa also offers a packaging and worldwide shipping service.
Take home a piece of Africa... Tel: 021 418 0823 l E-mail: borninafrica65@gmail.com l Website: www.borninafrica.net
Born In Africa
is undoubtedly the best “one stop shop� for the widest, most affordable, diverse range of top quality, authentic African curios from several rural regions in the continent. The range includes exotic skins and the largest selection of genuine ostrich leather bags and accessories. In addition to this, gemstone jewellery, stonework ornaments, bronze figurines, arts and crafts, textiles, an extensive selection of
souvenirs and much more, are all available to purchase under one roof for the best
SHOP NO. 2 ON THE CORNER OF LOWER LOOP & WHARF STREET, CAPE TOWN
deal in town.
reliving history
The 120-year old Lord Nelson Restaurant at the iconic Belmond Mount Nelson hosted figures such as Noel Coward, Rudyard Kipling, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Marlene Dietrich among many other honorable guests. In closer times the dining hall is the room where in 1994, then-President Nelson Mandela welcomed international leaders for the first World Economic Forum to be held on African soil. You can feel this sense of history when you dine in the restaurant and it’s fascinating to imagine the conversations which would have taken place within these walls. The elegant, wood-panelled room is adorned with glittering chandeliers, remarkable pressed ceilings depicting the history of the British Empire’s South African colonies and a minstrels’ gallery. It still has the wooden deckchairs once used by First Class passengers of the Union-Castle shipping lines. Adding a leafy allure to the décor are three stunning botanical tapestries of indigenous flowers created by artists of the Keiskamma Trust, from the rural village of Hamburg in the Eastern Cape. Culinary aligns with the introduction of bold classic dishes and the mid-17th century French art of ‘guéridon’ or tableside service.
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The re-introduction of this classic dining concept and service tradition shows in both atmosphere and food. Executive chef, Rudi Liebenberg, which together with his team recently won the SASSI/WWF sustainability cook-off, brings back to the table classic choices. Beef Wellington made from pasture-reared beef fillet from Spier’s Farmer Angus, covered with a braised short rib, prosciutto and mushroom duxelle, encased in light puff pastry and other popular dishes - Caesar salad, steak tartare, prawn cocktail and Crème Brulée. Entrée of herb-crusted roast rack of Karoo lamb with cauliflower mornay and main of crown roasted chicken served with chicken thigh tortellini and a trolley laden with unusual cheeses for dessert; all feature on the special tableside menu. Surrounded by live piano tunes, you are sure to be shortly beamed to luxurious times characterised by a slower pace, sit back indulgence, professional service and superb hospitality. Reservations recommended. The Lord Nelson Restaurant opens Monday to Saturday for dinner from 18:30. Please contact Restaurant Reservations on +27 21 483-1948 or e-mail: restaurantreservations.mnh@belmond.com.
cape teen Vacationing in Cape Town with teenagers has some great opportunities that allow independence and social time. We’ve got some great suggestions for you that involves more than just a free Wi-Fi list.
Iziko Planetarium
Stargazing at the Iziko Planetarium comes with a glimpse into the dark universe. Laying back on specially designed chairs in the revamped dome takes one on a journey of discovery in a spectacular audiovisual journey. Sundowners, a day wrapping activity loved by locals and visitors alike, gets the appropriate twist when enjoying it while sipping mocktails. It is the non-alcoholic version to cocktails which some establishments and their bartenders along the seaboard perfected in recent years. Give it a try while seated on the upper deck of the Peninsula All-Suite Hotel.
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The Red Roof at Radisson Red has its own open kitchen counter that makes and serves on-the-spot burgers, pizza and tapas, all with the unparalleled view of the mountains and harbour and a small dipping pool. Movie screening at a private cinema, lounging on recliner chairs with your own serving of popcorn and a soft drink always gets the thumbs up. The Odeon Cinema at the Pepper Club hotel screens classic favourites at 18:00 and 20:30 from Thursday to Saturday. The ticket price includes a one course dinner at the hotel restaurant. Although the experience is primarily designed for adults, movies are family friendly, making it a good option to add to your list (P.S. they also have children’s screenings on Saturday and Sunday mornings).
Red Roof at Radisson Red
The 12 Apostles Hotel screening room have a monthly schedule and run screenings 5 times a day. It is accompanied by a lavish assortment of goodies, including popcorn, hot chocolate, milkshakes and candy. Music lovers should add to the list a time slot at the Mojo Market. From Friday to Saturday local bands and talents take the stage and the crowd is a mix from all walks of life. With great food offerings and plenty of sitting the market draw youngsters to come and celebrate.
Odeon Cinema
Iziko Museums Planetarium and Digital Dome - 021 481 3800 / 25 Queen Victoria St, Gardens, Cape Town The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel - 021 430 7777 / 313 Beach Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town Radisson RED V&A Waterfront - 087 086 1578 / No. 6 Silo, Silo Square, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
12 Apostles Hotel
Pepperclub Hotel & Spa - 021 812 8888 / Corner of Loop Street & Pepper St, Cape Town City Centre 12 Apostles Hotel & Spa - 021 437 9000 / Victoria Street, Camps Bay, Cape Town, 8005 Mojo Market - 087 940 7474 / 30 Regent Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8060 Mojo Market
dining in CAMPS BAY OCEAN BLUE Seafood and fish are the stars of the show and still carnivores are well accommodated. The pizza oven is being put to good use with classics and with their own combinations and freshly kneaded dough. An extensive local wine selection will complete your experience. Shop 1a, The Promenade, 85 Victoria Road. 021 438 9839 CAFÉ CAPRICE Always on trending, vibey and happy. The place to be seen. 37 Victoria Road. 021 438 8315 HARD ROCK CAFÉ Their international menu received some well-deserved local additions like fresh, innovative salads and more kiddies’ options. The range of large serving cocktails have the view to match. The Promenade, 85 Victoria Road. 021 140 0007 MAISON J Basically a hole in the wall but for that reason they must be good so they are great with coffee and baked goods. Sit for a short time or take away. The Promenade, next to the Pick ‘n Pay entrance.
Delight your senses at the The Peninsula’s poolside Sunset Restaurant and treat your partner to an unforgettable evening of excellent interactive service and great food. Serving only the best locally sourced ingredients and home grown Cape craft products in both our restaurant and the Faces Bar, makes this the perfect place to celebrate any special occasion. Enjoy a 3 course meal for 2 including a welcome gin cocktail for only R790. Live music by Hilton every Thursday night. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL FOR RESERVATIONS 18:00 – 22:00 T: +27 (0)21 430 7777 | E: confer@peninsula.co.za (business hours)
SALSIFY Chef Luke Dale Roberts nurtures his talented sous chefs and then ventures with them. We are lucky that Cape Town is his home base. Expect meticulous fine dining of the highest standard and a view to die for. The Roundhouse, 021 010 6444
CENTURY CITY & MILNERTON ITALIAN CLUB The home away from home for many Italians in Cape Town. 16 Donegal Street, Milnerton, 021 511 5956 SQUARE CAFÉ & WINE BAR The ground floor of Century City Hotel is open to all with breakfast, a harvest table for lunch and daily specials. The wine bar has one of the most extensive wine-by-the-glass lists in the city due to a special French preserving system. No. 3 Energy Lane. 021 204 8000 WANG THAI Traditional Thai culinary culture. Lagoon Beach Hotel, Lagoon Gate Dr. 021 551 9254
cape town CITY CENTER 95 KEEROM Fine dining Italian restaurant. 95 Keerom St. 021 422 0765 ACES ‘N’ SPADES A neighbourhood rock ‘n roll bar 62 Hout St. 021 424 1620
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BOMBAY BRASSERIE Authentic Indian fine-dining created by chefs that rotate the Taj assets globally. Taj Cape Town, 1 Wale St. 021 819 2000 CHARANGO GRILL AND BAR A Peruvian fusion of street and contemporary style-food. 114 Bree St. 021 422 0757 CHEFS WAREHOUSE & CANTEEN A well-received daily changing tapas menu by Chef Liam Tomlin. 92 Bree Street. 021 422 0128. Two more brunches: Maison estate in Franschhoek & Beau Constantia estate in Constantia GIULIO’S CAFÉ A much loved breakfast and lunch spot by local professionals. Cornerstone House, 16 Loop St. 021 418 6304 HEMELHUIJS A stylish café offering beautiful bistro style dishes. 71 Waterkant St. 021 418 2042 HONEST CHOCOLATE CAFÉ It’s all in the name. Ethically produced artisanal chocolate and baked goods to match. 64A Wale St. 076 765 8306
Set in the heart of Camps Bay, Ocean Blue is the locals’ and travellers’ favourite since 1998! Our recent renovations have made your visit more comfortable and with an even better view of the ocean. Superb quality meals, value for money and our friendly team is what keeps people coming back for more. Our selection of fresh seafood, steaks and pizzas, as well as our compliment of excellent South African wines will keep the whole family smiling. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 9:30 - 11pm. Please call toenquire about specials or find us on Facebook. See you soon, the Ocean Blue family. 10% discount off meals to customers with a ‘City Sightseeing Cape Town’ Bus ticket
JASON’S BAKERY Authentic production process of classic bakes. Locals swear by this place. 185 Bree St. 021 424 5644. One more branch on Main Road Green Point. LA PARADA Tapas restaurant local interpretations to small plates and sharing dishes and an extensive offer of locally crafted beers. 107 Bree St. 021 426 0330. Two more branches: on Constantia Nek & at the V&A Waterfront. MINK & TROUT Wine Bar Bistro. Aiming to serve beautiful and delicious food. 127 Bree St. 021 426 2534 MULBERRY & PRINCE Fine dining that is meant to be shared. Plates are small to mid-size and can be comfortably shared. 12 Pepper St. 021 422 3301
For more info & reservations call 021 438 9839, fax 021 438 4204 or email blufish@mweb.co.za
Ocean Blue Restaurant Shop 3 The Promenade, Victoria road, Camps Bay, Cape Town
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SINATRA The combination of a fixed dinner menu and a classical movie screening at their small, luxurious cinema 4 times a week is a great option for a night out. The PepperClub hotel. Loop St. 021 812 8888 THE SHORTMARKET CLUB An award winning, state of the art, chef restaurant. A Prix Fixe menu is available at lunch time. 88 Shortmarket St. 021 447 2874 THE VILLAGE IDIOT Enthusiastically embraces South African braai culture and brings the small town Karoo to the city. A place to experience and explore legendary local classics. 32 Loop St. 021 418 1548
The Knysna Oyster Company takes pride in supplying and delivering this worldrenowned delicacy all year round at the V&A Waterfront. Adhering to the strictest international standards, the Knysna Oyster Company ensures guaranteed freshness, from farming to fork. Partnering with another South African great, they have collaborated with De Grendel Wines to offer visitors an exquisitely unique oyster and wine pairing experience. Freshly shucked oysters can be complimented with De Grendel’s top shelf range of white wines, as well as their trademark MCC.
VIGOUR & VERVE Delivering a modern interpretation of the local Cape Malay cuisine, keeping it aromatic and full of flavour. SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl, 79 Strand Street. 021 492 9999 VILLA 47 Modern Italian cuisine. An all-day restaurant. 47 Bree St. 021 418 2740
EAST CITY DIAS TAVERN An iconic Portuguese restaurant, favourite by locals with an extensive seafood and meat menu. 15 Caledon St. 021 465 7547 HARRINGTON’S COCKTAIL LOUNGE An elegant afternoon and night time spot with a wraparound bar and a dance floor. 61b Harrington Street. 021 461 2276 SURFAROSA An edgy dive bar with subliminal punk and surf influences. 61a Harrington Street. 021 461 2276 THE COUSINS An authentic Italian trattoria with many local fans. 3b Barrack St. 083 273 9604
19 Dock Road, V&A Food Market Old Power Station Building (Opposite Noble Square), www.oystersonline.co.za TASTING ROOM: +27 21 558 6280 info@degrendel.co.za RESTAURANT: +27 21 558 7035 www.degrendel.co.za
TRUTH COFFEE ROASTING A steampunk coffee shop and roasting factory hailed by the UK Daily Telegraph. 36 Buitenkant St. 021 200 0440
GARDENS AUBERGINE Combines a rich history with contemporary style, world-class wine and an innovative culinary experience. 39 Barnet St. 021 465 4909 BELMOND MOUNT NELSON HOTEL A haven of old English elegance and charm. The Lord Nelson Restaurant serves fresh, vibrant and avant-garde menu and the lounge is known for its classic Afternoon Tea. 76 Orange St. 021 483 1000
JANSE & CO A casual fine dining restaurant. A limited menu based on the ingredients sourced. 75 Kloof St. 021 422 0384 KYOTO GARDEN SUSHI Authentic Japanese. 11 Kloof Nek Rd. 021 422 2001 NONNA LINA The neigbourhood’s trattoria. Warm, friendly and homey. Authentic Italian food with a Sardinian influence. 64 Orange Street. 021 424 4966 Two more branches - in the V&A Waterfront and in Sea Point. TAMBOERS WINKEL An almost all day breakfast in what is actually a wine shop. 3 De Lorentz street. 021 424 0521
GREEN POINT & DE WATERKANT ANATOLI Turkish cuisine in a historical coach building. 24 Napier St. 021 419 2501 BELUGA Euro-Asian fusion dining. 70 Prestwich St. 021 418 2948 DON ARMANDO Perfect steaks and other Argentinian specialities. 20 Cobern St. 021 418 1462 GIOVANNI’S DELIWORLD A European reservation and a meeting place of trendy Capetonians. 103 Main Rd. 021 434 6893 IL LEONE MASTRANTONIO Elegant Italian dining. 22 Cobern St. 021 421 0071 IZAKAYA MATSURI Sushi & Japanese tapas bar. The Rockwell, 32 Prestwich St. 021 421 4520 LOU LOU’S BAR A new-age take on tapas, fusing Asian, Italian and contemporary cuisines. A place to enjoy good music and some dancing. 10 Jarvis St, Cape Quarter. 021 418 0015 PIGALLE An elegant establishment known for its fine dining and live popular music. Dress well and enjoy the pampering. 51A Somerset Rd. 021 421 4848 THE ROCKWELL The hotel is home to the KAAPSE STORIES dinner theatre and the only cellar in the city that offers an intimate Wine Tasting experience. 32 Prestwich St. 021 421 0015 YUMCIOUS Celebrity chef Jenny Morris serves her food ideology to your plate - fresh, unpretentious and full of flavour. Level Zero, Cape Quarter Square, 27 Somerset Road. 021 418 8000
HOUT BAY BAY HARBOUR MARKET Everything hand and locally crafted including an extensive food court with representatives from all over the globe. 31 Harbour Rd. Open Friday - Sunday. LA COLOMBE Constantly gracing international best restaurants lists, it’s a must visit to any gastronome. Silvermist Wine Estate, Main Road, Constantia Nek. 021 794 2390 THE LOOKOUT DECK Seafood prepared to perfection. Locals from all over the city constantly travel to this spot. 65 Harbour Rd (inside the harbour). 021 790 0900
SEA POINT COCO SAFAR A fine Parisian café. Artem Centre. 277 Main Road. 021 433 1336 CRUMBS & CREAM An ice cream parlour like no other. Make your own combination: choose your crumbs and add your choice of cream. 16 Regent Rd. 081 343 2761 HARVEY’S The balcony overlooks the promenade - a classic sundowner location, busy with guests all year round. The backyard is known for the Sunday brunch. 221 Beach Rd. 021 434 2351 JARRYD’S Espresso Bar + Eatery. Breakfast, lunch and a waiting line that goes all the way to the main road on weekends. 90 Regent Rd. 060 748 0145 LA BOHEME Wine Bar & Bistro. Gourmet yet hearty meals. Boasting an impressive wine selection, of which over sixty are available by the glass. 341 Main Rd. 021 434 8797 MOJO MARKET Open every day. Includes a large selection of food stalls to suit any taste. 30 Regent Rd. MYKONOS TAVERNA A Greek family restaurant with an authentic menu and family members in the kitchen. 343 Main Rd. 021 439 2106 NV-80 An upmarket classic bar and grill. The Point, 76 Regent Road. 021 439 7112 RISTORANTE POSTICINO There is an Italian love affair between locals and the restaurant since 1998. 323 Main Rd. 021 439 4014
SEA GRILL Fruit of the sea cooked in every possible way. 343 Main Rd. 021 433 0789 STROLLA A local hangout for on-the-go coffee, simple yet sophisticated meals and classy cocktails on the sun deck. 309 Beach Rd. 021 430 7778 SUNSET RESTAURANT International cuisine pairing ingredients innovatively. The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel, 313 Beach Rd. 021 430 7777
WATERFRONT BAIA An elegant seafood restaurant for fine dining and fine wine. Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre. 021 421 0935 BASCULE WHISKY AND WINE BAR A stylish venue to unwind at the end of the day or for a business meeting. Cape Grace Hotel, W Quay Rd. 021 410 7082 GRAND AFRICA CAFÉ & BEACH A sophisticated beach restaurant for long, lazy lunches & suppers. Full, light or bar menu to choose from. Granger Bay Road, Granger Bay Blvd. 021 425 0551 NOBU Contemporary twist to classical Japanese cuisine. One&Only resort. 021 431 5111 ON19 Located high above the city, allowing views over the harbour, Signal Hill and Lions Head while the kitchen is occupied with an award winning chef that draws his inspiration from the different landscapes of South Africa. The Westin hotel, 3 Walter Sisulu Ave. 021 412 9999 REUBEN’S An extensive small plates menu that allows to try many combinations and dishes. Vegetarian options are built into the menu not leaving anyone unattended. One & Only resort. 021 431 5111 SHIMMY BEACH CLUB A beach restaurant and club. A stylish everyday eatery, pool parties over the weekends and children’s facilities that allows you some time off to enjoy the atmosphere and the ocean view. 12 S Arm Rd. 021 200 7778 THE WILLASTON BAR Cape Town’s latest jewel in the crown is the Silo Hotel. You can choose between the bar or the Granary café that serves lunch, dinner, afternoon tea and royal tea. Silo Square. 021 670 0500
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Just when you thought that nothing can be better than travelling to Cape Town and getting to the top of Table Mountain, one of the New 7 Wonders of the Natural World, the good people of our Ariel Cableway managed to add another wow factor to your experience: a Very High Tea. Aligning with the best offerings and hospitality traditions in Cape Town hotels, the high tea setting is an array of 10 treats, savory & sweet. It is a selection of Cape Malay inspired dishes perfected in taste and downscaled to suit the occasion. Sophisticatedly ticking two bucket list boxes for any tutored traveller. The full menu includes Salmon Trout Pannequet, Ostrich Crostini, Mini Lamb Yorky, Lentil Bobotie Bite, Chicken Kebab Roll, Gazpacho Prawn Shooter, Blue Cheese and Pickled Pear Puff, Lemon Meringue Tartlet, Peanut Butter Brownie Cheesecake and Milk Tart Cigar. The accompanying drinks will complete this odd celebration. Expect a glass of MCC on arrival, a selection of Twinings teas, a selection of coffees and mineral water. The high tea is hosted in the Cableway Wi-Fi Lounge, a trendy venue offering free Wi-Fi access at the summit of Table Mountain, a panoramic view over the bay and elevated just above the viewing verandahs so you can instantly share this amazing experience with the world. Available Monday to Sunday and subject to pre-booking. Served between 14:30- 17:30 at a cost of R325 per person. Caters for 20 people per high tea seating. Please make your reservation with Taryn Skuce at functions@tablemountain.net - to secure your seat. City Sightseeing buses will get you to the lower cableway station and it is well advised to book your tickets for both the bus and the cableway online in order to avoid the queues.
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TOBAGO’S RESTAURANT & TERRACE Right on the water’s edge. A relaxed, secluded balcony. Serves Cape Town specialties and international fare. Radisson Blu Hotel, Granger Street, Beach Rd. 021 441 3414 WILLOUGHBY & CO Fusion style Japanese cuisine and some of the best sushi Cape Town can offer. Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre
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The Lookout Deck Hout Bay arguably boasts one of the best views in the Western Cape. Situated on the water’s edge in the Hout Bay harbour, the restaurant boasts breath taking mountain and ocean views.
THE POT LUCK CLUB & GALLERY Chef Luke Dale-Roberts’ award winning and internationally acclaimed restaurant. Constantly on the ‘Best Restaurant’ lists globally. THE TEST KITCHEN The smaller sister. Two different menus. One for the dark, intimate room and the other for the light room. Two different culinary delights under one roof. All at the The Old Biscuit Mill, 375 Albert Road.
FINE WINE STORES CAROLINE’S FINE WINE CELLAR Ground floor, Matador center, 62 Strand Street. 021 712 2258 OPENWINE A taste pair shop to experience South African wine. 72, Wale Street. 021 422 0800 SIGNAL HILL WINES The only city winery in Cape Town. An experimental wine cellar sourcing grapes from rehabilitated, historical vineyards within the city boundaries. Signal Hill winery is also a wine bar and a wine shop. 100 Shortmarket St. 021 422 5206 ULTRA LIQUORS A wine and spirits ‘supermarket’. An extensive range varieties and a large palate within each.122 Main Rd & Varney Street, Green Point. VAUGHAN JOHNSON Knowledgeable and extensive. Dock Rd, V & A Waterfront, next to the Cape Wheel. 021 419 2121
For more info & reservations Tel: 021 790 0900, Fax: 021 790 0922, reservations@lookoutdeck.co.za Visit www.thelookoutdeck.co.za
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VINO PRONTO Curated selection of wines, some classics as well as some small-volume wines including so-called ‘natural wines’, to suit all budgets and tastes. 42 Orange St, Gardens. 021 424 5587 WINE CONCEPTS ON KLOOF Boutique wine merchants. Lifestyle on Kloof, 50 Kloof St, Gardens.
a taste of india A scenic drive along the M4, past Cape Town’s iconic St James Beach, lies the Dido Valley. On the cusp of Glen Cairn and Simonstown, the newly developed Harbour Bay Mall houses The Raj Indian Restaurant, the newest addition to the well-known South African chain that has grown significantly over the past two decades. The restaurant boasts a magnificent uninterrupted ocean view by day and a beautiful silhouette of the Simonstown coastline by night. Inspired by traditional North Indian cuisine, the menu offers a selection of well-known meat, seafood and vegetarian dishes, all masterfully prepared by born and bred Indian chefs. Firm favourites are showcased on the menu, including a variety of Rogan josh, Vindaloo, Butter chicken, Korma & Tandoori dishes. While homage is paid to Indian traditions throughout, a touch of South African influence shines through with venison being an added menu category for those with more adventurous tastes. Sides include traditional flat breads, naan and roti, a variety of plain or pilau rice and raita (a tasty yoghurt-based condiment). Dishes can be tailored to suit everyone’s “heat” preference, from mild to hot, making it a family-friendly establishment that caters to all palates. Extra hot can be arranged upon request for those who really enjoy firing it up. To round off a meal and for those with a sweet tooth, a small range of popular Indian desserts are available. If you’ve ever wanted to try kulfi, handmade Indian ice cream, this is your chance, or perhaps, mildly spiced kheer, a warm and creamy, spiced rice dessert, which is perfect for keeping the winter chills at bay. A fully stocked bar also is also available. In addition to the traditional set menu, The Raj also has a selection of promotional offers for families – The Raj Family meal includes 3 curries, naans, starters and rice, a range of lunch options - The Raj Thali & Tandoori Chicken with chips and a Wednesday Navy Night special, exclusive to the Simonstown branch. Those looking to host catered events can make group reservations, or hire the venue for private functions, with a tailored menu to suit guests’ requirements. The Raj has joined hands with the Simonstown Business Association to help attract more locals and tourists to this wonderful location. Simonstown is most popular for Water sport, Penguins at Boulders, SA Navy Museum, Toy Soldier Museum and The Historical Ghost Walk. What better than to end day your day with a delicious curry at The Raj. Some popular guesthouses to visit are Mariner Guesthouse, Residence William French, Tintswalo at Boulders and A Boat House. You may pick up a Raj voucher at one of these if you’re lucky!
The Raj Simonstown can be contacted on 021 786 9484 or via email on simontown@theraj.co.za.
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par excellence
Nederburg Wine Estate in the Paarl Wine Valley is known and regarded around the world for their superb production. This is achieved by maintaining a non-compromising ethos that managed to run like a common thread between estate owners and their wine makers over the last two centuries. Ever since the farm was first bought from the Dutch commissioner, Nederburch (hence the name), in 1791, it was set as a commercial winery, producing white wines. Navigating through ups and downs over the years, Nederburg was bought in 1937 by Johann Graue, a viticulturist that chose to depart Germany and the world renowned family business he was part of, Beck beer. With his knowledge came the understanding that Cape Town’s physical conditions and weather are not similar to Europe and is actually opposed. He recognised a critical need to move from cool climate to warm climate vines. Together with his son, Arnold, who studied the art of wine making in Europe too, they pruned all the vines and started winning all the local awards.
That, in its turn, got the Nederburg wines continued international appraisals and accolades, carrying the brand’s name to any wine loving society globally. Two more wine makers down the line - an Italian that introduced Tuscan vines and a Romanian that planted Mediterranean vines - all changes were for the best. Nederburg wines are the most awarded in South Africa. This is achieved not only by the high quality of the grapes, but also by using a blending method known from Brandy productions. Each vintage release contains a mix of wines from different years, layering and deepening the taste, reaching a complexity that is well accepted. Among wine connoisseurs, Nederburg is known for the yearly auction, called the ‘Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction’. It started in 1975 after a visit by a Sotheby’s representative to the estate. The auction included 6 wine estates and 140 potential buyers. Today there are over 60 wineries and over a 1000 international, by appointment buyers, participating in this September event, distributing the fruits of the auction to all corners of the world.
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On our visit to Nederburg we asked if there is a chance for amateurs to buy and age wines without owning their own maturation facility. It turns out to be that with careful storage in a cool, dark place anyone is welcome to try and enjoy the discovery of a preserved bottle. We were advised to try the Brew Master Bordeaux Blend from the Heritage Heroes series (R200), the II Centuries Cabernet Sauvignon which is available only at the estate’s tasting room (R450) and The Winemasters Cabernet Sauvignon which can be matured to the extent of 5-7 years (R100). In the homey tasting room, you can choose from a range of pairings including one for the kiddies or add a cheese platter to your experience. Cheeses are sourced from Foxenburg farm outside of Wellington. Yet, a visit on a beautiful day calls to enjoy the nurtured outdoors. A range of picnic baskets is available to pre-order including an option for children, but nothing will match dining at The Red Table restaurant, located in the fully restored Manor House and the large sitting verandah that looks over a large lawn and the vines behind. It is a classic, à la carte menu restaurant with formal, crisp white linen tables in the old lounge, classic cast iron tables and chairs are located below the old Oak trees on the verandah and less formal, low outdoor furniture is available next to the jungle gym. The menu, designed and delivered by head chef Lisa Cilliers, is seasonally adapted to compliment the climate. Vegetarian dishes are readily available and special dietary needs are gladly accommodated. A wide selection of Nederburg wines are offered by the glass and the entire range can be enjoyed by the bottle.
Lastly, if you are interested in carrying forward all the good you experienced so far, pop into the Quabeka Bicycle Assembly Facility and help tighten a few screws for a while. Qhubeka (which means “to progress”), is an organisation that mobilises for socio-economic progress, by distributing bicycles to needy South Africans in exchange for work done to improve the environment, community or academic results. Bikes let riders carry more books, more goods for sale, more medicines and other supplies that they can distribute amongst communities. Since its inception in 2005, Qhubeka has distributed bicycles to over 90 000 South Africans. Nederburg is open 7 days a week and only closed on Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Good Friday. Large groups and foreign language tours are by prior appointment. Address: Sonstraal Rd, Paarl. Tel: 021 877 5123. Visit nederburg.co.za for more information. Hello Cape Town July 2019 l
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While facing the reality of limited and an expensive supply of Black Tea arriving on ships from Europe, Dutch farmers came across a beverage drunk by local Khoisan people north of Cape Town. They named it Rooibos, meaning red bush, after the colour the leaves became when dried. They’ve learned that the drink is made using an indigenous plant to the Cederberg Mountains and later learned that it had a unique 100-kilometer radius and was the only place on the planet where rooibos grew. With the spread of demand, both locally and internationally, local farmers, botanists and entrepreneurs looked for ways to grow the red bush commercially and succeeded at the beginning of the 20th century. Rooibos tea is commonly prepared in the same manner as black tea with milk and sugar added to taste. Other methods include a slice of lemon and using honey instead of sugar to sweeten. It is also served as espresso, lattes, cappuccinos or iced tea. Rooibos is naturally caffeine-free (no decaffeination required) and has many health benefits including being low in tannin and a good source of antioxidants. Many physicians (especially in South Africa) recommend Rooibos to soothe infant colic, but no formal studies have been done on this. Rooibos is also used in cooking, gardening, for first aid in methods learned from the KhoiKhoi and in the beauty industry. When visiting South Africa you will find Rooibos offered on menus and in the coffee corner everywhere. The same goes for Bos Iced Tea®. Being the drink of choice for countless South Africans, we were recently introduced to the new, sparkling version of it. It’s got no sugar, no caffeineand no kilojoules. For cooking, beauty and cocktail recipes using rooibos, have a peek at the South African Rooibos Council website.
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BOOKINGS +27 21 418 9462
a new twist
A new 16 Mile Beach Challenge, which sees participants set off for a grueling but beautiful one-day guided hike along South Africa’s longest uninterrupted beach has been launched. This addition to the West Coast Way, the route with the most twists, offers a non parallel experience. It is pre-designed and open for all, combining warm local hospitality, wine tasting treats and a physical challenge unique to the area. A walk along the beach- the extreme version. This endurance hike, (rated at level 4 for fitness) explores the picturesque and unspoiled coastline between Yzerfontein and Tsaars Bank in the famous West Coast National Park, and is the only guided beach walk of its kind offered within the West Coast biodiversity corridor. Participants will arrive in Yzerfontein and be transported to the West Coast National Park where they will enjoy a meal and wine tasting, and then spend the night, before departing on the hike early the following morning. Upon arriving at the finish point in Yzerfontein hikers can choose to head home or stay for another night on the Cape West Coast. Karen Schräder is the driving force behind this exciting hike and has a passion for sharing Yzerfontein and all that it has to offer with visitors to the area. Being known for its pristine beaches, she identified the unique 16 mile uninterrupted beach north of Yzerfontein as one of the natural wonders of the Cape West Coast and South Africa as a whole, and wanted to share this with visitors. “The 16 Mile Beach Challenge incorporates parts of the West Coast National Park, which hosts some of the oldest archeological sites in our country and is internationally known for its extensive bird and plant species. Participants will experience and discover this area in a unique way - through the eyes of Honorary Field Rangers who have been working for many many years in the park on a volunteer basis and know the area like the back of their hand.” “This short but captivating experience, which is only an hour away from Cape Town, is not only a wonderful personal challenge but also a great opportunity for a breakaway – to disconnect from stress, reconnect to the beauty of nature, and with yourself. This is an experience of West Coast living at its best!” says Schräder.
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Day 2 05:00 Depart to Tsaars Bank in The West Coast National Park *Driver will return with overnight luggage to Yzerfontein 05:30 Start the hike (depending on weather conditions) * Hikers will stop every hour for a 10 minute snack & drinks break/ guide sharing info of the area etc. 14:00 Latest arrival time at Yzerfontein Sports Club *The hike is expected to take between 5 and 8 hours depending on the fitness of the group (focus will be on each hiker finishing the trail, not the speed of the hike) * Collect luggage here * Photos and Farewell for hikers who have opted for the 1 night / 1 day challenge 15:00 Hikers staying for a 2nd night depart to accommodation in Yzerfontein 17:00 Reflecting on the walk - personal experiences, take-away messages 18:30 West Coast dinner experience Day 3 08:00 - 10:00 Breakfast and farewell Participants who complete the hike will receive a certificate to commemorate their achievement. The West Coast Way themed routes are located within an area of vast natural and cultural beauty – taking visitors through some of the country’s most awe-inspiring landscapes, where they will find plenty of fantastic attractions and charming towns to visit along the way. “West Coast Way is extremely excited about this new 16 Mile Hike Challenge and to be working with Karen Schräder to further promote the Weskus Beskus (Cape West Coast) - a kaleidoscope of culture, exciting activities, warm people and beautiful scenery, where at every corner there is a new and intriguing tourism offering,” says Carmen Lerm, founder and CEO of West Coast Way. “Weskus Beskus – the catch phrase that West Coast Way have developed for the Cape West Coast - encapsulates the richness of the Cape West Coast culture and the innovative, world-class tourism products on offer here. This new hike is truly the epitome of Weskus Beskus – passionate local people working hard and collaborating to showcase the amazing offerings that the Cape West Coast has to offer,” concludes Lerm. For more information on the 16 Mile Beach Challenge or to book visit www.kettietravel. co.za or email bookings@kettietravel.co.za.
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ITINERARY Day 1 13:30 Meet at Yzerfontein Sports Club 14:00 Depart from parking area opposite Lullas restaurant * Hikers leave their cars here for the night. Security will patrol throughout the night to ensure vehicle safety. 14:30 Welcome and check in at Die Stalle in the West Coast National Park 15:00 Informative session about the region and West Coast National Park 16:00 Prepare for the Beach Hike CHALLENGE 17:30 Wine tasting 19:30 West Coast dinner
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DELHEIM JAZZ & CHEESE FONDUE A symphony of cheese and wine from the celebrated Stellenbosch winery served alongside a musical programme of the Cape Town Music Academy NPC and Jazz in the Native Yards every Sunday. 7 July - Mike Rossi Quartet (saxophone) 14 July - Thembelihle Dunjana Quartet (piano) 21 July - Tumi Pheto Quintet (trumpet)
Weekend, piano duo, Francois Botha and Yohan Chun will present a light, French inspired programme that highlights composers such as George Gershwin, Claude Debussy, and Maurice Ravel. STELLENBOSCH STADSAAL SOIREE 17 JULY TOWN HALL IN PLEIN STREET Taking the popular Street Soiree indoors for the winter.
28 July - Buddy Wells Quartet (saxophone)
Some of Stellenbosch’s most popular wine brands will be available for tasting alongside delicious fare by wine estate and town restaurants.
4 Aug - John Hassan (percussion)
Tickets for the Stadsaal Soiree will be sold exclusively at the door.
7 Days of Shiraz
CAMELLIA WEEKEND
LA MOTTE CLASSICAL MUSIC PROGRAMME
27 & 28 JULY VERGELEGEN ESTATE
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The Somerset West estate will offer two daily guided tours of its International Camellia Garden of Excellence on
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both Saturday and Sunday, followed by refreshments in the Stables family restaurant. The tours will depart from Stables at 09:00 and 14:30. The cost is R140/person and includes the entrance fee, tea/coffee and a selection of cakes at Stables. This garden - one of only 39 International Camellia Gardens of Excellence in the world, and one of only two in the Southern Hemisphere - boasts a remarkable collection of about 550 camellia cultivars that can be viewed through winter until early spring. The estate is open to the public year-round. Bookings 021 847 2156, Email: stables@vergelegen.co.za www.vergelegen.co.za PAARL JAM 2 & 3 AUGUST FRANSCHHOEK Two fun days of entertainment with live bands, good food, drinks, live interschool’s matches on big screens. Rugby of course!
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The Franschhoek Wine Tram hop-on hop-off tour is one of the best ways to discover the true essence of the Franschhoek Valley – picturesque vineyards, breath-taking scenery, warm hospitality, world-class 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 open-air tram-bus stopping in at some of South 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 and unparalleled views of the valley and vineyards. Franschhoek Wine Tram currently offers five hop-on hop-off lines to choose from: Blue Line, Red Line, Yellow Line, Green Line and Purple Line. Each visiting eight wine estates and showcasing a separate part of the Franschhoek Valley.
WINE ESTATES Wine Tasting & cellar tours
Restaurant
Picnic
Platters
Art Gallery
Child Friendy
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EIKEHOF WINE ESTATE
Eikehof is one of the best kept secrets of the Franschhoek Wine Valley. A family owned gem that has a warm and welcoming environment, encouraging visitors to spend time and relax in the beautiful tasting room or under the historical oak trees. Offering the unique opportunity to enjoy a tasting conducted by the winemaker and his family. Eikehof has been in the Malherbe family since 1903 and couldn’t be prouder to have the oldest Semillon vines in South Africa planted in 1902. A little touch of homestyle culture is to be found here. EXPERIENCES Wine Tasting & Cheese Platters with fruit or meat Tel: +27 (021 876 2469 • Email: eikehof@mweb.co.za • www.eikehof.com Eikehof
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THE FRANSCHHOEK CELLAR
Franschhoek Cellar, a beautiful asset to the Franschhoek wine route, combines the charms of leisurely country life with the elegance of a world-class venue. Enjoy wine tastings paired with Belgian chocolate and handmade cheese. Dine on alfresco style lunches in our fabulous garden, or sip on an artisanal beer in our bistro & beer garden. Franschhoek Cellar has a special selection of unique event venues within the space to ensure we host your memorable occasion. HOURS: Monday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm Sundays : 10am - 4pm Tel: + 27 (0)21 876 2086 • Email: fhcellardoor@dgb.co.za • franschhoekcellar.co.za Franschhoek Cellar Allee Bleue - 021 874 1021 Anura Vineyards - 021 875 5360 Backsberg - 021 875 5141 Boschedal - 021 870 4200 Babylonstoren - 021 863 3852 Chamonix - 021 876 8426
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Dieu Donné Vineyards - 021 876 2493 Franschhoek Cellar - 021 876 2086 Glenwood - 021 876 2044 Grande Provence - 021 876 8600 Holden Manz - 021 876 3173 La Bourgogne - 021 876 3245
R45, Franschhoek Main Road La Bri - 021 876 2593 La Couronne - 021 876 3939 Leopard’s Leap - 021 867 8002 Le Lude - 021 100 3464 Maison - 021 876 2116 Mont Rochelle - 021 876 2770
Moreson - 021 876 3055 Noble Hill - 021 874 3844 Paserene - 021 876 2714 Plaisir De Merle - 021 874 1072 Rickety Bridge - 021 876 2129 Solms Delta - 021 874 3937
what the cape doctor ordered DE GRENDEL WINES
The views of Table Mountain and Cape Town from the long glass encased verandah of the De Grendel Tasting Lounge and Stoep are possibly the most spectacular of any wine farm in the Cape. Look out over the vineyards to the magnificent view of Table Mountain, Cape Town city and the Atlantic Ocean, or chill in the relaxed lounge atmosphere. Cellar tours are available *every weekday at 11h00 and 15h00. The cellar tour cost R80 which includes a tasting of 3 wines and a guided tour through the cellar.To make a booking, please email us at tasting@degrendel.co.za or call 021 558 6280.
Tel: +27 21 558 6280 • Email: info@degrendel.co.za • degrendel.co.za De Grendel Wine and Restaurant
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Address: De Grendel Wine Estate and Restaurant, Plattekloof Road, Panorama
DIEMERSFONTEIN
Diemersfontein Wine invites you to stop by and visit our tasting room in Wellington – after all, there’s so much more to taste than just the Pinotage! Open 7 days a week from 10h00 to 17h00, Aubern, Joanne and their team of tasting advisors eagerly await your visit! Whilst visiting our tasting room, you are able to sample our full range of wines, including the Diemersfontein Original range, our Flagship Carpe Diem range, as well as the Thokozani Range. Cellar door prices are convenient and delivery can be arranged directly to your home!
Tel: +27 21 864 5050 • Email: tastingroom@diemersfontein.co.za • www.diemersfontein.co.za Diemersfontein Wine Estate
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Address: R301, Jan Van Riebeeck Dve, Newtown, Wellington
DIEU DONNÉ VINEYARDS
“Dieu Donné” translates literally into “A gift from God”. The farm is situated high on the cool south-west facing slopes of the Franschhoek Mountains, which tempers the sun, ensuring that our grapes ripen slowly. Thanks to our cool summer conditions & unique soils, this lends to the unique flavours and characters of the terroir in the grapes. Merlot being the flagship wine on the farm, we invite you to visit our tasting facility or enjoy a glass of wine on the terrace while soaking in the beautiful views.
Tel: +27 21 876 2493 • Email: info@dieudonnevineyards.com • www.dieudonnevineyards.com Dieu Donné Vineyards
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Address: Dieu Donné Vineyards Uitkyk Street, Franschhoek, 7690
LABORIE ESTATE
Laborie Estate is a historic working farm on the foothills of Paarl Mountain, less than an hour’s drive from Cape Town. A gem of an estate located in the heart of Paarl, that has been revived as a one-stop destination in the Cape Winelands. A family-friendly stylish restaurant, luxury guest rooms set among the vineyards, a relaxed tapas restaurant & a wine-tasting venue with some of the most breathtaking views in the Boland, are just some of the comforts which Laborie offers its guests.
Tel: +27 21 807 3095 • Email: reservations@laborieestate.co.za • www.laborieestate.co.za Laborie Estate
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DELHEIM WINE ESTATE
JUNE 23 TO AUGUST 25
IT’S SHOWTIME AS LIVE JAZZ AND DELICIOUS FONDUE RETURN TO DELHEIM. Every Sunday from June 23 to August 25. There’s nothing like a little jazz to warm the cockles of your heart. So, get your fix this winter at Delheim wine estate’s popular Jazz & Fondue. The bonus at the intimate lunchtime concerts is a symphony of cheese and wine from the celebrated Stellenbosch winery served alongside a musical programme of the Cape Town Music Academy NPC and Jazz in the Native Yards. Reservations are required and can be done online through Quicket - https://qkt.io/delheimjazz-cheese. Tickets are R350 per person: Discover more and what this cost includes – http://www.delheim.com/news-events/events-at-delheim.
Address: Knorhoek Road, Stellenbosch Tel: +27 21 888 4600 • Email: info@delheim.com • www.delheim.com
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LA MOTTE WINE ESTATE
Situated in the beautiful Franschhoek Valley in South Africa’s Cape winelands, La Motte is home to the finest wines, recognised internationally for exceptional quality. With its picturesque setting, traditional cuisine and historic charm, La Motte is an enchanting choice for those who appreciate the finer things in life. Enjoy an introduction to La Motte’s internationally acclaimed wine portfolio,produced to express distinctive varietal character in a style that is classic and elegant.
Tel: +27 21 876 8000 • Email: info@la-motte.co.za • www.la-motte.com La Motte
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Address: R45 Main Road, Franschhoek Valley
LEOPARD’S LEAP FAMILY VINEYARDS
Known for its versatile easy-drinking wines, Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards also enjoys sharing its passion for quality living with guests and tourists who visit the beautiful wine tasting room and Rotisserie restaurant situated in the famous Franschhoek Valley. This popular, laid-back destination offers a family-friendly experience of note. Choose between a variety of tasting options, enjoy an innovative wine cocktail or sit down to an informal and seasonal lunch. The food and wine experience also extends to a programme of exciting cooking classes and an internationally awarded Friday morning Food & Wine Pairing.
Tel: +27 (0)21 867 8002 • Email: info@leopardsleap.co.za • www.leopardsleap.co.za Leopard’s Leap
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Address: R45 Main Road, Franschhoek
BLAAUWKLIPPEN WINE ESTATE
Nestled on the slopes of the Stellenbosch Mountain, Blaauwklippen is one of the oldest wine farms in South Africa, dating back to 1682. As one of South Africa’s oldest wine estates, we are proud of our heritage, our spectacular setting, our fertile soil and our award-winning wines. Most of all we are proud of our people, who share a philosophy that the winemaker merely finishes what nature has begun. Experience the rich and fascinating world of wine with Blaauwklippen Vineyards, combining traditional values with innovative ideas for over 333 years, to create one of South Africa’s top wine tourism destinations.
Tel: +27 21 880 0133 • Email:tasting@blaauwklippen.com • www.blaauwklippen.com Blaauwklippen Vineyards
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refine nature Joining just a handful of South African pioneers, Leopard’s Leap, a leading wine estate in the Franschhoek Valley, with a long standing successful heritage of wine production and import, chose to stand out with two new, de-alcoholised wines that will align with the global trends seeking for healthier wine consumption. The Natura De-alcoholised new additions to their wine portfolio include Classic White and Classic Red. This couple gives wine lovers a delightful alternative for adding quality to life during those occasions or in those moments where alcohol can or should not be consumed. Versatile, health-conscious and delicious, Natura is ideal for a responsible, everyday quality lifestyle. Being de-alcoholised, the Natura is made from a traditional alcoholic wine from which the alcohol has been extracted to leave no more than 0.5% abv. The Natura Classic White is a blend of Chenin Blanc and Muscat. Crisp and refreshing with tropical fruit flavours on the nose, the palate is juicy and beautifully integrated. Delightful on its own as an aperitif, it is also a lovely partner to delicate soups and all kinds of salads and seafood. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cinsaut, the Natura Classic Red intrigues with ripe red berries and sweet spice on the nose while the palate follows through with a smooth mouthfeel and lingering aftertaste. Delightful on its own and an outstanding and versatile partner on the dinner table. Sourced from cool climates, the grapes for Natura wines are harvested at optimum ripeness to ensure the finest varietal characteristics. Winemaking is gentle with the minimum intervention and only when the winemaker is content with the quality of the wine, the alcohol is removed via a spinning cone. D one under vacuum and at low temperatures, this process ensures the product retains its unique appeal. Continuing towards bottling and labelling, the de-alcoholised wine is treated as an ordinary wine and handled with the utmost care and attention. The Nature range is available in the estate for tasting or to enjoy while enjoying the Rotisserie restaurant, known for the array of meats rotating on the spit and the generous Harvest Table. A perfect and loved outing by locals. Wines are also available online through www.leopardsleap.co.za Leopard’s Leap is part of the Franschhoek Wine Tram pink & grey lines. It will reopen on 11 July after their yearly break. WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN? Low alcohol A drink classified as low alcohol contains 1.2% alcohol by volume, or less. It is very important that the product’s abv is indicated on the label. Non-alcoholic A non-alcoholic product is not derived from a fermented product from which alcohol has been removed. Non-alcoholic products have never contained any alcohol. Alcohol-free The term alcohol-free applies to drinks where the initial alcohol has been extracted to be no more than 0.05% abv. The abv should be displayed on the label. De-alcoholised De-alcoholised means that alcohol has been extracted from a traditional alcoholic beverage to leave no more than 0.5% abv. The abv should be displayed on the label. Leopard’s Leap Natura White and Natura Red fall in this category.
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winelands aesthetics Dr JJ Huskisson Your age does not define you; you define your age. At Winelands Medical and Aesthetic Dr Joseph J. Huskisson (Aesthetic and General Practitioner, MB ChB Stell 1990) can make you look as young on the outside as you feel on the inside. Dr Huskisson’s luxuriously upmarket practice in Stellenbosch Square has been making dreams come true since 2006. His professional, discreet team offer a relaxing atmosphere where individual attention is ensured and enjoyed by all. Dr Huskisson has established a strong client base through his thorough and personal approach to every patient. After graduating from the University of Stellenbosch, Dr Huskisson went on to practice medicine in Somerset West and the Strand. It was after his relocation to the United Kingdom, where he became a member of the Joint Committee of General Practitioners; that he made his post-graduate transition from pure medicine to aesthetics. He has set a high standard in aesthetics and thus provides training to medical practitioners in Botox and Dermal Fillers. Dr Huskisson has been acknowledged as a front- runner in his field by being one of 13 specialist doctors from South Africa who gets invited to Monaco each year for an all expenses paid trip to the World Aesthetics and Medicines Congress.
Thread Lifts; Lifting / Contouring / Volumizing / Stimulates collagen production
In his spare time, Dr Huskisson enjoys painting and other forms of art. It is this creative edge that enables him to achieve such amazing results. These results can be seen when he provides a Liquid Facelift for a client; where more enduring fillers are used to lift and improve sagging of the face, contour profiles, create shadows and highlights, and delicately adjust the shape of the face. Dr Huskisson’s art can also be seen on the body when he sculpts the body using a revolutionary LipoLaser treatment that offers Laser-assisted Liposuction. This unique, non- aggressive procedure has been offered at Winelands since 2010. His services also include skincare treatments such as Medical micro-needling at a very special price, skin peels and IPL. Due to the fact that these treatments are minimally invasive it requires very little downtime and has wonderful results. Dr Huskisson is in such high demand that he travels to Hermanus, Knysna, Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg once a month to treat his aesthetic clients.
Winelands Aesthetic, Medical & Dental: +27 83 305 2765 14 Jarvis Street, De-Waterkant +27 21 880 2881 10 Techno Ave, Techno Park, Stellenbosch
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Netcare Blaauwberg Hospital Tel: (021) 554 9000 Emergency:021) 554 9230 Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital Tel: (021) 480 6111 Emergency:0801 22 2222 Netcare Ceres Hospital Tel: (023) 316 1304 Netcare Kuils River Hospital Tel: (021) 900 6000 Emergency: (021) 900 6001 Netcare N1 City Hospital Tel: (021) 590 4444 Emergency : 0800 22 22 88
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FIT FOR FLYING Over one billion people travel by air each year. From an array of plane-hopping pathogens to jet lag, dehydration, pre-existing medical conditions and the infamous economy class syndrome, international travellers confront an array of health risks while flying. In this article we shall discuss some healthy advice for travellers so you can be in tip-top condition, whether its for that special business trip, spending time with family and friends, or even that much-needed vacation we all need occasionally. Despite health risks involved, most of us are boarding planes more nowadays than ever before. World air travel has grown by around 5% a year over the past 30 years and although there are numerous health issues associated with air travel they pale in comparison to the enormous benefits to the traveller. There are many unstable cardiac conditions that prohibit one to fly, these include unstable arrythmias, valvular disease, uncontrolled blood pressure and a recent stroke. The decrease in oxygen saturation during air travel may affect those with cardiovascular disease. Therefore, it is important to make sure you have been seen by your general practioner or cardiologist prior to flying to ensure you are cleared and stable to fly. Patients with pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators can fly once medically stable. Diabetes Mellitus has no restrictions to flying if its well-controlled. Those with insulin-dependent diabetes are normally required to have a letter of authorisation from their doctor to allow carriage of needles in their hand luggage. Insulin should be carried in a cool bag or pre-cooled vacuum flask. As a general rule: When travelling east and if more than two hours are lost, it may be necessary to take fewer units with intermediate or long-acting insulin. When travelling west and the day is extended by more than two hours, supplemental short-acting insulin or an increased dose of intermediate-acting insulin may be needed. Sugar tablets and snacks to prevent episodes of hypoglycaemia should be carried. The infamous Deep Vein Thrombosis is a blood clot in a deep vein, commonly in the legs. It is a life-threatening condition because a piece of the clot can break off and travel to the lungs where it can cause a pulmonary embolism. The jury is still out there on the extent of whether long-haul flights raises your risk of DVTs. The best advice one can give to combat the risk is to wear compression stockings to stimulate circulation and prevent blood from pooling. Other important tips may include avoiding crossing your legs as this may reduce blood circulation and consuming adequate amounts of non-alcoholic beverages throughout the flight to prevent dehydration. Exercising not only alleviates your risk of developing a DVT, but it can also reduce aches and pains, relieve stress and boredom, and induce better quality sleep. Patients that are pregnant are prohibited to fly from the end of the 36th week of pregnancy and end of the 32nd week in multiple pregnancies, due to the increased risk of in-flight delivery. In general, the safest time for a pregnant woman to travel is during the second trimester (18-24 weeks). Babies less than 2 years old are also prohibited to fly. Lastly, let’s talk a bit about jetlag. Jet lag is a temporary sleep disorder that occurs when the body’s internal “clock” takes a while to adjust to the time at the destination. It can affect your mood, concentration, and mental and physical performance. It is generally not serious but can cause problems if you have critical business or vacation activities planned shortly after arrival. Also, try set your watch to the time zone of your destination before you depart and when you arrive at your destination, get into the local routine as soon as possible along with trying to stay outside during daylight as much as you can because natural light helps your body clock to adjust. Many of the world’s most fascinating destinations can only be reached on a long-distance flight. Sitting on a plane for so long can be intimidating, but you can take steps to improve your comfort and safety. Best wishes for safe and healthy travels! www.vascularcentre.co.za admin@vascularcentre.co.za Tel: 021 201 1119 Suite 1521 Christiaan Barnard Hospital
Over one billion people travel by air each year. From an array of plane-hopping pathogens to jet lag, dehydration, pre-existing medical conditions and the infamous economy class syndrome (the possibility of developing a deep vein thrombosis), international travellers confront an array of health risks while flying. In this article we shall discuss some healthy advice for travellers so you can be in tiptop condition, whether its for that special business trip, spending time with family and friends, or even that much-needed vacation we all need occasionally. Despite health risks involved, most of us are boarding planes more nowadays than ever before. World air travel has grown by around 5% a year over the past 30 years and although there are numerous health issues associated with air travel they pale in comparison to the enormous benefits to the traveller, to commerce, to international affairs, and to the public’s health. So, given there are some things we can’t change about air travel, there are things we can do to protect our health and ensure our comfort while flying as well as after the flight.
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cape town museums MUSEUMS IN THE WINELANDS FRANSCHHOEK MOTOR MUSEUM
AIR FORCE MUSEUM
IRMA STERN MUSEUM
Monday & Tuesday : by appointment only; Wedsday - Friday: 8:00 - 15:00; Saturday: 8:30 - 12:00.
The home and studio of Irma Stern, a renowned South African artist.
A special opportunity to look back at more than 100 years of motoring history.
This is an active Air Force base. All visitors must produce an ID or Passport.
Open Tuesday - Friday 10:00 - 17:00; Saturday 10:00 -14:00; closed on public holidays.
L’Ormarins wine estate, R45, Franschhoek.
Piet Grobler St, Ysterplaat Airbase.
25 Cecil Rd, Rosebank.
GROOT CONSTANTIA MANOR HOUSE
BO-KAAP MUSEUM
KOOPMANS- DE WET HOUSE
Showcases local Islamic culture and heritage.
This house museum is furnished as a home for a well-to-do Cape family during the late 18th Century.
The oldest wine-producing estate of South Africa. Open daily from 10:00 to 17:00. Groot Constantia Estate, Constantia.
Mondays to Saturdays from 10:00 to 17:00.
HESS ART COLLECTION
71 Wale Street.
The art gallery houses a collection of contemporary, pop and modern art by South African artists. Open Monday – Sunday from 10:00 – 16:00. Glen Carlou wine estate, Simondium Road, Klapmuts, Paarl. MUSEUM VAN DE CAAB A voice to the individual indigenous and slave people who have lived and worked on the farm from pre-colonial times to the present. Open 7 days a week, from 09:00 to 17:00. Solms-Delta, Delta Road, Groot Drakenstein, Franschhoek. THE AFRIKAANSE TAALMONUMENT The Afrikaans Language Museum honours those that played an important part in the process to recognise Afrikaans as an official language of writing and reading.
CAPE TOWN SCIENCE CENTRE More than 250 interactive exhibits and puzzles. Monday to Saturday 9:00 – 16:30; Sundays & Public Holidays 10:00 – 16:30 370B Main Rd, Observatory.
DISTRICT SIX MUSEUM
Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:00. 35 Strand Street.
MARITIME CENTRE Features an overview of shipping in Cape Town, and the earliest existing model of Table Bay harbour. Open daily from 10:00 to 17:00. 1st Floor, Union-Castle House, Dock Road, V&A Waterfront.
The District Six Museum works with the memories of this specific District experience and with that of forced removals more generally.
PLANETARIUM & DIGITAL DOME
25A Albertus St & Buitenkant Street.
Shows Daily. Closed On Mondays for research.
Interactive exhibition, educational movies and exploring our sky.
HEART OF CAPE TOWN MUSEUM
25 Queen Victoria Street.
Open: Mon to Sun 08:00 –17:00 (Apr. to Oct.) 08:00–20:00 (Nov. to Mar.) Gabbema Doordrift Street, Paarl Mountain.
The birthplace of the first ever human heart transplant.
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THE RUPERT MUSEUM
7 days a week. Guided tours start at 9:00, 11:00, 13:00 & 15:00.
The unique private art collection of Anton and Huberte Rupert. Over 350 works of contemporary South African art from the period 1940 to 1970.
Specially pre-arranged tour is available at 17:00.
Open Mon - Sat: 10:00 – 16:00. Stellentia Rd, Stellenbosch.
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Groote Schuur Hospital, Groote Schuur Dr, Observatory.
Houses the William Fehr collection: works of art on paper (watercolours, prints and drawings). Due to the sensitive nature of artworks on paper, only a selection of works is on exhibition. Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:00. 78 Buitenkant Street.
SLAVE LODGE
and T-shirts printed yesterday.
From human wrongs to human rights, exhibitions on the lower level of this museum explore the long history of slavery in South Africa.
Daily from 10:00 to 17:00.
Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00.
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL GALLERY
Corner Adderley and Wale Streets.
South Africa’s premier art museum.
SOCIAL HISTORY CENTRE Houses indigenous cultural material from southern Africa, artefacts from the colonial period of the Cape, including maritime and historical archaeology, as well as collections of world ceramics, furniture, coins and textiles, among others. Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:00. 17 Church Square.
SOUTH AFRICAN JEWISH MUSEUM A tribute and detailed account of one of the great Jewish communities of the diaspora.
25 Queen Victoria Street.
Daily from 10:00 to 17:00. Government Avenue, Company’s Garden.
THE SPRINGBOK EXPERIENCE - SA RUGBY MUSEUM Honouring the Springboks and South African rugby. Tuesday - Sunday from 9:00 to 17:00. Portswood Rd, V&A Waterfront.
WILLIAM FEHR COLLECTION AT THE CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE
Open Sunday to Thursday.10:00 - 17:00; Friday 10:00 - 14:00.Photo ID required at entry.
Contained in the collection is a wealth of historical information concerning the peoples and landscapes of early colonial South Africa.
88 Hatfield Street, Gardens.
Daily from 09:30 to 15:30.
SOUTH AFRICAN MUSEUM
ZEITZ MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY MODERN AFRICAN ART (MOCAA).
Houses more than one and a half million specimens of scientific importance. The collections now range from fossils almost 700-million years old to insects and fish caught last week. There are also stone tools made by people 120 000 years ago, traditional clothes from the last century,
MUSEUM HOURS Sunday to Thursday: 10am - 5pm, Friday: 10am - 2pm Closed Saturdays and Jewish Holidays Open Public Holidays
Cape Town Walking Tours No visitor to the Mother City should miss out on its beautiful historic buildings, museums and diverse history. See everything the Cape Town inner city has to offer with a Historic City free walking tour which operates on a Tip Only basis: you enjoyed? Tip your guide. You had a laugh? Even better. FREE TOURS BY FOOT Tours departs daily at 10.30am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 3pm and 4pm from the ticket office at 81 Long Street (stop 5). As you explore the city in the 90-minute tour, your guide will highlight buildings and places of relevance and history along the route. Look out for the tour guide in their red uniforms with their red umbrellas to join the City Sightseeing Free Walking Tours.
Collects, preserves, researches, and exhibits twenty-first century art from Africa and its Diaspora and hosts international exhibitions. Open Daily 9:00 - 18:00.
Visit www.citysightseeing.co.za for more
V&A Waterfront, Silo District, S Arm Road.
Situated in the Museum Mile in central Cape Town, the South African Jewish Museum offers visitors a truly unique experience with its bold architectural design, interactive multi-media displays and truly engaging accounts of South African Jewish history.
COST Adults: SA Pensioners: Students (Under 12 years): Students (Over 12 years):
R60.00 R30.00 FREE R30.00
88 Hatfield Street, Gardens, Cape Town
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WORLD OF BIRDS World of Birds is the largest bird park in Africa and one of the few large bird parks in the World. Over 3 000 birds (and small animals) of 400 different species are uniquely presented in more than 100 spacious landscaped walk through aviaries, allowing you the most intimate closeness with nature. www.worldofbirds.org.za Hout Bay, Cape Town, 7806 +27 21 790 2730
KIRSTENBOSCH NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDEN Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is acclaimed as one of the great botanic gardens of the world. Few gardens can match the sheer grandeur of the setting of Kirstenbosch, against the eastern slopes of Cape Town’s Table Mountain.
www.sanbi.org/gardens/kirstenbosch Rhodes Drive, 7735 021 799 8783
BIG 5 SAFARI & SPA Real Africa. Real Close To Cape Town. Over 10 000-hectares of Big 5 conservancy.
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