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THE GALILEO OPEN AIR CINEMA

SUMMER OF CHAMPIONS

Doors open: 18:00 on weekdays, 17:00 on Saturdays and 16:00 on Sundays.

Movies start after sunset.

1 FEBRUARY KENILWORTH RACECOURSE

Ticket prices: From R109 - R180 p/p depending on ticket type KIRSTENBOSCH GARDENS Magic Mike (16 LNSD) - 5.2.2020 Instant Family (13 L) - 6.2.2020 Dear John (10 LV) - 12.2.2020 High Fidelity (13 L) - 13.2.2020 The Big Sick (16 DLPS) - 19.2.2020

Dress to impress and spend a day at the races, rubbing shoulders with the who’s who. From the ponies and the punters, to the fillies and fashionistas.

Join Visionaries Bonang Matheba, Miss SA Zozi Tunzi, designer Palesa Mokubung and DJ Black Coffee at The Sun Met 2020. Expect glamour, the thrill of a horse race, fashion and great entertainment.

Cool Runnings (A) - 20.2.2020

SOUTH AFRICAN MENSWEAR WEEK

Letters To Juliet (PG) - 26.2.2020

6 - 8 FEBRUARY V & A WATERFRONT

American Pie (16 LNS) - 27.2.2020 SATURDAYS in the WINELANDS Driving Miss Daisy (PG) - 1.2.2020 La Paris Estate Forrest Gump (PG LV) - 8.2.2020 Vergenoegd Wine Estate

Top African designers in world-class runway shows and presentations of the Autumn-Winter 20 collection.

Please note that access for the general public is FREE this season for SAMW. However places are incredibly limited, and you will need to sign up online.

The Notebook (10 S) - 15.2.2020 Lourensford Wine Estate The Sound of Music (A) - 22.2.2020

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Saturday Night Fever (16 LV) - 29.2.2020

This floating on the Breede River festival turns 30 this year. Four days of celebrating 30 years of great music, good food, chilled vibes, short queues and a whole lot of gees.

Under Oaks Wine Estate ROTATING VENUES IN AND AROUND CAPE TOWN The Rocky Horror Picture Show (13 S) 3.1.2019, Meerendal Wine Estate Valentine’s Day Special Screening: About Time (13 L) - 14.2.2020 Nooitgedacht Wine Estate Me Before You (7-9 PG) - 21.2.2020, Battery Park, V&A Waterfront Father Of The Bride (A) - 28.2.2020 Steenberg Farm, Tokai

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40 different artists and bands will entertain a limited audience of 2500 festival goers.

PIZZA & PASTA FESTIVAL 8 FEBRUARY Expect gourmet pizza & pasta dishes, Italian desserts, craft beer, LIVE music, kiddies’ entertainment and FREE bunker tours.

THE INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC ARTS FESTIVAL 12 - 17 FEBRUARY ME’KASI COFFEE SHOP, SALT RIVER This 4th installment, themed “Digitalisation”, will be a meditation of artistic views on the modern age and the ubiquitous presence of the internet, digital technologies and their seamless integration into modern life.

IPAF2020 will facilitate a dialogue on a more sustainable future within the age of the digital revolution. The festival will take place between 12th and 17th February 2020.

CAPE TOWN ART FAIR 14 - 16 FEBRUARY CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE A unique cross-section of the art market, representing the forefront of contemporary art globally.

2020’s SOLO focus will explore different representations of space including but not limited to the urban, domestic, architectural and virtual in a variety of media.

Tomorrows/Today, the section of the fair dedicated to highlighting the practices of emerging and underrepresented artists, will be curated by Nkule Mabaso (Head Curator, Michaelis Galleries, South Africa) and Luigi Fassi (Artistic Director, MAN-Contemporary Art Museum, Italy).

Other sections to look forward to are: Past/Modern, a new guest-curated programme by Joao Ferriera (Curator, South Africa) featuring presentations by Modern masters. Editions, which will showcase leading print galleries and workshops that specialise in prints, multiples, and editions.

Cultural Platforms curated by Tumelo Mosaka presents the work of cultural

institutions and non-profit organisations who nurture and support the artistic production in the region through exhibitions and artist residencies.

And finally, the Magazines & Publications section which showcases magazines, books, journals, and catalogues presented by publishers from around the world with a focus on art.

Alongside this, will be an exciting public programme that will include screenings, gallery openings and a curated talks programme to engage visitors of the fair.

CAPE TOWN CRICKET SIXES 14 - 16 FEBRUARY While 6’s Cricket is the core sport, the festival also includes a 6 a side Football league and this year they have added Touch Rugby and Tag Rugby leagues to the event.

The 5th annual festival features several leagues for all levels of competitiveness.

They run a women and juniors league and the CSR arm “Hit Poverty for a Six” facilitates workshops and coaching sessions to disadvantaged youth at the festival and throughout the year.

forefront and Paige Mac will deliver her soul-blues folky vibe.

CAPE TOWN PRIDE 18 - 29 FEBRUARY Pride provides a platform for every part of Cape Town’s LGBT+ community (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, queer, questioning, intersex, non-binary, asexual, polysexual, genderqueer and gender variant people) to raise awareness of issues and campaign for the freedoms that will allow them to live their lives on a genuinely equal footing.

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The annual parade through the heart of the CBD gives a chance to be visible and speak loudly to the rest of the city about what the community has achieved, how far they’ve have come and what is still needed.

The Parade and Mardi Gras is the culmination of the 10 day Cape Town Pride festival! The venue this years is Reddam Field at Green Point Urban Park in Green Point. With floats, live acts, food, drinks and many more activations to ensnare the senses.

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SALON FESTIVAL 18 FEBRUARY - 1 MARCH

FOLK ‘N ACOUSTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL FEBRUARY 16 KIRSTENBOSCH Brings to the stage the best of South Africa’s folk and acoustic talent in a unique concert setting.

An incredible line up of top South African artists will share their stories with you. Ross Learmonth [Prime Circle frontman] who just released his first solo album, James Stewart [The Usual frontman] and Flat Stanley will represent the acoustic rock part of the festival.

Andre De Villiers who is one of our favourite songwriters will bring his local folk to the show. Louise Carver another beautiful singer-songwriter will add another pop-folk infused highlight to the mix along with YOAV and his trippy-folky pop dance style.

Mandisi Dyantyis will represent the AfroSoul genre with his incredible acoustic quintet. Derek Gripper will bring his acoustic guitar expertise to the

Highly successful German network for cultural exchange, discussion and societal engagement – will be hosting its second series of salons in Cape Town, featuring a variety of topics and house concerts, authors, journalists and artists in intimate settings and private homes.

Cultural experiences in private homes or small public venues: Discourse, talks, readings, house concerts in and around Cape Town.

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Das Salonfestival is a non-profit initiative to foster exchange and understanding between cultures and explore how we want to live together as a society.

Look for the 12 different events on the Salonfestival Facebook page.

PRAWN FESTIVAL 22 FEBRUARY KENILWORTH RACECOURSE It’s a race day filled with Graded races

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- including the Cape Derby (Gr 1), the Khaya Stables Diadem Stakes (Gr 2), the Vasco Prix du Cap (Gr 3), the Cape of Good Hope Nursery (Gr 3), the Kenilworth Fillies Nursery (Gr 3) and the Selangor Jet Master Stakes.

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It may sound like a mouthful (pun intended), but the only thing more appetizing than the line-up of equestrian champions fighting it out for those titles, is the thousands of freshly cooked prawns awaiting race goers.

There will be a variety of alternative food vendors on the day to ensure your culinary desires are catered for.

Entrance to the racecourse is free and includes live entertainment and entertainment for the kids.

DESIGN INDABA 26 - 28 FEBRUARY ARTSCAPE THEATRE DESIGN INDABA 26 - 28 FEBRUARY

Design Indaba 2020 celebrates a momentous milestone in the conference’s legacy, it’s 25th anniversary.

Lauded as the Best Conference in the world, Design Indaba has become a respected institution on the global creative landscape.

The 2020 iteration of the conference will bring to the stage the creative optimism and activism people have come to expect from the flagship platform, such as its ensemble cast of acclaimed speakers, spanning the disciplines of design and innovation.

WOMEN LIFESTYLE EXPO 28 FEBRUARY - 1 MARCH

WOMEN LIFESTYLE EXPO 28 FEBRUARY - 1 MARCH THE LOOKOUT, V & A WATERFRONT Gather your girlfriends for a weekend of inspiration, information and fun.

With an emphasis on recognising and celebrating women’s lifestyles in all of their vibrancy and diversity, the Expo will showcase a vast array of information, presentations and interactive demonstrations all under the one roof.

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Topics and products will include medical and health specialists, cooking demonstrations, beauty and skincare,

fashion, business coaching, financial health and tips on active anti-ageing.

BIODEGRADABLE FESTIVAL 29 FEBRUARY DE WAAL PARK The first biodegradable festival in the world.

Expect from the event: Music, Food & Drinks (Beer garden), Technology, Educational cinema screen, Biodegradable products, Kids zone with games and lots of fun for everyone in the family.

SUNSET SPECIALS TABLE MOUNTAIN CABLEWAY Till 29 February 2020 (excluding 19 December 2019 to 3 January 2020) An African sunset from the top of one of the world’s New7Wonders of Nature is a truly spectacular sight.

Experience summer’s longer days and balmy evenings atop Table Mountain by taking a cable car to the summit – and bring your camera to capture that #sunsetspecial moment!

Return tickets are half price after 6pm.

This excludes the following dates: 19 December 2019 – 3 January 2020.

Please note that it is not advisable to use the free park-and-ride MyCiTi bus service for the Sunset Special as the service runs until 7pm only.

SUNSET BUS 29 FEBRUARY TILL 3 MAY From Stop 1 at the V&A Waterfront only. Tour departure time: 17:00 – 18:00 (Time will be confirmed on booking confirmation). Valid for the evening of the tour only. Approximately 3 hours. This is not a hop on hop off. As darkness falls, the bus will take you back to the V&A Waterfront via the city as Cape Town shows off her night lights.

Please note: 21 Dec’19 - 05 Jan’20: Due to traffic on Signal Hill our tour will visit Blouberg Beach to watch the sunset from there.

Don’t forget your picnic! No tour: 08 March’20

AT THE MID HOUR OF NIGHT BAXTER CONCERT HALL, RONDEBOSCH 25 FEBRUARY, 20:00 Sarah-Jane Brandon and Gary Matthewman, weave together a charming programme of beauty, seduction, mystery and magic as they explore the endless possibilities offered to us by night.

With songs by Mendelssohn, Berg, Strauss, Bachelet, Debussy and Novello.

BOOK THROUGH WEBTICKETS. Ticket Prices: Full Price R250, Senior Citizens R150 IN COLLABORATION WITH THE SONGMAKERS’ GUILD AND UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN OPERA SCHOOL

DAME KIRI TE KANAWA RESIDENCY FUGARD THEATRE, CAPE TOWN 29 FEBRUARY, 19:00 The iconic New Zealand soprano Dame Te Kanawa’s last visit to South Africa was in 1995 for the Rugby World Cup, and we are thrilled to welcome her to the Mother City 25 years later. Join us for an evening interview in conversation with Dame Kiri, to talk about everything from singing at the wedding of Charles and Diana and her extraordinary career to her foundation for young singers and South African opera stars. The interview will be co-hosted by CTO Artistic Director Matthew Wild and CTO Board Vice-Chair and Cape Talk presenter Africa Melane.

Ticket Prices: R125. BOOK THROUGH THE FUGARD THEATRE. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE NEW ZEALAND HIGH COMMISSION, THE FUGARD THEATRE AND UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN OPERA SCHOOL.

BAXTER CONCERT HALL 3 MARCH, 19:30 With over 40 years of performances at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Vienna State Opera, Paris Opera, La Scala, Sydney Opera House and more, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa brings her mastery of the operatic art form to an evening of masterclasses with students from the University of Cape Town Opera School and Cape Town Opera Young Artists Programme.

Ticket Prices: R125. BOOK THROUGH WEBTICKETS. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE NEW ZEALAND HIGH COMMISSION, THE FUGARD THEATRE AND UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN OPERA SCHOOL

LORD! COME AWAY!

BRITISH MUSIC FOR VOICES AND STRINGS HUGO LAMBRECHTS MUSIC CENTRE, PAROW 1 MARCH, 15:00 This Sunday afternoon concert provides a dramatic sweep across centuries of glorious British music for voices and strings, along with a work by South Africa’s much-loved Hendrik Hofmeyr. Lord! Come away! comprises Vaughan Williams’ fervently impassioned Four Hymns for tenor and viola, Benjamin Britten’s dramatic cantata Phaedra for mezzo soprano, and Dido’s heart-wrenching Lament by Henry Purcell, and is an essential concert for lovers of British and South African musical composition. Directed by the English conductor and pianist Gary Matthewman.

Ticket Prices: R80. BOOK WITH CAPE TOWN OPERA. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE SONGMAKERS’ GUILD AND UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN OPERA SCHOOL.

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ROLEX ARTS WEEKEND 8 & 9 FEBRUARY

THE PRODUCERS Based on the hilarious 1968 film, Mel Brooks’ The Producers is a laugh outloud, outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical-comedy that has been a smash hit since its 2001 debut.

Fading Broadway producer Max Bialystok (played by Alan Committie) is desperate to get to the top of his profession again, and finds an unlikely ally in mousy accountant Leo Bloom (Richard White), who predicts that one could make far more money with a flop of a show than with a hit.

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Together, the two set out to produce the worst musical ever to hit Broadway.

Unfortunately for them, their show is a huge hit! With no shortage of showstopping musical numbers, and Brooks’ signature humor keeping audiences in stitches, The Producers is definitely far from a flop.

Theatre on The Bay, 4 Feb - 28 March, Tickets R180 - R380 from ww.pietertoerien.co.za “MASTER HAROLD” … AND THE BOYS

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Set in a tea room in Port Elizabeth on a dreary, wet afternoon in 1950, “Master Harold”… and the Boys is a poignant coming of age story and exploration of a friendship between a young white boy (Hally), and the two adult black men he has grown up around (Sam and Willy), against the backdrop of the oppressive, divisive apartheid laws of the time.

Although society dictates their education are worlds apart, Sam has helped guide Hally from boy to manhood, educating him about the realities and injustices of the world, while Hally in turn teaches Sam what he has learnt at school.

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Their friendship has taken on an almost fatherly role for Hally, as he struggles with the strained relationship with his alcoholic father.

During their debates and reminiscing on the rainy afternoon, Sam and Willy talk about their dreams of winning a ball room competition – their ‘world without collisions’ – a metaphor for their aspirations and yearning to create a better life for themselves.

The peace is broken with the news that Hally’s drunken father is returning home, unleashing an anger in Hally that leads to an unprecedented bigoted outburst.

The Fugard, 4 Feb - 15 March, Tickets R180 – R250. www.thefugard.com DREAMGIRLS The Rainbow Academy presents DREAMGIRLS. A story following the lives of three aspiring black soul singers The Dreamettes, as they compete at a local talent show at the Apollo Theatre, to become the next best thing in Showbiz.

The experience changes their lives forever, as they navigate through the competitive world of show business in search of a dream (Please note that this production is presented by an amateur dramatic society).

Artscape Theatre, 5 - 8 Feb, Tickets R80 - R100 from www.computicket.mobi ROLEX ARTS WEEKEND A series of public events – talks, readings, exhibitions and performances, including two world premieres – will feature the work of the 2018-2019 protégés of the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative with their mentors.

The two-day celebration is the culmination of the current cycle of the programme, which pairs master artists with emerging artists in several disciplines for a period of creative

exchange in a one-to-one mentoring relationship.

Baxter Theatre, 8 & 9 Feb, Tickets R100 from from www.webtickets.co.za MOTHER CITY COMEDY FESTIVAL This is a celebration of stand-up comedy and will showcase a wide spectrum of different comedy styles with more than 45 comedians performing in over 40 shows during the three weeks.

With two shows daily and three on weekends, The Mother City Comedy Festival promises to get audiences up close and personal with their favourite comedians while also introducing some of the country’s funniest upcoming talents.

Comedy-lovers will be spoilt for choice during this festival of funnies!

Baxter Theatre, 11 Feb - 1 March, Tickets R112 - R180 from www.webtickets.co.za GEGELAGEGE – BE MY DATE A standup comedy all about love and romance. It encourages couples to spend more time together and appreciate each other by going out on dates, buying each other gifts and going on holiday.

The story is told by a character named Solly, who has just attended a couple’s event, at work, without a date.

This makes him reflect on his past experiences and near misses with love. This reflection is both funny and entertaining. He reaches the conclusion that people in relationships are blessed to have each other. He is inspired to find his true love. This is a story about love, love and love.

This play is written and performed by Makhubalo Ikaneng. It is directed by Lungile Ikaneng.

Baxter Theatre, 14 & 15 Feb, Tickets R50 - R100 from www.webtickets.co.za LA BOHÉME Impoverished but inspired, Puccini’s young Bohemians make art, quarrel, make up, break up, and make believe that there will always be another tomorrow – never imagining that their frail friend Mimi will not live to see the final days of summer.

Do you remember the last time you danced on a table?

PERFORMING WAITERS! Not only will you be stunned by the wholesome, delicious flavours of our designer menu and the buzz of our wine bar’s best and brightest, but you’ll also be served and entertained by the shiniest stars of Cape Town’s incredible pool of extraordinary young performers. Makesure you remember your waiter’s name – it’ll be written in big lights one day.

“Always a 5-Star experience! Great local institution serving you an exquisite dining experience with amazing live entertainment! One of the top things to do in Cape Town” www.stardustcapetown.com • admin@stardustcapetown.com 118 Sir Lowry Rd Cape Town • +27 (0) 21 462 77 77

1st Floor, Maxton Centre 354 Albert Road, Woodstock +27 (0)21 426 2475 Email: info@streetwires.co.za

Matthew Wild’s innovative production, which premiered to widespread critical claim in Switzerland in 2018, comes to Cape Town in early 2020.

considers the things that happened to her older sister while Thobeka, reminds her of the story her grandmother told them.

Told as flashbacks of the elderly painter Marcello, the production movingly contrasts the impetuousness of youth with the regrets of old age.

Baxter Theatre, 18 Feb - 1 March, Tickets from www.webtickets.co.za

Presented by Cape Town Opera.

Artscape Theatre, 14 - 22 Feb, Tickets R150 - R325 from www.computicket.mobi

DON’T MISS YOUR TURNING POINT First Community Resource Centre Arts and Culture present: Don’t Miss Your Turning Point at Artscape Theatre Centre.

A story about two brothers, who share an amazing bond, growing up on the Cape Flats, dealing with social ills and not having much hope.

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.

One of the brothers, Quinton, makes a positive change that surprises the community, leaving him hoping that his family will join him in this new chapter.

On his journey of change, a tragedy strikes; his brother gets shot and killed, he retaliates and shoots his brother’s murderers.

Quinton ends up in prison but gets another opportunity to change his life, because where there is life there is hope.

Artscape Theatre, 15 Feb, Tickets R120 from www.computicket.mobi

WHEN WE AWAKE Grappling with #MenareTrash, #Metoo, #AmInext, the story follows two sisters haunted by the loss of their older sister, Notea.

Their mother told them she was told that Notea drowned in a pot of porridge.

Their grandmother however, told them a different story, but was never honest about what exactly happened to uNotea. As violence against women and children gets worse Thembeka

SYMPHONY OF SANTOOR Features the accomplished santoor player Rahul Sharma live in concert with Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.

This is a world premiere event and features a confluence of the rich musical traditions of India with western classical music.

The concert features a range of Indian classical ragas, folk, and light classical music compositions rearranged for orchestra, with the 100-stringed santoor as the main solo instrument.

With over 60 released albums, Rahul Sharma has experimented with his music and taken the santoor into various genres from classical to folk to new age and world fusion.

His album Namaste India with Kenny G is still one of the bestselling fusion albums from India. Rahul will be accompanied

by Ojas Adhiya (tabla) and Avinash Chandrachud (piano) and the 46-piece Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.

Artscape Theatre, 21 Feb, Tickets R200 - R600 from www.computicket.mobi

SUPER SEYAN Local talent & sought after Comedian, Award Winner, Writer, and Actor, Siya Seyan, aka “The Vernac King” will be doing his thing live for 1 night only in Cape Town. A day that does not come very often.

From Running a few shows since 2007, Siya has now grown to be known to perform all over SA, providing a great experience to all 9 provinces and has headlined Big Shows like David Kau’s – Blacks Only, Skumba and Friends to just mention a few.

Rockwell Dinner Theatre, 29 Feb, Tickets R160 from www.webtickets.co.za

oude libertas amphitheatre SHIRLEY BASSEY – DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER Anna Davel (vocal) & Jaconell Mouton (piano) Join SAMA award winning songstress Anna Davel and Ghoema award winning music producer Jaconell Mouton in this joyous and soulful production of their personal highlights of Shirley Bassey’s career.

The audience can look forward to acoustic piano and vocal arrangements of some of her greatest hits – amongst others; Diamonds are forever / Never, Never, Never / Big Spender / I, who have nothing / Kiss me, Honey, Honey / Where do I begin / How do you keep the music playing / I am what I am.

Davel’s renditions of the Shirley Bassey repertoire was nominated for “Best performance” during Aardklop National Arts festival 2019.

1 FEBRUARY, TICKETS R250 Anna Davel

SWING DE FRANCE You’d be sitting under the Stellenbosch stars and sipping Stellenbosch grown wine but you’d be feeling like you are sitting next to the Eiffel Tower at a Paris Café.

Valse Musette (also known as French Café music in South Africa), Gypsy Jazz of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli, music of Richard Galliano, Jazz standards and more. And all played “French style”… Sous le ciel de Paris, La vie en rose, Minor Swing, Swing Gitan and more…

2 FEBRUARY, TICKETS R280

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ANDREW YOUNG – SAXOLOGY “Saxology”... a variety of repertoire revealing the saxophone’s remarkable versatility and expressive range.

Back by popular demand Andrew Young, performs a rich and diverse repertoire, from Smooth-Jazz to Soul/Blues/Funk with even a touch of Classical thrown in with flawless technique and imaginative musicianship.

Born and raised in Liverpool, England, Andrew is often invited to perform in South Africa. His band of comprises well-loved musicians from Cape Town.

9 FEBRUARY, TICKETS R260 Andrew Young

LILY REFUSES TO LISTEN Nataniël presents a brand new creation, LILY REFUSES TO LISTEN, for a limited season of 4 performances at the Oude Libertas Amphitheatre.

At a time of being bombarded by bad news, damning prophecies, evil politics, corruption, loud neighbours, endless traffic, horrific music, relentless advertising and desperate social media, Nataniël celebrates personal space, personal choices, selective listening, self-care and resilience. Out with the bull, in with the beauty! Out with the yes, in with the no! Out with the trends, in with the timeless! Out with the parties, in with the privacy! Out with the ordinary, in with the exclusive!

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12 - 15 FEBRUARY, TICKETS R280.

NO INTERVAL. NO CELLPHONES. NO CHILDREN UNDER 15.

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ROBBIE WESSELS – LIEFDE Multi-talented and one of a kind actor, singer, songwriter and filmmaker, Robbie Wessels will perform Liefde as a special Valentine’s Day show, putting his love songs under the spotlight.

16 FEBRUARY, TICKETS R250

GALA CONCERT RICHARD COCK

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The Cape Town Festival Orchestra will perform a programme including popular South African Steinway artist, pianist Charl du Plessis performing re-invented arrangements of many classical favourites: Works on the programme will include orchestral favourites by Kreisler- Liebesleid and Schön Rosemarin performed by Lucia Di Blasio Scott.

In addition to the lush orchestral sounds that will sweep the audience away, Du Plessis will feature new arrangements of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Flight of the Bumble Bee, Spring from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Dvorak’s New World Piano Concerto.

The programme will also include a rousing performance tribute to Beethoven (born 250 years ago) and it will end with a participatory surprise!

Richard Cock

As always Richard Cock will entertain and beguile the audience with his humorous stories about the music. This tailor-made concert will inspire and enthuse the Oude Libertas audience.

22 FEBRUARY, TICKETS R250 - R380

EMO ADAMS EMO ADAMS established himself as one of the best-selling and most loved performers of his generation.

He won hearts with its playful energy. Each show is a one-time theater experience that shows Emo living his with passion for music and dance!

His distinctive characteristics is a paragon of honesty and avid comic mobility. His performances will have your toes wiggle and your muscles groan with pleasure.

Emo Adams

23 FEBRUARY, TICKETS R250

DR. VICTOR AND THE RASTA REBELS An evening of feet-stomping entertainment by top SA musicians, geared to perform an exciting selection of festive music, specially selected to celebrate the last performance of the summer season.

The audience can look forward to greeting a fantastic, lively performance with the most popular hits from a long list of well-known songs e.g. “Gimme Hope Jo’anna” My Number 1, If You Wanna Be Happy, Man Smart, Woman Smarter, Hello Africa 2010 Remix. Pretty Belinda, Nightshift, My Baby Loves Lovin’ Going Back To My Roots.

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the african fair

Cellar Contemporary by Jane Alexander

Exhibitors in its eighth edition of the Cape Town Art Fair, taking place from 14 to the 16 February 2020 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), will once again offer a unique cross-section of the art market, representing the forefront of contemporary art globally.

An increasingly large contingent within the Art Fair is made up of prominent galleries from around the globe. These galleries represent exciting, established and emerging artists with a presence in museums, biennials, and important private collections around the world.

Building up a firm reputation for authenticity, quality and inventiveness culminates this coming fair with galleries and artists representation from across the African continent, Europe and the UAE. The Art Fair will includes several features and dedicated sections to highlight points of interest and different subjects.

Tomorrows/Today, the section of the fair which is dedicated to highlighting the practices of emerging and under-represented artists, will be curated by Nkule Mabaso (Head Curator, Michaelis Galleries, South Africa) and Luigi Fassi (Artistic Director, MAN-Contemporary Art Museum, Italy).

TOMORROWS/TODAY 2020 guest co-curators Nkule Mabaso (Curator at Michaelis Galleries, Cape Town) and Luigi Fassi (Artistic Director of MAN Contemporary Art Museum in Nuoro, Italy) have been made responsible for presenting a crosssection of the most exciting and emerging and less known artists from Africa, the Diaspora and the world.

Southern Guild work by Rich Msini

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The third iteration of the SOLO section, will explore different representations of space including but not limited to the urban, domestic, architectural, and virtual, in a variety of media. Each edition of SOLO aims to present a more in-depth insight into the artistic practices of a varied selection of artists than is commonly found in the commercially-driven art fair setting.

In its third iteration, SOLO will focus on the notion of space and how it presents itself thematically in artworks; through an amalgamation of mediums and concepts that tie into each other, with themes ranging from the representation of the black body and its movement to issues of exile, migration, mythologies and leisure.

Through this focus, SOLO aims to encourage Fair audiences to take note of the power relations that help to shape the boundaries of spaces and what is possible within them and who may enter, with which identities, discourses and interests.

Past/Modern introduces a new guest-curated programme by Joao Ferriera (Curator, South Africa) featuring presentations by Modern masters.

For the upcoming edition, the fair will present Southern Guild as a special project.

Globally recognised for their leading African collectible design.

Editions showcases leading print galleries and workshops that specialise in prints, multiples, and editions.

Nina Lieska

Cultural Platforms curated by Tumelo Mosaka presents the work of cultural institutions and non-profit organisations who nurture and support the artistic production in the region through exhibitions and artist residencies.

ART FAIR TALKS PROGRAMME: FRIDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 12:00-13:00 | TALK 1 | ART AND PHILANTHROPY IN AFRICA 14:00-15:00 | TALK 2 | A PASSION FOR COLLECTING ART 16:00-17:00 | TALK 3 | CONSTRUCTING LANDSCAPES OF PROBABILITIES

Nina Lieska

SATURDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 12:00-13:00 | TALK 4 | MUSEUMS IN THE 21ST CENTURY 14:00-15:00 | TALK 5 | THE QUEST FOR SUSTAINABLE ART PLATFORMS 16:00-17:00 | TALK 6 | ARTIST IN DIALOGUE SUNDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 14:00-15:00 | TALK 7 | BUILDING LEGACIES: INVESTING IN CULTURE Each of the talks is headed by a moderator that specialize in the subject and is joined by 2-4 panelists that will share their experience and knowledge.

6 Walkabouts - guided tours through the fair, open to fairgoers, offering them a chance to see the Fair through the eyes of curators, academics, and artists are there to be joined by anyone interested.

Part of Cape Town Art Fair’s engagement with the city’s cultural institutions, GALLERY NIGHT takes the art fair beyond the Convention Centre. Gallery Night provides fairgoers with a full view of Cape Town’s visual art scene. Jump on a City Sightseeing Double Decker bus from the CTICC and enjoy a vibrant evening of gallery hopping from the city bowl to Woodstock. Busses available to all VIP cardholders and tickets holders of the fair. Gallery Night will conclude with two after parties: SMAC Gallery will host an afterparty with DJs and food trucks, with access only with a fair ticket or VIP Card. Greatmore Studios will also host an afterparty in the artist’s studios and exhibition space.

Danica Lundy

ART.DOC, the most recent edition to the fair’s programme; a film screening programme at Cape Town’s oldest cinema, an institution locally; The Labia.

The programme focuses on art documentaries and is open to the public free of charge, on a first-come first-serve basis.

Located within the fair, Roger Ballen will be signing his new book, The World According to Roger Ballen: a catalogue of the first major exhibition of Ballen’s work in France and a study of his career in the wider context of modern and contemporary art, including his connections with Art Brut. The signing will be held at the Clarke’s Bookshop booth. The book signing will take place on SATURDAY, 16 FEBRUARY, 13:30 – 14:00.

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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.

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

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)

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

CITY CENTER 95 KEEROM Fine dining Italian restaurant.

95 Keerom St. 021 422 0765

cape town ACES ‘N’ SPADES A neighbourhood rock ‘n roll bar 62 Hout St. 021 424 1620 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 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 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

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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

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

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 TRUTH COFFEE ROASTING A steampunk coffee shop and roasting factory hailed by the UK Daily Telegraph.

36 Buitenkant St. 021 200 0440

HOUT BAY’S BEAUTY FROM A FRESH PERSPECTIVE 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.

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

For more info & reservations Tel: +27 21 790 0900, events@lookouthoutbay.co.za Visit www.lookouthoutbay.co.za for more info.

Lookout Hout Bay

@LookoutHoutBay

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 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

THE KORNER MAKES A SPLASH ON CAPE TOWN’S INNER CITY EATERIES Mandela Rhodes Place, Korner Church Street & St Georges Mall, Cape Town CBD

WOODSTOCK 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 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.

Drawing inspiration from the vibey character of the neighbourhood, the creators of The Korner aspire to do more than serve great food. From its inception, the restaurant has been designed as a space to wine, dine, hold meetings, grab-andgo express, satisfying the need for an easy, sociable breakfast to dinner option.

An express bar will open early to serve morning commuters great coffees, as well as grab-and-go breakfasts and lunches, a mere stone’s throw from the iconic Green Market Square, surrounding hotels and corporates.

Breakfast service will begin early and run through till 12 PM daily, seven days a week, with a menu offering a premium meat selection, salads, burgers, pizza and loaded fries with more than 6 options and 13 topping choices, Free WiFi is offered in a comfortable 130-seater, ground-floor community space.

A full bar with an in-house mixologist will serve creative cocktails, an array of craft beers and a selection of local wines.

The dinner menu includes: • The Babelas Crazy Loaded Fries: Loaded cheese sauce, mushroom, blue cheese, gravy and truffle oil.

• The Korner Burger: Hash brown, maple dipped bacon, smoked mozzarella, BBQ aioli and fried egg.

• The Tomahawk (for 2): Rib-eye on the bone, flame grilled, basted in our signature BBQ sauce our house seasoning salt with fries.

• Chicken and Waffles: Buttermilk fried chicken wings, buttery waffles with authentic maple syrup and American gravy.

The Korner

@thekornersa

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Dominating the N1 highway when it crosses through Paarl, the iconic Afrikaans Taalmonument (Afrikaans Language Monument) is a point of both physical and historical reference. It was created not only to remind, but also to carry on the youngest African language.

Created verbally along the Western Cape’s west coast as a mean to enable trade between natives and seamen, it soon needed to be developed into writing for documentation purposes. That, in its turn started in Arab script and only later changed into the current Latin one.

All those origins, mixed together and forced out of a new reality, soon emerged into a unique culture. A culture that embraces diversity, values community and finds the point of humour and laughter in harsh daily situations, where others will surrender to conflict.

STILL TO COME THIS SUMMER: Star Gazing Picnics – 22 Feb & 21 March Full Moon Picnics – 8 Feb & 7 March The Fantastic Festival – 28 & 29 Feb Choir Festival – 14 March

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The site, located on top of the Paarl mountain, comprises of a small museum which is dedicated to the preservers of the language, an outdoor gallery of poetry and poems, picnic grounds and an amphitheater, an exit point for hikers and mountain bikers to Paarl Rock, the 250° lookout of Paarl, Stellenbosch and Table Mountain and the architectural complex of the monument itself. The monument is a large scale physical expression of the language origins, current usage and aspirations.

On-site guidance and explanations are offered and recommended.

Since its inception, the site is also known to be a favourite venue for summer events.

That includes live concerts and picnics, star gazing nights and full moon picnics. It is a great place to mingle with locals in a relaxed atmosphere and if you are not prepared for the occasion, the restaurant on-site will gladly assist with your needs.

BOOKINGS +27 21 418 9462

sensing elements

As soon as the new owners of Quoin Rock Wine Estate took over the property in 2012, they embedded the ancient philosophy of the 5 Elements of Nature into the redesign and restructure. In a bold move to rebrand and modernise the old winery, they chose to dig deeper into the heritage of the land and the location, instead of importing foreign ideas that wouldn’t necessarily fit into place.

Space, Air, Fire, Water and Earth are all visible in one way or another when you visit the estate for the day or for a stay over. Separating the old part of the estate from the new results in creating two very distinct spaces.

The old Manor House complex is fully revived to its old glory, modernised and gently restored. It is a 7 room complex with its own dining room, meeting room and pool, all surrounded by a lavish manicured garden.

This luxurious heaven is to be booked as a whole. No separate room booking is available.

On the other side of the hill, at the complex that is now the forefront of the winery, you enter a slick, specifically detailed, contemporary complex that includes the winery and wine cellar, GĂĽte Restaurant at Quoin Rock and the Venue Hall. This part of the estate is surrounded by modern, to match design of landscape architecture, creating a coherent feeling when moving through the complex structure, in and out of it.

The clean-line design corresponds with Far East elements of Feng Shui and Zen with a natural flow between the different parts of the building.Water, recognised by the owners as the source of the entire estate’s being, gets a variation of mentions around, providing a cool, earthy feeling on the hot day that we visited. From the old vine that is circulated by a gentle water fall in the foyer, through the use of other water features, all the way

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to the wine label design - water echoes and interacts with visitors’ senses.

The event venue is a clean pallet space that overlooks the Simonsberg Mountains. A generous double storey venue with a cigar room attached to it on the second-floor level, with a masculine interior design and a dominating position over the panoramic view. The venue enjoys its own entrance and an additional outdoor space and platform for any kind of mixed uses required.

The Wine Lounge and Gåte Restaurant shares the same, ultra-neat and comfortable space. The tasting experience is a selection of 5 Quoin Rock wines presented by a wine ambassador together with a peek into the Cellar. Charcuterie or Cheese platter to accompany the wine, Oysters & MCC (Méthode Cap Classique- South African sparkling wine) or dessert & MCC are all prepared by the restaurant’s kitchen, matching the high level of fine dining with surprising elements from their gourmet, molecular food approach.

Gåte Restaurant at Quoin Rock takes you on a journey of flavours around the earth, in a theatrical and artistic voyage with each plate served.

It is open for a Daytime Experience Wed – Sun, 12:00 – 14:00 and for Dinner: Thurs – Sat, 18:00 till late. All experiences are fixed menus that are perfectly matched with their wine range. Self-driving day visitors can be rest assured with a special pairing offer of specifically sourced teas to complement each course.

For lunch they serve a 6 course affair, designed for a leisurely 2 hours excursion around the world. Dinner offers two options: a 7 course or a 14 course menu, carefully sourced and designed to wow you. Although the restaurant is a welcoming, informal space, each meal experience follows a schedule that will give visitors enough time to indulge every stop along the way.

Quoin Rock is named after ‘Quoin Point’, the second southernmost point of the African continent and the location of their other vineyard in the Elim wine region. This cool climate vineyard the source for the Chardonnay and the Sauvignon Blanc grapes. All other grapes are grown on the fertile soil of the Stellenbosch estate, reaching a superb constant quality to the level that they supply grapes to some of the renowned and award winning wine producers in both Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, to be blended into their wines.

The 3 level, newly built winery produces 2 wine ranges namely Quoin Rock wines and Namysto wines. They include a full range with everything from Méthode Cap Classique (sparkling) to Late Harvest wine and even a newly introduced spirit that is currently available only in the Tasting Lounge.

Wines are matured solely in French Oak barrels, reassuring a full body, quality wine products and keeping the quality narrative continuing through the entire production line. Both red wines we enjoyed during our visit, the Red Blend and the Shiraz, are suitable for aging and with two awards each you are already promised an interesting wine investment.

A more laidback experience is offered on the lower lawns- a newly introduced posh picnic around garden tables, under specially built gazebos, beneath shading trees. The setting is complimented with poofs, picnic blankets and cushions and even a jumping castle set-up for visitors with children.

The menu itself is a series of specially curated interpretations of Gåte’s food ethos but while the dishes at the restaurant are very specific, the picnic offers Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free and No-Pork options. All preferences should be mentioned while booking.

To finish the story in the estate team’s own words, “a visit to Quoin Rock is a composition. An opera. A volume of inter-connected short stories”.

Quoin Rock Wine Estate, Knorhoek Road, Stellenbosch.

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SILVER JUBILEE EDITION

BETTER AND BETTER DESIGN INDABA ANNOUNCES 2020 DATES AS IT CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY EVENTS ARTSCAPE THEATRE, CAPE TOWN. TICKETS AVAILABLE ON WEBTICKETS.

Better and better | Design Indaba announces 2020 dates as it celebrates 25 years of exemplary events Design Indaba’s yearly lineup is a highly anticipated event on the creative calendar. Having established itself internationally as one of the premier multidisciplinary programmes in the world, it consistently draws the globe’s luminaries to its stage, and attracts attendees from all age groups and walks of life. Over the last two and a half decades, Design Indaba has evolved from a dual talks and expo event, to becoming one the world’s leading conferences, presenting a hybrid of innovative and engaging events and experiences.

Celebrating a quarter century in 2020, Design Indaba is more committed than ever to offering a world-class event that not only equals its past stature, but also builds upon it. But this impressive 25-year milestone offers an opportunity too, to look forward, as well as back. And while its founders reflect on this landmark with immense pride, they also consider where to next.

With the world in a period of flux - some might argue crisis - solutions-driven thinking is more important than ever. And as we usher in a new decade as well as mark this significant achievement, we will look ahead to the next era. As always this will be driven by Design Indaba’s unwavering commitment to opening the floor for an exchange of ideas and constructive thinking.

The conference will once again take place early in the calendar – kicking off the year with a high-octane programme of dynamic talks, exciting exhibitions and engaging workshops. It will run from 26 to 28 February 2020 at the Artscape Theatre Centre in Cape Town. Additionally it will be broadcast live via simulcast to major cities around the country, allowing design devotees in Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Potchefstroom to take part in this must-attend event.

INTRODUCING THE CHANGE-MAKERS AT #DI2020!

With over 30 mind-bending speakers lined up for #DI2020 – most still to be announced – you simply can’t afford to miss the Design Indaba Conference’s silver jubilee!

Instead of looking back at our last 25 years, we’re heading straight into the future by showcasing designers whose innovative thinking will shape the planet for the better over the next 25 years!

NERI&HU ARE ALTERING THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT Formulas are anathema to multiple award-winning Shanghai-based ‘starchitects’ Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu. Neri&Hu assert that trends are no longer relevant, and customisation and context are king.

What: Asia’s hottest architects run a multi-disciplinary design practice with global reach, spanning the built environment, creative direction, interiors, product design and branding. Expect a philosophically and visually rich presentation.

Why: Their work is reshaping Chinese visual identity while profoundly altering the built environment around the world.

Lyndon Neri & Rossana Hu at Neri&Hu

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Follow: Follow @neriandhu on Twitter and @neriandhu on Instagram.

KINYA TAGAWA PERSONALISES DATA TO SOLVE REAL-WORLD PROBLEMS Kinya Tagawa’s futuristic experimental design brings fresh artistry to the engineering discipline. His design firm Takram’s ‘products of the future’ are making people sit up and take notice. These include a moon rover prototype called the HAKUTO FLIGHT MODEL, and the LEDIX - a visualisation of Japanese economy traffic.

What: As part of his presentation, Kinya will use #DI2020 as the global debut for an interactive data visualisation project.

Why: Kinya’s work has already convinced governments to change policies.

Data can be personalised, used to make better decisions, and leveraged to solve real-world problems.

Follow: @Takram on Twitter, and @kinyatagawa and @takram_ on Instagram.

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SUNNY DOLAT CHALLENGES WHAT IT MEANS TO BE AN AFRICAN MAN

With his finger on the beating pulse of African fashion, Kenyan-born creative director, artist and curator Sunny Dolat is making waves by interrogating what African men can and can’t wear, what African fashion means, and what queer theory has to offer film and fashion.

What: With The Nest Collective, he’s telling stories through film, fashion, music and the visual arts to create inclusivity.

Why: He wants African fashion to encompass all 54 countries on the continent, not just work from the fashion capitals of Johannesburg, Nairobi, Lagos and Dakar. He challenges notions of masculinity in a gender-fluid world.

Follow: @dolatsunny and @thisisthenest on Twitter, and @sunnydolat and @thisisthenest on Instagram.

THE TRANSFORMATIONAL ART OF IBRAHIM MAHAMA One of the leading attractions at Ghana’s first-ever pavilion at the Venice Biennale, the young artist has a passion for interpreting Ghana’s complex past through striking, totalising artworks that comment on his country’s commercial legacy, migration, globalisation, labour and value.

Sunny Dolat

What: Whether covering monumental buildings with repurposed jute sacks or documenting forgotten history by collecting a range of objects for exhibition, this restlessly intellectual artist engages with both memory and hope.

Why: Ibrahim Mahama’s gargantuan installations are both spectacle and representations of the fabric of Ghanaian life. Bold postcolonial statement and visionary artistry combine in his work.

Follow: @ibrahimmahama on Instagram.

NATSAI AUDREY CHIEZA’S EXTRAORDINARY BIODESIGN SOLUTIONS The Zimbabwean-born designer’s exploration of synthetic biology has led to a whole new take on sustainable design, from dyeing textiles with microbes rather than toxic chemicals to using algae as building material.

What: Expect a robust debate on the ethics and aesthetics of biotech from the founder and director of Faber Futures.

Ibrahim Mahama

Why: Chieza foresees a future in which we return to nature to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems.

Natsai Audrey

Follow: @NatsaiAudrey and @faberfutures on Twitter and @natsaiaudrey and @faberfutures on Instagram.

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BORN IN AFRICA SHOP NO. 2 ON THE CORNER OF LOWER LOOP & WHARF STREET

INSPIRED BY NATURE

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 deal in town.

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.

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incredible journey: sounds of south africa

The Cape Town Carnival, held annually in March, is a street parade that showcases and celebrates the diversity of Cape Town and South Africa.

For several hours on a late-summer evening, more than 50 energetic and talented community performance groups, spectacular floats, giant puppets and extravagant costumed performers bring the Green Point Fan Walk alive, while thousands of spectators from all over the world converge along the 1.2km parade route.

Celebrating ten years of bringing people together, igniting joy and unity through creativity and providing second-to-none entertainment, the Cape Town Carnival will take place this year on Human Rights Day, 21 March 2020, on the Fan Walk in Green Point.

This year’s theme is “Incredible Journey: Sounds of South Africa” which will showcase the music, dance and art of our country and how it connects us as a nation to our past, future, our country and each other.

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It is a perfect opportunity; especially considering the day’s national importance, to recognise, honour and celebrate the diversity of our people and the richness of our collective cultures. The Cape Town Carnival is a colour and sound spectacle of magnificent floats, costumed performers, dancers and community groups, all who have been preparing for months to show what they are most proud of.

Since its founding in 2010, the Cape Town Carnival has built up a following locally and abroad. In March last year, the annual event attracted more than 51 000 people, with people coming from all walks of life, areas and communities. The free-to-watch public spectacle is preceded by a year-round communitydriven performance-group programme rolled out across the Cape metropole.

Sitting tickets on tribunes along the route are available for sale.

It is advisable to use MyCiti buses, Cape Town’s public transport from early hours of the day to get to and around the Carnival area. A special timetable for the day will allow visitors flexibility.

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hello winelands FRANSCHHOEK SUMMER WINES 1 FEBRUARY LEOPARD’S LEAP ESTATE SALON FESTIVAL 18 FEBRUARY - 1 MARCH

The winemakers will be showcasing their choices for Summer, which include white, rosé, Méthode Cap Classique and lighter styled red wines. These have been carefully selected to match the hot Summer days. Complement your wines with seasonal-inspired food freshly prepared by Chef Pieter de Jager and his team. Relax on the sprawling lawn or in the comfort of the enclosed patio area of the venue. Live music will add the final touches to what promises to be the perfect day out in the Franschhoek Wine Valley. Dress up in your elegant (and stylish) white attire.

STELLENBOSCH STREET SOIREE

STELLENBOSCH STREET SOIREE 12 & 26 FEB, 11 & 25 MARCH

12 & 26 FEBRUARY, 11 & 25 MARCH WEATHER PERMITTING DROSTDY STREET, STELLENBOSCH Toast with the locals at the City of Oaks for some festive feasting and laidback mingling with fellow food and wine lovers. Each Stellenbosch Street Soiree features a different selection of cellars and street fare caterers.

SATURDAY MARKET AT BLOEMENDAL WINE ESTATE 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 FEBRUARY DURBANVILLE WINE ROUTE

HAZENDAL JAZZ CLUB 5 FEBRUARY

The Saturday Market is a foodie affair, with delicious offerings from a variety of different food vendors and food trucks, as well as wood fired pizza and sushi from Bon Amis Cafe & Deli’s kitchen.

Bloemendal’s passionate wine maker, Andri Hanekom, will be there to guide you through a tasting of Bloemendal’s range of award winning wines, or just buy a bottle of your favourite and enjoy it under a shady tree with one of the cheeseboards that will be on offer.

Beer lovers can enjoy a cold one in the shady Stella Artois beer tent, away from excitement of the kids play area.

HAZENDAL JAZZ CLUB

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5 FEBRUARY HAZENDAL WINE ESTATE, STELLENBOSCH Hazendal Wine Estate’s hit Jazz Club

starts the new jazz season with vocal group, Track Five. Track Five is a multitalented, five-voice vocal group influenced by the stirring sounds of great vocal groups like The Four Freshmen, Manhattan Transfer, New York Voices, the Real Group and Accent, they have developed their own unique style infused with some Latin, classical and pop elements. They will be performing exciting arrangements of popular jazz standards, romantic ballads and contemporary songs.

Doors Open: 17:00; Show Starts: 19:45; Jazz Club is open until 23:00. Guests are invited to the luxurious Wine Tasting Lounge before the show to enjoy a wine tasting, a glass of wine or one of their signature cocktails. The premium, award-winning wines will also be on sale for our jazz loving guests. The Zakuski Russian-inspired tapas-style menu will be available during the show.

NEDERBURG HARVEST AT DUSK FESTIVAL 8 FEBRUARY PAARL WINE ROUTE Taste newly harvested grapes and learn from the experts; Get yourself dirty by picking and stomping ripened grapes; Enjoy a generous harvest feast with wine on the lawn; Celebrate with music and entertainment by popular South African musicians. Booking is essential.

CONSTANTIA FRESH 23 FEBRUARY BUITENVERWACHTING WINE ESTATE, CONSTANTIA WINE ROUTE Over 200 wines will be available for you to swirl, sip and savour, while you nibble on gourmet dishes prepared by some of Constantia’s most talented chefs.

MURATIE HARVEST FESTIVAL 29 FEBRUARY STELLENBOSCH WINE ROUTE The festival, which takes place under the ancient oaks that guard this historic wine estate, is a celebratory family event featuring good food, fine wine, great company, live music and lots of fun stomping newly-harvested grapes.

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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

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Art Gallery

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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

Open: 7 days 11h00 - 16h00 - Closed for Holiday : 12 June - 16 July 2019

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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

@degrendelwines

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

@Diemersfontein

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

@DieuDonneWines

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

Situated at the foot of the Simonsberg mountains, Delheim Winery welcomes you to experience the culinary pinnacle of several decades of conservation history. Enjoy a one of a kind fynbos cupcake and wine pairing at just R120 per person while soaking up the first inklings of Spring.

Reservations can be made on 021 888 4600.

Tel: +27 21 888 4600 • Email: info@delheim.com • www.delheim.com Delheim Wines

@Delheim

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Address: Knorhoek Road, Stellenbosch

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

@LaMottewine

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

@leopardleapwine

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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NETCARE WESTERN CAPE EMERGENCY AND TRAUMA DEPARTMENTS We’re here for you when you need it most When you or a loved one have suffered a serious medical emergency or injury as a result of an accident or traumatic incident, prompt intervention by trained medical professionals could mean the difference between life and death.

Netcare not only provides firstresponse emergency medical services through Netcare 911’s road and air operations; there are also 4 emergency departments at Netcare hospitals in the Western Cape operating around the clock, every day of the year.

Clinical care at the emergency departments is provided by independent doctor practices or by doctors with whom Netcare has contracted to provide this service, while specialists are on call should more specialised treatment be required.

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These world class facilities are complemented by skilled and experienced medical specialists, management and staff who are committed to providing exceptional care for patients and their families.

At Netcare 911, our core value is care.

We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do.

We care about truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care and professional excellence.

We strive to offer the best response times and paramedical expertise in the EMS industry.

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For emergency paramedic, ambulance or helicopter service dial 082 911

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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an innovative giant

In 1918, the year Nelson Mandela was born, South African wine farmers founded KWV (Ko-operatiewe Wijnbouwers Vereniging van Zuid-Afrika). The aim was to stabilise a young, but promising, industry.

100 years later, KWV is physically the largest wine cellar in the Southern Hemisphere, it offers a portfolio of globally award winning wines and spirits, an array of sophisticated wine brands and the best Brandy in the world to date.

A visit to the KWV cellars and Wine Emporium is a walkabout through this vibrant, young history that is in constant change and evolvement.

The two most remarkable changes occurred to our liking in recent times are located on the unaccepted end of the spectrum from an industrial giant.

their grapes from vines and grapes of high quality in a specific year and are identified even before harvest by the viticulturist and later attended to in a dedicated section in the winery, by one of the head wine makers in a boutique style manner. The outcome, although being limited in quantity, is a great source of pride for the producer, repeatedly achieving some of the highest possible scores by wine evaluators from around the word.

The other, recent change is the embrace of diversity among visitors and social drinkers.

For designated drivers or non-alcoholic visitors for either health or religious causes, KWV wine emporium offers a specially designed Tea & Chocolate pairing to keep everyone part of the overall experience.

The one is The Mentors range of wines: born out of the experimental nature of the industry and KWV’s obligation to tutor and nurture young wine makers. What started as an inner secret to re-examine methods and abilities, has evolved into a creation of a limited addition of barrel fermented wine brand that offers a slightly different range every year.

For outside party goers, KWV Non-Alcoholic portfolio include drinks that are made without any alcohol and are the perfect accompaniment for Mocktails and zero-alcohol occasions.

Their Pearly Bay range includes a sparkling grape juice and the Fruit Lagoon is a delicious non-alcoholic cocktail base. It is made from fresh fruit and is completely fat and lactose free, to name a few.

Relying on the diversity of farms and terroirs, the KWV source

Happy drinking, as always.

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Is there anything more relaxing than soaking in a hot tub, having a massage, or just relaxing during a skin treatment? Health spas are incredibly relaxing places to visit, making them a great destination for de-stressing and feeling relaxed.

Yemaya URBAN Spa and Hair at 15 on Orange is the newest and largest Spa to come out of the Yemaya stable. Our Beautiful, full-service Spa boasts all of the treatments and services that you would expect from your favourite Spa with amazing add on facilities, including an indoor heated pool, Rasul, steam room and Sauna, all brand new, state of the art facilities. At Yemaya we believe that value for money and added value are the catchphrases of our modern world and we have embraced this idea. Our prices will surprise you and our facilities will astound you. Call us today to book your pamper session.

HAIR SALON The hair salon at Yemaya Spa and Hair offers a full range of all your hair care and styling needs. Our professional hairstylists are trained and equipped with vast experience and quality hair products. Whether you are looking for a make-over, haircut, hair colour or regular hairstyle maintenance you can be assured of expert service and advice.

COUPLES PACKAGES AT YEMAYA SPA & HAIR CAPE TOWN Share a decadent experience with your partner or surprise a loved one with this ultimate gift of romance. Enjoy treatments which draws out impurities from your body, relaxes muscles, improves circulation, moisturises skin and relieves tension. We have a wonderful selection of couples packages available to put the romantic spark back into any relationship.

BODY TREATMENTS Share a decadent experience with your partner or surprise a loved one with this ultimate gift of romance. Enjoy treatments which draws out impurities from your body, relaxes muscles, improves circulation, moisturises skin and relieves tension. We have a wonderful selection of couples packages available to put the romantic spark back into any relationship.

Unit 603, 15 on Orange Hotel, Corner Greys Pass & Orange Street, Cape Town Monday - Friday: 08:00 – 20:00 / Sunday and public holidays: 10:00 – 18:00 +27 21 286 9050 / Email: urbanspa@yemaya.co.za / www.urbanspa.co.za Hello Cape Town February 2020 l

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CAPE TOWN FREE WALKING TOURS

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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.

BORN IN AFRICA

Eagles’ Nest, located on the crest of Constantia Nek pass, is nestled at the foot of the awe-inspiring Table Mountain. This pristine and boutique family owned vineyard has in recent years gained a striking reputation for both its beauty and award-winning wines.

Constantia Main Road, Constantia, 7806, Cape Town

021 794 4095 / info@eaglesnestwines.com / www.eaglesnestwines.com

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

88 Hatfield Street, Gardens, Cape Town

MUSEUM HOURS: Sunday to Thursday: 10am - 5pm, Friday: 10am - 2pm.

Closed Saturdays and Jewish Holidays.

Open Public Holidays

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: R60.00. SA Pensioners: R30.00.

Students (Under 12 years): FREE. Students (Over 12 years): R30.00

Accessible on the Downtown tour.

Yellow route 7 days a week

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

BORN IN AFRICA The best “one stop shop” for the widest, most affordable and diverse range of top quality, authentic African curios. The range includes exotic skins, genuine ostrich leather bags and accessories, gemstone jewellery, stonework, bronze figurines, art and more. +27 21 418 0823 / borninafrica65@gmail.com Shop no. 2 on the corner of Lower Loop & Wharf Street

Accessible on the Downtown tour.

Yellow route 7 days a week

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Over 10 000-hectares of Big 5 conservancy.

4-STAR ACCOMMODATION | SPA | GAME DRIVE | HORSEBACK & QUAD BIKE SAFARI At the award-winning Aquila Private Game Reserve and Spa, guests will get the opportunity to experience a Big 5 safari, together with outstanding service; it just does not get any better than this. With game drives, quad bike and horseback safaris situated just 2 hours’ drive from Cape Town, it’s the closest you will get to real Africa, in the lap of luxury.

The world-class spa at Aquila adds to the already exceptional facilities and services on offer. It is a masterpiece of luxury, defined by its serenity and creative use of natural elements.

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