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Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve is situated under 2.5 hours from Cape Town, in the vastness of the majestic Tankwa Karoo. With thick wooded Acacia river beds and magnificent golden mountains on the horizon, Inverdoorn provides the ultimate tranquil Big 5 safari experience.

RESERVATIONS: 021 422 0013 | INFO@INVERDOORN.COM WWW.INVERDOORN.COM | BIG 5 SAFARI UNDER 2.5 HOURS FROM CAPE TOWN

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Although prophecy was given to fools we dare to predict that the post pandemic era will meet travellers with a need for a comfortable, longer remote accommodation. The bigger need of health, safety and protection might translate into longer howls and picking a temporary base to stay in and explore the larger area visited.

With that in mind, Cape Town offers quit a few modern, perfectly equipped room sets among a line of independent hotels that are not part of an international hospitality brand.

Mandela Rhodes Place

Long known to domestic travellers, we are pleased to share with you our knowledge.

Mandela Rhodes Place is situated in the hearth of city center, across from the historic Companies Gardens and St George’s Cathedral. Accommodation ranges between studio apartments to two bedroom superior apartments.

Rooms include a fully stocked kitchen, washing machine and a tumble dryer.

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Peninsula all-suite

Hotel facilities include a bar and a pool. Eating out options are just about exponential. From a list to affiliated restaurants to the abundance of fine dining options around the city.

With the hotels locations, no establishment is more than a 10 minute drive away.

Peninsula all-suite is set at the end of Beach Road in the vibrant neighborhood of Sea Point, right across Sunset Beach.

All room face the ocean and suites include an open plan kitchen and a bathroom with a spa-bath and shower.

To ensure the optimal holiday experience they offer a convenient grocery service to be delivered and ready by your arrival.

Strolla restaurant & bar

Guest facilities include gym, sauna, tech room, an in house Personal Fitness trainer, outdoor pool and heated pool.

Sunset restaurant operates all day long with a fine dining dinner menu that draws residents too: a seasonal 4 course menu and a large selection of superb wines from our different wine routes and locally crafted gin and beer.

Strolla restaurant & bar became a local favourite from the day it opened. A café menu is served all day and a qualified bar tender will assemble any cocktail or mocktail - the nonalcoholic version of the previews.

Pepperclub Hotel

Located between the historical Long Street and the trendy Breë Street Pepperclub Hotel is its own center of attraction.

Rooms ranges between studios to 3 bedroom suites, a presidential suit and a plash penthouse, all with luxuries room facilities and amenities to match.

The hotel houses Cayenne Spa, a restaurant and a cocktail bar, a bakery and café and the intimate, retro, Odeon Cinema. The hotel offer a combined special of dinner and movie - a perfect date night for hotel guests and outsiders alike.

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Premier Hotel is situated 2 minutes’ walk from the famous Sea Point promenade. Spacious and elegant, the suites are firm favourites for local and international business and leisure travellers.

Rooms include a separate lounge area and well positioned workstation for those needing to stay connected via Free High-speed hotel WiFi. The hotel accommodates different dietary requirements including Kosher. It also offers a business center.

Premier Hotel

The hotels location and range of rooms and suites helped them to build a firm list of repeating guests among both business travelers and holiday makers.

Radisson RED was designed as a family hotel to begin with. As such, rooms are the ideal city base filled with unexpected little touches and bold statement pieces from local artists. Kick-start the fun in rooms where style takes center stage and technology completes the experience.

The public spaces of the hotel cater for all age ranges with a rooftop ‘take away’ restaurant and bar, game rooms, an in house gym with instructors and a diverse restaurant and bar space that houses local dance parties.

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Rockwell All-Suite is situated in the center of De Waterkant village – a cluster in the inner city known for its bohemian restaurants, cafés and clubs, chick shopping options and picturesque streets.

The hotel houses one of few permanent wine tasting facilities around the city, a gym and a heated pool, the dinner and show Rockwell Theatre that stages a native cultural comedy production and the headquarters and show room of one of South Africa’s prestigious jewellery designers, Shimansky.

Branding the hotel rooms as apartments, you are sure to find every facility needed for an extended stay.

Rockwell All-Suite

The Hyde hotel in Sea Point offers sophisticated comfort. It is a place to relax and unwind after a long day of howling or meetings.

All suites offer a kitchen or a kitchenette, the restaurant offer both sitting and takeaway menus including picnic and canapés options and the rooftop is shared among the bar and the pool deck.

Located between Beach and Main Roads, hotel guests will have the benefit of a localised experience.

The Hyde hotel

Village n’ Life is a local chain that offers suite accommodation in upmarket neighbourhoods across the city: Camps Bay, De Waterkant, the Waterfront and Mouille Point.

Other assets consist of hotels and suite hotels in the city and in holiday makers’ destination around the province.

In-house rentals experts will source the perfect solutions for your business or leisure extended stay. Village n’ Life can extra tailor solutions for guests with pets, special elders needs and sport traveling.

Village n’ Life

Whichever of the listed options you will consider we can assure you that between scenery and wildlife experiences, city dwelling and foodie excavations, wine routes exploring and arts and history tours, water and mountain sports, Cape Town and its surrounds will easily keep you busy and on your toes for any visit between 10 days to 3 weeks.

If you also need a day or two on the beach, then please come stay for a longer period.

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west coast flower tour An exciting new 2-day tour of the Cape West Coast has been launched – offering visitors a phenomenal and unique snapshot of this beautiful, and often unexplored, part of South Africa. The Kettie Flower 2-Day Tour has been created by travel experts for the region and takes you on a whirlwind journey of the Cape West Coast – with a diverse range of activities and venues included in the itinerary, from nature walks to river cruises, beer tasting and many other exciting things in between such as the bursting fields of wild flowers.

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The first stop, amongst many, is at !Khwa ttu, the award winning San Heritage Centre. Visitors can look forward to things like a Bushmen guided nature walk, storytelling around a traditional fire in the replica Bush village, tea-tasting and lunch. The visit includes entry into the brand new ‘Way Of The San’ experience centre where new-age digital technology meets the spirit of the San. Following !Khwa ttu is a visit to the West Coast National Park, with a stop at the famous Preekstoel (“Preekstoel” rock- named because it resembles a pulpit) in Kraalbaai before heading to a stunning lookout point from where you can see Table Mountain National Park on a clear day.

“The Kettie Travel Flower 2-Day tour is officially launching in September – just in time to take advantage of nature’s most beautiful annual flower display in the Postberg section of the West Coast National Park.

From the West Coast National Park the tour takes you to the Thali Thali Game Lodge for a guided game drive amongst large patches of wildflowers. Expect to see animals such as Cape Buffalo, Kudu, Oryx, Giraffe, Red Hartebeest, Eland, Zebra, Springbok and West Coast birdlife such as the African Black Harrier. Here you will spend the night in the ‘glamping’ luxury tents on platforms in biodversity rich nature each with en-suite bathroom and showers, enjoying a specially hosted West Coast dinner – think crackling fires under a beautiful starry sky (perfect for star gazing).

On Day two of the Kettie Flower Tour you head out to Port Owen, Velddrif for lunch and craft beer tasting at Charlies Brew House and a Berg River cruise (weather dependent) before heading out to the little town of Darling for the famous Darling Brew experience. The offerings of craft beer can be fully enjoyed knowing that the chauffeur driven transport will return everyone to Cape Town to the various designated drop-off points.

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Kettie Travel is the embodiment of the unique West Coast Way experience of feeling on top of the world whilst exploring the ‘down-to-earth’ experiences of the Cape West Coast – the delicious food, quaint towns, pristine beaches, untouched nature and colourful people. “Kettie” translated into English means “sling shot” and this is what the Kettie tours are all about – fast, fun, powerfully evocative and memorable!

The 2-Day West Coast Way tour offers departure days every Tuesdays and Thursdays and each trip takes a minimum of 3 people and a maximum of 12 – with a per person cost of R4945 per person sharing and R6195 for single supplement.

For more information on the 2-Day West Coast Flower Tour or to book, email bookings@kettietravel.co.za or call / WhatsApp Chessley-Ann Davids on 079 234 1517 or connect via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @westcoastwaysa.

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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.

Take home a piece of Africa...

Tel: 021 418 0823 l E-mail: borninafrica65@gmail.com l Website: www.borninafrica.net

aquila collection celebrates digitally during lockdown

While the country - and indeed the world - is fighting this global COVID19 pandemic, the Aquila Collection had reason to celebrate during these trying times with the birth of new wildlife and a digitally observed birth of a child of one of the dedicated Anti-Poaching Unit members.

Following the announcement from the South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, that in an effort to #FlattenTheCurve and to #StopTheSpread, we are in lockdown for a period of 35 days, Aquila Private Game Reserve and Spa, and Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve - both just outside of Cape Town - temporarily closed its doors.

With the Big 5 and other wildlife on both reserves, the Anti-Poaching Teams continue their dedicated service, while the conservation teams ensure that the health and wellbeing of the animals are top priority.

While South Africa - and indeed the world - fights the #COVID19 pandemic, the Aquila Collection had a few light moments of celebration during the first 6 days of the South African lockdown.

Aquila Private Game Reserve and Spa, just under two hours from Cape Town, had confirmation from the Anti-Poaching Units that they observed the birth of a baby hippo at the property. Similarly, the conservation teams at Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve notified head office that they spotted a beautiful baby giraffe and new born buffalo.

6 days after we received the news from Aquila Collection, a baby Rhino was spotted in the early hours of the morning at Inverdoorn. Another blessed arrival.

While this is most certainly news to celebrate during these trying times, Aquila’s remote teams furthermore had a surprise opportunity to celebrate the birth of a new human being. A dedicated member of the Anti-Poaching Unit tuned in digitally to witness the birth of his child while he was on duty out in the veld.

The management and fellow staff congratulated him and his wife on the birth of their child and cannot thank him enough for his dedicated service to the wellbeing and safety of our endangered species.

The conservation teams report that all wildlife are thriving and in good health. Management further notes that the teams in lockdown on the properties are healthy and in good spirits.

While guests are prohibited from visiting the reserves just outside of Cape Town, the Aquila Collection marketing office encourages people to follow the social media pages of both Aquila and Inverdoorn to be notified of any further updates during lockdown. *FYI: all wildlife at Aquila Safaris are under electronic surveillance with special attention to rhinos and their horns.

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Xova, Photo by Mark Wessels

So here’s the thing… The National Arts Festival 2020 won’t be cancelled, but it will be different.

The team at the National Arts Festival have been worrying, thinking, worrying, arguing and thinking some more about what to do about the Coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe in relation to South Africa’s very special annual Festival.

THIS OUR REALITY: Based on the ban on major events they can’t allow more than 100 people to congregate anywhere.

Due to the travel ban and recommendations with regard to domestic travel and the use of public transport, artists and visitors can’t get to Makhanda and performances can’t get to them.

The team doesn’t want to contribute to the spread of the virus and fully understand that this is a time for isolation.

Bombshelter Beast, Photo by Jonathon Rees

That’s not what they do. They create experiences and celebrate the arts. So, after more thinking, listening, reading, arguing and talking, they’ve come up with a plan…. They’ve decided to do

something bold and something they have never done before.

From 25 June to 5 July 2020, the National Arts Festival will be going completely virtual for the full 11 days of amazement.

Going virtual will mean that the Festival can continue to support artists and the arts in 2020, by presenting work within a digital space. This way they can share some magic and hope with those who may still be confined to their homes.

An opportunity to connect when we are being asked to distance ourselves from one another.

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Artists depend on festivals like this to generate an income through selling tickets, getting their work seen and talked about locally and internationally and networking with their peers.

Rather than cancel, they aim to create a new opportunity for artists and audiences alike to celebrate the arts, and to create an accessible platform for artists to share their work.

Millions of people across South Africa and the world will be cut off from each other in completely unprecedented ways: unable to go pray, school or work, or socialise outside of their immediate family.

This is absolutely the responsible thing to do to contain the uncontrolled spread of COVID-19, but as social beings, it is going to chip away a little bit of our souls every day that the bans are enforced.

Why make the decision now and not wait? National Arts Festival leaders have just over 100 days to the opening day.

The reality is that they can’t ask artists to prepare for a festival that may or may not go ahead; they can’t ask supporters to make their plans, book their accommodation and transport, without the certainty that it will happen; and they can’t ask service providers to stand at the ready if it may all come to nothing.

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The 2020 National Arts Festival will go down in our history as the first-ever virtual edition.

For Makhanda and the Eastern Cape, this is going to be a really hard year and management are fully aware of the enormous impact that COVID-19 will have on our economic stability.

They know how much income the festivals contribute to the infrastructure and economy of Makhanda. They remain committed to the city and will continue to play the role as good corporate citizens.

Kitty Phetla in Going Back to the Truth of Space Photo by Mark Wessels

“We will let you know more in the next few weeks about what will be on offer and how this will all work. We are engaging with our sponsors and donors, the Eastern Cape Provincial Government, Standard Bank of South Africa, the Department of Arts and Culture, Distell and Multichoice regarding our plans. Our commitment to the arts remains steadfast and we invite you to take this journey with us”. Says MONICA NEWTON, CEO of the National Arts Festival.

We will be engaging directly with all artists and traders who are currently registered to participate in the 2020 festival.

Here’s to a whole new and exciting experience for the National Arts Festival because if anyone is resilient, agile, creative and extraordinary – it is our artists.

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what the cape doctor ordered DE GRENDEL WINES

The views of Table Mountain and Cape Town from the long glass encased verandah of the De Grendel Tasting Lounge and Stoep are possibly the most spectacular of any wine farm in the Cape. Look out over the vineyards to the magnificent view of Table Mountain, Cape Town city and the Atlantic Ocean, or chill in the relaxed lounge atmosphere. Cellar tours are available *every weekday at 11h00 and 15h00. The cellar tour cost R80 which includes a tasting of 3 wines and a guided tour through the cellar.To make a booking, please email us at tasting@degrendel.co.za or call 021 558 6280.

Tel: +27 21 558 6280 • Email: info@degrendel.co.za • degrendel.co.za De Grendel Wine and Restaurant

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Address: De Grendel Wine Estate and Restaurant, Plattekloof Road, Panorama

DIEMERSFONTEIN

Diemersfontein Wine invites you to stop by and visit our tasting room in Wellington – after all, there’s so much more to taste than just the Pinotage!

Open 7 days a week from 10h00 to 17h00, Aubern, Joanne and their team of tasting advisors eagerly await your visit! Whilst visiting our tasting room, you are able to sample our full range of wines, including the Diemersfontein Original range, our Flagship Carpe Diem range, as well as the Thokozani Range.

Cellar door prices are convenient and delivery can be arranged directly to your home!

Tel: +27 21 864 5050 • Email: tastingroom@diemersfontein.co.za • www.diemersfontein.co.za Diemersfontein Wine Estate

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Address: R301, Jan Van Riebeeck Dve, Newtown, Wellington

DIEU DONNÉ VINEYARDS

“Dieu Donné” translates literally into “A gift from God”. The farm is situated high on the cool south-west facing slopes of the Franschhoek Mountains, which tempers the sun, ensuring that our grapes ripen slowly. Thanks to our cool summer conditions & unique soils, this lends to the unique flavours and characters of the terroir in the grapes. Merlot being the flagship wine on the farm, we invite you to visit our tasting facility or enjoy a glass of wine on the terrace while soaking in the beautiful views.

Tel: +27 21 876 2493 • Email: info@dieudonnevineyards.com • www.dieudonnevineyards.com Dieu Donné Vineyards

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Address: Dieu Donné Vineyards Uitkyk Street, Franschhoek, 7690

LABORIE ESTATE

Laborie Estate is a historic working farm in the foothills of Paarl Mountain, less than an hour’s drive from Cape Town. Laborie offers its guests two restaurants, a wine tasting venue, luxury guest rooms and two self-catering accommodation options. The Estate hosts conferences, business meetings, special events and weddings.

Tel: +27 21 807 3095 • Email: reservations@laborieestate.co.za • www.laborieestate.co.za Laborie Estate

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Address: Taillefer & Main Road, Southern Paarl, Paarl

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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

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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

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Address: R45 Main Road, Franschhoek Valley

LEOPARD’S LEAP FAMILY VINEYARDS

Known for its versatile easy-drinking wines, Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards also enjoys sharing its passion for quality living with guests and tourists who visit the beautiful wine tasting room and Rotisserie restaurant situated in the famous Franschhoek Valley. This popular, laid-back destination offers a family-friendly experience of note. Choose between a variety of tasting options, enjoy an innovative wine cocktail or sit down to an informal and seasonal lunch. The food and wine experience also extends to a programme of exciting cooking classes and an internationally awarded Friday morning Food & Wine Pairing.

Tel: +27 (0)21 867 8002 • Email: info@leopardsleap.co.za • www.leopardsleap.co.za Leopard’s Leap

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Address: R45 Main Road, Franschhoek

BLAAUWKLIPPEN WINE ESTATE

Nestled on the slopes of the Stellenbosch Mountain, Blaauwklippen is one of the oldest wine farms in South Africa, dating back to 1682. As one of South Africa’s oldest wine estates, we are proud of our heritage, our spectacular setting, our fertile soil and our award-winning wines. Most of all we are proud of our people, who share a philosophy that the winemaker merely finishes what nature has begun. Experience the rich and fascinating world of wine with Blaauwklippen Vineyards, combining traditional values with innovative ideas for over 333 years, to create one of South Africa’s top wine tourism destinations.

Tel: +27 21 880 0133 • Email:tasting@blaauwklippen.com • www.blaauwklippen.com Blaauwklippen Vineyards

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you mean the world to us These last few months, while the pandemic washed over the globe and caught nations off guard, our region, being located on the southern hemisphere came to face a tremendous conflict with the halt required from us all.

The time and season, peek of summer, is the foundation stone for many businesses and our winelands takes a big part on this step.

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Scaling between the need to separate, detach and lockdown and the need to unsure the future and resilience of South Africa’s agricultural communities headed by the hundreds of grape growers and wine estates, our government took a bold decision to allow the continuation of the 2020 harvest, drawing from the assumption that most of these agriculture communities are secluded to begin with.

Now, 2 months down the time line, it looks that taking this path was right.

South African wineries and wine estate have secured in their wine cellars one of the best harvests they have had in recent years, coming out from 3 years of drought with a fruitful result.

Although travel options are to come and be clarified in the near future, the recent easing of our lockdown arises with the opportunity for wineries and estates to continue with wine export.

Eagles’ Nest

The beauty of it is that although the South African wine industry is more than 3 centuries old, most are still family owned or local co-ops, working together to achieve wine excellence for their brands, families and employees.

You are to be sure that by choosing to buy this high end, quality product of our make, most of the times you are supporting a genuine, local need.

You are welcome to start by checking these award winning options: De Grendel, from Durbanville Wine Route, is a managed now by the 4th generation. They offer a diverse wine portfolio and a premium cider- a byproduct of their fruit farming. degrendel.co.za

Perdeberg Winery

Eagles’ Nest from the Constantia Wine Valley, is a young boutique winery, producing a specific range of red wines, exclusively matured in French wine barrels.

Their wines are sought after by people of the know and currently cannot be ordered online from them directly, but they do have distributors and points of sale in 12 countries, across different continents. www.eaglesnestwines.com Perdeberg Winery, located in Paarl wine route, specialises in wines of Dry Lands. They source part of their grapes from growers bordering the Karoo desert resulting in wines with concentrated aromas and flavours. Their large selection of wines was recently joined by a non-alcoholic option and locally crafted beer.

Quoin Rock

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Quoin Rock and their sister and neighbouring estate, Knorhoek, are a reborn of two historical wine estates in the Stellenbosch Wine Route.

Quoin Rock offers two wine ranges. The first is an exquisite simplicity of local and the second in a South African interpretation to Eastern European wines - the origin of the current estate owners.

Knorhoek Wines are a small selection of the regions finest. Keeping up with generations of traditional wine making to al level of raw perfection. www.quoinrock.co.za and knorhoek.co.za Vrede en Lust estate sew the border between Paarl and Franschhoek Wine Routes. They use the fruit of two regions: their cellar location and grapes are grown in a cooler climate at their Elgin property.

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The traditional wine portfolio is accompanied with an experimental, artisan range of small quantities that keeps surprising their loyal clients and is available to the general public. www.vnl.co.za Laborie Estate is a historic working farm on the foothills of Paarl Mountain.

Their Taillefert Wines range is named after the founding family, the French Taillefert, dating back to 1691.

The namesake range offers a stylish, high quality and elegant “Burgundian� trio of wines for all lovers of estate dining and leisure.

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capewinemerchants.com/team KWV are a leading South African wine and spirits producer. Situated in the heart of Paarl, they sources grapes from across the Cape Winelands, from different geographical regions.

Their viticulturists are in constant look and investigation for the best vineyards and growers in addition to their co-op farmers.

KWV offer an extensive range of wines and spirits, including the best Brandy in the world to date.

You will find non-alcoholic and ready to drink cocktails, table wines for everyday use and the latest, brightest stone: the Mentors Collection- a boutique production that contradicts everything we know and believe about big wine producers. A total surprise.

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www.kwvemporium.co.za Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate is located in the Wellington wine region. They are locally known for two different highlights.

The one being the quality of their Pinotage and the second is that their permanent employees, no matter the seniority and qualification, all have a share in the estate, hence they are all driven to its success.

The wines, brandy and olive oil, preserves and relish are all available to shop on their website. www.diemersfontein.co.za

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one day “One Day” tourism campaign launched to inspire future travellers to the Western Cape The provincial government and the Cape Town and Western Cape Tourism, Trade and Investment promotion agency (WESGRO) excitingly announced the launch of the “One Day” campaign to support the tourism industry in the Western Cape during the Coronavirus crisis.

This innovative campaign was developed by Wesgro and uses digital content tools to virtually showcase our beautiful province to those currently in lockdown in South Africa, and around the world, reminding them that one day Cape Town and the Western Cape will again be open for them to explore and experience.

More than that, this campaign provides financial support to local tour guides who will become virtual guides, using streaming services to conduct tours of our top experiences in the Western Cape - from a step-by-step bokkoms cooking class, to an exploration of the cave paintings at Sankraal in the Cederberg and much more.

Bringing the world of the Western Cape to people’s living rooms, the campaign will present twelve virtual tours using video calls and streaming services, like Zoom, by local tour guides who will use photography and video to highlight the magic of the province’s six regions - the Cape West Coast, Cape Overberg, Cape Town, Cape Winelands, Garden Route & Klein Karoo and Cape Karoo.

At the end of a virtual tour, viewers will have the chance to show their appreciation to the guides via Paypal or Snapscan.

The campaign will also remind visitors of our breathtaking scenery with downloadable Zoom backgrounds of Western Cape locations, and the “One Day in the Western Cape” podcast series on Spotify will feature locals describing a relaxing 24 hours spent at a location they love.

Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, David Maynier said, “This a welcome campaign that seeks to inspire travellers, who are currently stuck at home, with ideas for their first visit, or their return visit, to Cape Town and the Western Cape.

In addition, this campaign allows people to make a difference to the lives of our talented tour guides by appreciating their descriptive storytelling and expertise. We know that the lockdown is a tough time for businesses, especially those in the tourism sector, and so we will continue to work hard to support business in the Western Cape with new and innovative ideas such as this campaign.”

Tim Harris, CEO of Wesgro, says, “This campaign was derived to keep the Western Cape top of mind as a prime location, to find new avenues for tourism amid an unprecedented crisis, and to support local guides, many of whom are out of work right now.

With the recent news snippets about ‘escaped’ Boulders penguins taking to Simons Town’s streets, and the lazy lions making the most of empty roads in Kruger Park, there is also a desire for people who want to get back to nature, and who want to bring the outdoors indoors, while they’re in lockdown. The “One Day” campaign enables us all to dream of the day when we’ll be exploring our most beloved places with our loved ones again.”

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Franschhoek Wine Tram @WineTram Franschhoek Wine Tram

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The Franschhoek Wine Tram hop-on hop-off tour is one of the best ways to discover the true essence of the Franschhoek Valley – picturesque vineyards, breath-taking scenery, warm hospitality, world-class cuisine, fine wines and a 300 year history. Passengers aboard the hop-on hop-off tour will experience a unique and leisurely way to see the Franschhoek Valley as they journey through rolling vineyards in an open-side tram and open-air tram-bus stopping in at some of South Africa’s oldest and most distinguished wine estates. A combination of tram and tram-bus transports passengers around a loop of stops allowing them to hop-off at each stop and experience the activities on offer, be it wine tasting, a cellar tour, lunch or simply a stroll through the vineyards and when they are ready, hop-on to continue the tour. The tour takes passengers right into the heart of the Franschhoek Valley, with a narration focusing on the history of Franschhoek and wine cultivation in the valley and unparalleled views of the valley and vineyards. Franschhoek Wine Tram currently offers five hop-on hop-off lines to choose from: Blue Line, Red Line, Yellow Line, Green Line and Purple Line. Each visiting eight wine estates and showcasing a separate part of the Franschhoek Valley.

WINE ESTATES Wine Tasting & cellar tours

Restaurant

Picnic

Platters

Art Gallery

Child Friendy

Accommodation

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

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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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24hr Emergency Departments and Trauma Centres Our trauma centers have a dedicated multidisciplinary trauma team, trauma theatres and ICU’s and provide comprehensive and highly specialised emergency medical services to patients who have suffered life – threatening traumatic injuries or medical conditions.

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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art of the possible Many things, ways and plans needed to be postponed in the last couple of months but then, in the other hand, there were quite a few accelerated processes and contingency plans that surpassingly emerged for the public.

One of the notable for Cape Town funs and followers from around the world was the occasion that IZIKO Museums of South Africa made a lot of their exhibitions available for free on their website.

It is a great opportunity to explore and browse through some current history and contemporary African art.

Singing Freedom: music and the struggle against apartheid. This exhibition shows that music was integral to events such as the Sharpeville massacre and other turning points in our history. Through its focus on freedom songs the exhibition tells the story of the various organisations, events and people who were involved in the struggle for an end to apartheid.

Iziko Museums of South Africa celebrates the 50th anniversary of Earth Day with the online launch of The Adventures of Mbali – Iziko’s Super Explorer­; a comic book strip featuring Mbali – a young explorer set on combatting climate change – and created by Karoo and Invertebrate Palaeontology interns at Iziko Museums: Louis Jonk, Devonne Kortje and Mogammad Hendricks. The comic book strip’s lead character, Mbali, tackles the environmental and climate issues facing us today, and educates us about the natural world.

Matereality presents a survey of emerging and established artists in the 21st century who use particular media in deliberate, surprising and innovative ways. While focused primarily on South African art, it also highlights some examples from the rest of the continent.

Dr William Fehr (1892 – 1968) was a Cape Town based businessman with a passion for collecting historical art and objects.

The collection went on public display at the Castle during the 1950s, and portrays aspects of South Africa’s painful colonial past – including maps, portraits, and depictions of historical events, animals and flowers.

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As custodians of the collection today, museum researchers have begun to explore contemporary issues and multiple narratives, with the aim of critically reinterpreting this important historical archive. You can visit the publicly displayed William Fehr Collection.

The São José represents the first known shipwreck with enslaved Africans on board to be identified, studied and excavated.

This exhibition, Unshackled History: the Wreck of the Slave Ship, São José, 1794, tells the story of the São José’s identification, the innumerable processes it took to retrieve her belongings from the ocean floor, and, most importantly, of her “human cargo” – the people who were violently uprooted from their homes in Mozambique.

Sailing from Mozambique in December 1794 with a cargo of more than 400 enslaved persons, the São José was en route to Brazil when she encountered rough seas near Clifton and tragically wrecked. More than 200 of the slaves perished in the violent waves, and the surviving 300 were sold into slavery in Cape Town. https://www.iziko.org.za/current-exhibitions

At the ZEITZ Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (ZEITZ MOCAA) website you can view discussions and audio guided tours like the head to head conversation between Meriem Berrada, Artistic Director at the Museum of Contemporary African Art Al Maaden (MACAAL) in Morocco and Koyo Kouoh, Executive Director and Chief Curator of Zeitz MOCAA in South Africa.

The two directors will address the urgencies, challenges, and opportunities impacting young contemporary art organisations on the African continent.

Last on our list is the Norval Foundation. Follow the Instagram account @norvalfoundation for the #60SecondArt series for adults and kids. Each post, lasting 60 seconds, describes and explain an item or a small themed range of their collection.

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Local surf apparel Mami Wata goes global with luxury brand Moncler Founder Sal Masekela – Hugh Masekela’s son – says it’s an honour to have been chosen to be a part of the Moncler Genius range in a global celebration of design and creativity African Surf brand Mami Wata is set to make waves internationally following its recent selection by Italian luxury clothing brand Moncler to be part of the 2 Moncler 1952 Genius range.

This first African collaboration with Cape Town based start-up Mami Wata, in operation for just two years, was announced at a party in Paris recently.

Launched in 2017, Mami Wata is a premium surf brand that designs and manufactures all of its own range of apparel products in South Africa.

Comprising of shorts, tees, sweats and caps known for its mischievous patterns, the selected range is going to be sold in two hundred Moncler stores globally, as well as in some of the world’s top department stores and boutiques. The collaboration range featured the Moncler logo, Mami Wata’s banana graphic and signature surfing zebra graphic.

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“Moncler emailed us out of the blue. They saw the brand and liked the African surf story and our quirky designs”, says Nick Dutton, CEO and co-founder, “The Moncler Genius project is one of the hottest things in global fashion, so it’s humbling and also very exciting.

Anything that shines a light on African surf culture is good.”

Moncler, headquartered in Milan, Italy, is one of the world’s leading luxury brands and their celebrated Genius project is now in its third year of collaboration with top designers from around the world. Since launching in 2018, Moncler’s Genius collaboration project has become a juggernaut for the Italian outerwear company, and its 2020 presentation once again proved it.

Moncler designer Sergio Zambon likes to involve external players, engaging in rich creative dialogues.

The spirit of this collaboration is energetic and youthful and according to designer Zambon, Moncler is an icon that is real and routed in youth culture.

“The power of African surf culture is redefining the identity of global surf culture in its entirety,” adds Sal Masekela, Mami Wata co-founder and son of legendary South African musician Hugh Masekela.

“Mami Wata being chosen by Moncler shows the brand is also a fresh voice in global design and fashion culture. It’s a real honour to have been chosen to be a part of Moncler Genius, it’s a global celebration of design, fashion and creativity”.

Range available online globally from www.moncler.com.

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CAPE TOWN FREE WALKING TOURS

www.citysightseeing.co.za

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

BIG 5 SAFARI & SPA Real Africa. Real Close To Cape Town.

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.

FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES 4-STAR ESTABLISHMENT | PREMIER, FAMILY & LUXURY COTTAGES | LODGE ROOMS | DAY TRIP SAFARI | HORSEBACK SAFARI | QUAD BIKE SAFARI STAR SAFARI | OVERNIGHT SAFARI | FLY-IN SAFARI | WINE TASTING | INDOOR & OUTDOOR RESTAURANTS | OUTDOOR POOL | WET BAR | CIGAR LOUNGE | CONFERENCE CENTRE | SPA | CURIO SHOP | CHILDREN’S FACILITIES & JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAMME

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