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save the date September

WILDFLOWER SOCIETY SHOW 23 AUGUST - 1 SEPTEMBER

CLANWILLIAM WILDFLOWER SOCIETY SHOW 23 AUGUST - 1 SEPTEMBER The veld is awakening after a long, dry spell and a green sheen is already covering the landscape.

This show is made possible by volunteers in the area that pick and preserve different flower species. The flowers are then arranged into a colourful living landscape in the Blommekerk in town for the thousands of visitors to enjoy.

THE CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL 31 AUGUST - 1 SEPTEMBER

It is basically impossible to view this vast array of unique and beautiful flowers without going to great lengths. The main aim of the show is to make sure that all flower fans can see virtually every wildflower species in one area.

THE CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL 31 AUGUST - 1 SEPTEMBER THE WOODMILL IN STELLENBOSCH The festival will feature oodles of chocolates, macaroons, decadent chocolate brownies, indulgent doughnuts, ice creams, liquorice, marshmallows, candy floss and special handcrafted products from artisanal chocolatiers.

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Balancing out the sweetness will be a selection of charcuterie, hamburgers, pizza, artisanal cheese and bread offerings. The young ones will be kept entertained with a movie lounge, face painting and other entertainment, while parents and over 18s can relax and unwind with live music, gin, bubbly, wine and craft beer.

OPEN BOOK 4 - 8 SEPTEMBER A record 150 events at the 2019 Open Book Festival. There’s a diverse range of events to choose from, with local and international authors talking about everything from politics, comics, gender and poetry to fun such as the popular Writer Sports and poetry and ice cream pairing.

NATIONAL PARKS WEEK 8 - 15 SEPTEMBER This year SANParks is pleased to announce that it has extended SA National Parks Week to include weekends, heeding the request from South Africans who don’t have time to visit national parks during the week.

The week grants free access to most of the 21 national parks for day visitors, especially people from the local communities.

Free entry excludes Namaqua National Park and Boulders Penguin Colony and the Table Mountain Cableway in Table Mountain National Park. It should be noted that free access to parks does not include free access to accommodation facilities and other tourist activities.

SA INNOVATION SUMMIT 11 - 13 SEPTEMBER A platform for nurturing, developing and showcasing African innovation, as well as facilitating innovation thoughtleadership.

AI EXPO

CAPE TOWN MARATHON

4 & 5 SEPTEMBER CENTURY CITY CONFERENCE CENTER

15 SEPTEMBER

The largest business focused AI community event in Africa attracting CxOs, investors, buyers, suppliers, innovators, SMBs and global brands across the region focusing on real world AI and Data Science applications for business users.

The public is welcome to come and enjoy the festivities at one of the most beautiful marathon’s scenery in the world.

Enroll for the 5km or 10km Peace Run or be a part of our Sanlam Cape Town marathon community at the finish area,

Vlei rd, Green Point. Bring family and friends to relax and enjoy: beer garden, supporter zone, fancy dress, prize-giving & celebrations at Finish area.

parades, film, music, seafood and local produce.

DARLING WILDFLOWER SHOW

27 & 28 SEPTEMBER KILLARNEY RACECOURSE

20 - 22 SEPTEMBER Locals and visitors alike can expect the joyful sight of masses of brightly coloured flowers at the 2019 Darling Wildflower Show. Themed ‘A Carnival of Wildflowers’, the show takes place when most of the glorious wildflowers in the region are in bloom, lending an optimistic carnavalesque atmosphere to the town and its surrounds.

Darling-based artist Nicolaas Maritz will act as show designer this year, and is tasked with reflecting the rainbow-coloured season in all its aspects. Maritz is an expert at creating interesting landscaping layouts, and has successfully designed and managed a number of local wildflower shows in the past.

Tickets to the show include access to: • The Landscaped Hall depicting the flowers of the area in their natural habitat, • A Craft & Gourmet Food Market, • A Veteran Tractor/Car display • An entertainment tent featuring live music from local acts • A shuttle service from the show grounds to local attractions • Safe and secure parking for vehicles.

THE AFROFEST 21- 24 SEPTEMBER An annual decentralized festival that collaborates with local businesses, organisations, activators, and creatives all over the city, to put up this amazing festival during heritage weekend, all in celebration and appreciation of African Culture and Heritage! Activities include live concerts, African food, art and craft exhibitions, film screenings, themed music parties, story-telling and poetry, amongst others. Locations for this year include; CBD, Observatory, and Langa.

HERMANUS WHALE FESTIVAL 27 - 29 SEPTEMBER Celebrating the return of the Southern Right whales to the waters of Walkerbay, Hermanus. The festival combines whale watching from shore and sea with live shows, hands-on family fun, street

EXTREME FESTIVAL

The Terry Moss Racing - Audi Team will be competing in the Premiere Global Touring Car series at Killarney.

Drivers: Simon Moss, Tschops Sipuka

CAPE TOWN MARATHON 15 SEPTEMBER

PINOTAGE ON TAP 28 SEPTEMBER DIEMERSFONTEIN WINE ESTATE Now in its 15th vintage, Pinotage On Tap (aka “POT”) has fondly become known as “The Best Wine Event in the World” and is brought to you by none other than the highly acclaimed Diemersfontein Wine Estate, producers of the ORIGINAL Coffee Chocolate Pinotage. At this fab one-day festival, guests get to indulge in some of the best things life has to offer, tremendous wine, delicious food, top-notch live music entertainment and amazing company!

HERMANUS WHALE FESTIVAL 27 - 29 SEPTEMBER

MIXEDFEELINGS FESTIVAL 28 & 29 SEPTEMBER HILLCREST QUARRY Kicking off the festival season.

A power house 12-hour outdoor festival planned. Packed with all your favourites, alongside some new faces.

HERMANUS WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL 28 & 29 SEPTEMBER CURRO HERMANUS The 20th year will see a whole new line up of events & activities, as the ultimate family experience. Although a wine festival at heart, this year’s edition will include an extended spread of food vendors & food trucks, with gins, brandies & craft beer sharing the limelight. The entertainment line up is fresh and exciting.

PINOTAGE ON TAP 28 SEPTEMBER

HOMEMAKERS EXPO 29 AUGUST - 1 SEPTEMBER CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE Themed Raw Comfort. See, touch and feel the very latest in home, décor, design and lifestyle trendsyou will come to love.

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NOT A MUSICAL 29 JULY - 9 SEPTEMBER

NON-SPECIFIC Cape Town’s thrilling threesome are back and boy oh boy be prepared to be blown away…

The Trolley Dollies as you have NEVER seen them before! Their brand new show is your exclusive backstage pass and sneak peek into the lives, loves and losses of these three larger-than-life ladies.

PIETER-DIRK UYS #HETWO 28 AUGUST - 14 SEPTEMBER

A musical about the hopes, dreams, fears, maladies, melodramas, traumas and tantrums of SA’s poster girls for travel. It’s their story and it needs to be told…

Gate69, till 28 September. Tickets R520- R599 include mezze dinner.

Visit gate69.co.za NOT A MUSICAL Marc Lottering’s latest stand-up show.

NALEDI – AN AFRICAN JOURNEY 5 - 7 SEPTEMBER

Lottering is back at the Baxter, fresh from his maiden trip to Thailand. What happens in Phuket, does not stay in Phuket. He has brand new stories to tell, from frantic snorkelling to fashionable depression.

Marc Lottering is one of South Africa’s top comedians and celebrates 21 years in the business.

Baxter Theatre, 29 July - 9 September, Tickets R160 from www.webtickets.co.za KINKY BOOTS A brand new, original production of this huge-hearted, smash-hit musical.

NATANIËL – WHEN GIANTS WALTZ 10 - 15 SEPTEMBER

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Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos.

As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair find that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible and discover that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world.

The Fugard Theatre, till 27 Oct, Tickets R140 - R160 from www.thefugard.com PIETER-DIRK UYS #HETWO Evita Bezuidenhout has been in the lives of South Africans since 1980: as a wife, an ambassador, a grandmother, a cadre, an icon and still the most famous white woman in South Africa.

Pieter-Dirk Uys has been in the laughterzones of South Africans since 1973: as a playwright, an actor, a producer, a comedian, a satirist, an activist and still the most famous 73 year-old person in his town of Darling. Happily for both parties they will never have to meet face to face. Until 2019 Evita and PDU on stage together at the same time!

Theatre on The Bay, 28 Aug - 14 Sep, Tickets from www.pietertoerien.co.za NALEDI – AN AFRICAN JOURNEY Naledi – An African Journey is a spectacular new South African choral musical that applies the universality of South African folklore in a contemporary manner.

Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father’s shoe factory, Price & Son, which is on the verge of bankruptcy.

In this tale of courage, adventure, and magic, we follow the journey of Naledi, the morning star, in her quest to find the great baobab tree that is guarding an ancient secret of light and truth.

Trying to live up to his father’s legacy and save his family business,

Artscape Theatre, 5 - 7 Sept, Tickets R150 from www.computicket.mobi

NATANIËL – WHEN GIANTS WALTZ Singer, songwriter, storyteller Nataniël returns to the Artscape Theatre with his latest stage creation.

Staged with his trademark stylistic lighting and dramatic wardrobe, Nataniël uses his unique stories in both English and Afrikaans to look at the age-old phenomenon of the big versus the small, the ever-present struggle between the indestructible and the threatened, the constant war between the individual and the establishment, the tiring debate between the political and the intelligent.

He performs music from the endless catalogue of blues and jazz evergreens, pop classics and original songs.

He shares the stage with Charl du Plessis (piano), Juan Oosthuizen (guitar), Werner Spies (bass) and Peter Auret (drums).

Always fantastical, funny, and unpredictable, this is Nataniël for the connoisseur.

PG: No under 15 Artscape Theatre, 10 - 15 Sept, Tickets R190 - R290 from www.computicket.mobi STOMP For almost three decades STOMP has been wowing audiences all over the world with its unique blend of rhythm, movement, comedy and dance.

A theatrical experience for the whole family like no other, STOMP is the event that has shown the globe that even the most ordinary objects like plastic bags, bin lids, brooms and even the kitchen sink can be brought to life in extraordinary ways.

Artscape Theatre,10 - 15 Sep, Tickets R150 - R300 from www.computicket.mobi ADULTING Cape Town, teacher turned comedian and radio jock, Dalin Oliver, is back with his third one man stand-up comedy show, ADULTING, proudly in partnership with Good Hope FM. Oliver recently turned 30 and noticed that people expect him to have it all together when in actual fact, it’s all falling apart.

Not literally, okay sometimes, but figuratively, mostly, because each day leads to more challenges and confusion about how to survive “the big world”.

Oliver’s signature nostalgic story telling is something to look forward to once again.

This time featuring life hacks and stories that just might feel a little bit too familiar.

Baxter Theatre, 16 - 21 Sep, Tickets R80 - R120 from www.webtickets.co.za

STOMP 10 - 15 SEPTEMBER

STUART TAYLOR – SUPER NORMAL Award winning comedian, Stuart Taylor is back with a bang! With a mixture of stand-up comedy, moments of sketch comedy & a few ‘tricks up his sleeves’, Taylor guarantees to have you in fits of laughter.

To add some extra punch, Stuart is teaming up with comedy heavy weight Alan Committie who will direct Taylor’s new show.

Be sure to be a part of the debut season of what will surely be another hit comedy show.

ADULTING 16 - 21 SEPTEMBER

Artscape Theatre, 17 - 21 Sep, Tickets R100 from www.computicket.mobi A NIGHT AT THE MUSICALS Hits from Grease, Phantom, The Lion King and all the others, no musical is safe! Le Gateau Chocolat and Jonny Woo will drag you through all the major musicals in a way that you`ll be screaming for more! The Nigerian-born Le Gateau Chocolat, who is an opera singer in his own right and Londonbased Jonny Woo, have teamed up for the most absurdly camp and thoroughly entertaining, homage to the modern musical.

STUART TAYLOR – SUPER NORMAL 17 - 21 SEPTEMBER

The unlikely duo, play off each other like the drag versions of French and Saunders or the Two Ronnies. The largerthan-life Gateau Chocolat and the beautifully athletic Jonny Woo, perform in a range of spectacular outfits from tight-fitting sequinned gowns to the skimpiest lycra swimsuit.

Visually spectacular, the voices are pitch-perfect. While Gateau is the vocal star, it is Woo who adds the comic relief with perfect timing and a knack for moving things on. It makes for a tremendously fascinating 70-minute romp.

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Theatre on The Bay, 17 Sep - 5 Oct, Tickets from www.pietertoerien.co.za STATEMENTS 1st Floor, Maxton Centre 354 Albert Road, Woodstock +27 (0)21 426 2475 Email: info@streetwires.co.za

Written in 1972, ‘Statements After an Arrest Under the Immorality Act’ is set in apartheid South Africa, where relationships across the colour bar were a criminal offence.

Two lovers – a coloured man and white woman meet secretly in the library where the woman works, to make love and share their hopes and fears.

A neighbour reports them to the police who secretly photograph them from the informant’s backyard and eventually break in and arrest the couple under the inhuman and universally pilloried Immorality Act. The play is a compelling and deeply moving love story in which the physically and emotionally naked lovers expose not only their bodies but also their deepest longings for personal and emotional freedom.

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.

The Fugard Theatre, from 17 Sept, Tickets R160 - R220 from from www.thefugard.com

28 September, will showcase the work by up-and-coming choreographers (including student work), and the Fringe Programme on Saturday, 5 October, will include work by youth groups, dance schools, school groups, traditional dance groups and others.

Baxter Theatre, 26 Sep - 5 Oct, Tickets R180 - R350 from CAPE TOWN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA 5 SEPTEMBER TITANIC FORCES. Conductor: Bernhard Gueller. Soloist: Daniel Kharitonov (piano). Laidov From the Apocaypse; Rachmaninov Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini; Mahler Symphony No. 1 in D,: “Titan” 12 SEPTEMBER RESPIGHI’S ROME. Conductor: Bernhard Gueller. Soloist: Yi-Jia Susanne Hou (violin). Massenet

NEXT STOP, FUNKY TOWN

Le Cid Ballet - Music; Chausson Poème;

Hop on board the Soul Express!

Capriccioso; Respighi Fountains of

Harmony has just inherited her grandmother’s timeless music collection.

Once turned on, she enters into a world none has seen before. A town where only music and soul exists. However, the town is fading and it’s up to her to bring the funk back. Can she save this town?

Saint-Saëns Introduction and Rondo Rome; Respighi Pines of Rome 27 SEPTEMBER TIM KLIPHUIS TRIO AND THE CPO. Conductor / Violinist Tim Kliphuis.

Featuring Nigel Clark (guitar) & Roy

Will anyone stand in her way? Join a trip through the ages, from music of the 20’s straight through the 50’s, hopping off at the 70’s and fast forwarding to the thousands

Percy (bass). Works by Bach and Kliphuis

Artscape Theatre, 20 & 21 Sept, Tickets R120 from www.computicket.mobi

TITANIC FORCES

5 SEPTEMBER FRIENDS OF ORCHESTRAL MUSIC BENEFIT:

Conductor: Bernhard Gueller. Soloist: BAXTER DANCE FESTIVAL

Daniel Kharitonov (piano). Laidov

The Main Programme will include works by established professional choreographers and companies and will run for the entire festival.

Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini;

The Off-Main Programme, on Saturday,

from the Apocaypse; Rachmaninov Mahler Symphony No. 1 in D: “Titan” City Hall, Tickets R135 - R350 from www.computicket.mobi

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS WEEK 8 - 15 SEPTEMBER

For the last 14 years, SANParks (South African National Parks) grants free entry to most of its parks during the second week of September. This year, SANParks has extended SA National Parks Week to include weekends, heeding the request from South Africans who don’t have time to visit national parks during the week.

National parks focus week is a worldwide campaign which gives people free access to National Parks. This annual event gives all South African citizens the opportunity to visit one of the 21 national parks for free.

This year, SANParks is even more excited to host SA National Parks Week as the country celebrates 25 years of democracy as a nation. Each year SANParks aims to increase the number of citizens that are granted free access to national parks during this time. Since starting the programme in 2006, some 438 000 South Africans have been afforded the opportunity to enter national parks, and SANParks want to see these numbers grow.

“It’s important for South Africans to visit and know the importance of national parks. They act as spaces to practice sustainable conservation, as spaces that preserve and celebrate our culture and heritage, and we now see national parks playing the critical role of empowering communities living adjacent to parks through job creation and we continue to explore ways of creating business opportunities particularly for small business owners,” says SANParks Chief Executive Officer, Fundisile Mketeni.

Mketeni highlights the growing need for national parks to be relevant, particularly to young people and communities living adjacent to parks. “Through our Socio-Economic Transformation programmes and our Expanded Public Works Programme, we work closely with communities living adjacent to national parks with the aim of strengthening our relationships with them, in order to be more inclusive so we can tackle issues of wildlife crime with their help, afford them more access to parks for cultural use, inform young people about the different career options that parks have to offer and create job opportunities. SANParks hopes to strengthen and enable those communities to reap the benefits of the national parks.”

Visit a national park this year for free during SA National Parks Week to see what it has to offer and do your part by getting to know your national parks, celebrate your rich heritage offering and experience first-hand the iconic beauty and plethora of natural flora and fauna.

Participating Western Cape parks include: • Agulhas National Park (an open access park with no pay points), Bontebok National Park, Garden Route National Park, Karoo National Park and Tankwa Karoo National Park.

• Namaqua National Park is excluded from SA National Parks Week.

• Table Mountain National Park free entry excludes Boulders Penguin Colony and the Table Mountain Cableway.

• West Coast National Park: gate quotas will be applicable during weekends: • Free entries at both gates will be 500 people per day (collectively) on Saturday and Sunday.

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While situated in the Franschhoek wine valley, Dieu Donné is located high on the south-west facing slopes of the Franschhoek Mountains.

It is one of the highest vineyards in the valley. That means the vines enjoy the valley’s fertile soil but also differentiate by adding the cool climate component giving the wines a distinct flavour and a unique depth in God Given Land (Dieu Donnè).

Keeping the 30ha family vineyard under one hand for many years desolates with wines that gives firm, constant high quality level with all red wines matured in French and American Oak barrels and the Method Cap Classique (the South African Champaign) fermented, rotated and coming to fruition in a process that is given over 3 years.

The white wines produced on the estate are available both wooded and unwooded, offering an option for a large palate of tastes. Dieu Donné wines are available overseas or on the farm. They are not distributed in South Africa.

Going back to its unprecedented location, Dieu Donné, facing west, overlooks the entire Franschhoek Valley and beyond. A carpet of farms and wine estates is interrupted only by the raising Hottentots-Holland and Simonsberg ranges. The position promises countless, stunning, orange and pink sunsets when the sun descends behind the Simonsberg mountains.

The tasting room and its front lawn yard takes advantage of the panoramic view and offers a range of wine and cheese pairings to be slowly indulged while trying to spot some Cape Eagles.

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You are welcome to linger longer with an offering of some of the wines by the glass and free Wi-Fi, or it can be only that.

When spending a few days in the Cape Winelands and needing a spot to soak up the experience and reflect, Dieu Donné would be our place of choice.

Roca restaurant on the farm shares the same magnificent position. A full open glass façade allows every table to enjoy the view and the lower deck balcony offers alfresco dining for summer and mild winter days.

An open fireplace in the restaurant takes care of both temperature and atmosphere in winter.

The balcony and its lawn are perfect for your welcoming drink or aperitif, and while you soak up the view and the beverage, a waiter will take your order for the rest of your meal.

The restaurant has added other wines of note to the wine list from the area to fully match the fine dining South African menu.

The menu includes vegetarian options in each category to accommodate every palate.

Adding all these components together, you probably won’t be surprised to learn that this symbiosis resonates as one of the favourite wedding destinations in the area.

An open vista, fresh air, magnificent wine and a matching romantic restaurant, all align to create magical events.

With the ceremony taking place on the tasting room lawns and the party then moving on to the restaurant, you’ve got all bases covered.

For the event option to be fully elevated, the current hospitality cottages on the estate are now being converted into a 5-room boutique guest house.

Secluded from the public spaces, this newly structured facility is designed to the outmost indulgence and takes into consideration years of experience in what a bride’s party needs. Rooms are open for general booking on non-event days.

Other occasions are also welcome to benefit from all facilities, including conferences and corporate parties.

Groups are welcome and kindly asked to pre-book.

Address: Uitkyk Street, Franschhoek Valley Visit www.dieudonnevineyards.com for more information.

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

INSPIRED BY NATURE

This internationally known trading store offers a pleasant and safe shopping experience, the best deal in town and secure parking. Conveniently situated within the city centre, opposite the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) and within walking distance from most city center hotels and the V&A Waterfront.

Born In Africa also offers a packaging and worldwide shipping service.

Take home a piece of Africa...

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

Born In Africa

is undoubtedly the best “one stop shop� for the widest, most affordable, diverse range of top quality, authentic African curios from several rural regions in the continent. The range includes exotic skins and the largest selection of genuine ostrich leather bags and accessories. In addition to this, gemstone jewellery, stonework ornaments, bronze figurines, arts and crafts, textiles, an extensive selection of

souvenirs and much more, are all available to purchase under one roof for the best

SHOP NO. 2 ON THE CORNER OF LOWER LOOP & WHARF STREET, CAPE TOWN

deal in town.

dining in CAMPS BAY OCEAN BLUE Seafood and fish are the stars of the show and still carnivores are well accommodated. The pizza oven is being put to good use with classics and with their own combinations and freshly kneaded dough. An extensive local wine selection will complete your experience. Shop 1a, The Promenade, 85 Victoria Road. 021 438 9839 CAFÉ CAPRICE Always on trending, vibey and happy.

The place to be seen. 37 Victoria Road.

021 438 8315 HARD ROCK CAFÉ Their international menu received some well-deserved local additions like fresh, innovative salads and more kiddies’ options. The range of large serving cocktails have the view to match. The Promenade, 85 Victoria Road. 021 140 0007 MAISON J Basically a hole in the wall but for that reason they must be good so they are great with coffee and baked goods.

Sit for a short time or take away.

The Promenade, next to the Pick ‘n Pay entrance.

Delight your senses at the The Peninsula’s poolside Sunset Restaurant and treat your partner to an unforgettable evening of excellent interactive service and great food. Serving only the best locally sourced ingredients and home grown Cape craft products in both our restaurant and the Faces Bar, makes this the perfect place to celebrate any special occasion.

Enjoy a 3 course meal for 2 including a welcome gin cocktail for only R790.

Live music by Hilton every Thursday night.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL FOR RESERVATIONS 18:00 – 22:00 T: +27 (0)21 430 7777 | E: confer@peninsula.co.za (business hours)

SALSIFY Chef Luke Dale Roberts nurtures his talented sous chefs and then ventures with them. We are lucky that Cape Town is his home base. Expect meticulous fine dining of the highest standard and a view to die for.

The Roundhouse, 021 010 6444

CENTURY CITY & MILNERTON ITALIAN CLUB The home away from home for many Italians in Cape Town. 16 Donegal Street, Milnerton, 021 511 5956 SQUARE CAFÉ & WINE BAR The ground floor of Century City Hotel is open to all with breakfast, a harvest table for lunch and daily specials. The wine bar has one of the most extensive wine-by-the-glass lists in the city due to a special French preserving system.

No. 3 Energy Lane. 021 204 8000 WANG THAI Traditional Thai culinary culture.

Lagoon Beach Hotel, Lagoon Gate Dr. 021 551 9254

cape town CITY CENTER 95 KEEROM Fine dining Italian restaurant.

95 Keerom St. 021 422 0765 ACES ‘N’ SPADES A neighbourhood rock ‘n roll bar 62 Hout St. 021 424 1620

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BOMBAY BRASSERIE Authentic Indian fine-dining created by chefs that rotate the Taj assets globally.

Taj Cape Town, 1 Wale St. 021 819 2000 CHARANGO GRILL AND BAR A Peruvian fusion of street and contemporary style-food.

114 Bree St. 021 422 0757 CHEFS WAREHOUSE & CANTEEN A well-received daily changing tapas menu by Chef Liam Tomlin. 92 Bree Street. 021 422 0128. Two more brunches: Maison estate in Franschhoek & Beau Constantia estate in Constantia GIULIO’S CAFÉ A much loved breakfast and lunch spot by local professionals. Cornerstone House, 16 Loop St. 021 418 6304 HEMELHUIJS A stylish café offering beautiful bistro style dishes. 71 Waterkant St. 021 418 2042 HONEST CHOCOLATE CAFÉ It’s all in the name. Ethically produced artisanal chocolate and baked goods to match. 64A Wale St. 076 765 8306

Set in the heart of Camps Bay, Ocean Blue is the locals’ and travellers’ favourite since 1998! Our recent renovations have made your visit more comfortable and with an even better view of the ocean. Superb quality meals, value for money and our friendly team is what keeps people coming back for more. Our selection of fresh seafood, steaks and pizzas, as well as our compliment of excellent South African wines will keep the whole family smiling.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 9:30 - 11pm.

Please call toenquire about specials or find us on Facebook.

See you soon, the Ocean Blue family.

10% discount off meals to customers with a ‘City Sightseeing Cape Town’ Bus ticket

JASON’S BAKERY Authentic production process of classic bakes. Locals swear by this place. 185 Bree St. 021 424 5644. One more branch on Main Road Green Point.

LA PARADA Tapas restaurant local interpretations to small plates and sharing dishes and an extensive offer of locally crafted beers.

107 Bree St. 021 426 0330. Two more branches: on Constantia Nek & at the V&A Waterfront.

MINK & TROUT Wine Bar Bistro. Aiming to serve beautiful and delicious food.

127 Bree St. 021 426 2534 MULBERRY & PRINCE Fine dining that is meant to be shared.

Plates are small to mid-size and can be comfortably shared. 12 Pepper St. 021 422 3301

For more info & reservations call 021 438 9839, fax 021 438 4204 or email blufish@mweb.co.za

Ocean Blue Restaurant Shop 3 The Promenade, Victoria road, Camps Bay, Cape Town

Oysters & Wine

SINATRA The combination of a fixed dinner menu and a classical movie screening at their small, luxurious cinema 4 times a week is a great option for a night out. The PepperClub hotel. Loop St. 021 812 8888 THE SHORTMARKET CLUB An award winning, state of the art, chef restaurant. A Prix Fixe menu is available at lunch time. 88 Shortmarket St. 021 447 2874 THE VILLAGE IDIOT Enthusiastically embraces South African braai culture and brings the small town Karoo to the city. A place to experience and explore legendary local classics.

32 Loop St. 021 418 1548

The Knysna Oyster Company takes pride in supplying and delivering this worldrenowned delicacy all year round at the V&A Waterfront.

Adhering to the strictest international standards, the Knysna Oyster Company ensures guaranteed freshness, from farming to fork.

Partnering with another South African great, they have collaborated with De Grendel Wines to offer visitors an exquisitely unique oyster and wine pairing experience.

Freshly shucked oysters can be complimented with De Grendel’s top shelf range of white wines, as well as their trademark MCC.

VIGOUR & VERVE Delivering a modern interpretation of the local Cape Malay cuisine, keeping it aromatic and full of flavour.

SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl, 79 Strand Street. 021 492 9999 VILLA 47 Modern Italian cuisine. An all-day restaurant. 47 Bree St. 021 418 2740

EAST CITY DIAS TAVERN An iconic Portuguese restaurant, favourite by locals with an extensive seafood and meat menu.

15 Caledon St. 021 465 7547 HARRINGTON’S COCKTAIL LOUNGE An elegant afternoon and night time spot with a wraparound bar and a dance floor. 61b Harrington Street. 021 461 2276 SURFAROSA An edgy dive bar with subliminal punk and surf influences.

61a Harrington Street. 021 461 2276 THE COUSINS An authentic Italian trattoria with many local fans. 3b Barrack St. 083 273 9604

19 Dock Road, V&A Food Market Old Power Station Building (Opposite Noble Square), www.oystersonline.co.za TASTING ROOM: +27 21 558 6280 info@degrendel.co.za RESTAURANT: +27 21 558 7035 www.degrendel.co.za

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

36 Buitenkant St. 021 200 0440

GARDENS AUBERGINE Combines a rich history with contemporary style, world-class wine and an innovative culinary experience.

39 Barnet St. 021 465 4909 BELMOND MOUNT NELSON HOTEL A haven of old English elegance and charm. The Lord Nelson Restaurant serves fresh, vibrant and avant-garde menu and the lounge is known for its classic Afternoon Tea. 76 Orange St. 021 483 1000

JANSE & CO A casual fine dining restaurant. A limited menu based on the ingredients sourced. 75 Kloof St. 021 422 0384 KYOTO GARDEN SUSHI Authentic Japanese.

11 Kloof Nek Rd. 021 422 2001 NONNA LINA The neigbourhood’s trattoria. Warm, friendly and homey. Authentic Italian food with a Sardinian influence. 64 Orange Street. 021 424 4966 Two more branches - in the V&A Waterfront and in Sea Point.

TAMBOERS WINKEL An almost all day breakfast in what is actually a wine shop.

3 De Lorentz street. 021 424 0521

GREEN POINT & DE WATERKANT ANATOLI Turkish cuisine in a historical coach building. 24 Napier St. 021 419 2501 BELUGA Euro-Asian fusion dining.

70 Prestwich St. 021 418 2948 DON ARMANDO Perfect steaks and other Argentinian specialities. 20 Cobern St. 021 418 1462 GIOVANNI’S DELIWORLD A European reservation and a meeting place of trendy Capetonians.

103 Main Rd. 021 434 6893 IL LEONE MASTRANTONIO Elegant Italian dining.

22 Cobern St. 021 421 0071 IZAKAYA MATSURI Sushi & Japanese tapas bar. The Rockwell, 32 Prestwich St. 021 421 4520 LOU LOU’S BAR A new-age take on tapas, fusing Asian, Italian and contemporary cuisines. A place to enjoy good music and some dancing.

10 Jarvis St, Cape Quarter. 021 418 0015 PIGALLE An elegant establishment known for its fine dining and live popular music.

Dress well and enjoy the pampering.

51A Somerset Rd. 021 421 4848 THE ROCKWELL The hotel is home to the KAAPSE STORIES dinner theatre and the only cellar in the city that offers an intimate Wine Tasting experience. 32 Prestwich St. 021 421 0015 YUMCIOUS Celebrity chef Jenny Morris serves her food ideology to your plate - fresh, unpretentious and full of flavour.

Level Zero, Cape Quarter Square, 27 Somerset Road. 021 418 8000

r u o y w o Sh s e m a l f r e hung 1/2 chicken and chips

Terms and conditions apply.

Serving suggestion only. Tableware not included.

Ingredients’ and allergens’ list available on request.

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

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The Lookout Deck Hout Bay arguably boasts one of the best views in the Western Cape. Situated on the water’s edge in the Hout Bay harbour, the restaurant boasts breath taking mountain and ocean views.

THE POT LUCK CLUB & GALLERY Chef Luke Dale-Roberts’ award winning and internationally acclaimed restaurant. Constantly on the ‘Best Restaurant’ lists globally.

THE TEST KITCHEN The smaller sister. Two different menus.

One for the dark, intimate room and the other for the light room. Two different culinary delights under one roof. All at the The Old Biscuit Mill, 375 Albert Road.

FINE WINE STORES CAROLINE’S FINE WINE CELLAR Ground floor, Matador center, 62 Strand Street. 021 712 2258 OPENWINE A taste pair shop to experience South African wine. 72, Wale Street. 021 422 0800 SIGNAL HILL WINES The only city winery in Cape Town. An experimental wine cellar sourcing grapes from rehabilitated, historical vineyards within the city boundaries. Signal Hill winery is also a wine bar and a wine shop. 100 Shortmarket St. 021 422 5206 ULTRA LIQUORS A wine and spirits ‘supermarket’. An extensive range varieties and a large palate within each.122 Main Rd & Varney Street, Green Point.

VAUGHAN JOHNSON Knowledgeable and extensive.

Dock Rd, V & A Waterfront, next to the Cape Wheel. 021 419 2121

For more info & reservations Tel: 021 790 0900, Fax: 021 790 0922, reservations@lookoutdeck.co.za Visit www.thelookoutdeck.co.za

The Lookout Deck Hout Bay

@thelookoutdeck

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.

september classic tunes

Daniel Kharitonov

Susanne Hou

TITANIC FORCES WITH THE CPO With Mahler and Tchaikovsky bronze medallist Daniel Kharitonov on the same programme, then Titanic Forces are at play! The CPO’s principal guest conductor Bernhard Gueller will direct the annual Friends of Orchestral Music Benefit gala on September 5 at the Cape Town City Hall, featuring Kharitonov in the Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini by Rachmaninov. The main work will be the Symphony No. 1 by Gustav Mahler, known as “Titan”. The concert will open with From the Apocalypse by Liadov.

After his triumph at the 15th Tchaikovsky International Competition in 2015 when he was 16, Daniel Kharitonov continues to stun the world with his electrifying performances … from Gergiev’s Marinsky Orchestra to the CPO where he performed for the first time in 2017, also under the direction of Gueller.

Born in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk in the Russian Far East, Daniel Kharitonov made a successful debut with The Mariinsky Orchestra under Valery Gergiev in 2013, and became a regular with the orchestra. He has toured with them to China and Italy.

SUZANNE HOU RETURNS TO CAPE TOWN The final Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra concert this season ends on 12 September with the jubilant return of Chinese-Canadian violinist Yi-Jia Susanne Hou. Ms Hou will perform two pieces – Poème by Chausson and the Introduction and Rondo Capriccio by Saint-Saëns. Bernhard Gueller, the CPO’s principal guest conductor and Music Director Laureate of Symphony Nova Scotia, will conduct a ballet suite from Le Cid by Massenet, as well as the Fountains of Rome and the Pines of Rome, two spectacular tone poems by Ottorino Respighi.

Ms Hou rose to fame when she won three prestigious international violin competitions in one year – the Long-Thibaud in France, the Lipizer in Italy and the Sarasate in Spain. Since then, she has made her mark around the world, always performing to critical and popular acclaim.

The dress rehearsal for both concerts will be open to the public at 11 am with tickets available at the Longmarket Street door and the pre-concert talk is open to ticket-holders at 19:15.

TIM KLIPHUIS TRIO AND THE CPO Tim Kliphuis is returning to South Africa to launch the recording of his own violin concerto. Kliphuis found his home in the music of South Africa years ago and when he brought his trio to perform in Starlight Classics in 2018, they stayed to record their second CD with the CPO and Stellenbosch Camerata. The CPO will accompany the Tim Kliphuis Trio which includes Nigel Clark (guitar), and Roy Percy (bass) in the Brandenburg Concerto in the concert, and Kliphuis will conduct the CPO in his own Violin Concerto on 27 September.

Tickets for the concerts are available from Artscape Dial-A-Seat on 021 421 7695 and Computicket; www.computicket.com / call 0861 915 8000. More information luvuyo@cpo.org.za / 021 410 9809 or visit www.cpo.org.za/calendar Hello Cape Town September 2019 l

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experience the journey of a diamond Direct from mine to finger

Experience the journey of a diamond direct from mine to finger at the Clock Tower and V&A Waterfront Shimansky Showrooms located in Cape Town, where each location offers a unique discovery and insight into the world of diamonds.

With over two decades of crafting and creating beautiful jewellery, Shimansky has expanded to include several jewellery stores nationally and recently, on New York’s iconic 5th Avenue. Each hand-selected diamond is cut, polished and set to perfection in Shimansky’s workshops in Cape Town.

Respected world-wide for innovative design and superior artistry, Shimansky has become one of the most recognised and revered jewellery brands in South Africa. To date, Shimansky holds more than ten jewellery design patents and over five international diamond cut patents. Their signature Millennium® diamond engagement ring is the most coveted engagement ring in South Africa and has become iconic in its own right.

Similarly, the classic My Girl® diamond cut is sought-after all over the world and is the first internationally patented diamond cut to originate in South Africa. Shimansky inspires the jewellery creation that speaks to your heart, be it from one of their original collections or a bespoke creation - to suit your unique taste.

For a one-of-a-kind diamond experience in a luxurious environment, the newly renovated Shimansky Showroom at the V&A Waterfront offers clients an insight into the journey of each unique diamond. Discover a behind-the-scenes view of the Shimansky team of master diamond cutters and goldsmiths as they create unique, bespoke jewellery with hand-selected GIA certified loose diamonds or tanzanite, set in glamorous gold or perfect platinum. Founder and CEO, Yair Shimansky says that this Shimansky

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Showroom is a tribute to the brand’s three-decade journey to international icon status. “We mark this milestone with the creation of a brand-new gem in the shape of the new V&A Shimansky Showroom, which shares the story of how a blend of ethical diamond sourcing, bespoke design, innovation and authenticity has made Shimansky the byword for world-class jewellery,” he says.

The meticulously-curated space offers a full-service bar area and a private diamond experience for clients seeking a more intimate, private jewellery selection affair.

The heart of the Shimansky Diamond Experience is nestled at the Clock Tower Precinct at the V&A Waterfront, near the Zeitz MOCAA and gateway to Robben Island. This beautiful location, set against the back drop of Table Mountain welcomes visitors to become part of a 3.3 billion year journey, with tales of a diamonds journey from formation deep below the Earth’s surface to the point at which it finds pride of place in a prestigious Shimansky Jewellers setting. The Cape Town Diamond Museum - one of Cape Town’s most unique and enduring tourist attractions; marks the start of the Shimansky Diamond Experience. The museum features several authentic artefacts that tell the amazing story of diamonds, and in particular - the story of South Africa’s diamond trade. While the world’s most famous, dazzling gems are often only part of private or corporate collections, it’s possible to see magnificent replicas such as: The Cullinan, The Hope, The Taylor-Burton and many more. It is also home to an opulent jewellery showroom, offering visitors an insight into the diamond cutting and polishing process with an on-site jewellery manufacturing workshop and factory.

The Shimansky Diamond Experience is perfect for Free Independent Travellers (FIT) as well as group travellers. The 45-minute, multilingual tour offers unique insights in the journey of a Shimansky diamond and highlights the craftsmanship inherent in every signature piece of jewellery produced by the team of select master craftsmen.

Shimansky diamonds are hand-picked by Yair Shimansky, where he inspects over 100 000 carats of diamonds per trip he makes to South African mines. “Selecting rough diamonds is an extremely specialised skill and its hugely subjective – there are only a handful of jewellers in the world who can do so”, he says. Shimansky’s involvement in every step of the process ensures their diamonds are conflict-free and ethically sourced.

Key to the hard-won reputation of Shimansky is the ethical and immaculate documentation of each stone’s journey from deep within the earth, to its sale as part of a dazzling item of jewellery. After the precious gems have been selected, they follow a carefully monitored path into the workshops of Shimansky’s expert artisans, where they are marked, cut and polished to the most exacting of standards, with a focus on brilliance, rather than size. In fact, most larger stones will become two or more cut diamonds, with an emphasis on showcasing their mesmerising character.

Such is Yair’s passion for bringing out the true fire in the most brilliant of stones, that – amongst many patents and technologies unique to the brand – he developed the Brilliant 10® diamond cut: the most brilliant diamond cut in the world. Only one in a million diamonds can be called a true ‘Hearts and Arrows’ and only one in a thousand diamond cutters are skilled enough to cut diamonds to such an extraordinary level of perfection.

The Shimansky Diamond Experience is an itinerary priority upon any travels to the Mother City.

The Diamond Experience, Clock Tower, Waterfront Level 1, The Clock Tower, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa Tel: +27 21 421 2788

Shimansky Boutique, V & A Waterfront Shop 6259, Upper Level, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa Tel: +27 21 425 9888

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ikhono lasenatali Ikhono Lasenatali is a collaborative project with Sir Professor Muholi that brings together the work of twenty-five emerging talents from KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) in a celebration of youth, skill, possibility and the imaginary.

The project is curated by Dr. Bajabulile La Dhlamini Sidzumo and Thobeka Bhengu, members of the Muholi team, and is the second instance of the initiative. The first iteration opened in KZN this May 2019.

Title: Somnyama Ngonyama Artist: Andile Maphumulo Size: 96 x 74 cm Year: 2019 Medium: Acrylic on canvas

For almost two decades, artist and activist Sir Professor Muholi has used the camera and a global network of art institutions to address the social ills associated with the politics of race, gender and sexuality faced by South Africans and others globally. For Ikhono LaseNatali, Muholi aims to use their platform to redirect the international attention they receive to the practice of others: twenty-five young artists from KwaZulu-Natal have been commissioned by Muholi to reinterpret an image from their photographic series Somnyama Ngonyama: “...using their own mediums, speaking their own truth, or sketching what they saw and thought was right.”

Title: Somnyama Ngonyama, Khwezi Artist: Nhlanhla Chonco Size: 125 x 95 cm Year: 2019 Medium: Charcoal on Fabriano

A4 is a free to public, not-for-profit laboratory for the arts. It collaborates with artists to develop ambitious projects, nurture exchange and dialogue, broaden access and work towards a sustainable inclusive arts ecosystem. Ikhono LaseNatali brings these forces together in an integrated initiative about community, visibility and self-determined artistic practice.

In addition to the exhibition, the project entails a widereaching exchange with schools in the Western Cape to expose, engage and challenge youth to consider the tenets of inclusivity, creativity and collectivism.

Title: Somnyama Ngonyama, Zinathi I Artist: Lungisani Ndlovu Size: 95 x 63 cm Year: 2019 Medium: Woodcut

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This exhibition initiative begun in late 2018, Muholi commissioned 25 emerging artists to interpret photographic images from their ongoing self-portrait series Somnyama Ngonyama, a project that speaks to the social ills associated with politics of race, gender, politics, collectivism and sexuality faced by South Africans, and others globally. Collectivism and visibility are core values firmly rooted at the heart of the project. Muholi is an internationally celebrated and awardwinning visual activist based in Johannesburg.

Title: Somnyama Ngonyama Artist: Buhle Wonder Mbambo Size: 126 x 98 cm Year: 2019 Medium: Charcoal on Paper

Originally a ‘Born in Durban’, Muholi recently returned home to give back to their community, and share their skills, wealth and expertise to help develop a younger generation of aspiring artists, thinkers and activists. The IKHONO LASENATALI project also commemorates 25 Years of Democracy, with most of the commissioned artists from the ‘born free’ generation. The exhibition showcases the hidden or latent talent of these remarkable KwaZulu-Natal based artists who work in a variety of mediums and utilizing different techniques. These include wood-cut carving, beaded string, oil and acrylic on canvas and paper, pastel on paper and digital imaging, among many others.

Participating artists include: Nhlanhla Chonco, Mduduzi Dzanibe, Thalente Khomo, Lindokuhle Khumalo, Bongani Luthuli, Sthenjwa Luthuli, Morgan Mahape, Nkosikhona Majola, Mpilo Makhanya, Andile Maphumulo, Mthobisi Maphumulo, Buhle Wonder Mbambo, Mondli Mbhele, Ncumisa Mcitwa, Khulekani Mkhize, Nhlakanipho Mkhize, Mlamuli Mkhwanazi, Sphephelo Mnguni, Thembi Mthembu, Londiwe Mtshali, Nomusa Mtshali, Lungisani Ndlovu, Major Ndlovu, Lindani Nyandeni, and Zwelinjani Radebe.

For more information on the exhibition, the education programme or to book a walkabout for your school, please contact: Paulos Eshetu on paulos@a4arts.org and muholiproductions@gmail.com

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BOOKINGS +27 21 418 9462

ravish with delight

Known for their innovative Dry Land wines, Method Cap Classique (MCC), estate brewed beer and a series of festivals around the year, Perdeberg Winery in Agter-Suid Paarl, renewed themselves with an on premises South African style restaurant. It is Eat @ Perdeberg.

Managed by Chef –owner Rob Hahn and wife Nicky Hahn at front of house, you are treated by a pair that are embedded in South African culinary history.

From being chosen to join the team of 6 out of 80 nominated chefs country-wide to cook at the inauguration of the late president Nelson Mandela in Sun City in 1994, followed by cooking the intimate next morning breakfast for Mandela & President Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki two terms later, Chef Rob built himself a firm reputation in serving honest, local food that speaks the language of South Africa.

The cuisine is an elevation of home cooked favourites from around the country.

Generous, varied and colourful portions, designed and served in an appealing, fine dining manner. Wines are all sold at cellar door prices with no additional charge.

While you are right to assume we were recognised as media when visiting, we are comfortable in assuring you that from our experience, in cases where the owner is also the chef onboard, a constant, similar level is kept down the line. It is the ongoing attendance to cooking and details that reputes a chef’s name for so many years.

The menu offers all day breakfast which we left for another visit. We were served Bobotie springrolls - a take of the local samosa, filled with spicy, aromatic, brown lentils, served with a tomato, coriander and chilli jam. We added an order of Chicken livers ‘peri-peri’ that is served with a Ciabatta and a small, fresh salad.

The Cape Malay Chicken Curry portion, one of our mains, was skinless, helping the flesh to absorb the spicy, mild sauce. Served under a canopy of fluffed crepé, next to our choice of rice and veggies.

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The other main was a hearty Fish and Chips with a large piece of fish, perfectly cooked and served on a bed of grilled chips (our choice) and a side salad. We are sorry to say we didn’t have room left for dessert.

This current operation gives the couple freedom to utilise and maximise the full potential of both their cuisine and the winery’s different facilities.

The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor, leafy, shaded seating with a menu that includes options for kids to have a healthy meal while running from one jungle gym to the other, a specially curated juice and candy pairing for the young ones to join in the family experience of wine tasting and a set for kids’ parties.

Family gatherings and weddings are welcome and a plan of action is in place to accommodate any requirement.

They are also responsible for the Braai picnic basket and other pairings served in the tasting room, perfectly suited for 2 people to share and made to order. Bookings are essential and deposits are required 48 hours in advance specifically for the Braai picnic.

Corporate events have a great selection of options and combinations to choose from.

The conference rooms offer all audio visual equipment and Wi-Fi, and companies can enjoy the benefit of both the wine tasting facilities and the restaurant to create a pleasurable ‘out of office’ day.

WINE TASTING CENTRE Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 17:00.

Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays: 09:30 – 17:00.

RESTAURANT Wednesday – Friday: 09:00 – 16:00. Saturday – Sunday: 09:00 – 16:00.

Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Plans to open for 1 dinner per week over the summer months.

Tel: 021 869 8244 / Email: info@perdeberg.co.za / Vryguns Farm Windmeul, Paarl / Visit www.perdeberg.co.za for more.

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Wine & Dine Dinner-for-Two

Franschhoek Uncorked

Taste of Boland

WINE & DINE DINNER-FOR-TWO EVERY WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Evening until the end of September. The Restaurant at Neethlingshof Estate Select any two main course dishes from their menu and include a bottle of Neethlingshof Estate Wine for only R355.

FRANSCHHOEK UNCORKED 4 AUGUST Explore one of South Africa’s premier wine destinations, whilst uncovering a fine selection of wine gems from the Franschhoek Vignerons.

Participating wineries in and around the valley welcome the fresh, new season, using the opportunity to showcase their exciting new vintages and releases, as well as putting on a string of special events for visitors. New release line-ups range from MCC’s, white wines and rosés to red varietals.

Pack the car and set off for the winelands with its fresh country air and exquisite views whilst travelling from farm to farm. Be sure not to miss some of the live entertainment on offer as you plan your voyage of discovery of the region’s great wines and delectable culinary treats.

With most of the Franschhoek wineries participating in this fun two-day festival, there promises to be something for everyone, which includes cellar and vineyard tours, barrel tastings, food and wine pairings, old school lawn games, to name but a few.

TASTE OF BOLAND 27- 29 SEPTEMBER PAARL MALL Swirl, sip and savour the best of the Boland wines in the heart of Paarl! Paarl is also home to a couple of craft breweries, olives and olive oil producers.

Exhibitors range from artisanal breads, olives, organic craft distilled gin, whisky, vodka infusions and vodka crush, wines and various yummy homemade treats.

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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

@FhkCellar

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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

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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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what’s blooming along the lines?

While the vines start blooming at the different wine estates, and the slopes around the different wine valleys are getting back their bright green lush, numerous wine estates along the Franschhoek Wine Tram routes are also enjoying a burst of colour provided by the estate gardens.

Either classic, central European designs or rolling English lawns and spaces, they all provide a fresh look and gentle, cooling shade to enjoy picnics, some must try wines and the glorious hospitality South Africans are known for.

PURPLE & ORANGE LINES:

Allée Bleue

At ALLEÉ BLEUE, you’re literally eating the garden. While it is most widely known for its wine and fruit, the 200ha estate is also ranked among the top three herb growers in the province.

The herb production set-up consists of 33 hydroponic tunnels as well as a net house. From these structures more than 1.2 tons of herbs are harvested each week, suppling major South African retailers. But the most important market is the various dining outlets at the estate itself and where possible, their chef tries to incorporate these healthy and fragrant ingredients in the menus.

Off the main visitor’s track, VREDE EN LUST holds a beautifully designed sectional classic garden with a fountain at the middle and a shaded pergola along one of the edges. On days that this area doesn’t hold a function, a nice request might get you to enjoy your wine at this part of the estate. Their one of a kind Prosecco would be our celebratory choice.

Vrede en Lust

Over the last few years, whenever a visitor is looking for a stroll to wind down their winelands visit, every local mouth will speak the name of BABYLONSTOREN, and not in vein.

The big garden at Babylonstoren is at the heart of the farm. It was inspired by the historic Company’s Garden in Cape Town, which supplied sailing ships of the Dutch East India Company with fresh vegetables and fruit during the days when the Cape was a halfway station between Europe and Asia. It also links back to the mythological hanging gardens of Babylon. Those were thought to have been created by Nebuchadnezzar in the sixth century BC, for his wife, who longed for the mountains and valleys of her youth.

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Visitors of all ages will find themselves enchanted by this garden.

BLUE & GREEN LINES: GRANDE PROVENCE Heritage Wine Estate offers a plethora of fine experiences.

Restaurant & picnics, gallery & tasting room, a shop & a bistro wine bar, all surrounded by a set of equally attended outdoor spaces which include the sculpture garden, the dedicated picnic lawns and the dedicated veranda that is part of the estates’ fine dining restaurant, which also enjoys the view and shade of one very specific Oak tree.

Grande Provence is also part of the Yellow & Red lines.

LA COURONNE offers a Secret Garden picnic, nestled under shady trees and adjacent to a cobbling stream.

Grande Provence

PINK & GREY LINES: LEOPARD’S LEAP hospitality building is a diverse complex that hosts the tasting room, the open kitchen and the buffet restaurant which also include the South African table section. They all look over and spill into the lush lawn, welcoming a co-existence of in and outdoor settings.

You will be mesmerized by the open vista and are also welcome to stroll into the kitchen’s own vegetable garden which keeps to inspire the chef with its’ seasonal produce and freshness.

La Couronne

FRANSCHHOEK CELLAR is a heaven for families with children of all ages. While teen and teenagers will enjoy the Platform Bar & Bistro quirkiness, younger children will enjoy the covered kiddie’s play area supervised by capable childminders (for children under 1.2m tall) while parents lay back at the adjacent garden.

YELLOW & RED LINES: MAISON is the home of Chris Weylandt, a South African design persona. With that said, the garden is a modernist interpretation to open spaces and houses some fine sculptures that corresponds with the overall design.

Leopard’s Leap

It is a refined and purified contemporary approach to traditional winelands hospitality.

On the other end of the scale you will find DIEU DONNÉ. The estate’s location, high on the steep south-west facing slopes of the Franschhoek Mountains, the estate offers a panoramic view over the entire valley.

Choose between their wooded red wines or acclaimed Méthode Cap Classique (bubbly) to soak in both taste and view. Nothing matches.

Franschhoek Cellar

If you wish to avoid driving and fully embrace your wine experience, City Sightseeing Cape Town offers the Franschhoek Wine Tram Explorer Tour.

Leaving stop 1 at the V&A Waterfront on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings.

Enjoy free Wifi on the bus whilst you listen to some wine commentary as you depart from Cape Town in the morning and head to Franschhoek. On arrival you will be afforded the opportunity to join the Orange or Purple tram routes.

Each circular route covers 8 wine estates. The tram or tram buses pass each wine estate hourly, for you to hop on and hop off. Enjoy a complimentary wine tasting on the double decker tram!

You are welcome to purchase wine at any of the estates and leave your purchase with one of the tram drivers, who will ensure you are re-united with your purchase at the time of boarding the motor-coach back. At 4 PM, meet back at the motor coach for your transfer back to Cape Town.

Oh, and hello Spring!

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whale watching season

It’s the spectacular annual visits from the southern right and humpback whales.

Every year, southern right whales migrate from their icy feeding grounds off Antarctica to warmer climates, reaching the South African Whale Coast in June and will stay till early December.

These coastal waters will then teem with the giant mammals, mating, calving and rearing their young – and giving whale-watchers spectacular displays of raw power and elegant water acrobatics incredibly close to shore.

The annual Hermanus Festival is a celebration to the return of the southern right whales to the coastal waters of Southern Africa. All events and activities during the festival are focused to create awareness on how to protect the whales and all our marine wildlife who share our coastal waters.

The festival takes place between 27-29 September, which is the peak of whale activity in the region.

Over a period of 3 days, this fishing village will once again bursts into life when thousands of visitors descend upon the town to join in the festivities of this popular event.

Now in its 28th year the Hermanus Whale Festival, is the oldest and largest festival on the South African whale coast calendar and while the whales are predominantly the star performers at the festival, these gentle giants will be joined on land by entertainers and musicians, an array of food stalls, kiddies activities and events suitable for both the young and old.

This year’s programme will include land & boat-based whale watching, arts and crafts, a Street Parade, an orchid show and the Whales and Wheels Classic Car Show.

Expect to linger for hours inside the Live Music Marquee, and the Old Harbour Music Arena where various local artists will be performing over the three days of the festival.

The festivities will also include Marine Mammal & Eco Talks, Kiddies Whale of a Beach Clean - Up in the Old Harbour and on the Cliff Path, kiddies’ movies and entertainment.

The very popular Pirate & Mermaid Treasure Hunt is extended over two days and will once again have lots of giveaway prizes! Everyone who plays wins a prize!

The festival is a free event, stretched along the elevated promenade, looking over Walker Bay and Gansbaai.

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FIT FOR FLYING Over one billion people travel by air each year. From an array of plane-hopping pathogens to jet lag, dehydration, pre-existing medical conditions and the infamous economy class syndrome, international travellers confront an array of health risks while flying. In this article we shall discuss some healthy advice for travellers so you can be in tip-top condition, whether its for that special business trip, spending time with family and friends, or even that much-needed vacation we all need occasionally.

Despite health risks involved, most of us are boarding planes more nowadays than ever before. World air travel has grown by around 5% a year over the past 30 years and although there are numerous health issues associated with air travel they pale in comparison to the enormous benefits to the traveller. There are many unstable cardiac conditions that prohibit one to fly, these include unstable arrythmias, valvular disease, uncontrolled blood pressure and a recent stroke. The decrease in oxygen saturation during air travel may affect those with cardiovascular disease.

Therefore, it is important to make sure you have been seen by your general practioner or cardiologist prior to flying to ensure you are cleared and stable to fly. Patients with pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators can fly once medically stable.

Diabetes Mellitus has no restrictions to flying if its well-controlled. Those with insulin-dependent diabetes are normally required to have a letter of authorisation from their doctor to allow carriage of needles in their hand luggage. Insulin should be carried in a cool bag or pre-cooled vacuum flask. As a general rule: When travelling east and if more than two hours are lost, it may be necessary to take fewer units with intermediate or long-acting insulin. When travelling west and the day is extended by more than two hours, supplemental short-acting insulin or an increased dose of intermediate-acting insulin may be needed.

Sugar tablets and snacks to prevent episodes of hypoglycaemia should be carried.

The infamous Deep Vein Thrombosis is a blood clot in a deep vein, commonly in the legs. It is a life-threatening condition because a piece of the clot can break off and travel to the lungs where it can cause a pulmonary embolism. The jury is still out there on the extent of whether long-haul flights raises your risk of DVTs. The best advice one can give to combat the risk is to wear compression stockings to stimulate circulation and prevent blood from pooling. Other important tips may include avoiding crossing your legs as this may reduce blood circulation and consuming adequate amounts of non-alcoholic beverages throughout the flight to prevent dehydration. Exercising not only alleviates your risk of developing a DVT, but it can also reduce aches and pains, relieve stress and boredom, and induce better quality sleep.

Patients that are pregnant are prohibited to fly from the end of the 36th week of pregnancy and end of the 32nd week in multiple pregnancies, due to the increased risk of in-flight delivery. In general, the safest time for a pregnant woman to travel is during the second trimester (18-24 weeks). Babies less than 2 years old are also prohibited to fly.

Lastly, let’s talk a bit about jetlag. Jet lag is a temporary sleep disorder that occurs when the body’s internal “clock” takes a while to adjust to the time at the destination. It can affect your mood, concentration, and mental and physical performance.

It is generally not serious but can cause problems if you have critical business or vacation activities planned shortly after arrival.

Also, try set your watch to the time zone of your destination before you depart and when you arrive at your destination, get into the local routine as soon as possible along with trying to stay outside during daylight as much as you can because natural light helps your body clock to adjust.

Many of the world’s most fascinating destinations can only be reached on a long-distance flight. Sitting on a plane for so long can be intimidating, but you can take steps to improve your comfort and safety. Best wishes for safe and healthy travels! www.vascularcentre.co.za admin@vascularcentre.co.za Tel: 021 201 1119 Suite 1521 Christiaan Barnard Hospital

Over one billion people travel by air each year. From an array of plane-hopping pathogens to jet lag, dehydration, pre-existing medical conditions and the infamous economy class syndrome (the possibility of developing a deep vein thrombosis), international travellers confront an array of health risks while flying.

In this article we shall discuss some healthy advice for travellers so you can be in tiptop condition, whether its for that special business trip, spending time with family and friends, or even that much-needed vacation we all need occasionally. Despite health risks involved, most of us are boarding planes more nowadays than ever before. World air travel has grown by around 5% a year over the past 30 years and although there are numerous health issues associated with air travel they pale in comparison to the enormous benefits to the traveller, to commerce, to international affairs, and to the public’s health.

So, given there are some things we can’t change about air travel, there are things we can do to protect our health and ensure our comfort while flying as well as after the flight.

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2 LOWER LOOP STREET, CAPE TOWN

EASTER SPECIALS SPRING SPECIALS

Topaz pendant R680 Zebra hide R12 000

Scatter cushion R450

Springbok cushion R380

Ostrich belt R1 100

cape town museums MUSEUMS IN THE WINELANDS FRANSCHHOEK MOTOR MUSEUM

AIR FORCE MUSEUM

IRMA STERN MUSEUM

Monday & Tuesday : by appointment only; Wedsday - Friday: 8:00 - 15:00; Saturday: 8:30 - 12:00.

The home and studio of Irma Stern, a renowned South African artist.

A special opportunity to look back at more than 100 years of motoring history.

This is an active Air Force base. All visitors must produce an ID or Passport.

Open Tuesday - Friday 10:00 - 17:00; Saturday 10:00 -14:00; closed on public holidays.

L’Ormarins wine estate, R45, Franschhoek.

Piet Grobler St, Ysterplaat Airbase.

25 Cecil Rd, Rosebank.

GROOT CONSTANTIA MANOR HOUSE

BO-KAAP MUSEUM

KOOPMANS- DE WET HOUSE

Showcases local Islamic culture and heritage.

This house museum is furnished as a home for a well-to-do Cape family during the late 18th Century.

The oldest wine-producing estate of South Africa.

Open daily from 10:00 to 17:00.

Groot Constantia Estate, Constantia.

Mondays to Saturdays from 10:00 to 17:00.

HESS ART COLLECTION

71 Wale Street.

The art gallery houses a collection of contemporary, pop and modern art

by South African artists.

Open Monday – Sunday from 10:00 – 16:00. Glen Carlou wine estate, Simondium Road, Klapmuts, Paarl.

MUSEUM VAN DE CAAB A voice to the individual indigenous and slave people who have lived and worked on the farm from pre-colonial times to the present.

Open 7 days a week, from 09:00 to 17:00. Solms-Delta, Delta Road, Groot Drakenstein, Franschhoek.

THE AFRIKAANSE TAALMONUMENT The Afrikaans Language Museum honours those that played an important part in the process to recognise Afrikaans as an official language of writing and reading.

CAPE TOWN SCIENCE CENTRE More than 250 interactive exhibits and puzzles.

Monday to Saturday 9:00 – 16:30; Sundays & Public Holidays 10:00 – 16:30 370B Main Rd, Observatory.

DISTRICT SIX MUSEUM

Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:00.

35 Strand Street.

MARITIME CENTRE Features an overview of shipping in Cape Town, and the earliest existing model of Table Bay harbour.

Open daily from 10:00 to 17:00.

1st Floor, Union-Castle House, Dock Road, V&A Waterfront.

The District Six Museum works with the memories of this specific District experience and with that of forced removals more generally.

PLANETARIUM & DIGITAL DOME

25A Albertus St & Buitenkant Street.

Shows Daily. Closed On Mondays for research.

Interactive exhibition, educational movies and exploring our sky.

HEART OF CAPE TOWN MUSEUM

25 Queen Victoria Street.

Open: Mon to Sun 08:00 –17:00 (Apr. to Oct.) 08:00–20:00 (Nov. to Mar.) Gabbema Doordrift Street, Paarl Mountain.

The birthplace of the first ever human heart transplant.

RUST EN VREUGD

THE RUPERT MUSEUM

7 days a week. Guided tours start at 9:00, 11:00, 13:00 & 15:00.

The unique private art collection of Anton and Huberte Rupert. Over 350 works of contemporary South African art from the period 1940 to 1970.

Specially pre-arranged tour is available at 17:00.

Open Mon - Sat: 10:00 – 16:00.

Stellentia Rd, Stellenbosch.

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Groote Schuur Hospital, Groote Schuur Dr, Observatory.

Houses the William Fehr collection: works of art on paper (watercolours, prints and drawings).

Due to the sensitive nature of artworks on paper, only a selection of works is on exhibition. Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:00.

78 Buitenkant Street.

SLAVE LODGE

and T-shirts printed yesterday.

From human wrongs to human rights, exhibitions on the lower level of this museum explore the long history of slavery in South Africa.

Daily from 10:00 to 17:00.

Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00.

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL GALLERY

Corner Adderley and Wale Streets.

South Africa’s premier art museum.

SOCIAL HISTORY CENTRE Houses indigenous cultural material from southern Africa, artefacts from the colonial period of the Cape, including maritime and historical archaeology, as well as collections of world ceramics, furniture, coins and textiles, among others.

Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:00.

17 Church Square.

SOUTH AFRICAN JEWISH MUSEUM A tribute and detailed account of one of the great Jewish communities of the diaspora.

25 Queen Victoria Street.

Daily from 10:00 to 17:00.

Government Avenue, Company’s Garden.

THE SPRINGBOK EXPERIENCE - SA RUGBY MUSEUM Honouring the Springboks and South African rugby.

Tuesday - Sunday from 9:00 to 17:00.

Portswood Rd, V&A Waterfront.

WILLIAM FEHR COLLECTION AT THE CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE

Open Sunday to Thursday.10:00 - 17:00; Friday 10:00 - 14:00.Photo ID required at entry.

Contained in the collection is a wealth of historical information concerning the peoples and landscapes of early colonial South Africa.

88 Hatfield Street, Gardens.

Daily from 09:30 to 15:30.

SOUTH AFRICAN MUSEUM

ZEITZ MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY MODERN AFRICAN ART (MOCAA).

Houses more than one and a half million specimens of scientific importance. The collections now range from fossils almost 700-million years old to insects and fish caught last week.

There are also stone tools made by people 120 000 years ago, traditional clothes from the last century,

MUSEUM HOURS Sunday to Thursday: 10am - 5pm, Friday: 10am - 2pm Closed Saturdays and Jewish Holidays Open Public Holidays

Cape Town Walking Tours No visitor to the Mother City should miss out on its beautiful historic buildings, museums and diverse history. See everything the Cape Town inner city has to offer with a Historic City free walking tour which operates on a Tip Only basis: you enjoyed?

Tip your guide. You had a laugh? Even better.

FREE TOURS BY FOOT Tours departs daily at 10.30am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 3pm and 4pm from the ticket office at 81 Long Street (stop 5).

As you explore the city in the 90-minute tour, your guide will highlight buildings and places of relevance and history along the route.

Look out for the tour guide in their red uniforms with their red umbrellas to join the City Sightseeing Free Walking Tours.

Collects, preserves, researches, and exhibits twenty-first century art from Africa and its Diaspora and hosts international exhibitions.

Open Daily 9:00 - 18:00.

Visit www.citysightseeing.co.za for more

V&A Waterfront, Silo District, S Arm Road.

Situated in the Museum Mile in central Cape Town, the South African Jewish Museum offers visitors a truly unique experience with its bold architectural design, interactive multi-media displays and truly engaging accounts of South African Jewish history.

COST Adults: SA Pensioners: Students (Under 12 years): Students (Over 12 years):

R60.00 R30.00 FREE R30.00

88 Hatfield Street, Gardens, Cape Town

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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

KIRSTENBOSCH NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDEN Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is acclaimed as one of the great botanic gardens of the world. Few gardens can match the sheer grandeur of the setting of Kirstenbosch, against the eastern slopes of Cape Town’s Table Mountain.

www.sanbi.org/gardens/kirstenbosch Rhodes Drive, 7735 021 799 8783

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

Over 10 000-hectares of Big 5 conservancy.

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

www.aquilasafari.com

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RESERVATIONS: +27 (0)21 430 7260 or RES@AQUILASAFARI.COM