Hello Festive Season Cape Town 2014 2015

Season’s Greetings & A Prosperous New Year

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Year End Office Parties

Option 1 @ R410 per person which includes; Venue Hire, Photo Booth, Welcome Cocktail, 3 Course Buffet and Tea and Coffee.

Option 2 @ R370 per person which includes; Venue Hire, Welcome Cocktail, 3 Course Buffet and Tea and Coffee.

Option 3 @ R330 per person, which includes; Venue Hire, 3 Course Buffet and Tea and Coffee.

Applies to groups of 40 pax and more and includes hats and crackers.

Christmas Day Buffet Lunch

This delicious Christmas Buffet includes an eclectic array of cuisine from salad starters to various traditional Christmas roasts followed by a selection of tasty desserts and coffee.

R350 per person which includes live music and hats and crackers!

Half price for children under the age of 12 years.

New Years Eve Dinner Dance

Action Stations Carnivore station [carvery] - Rosemary and garlic studded leg of lamb, Mediterranean crusted beef lion, Served with assorted mini rolls, mustards and condiments.

Cape Malay Roti station - Chicken and prawn curry, Spicy lamb curry, Red lentil and brinjal curry, Mince and pea Curry. Served with condiments and assorted jipati Asian stir-fry Station - Create your own stir-fry with assorted options of meats, Asian greens, noodles or egg fried rice Kebab station - Flame grilled vegetable, chicken and beef shish kebabs with babagonoush and assorted sambals, Falafel kebabs with humans and taramasalata Mad Hatters Tea Party - Assorted mini desserts, Pudds and Candy with a twist R390 per person

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From The Hello Team: Welcome to Hello Festive Season! It’s hard to believe that we are heading for the festive season and 2014 is fast becoming a distant memory.

CONTENTS 4...................Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille

We hope that this issue of Hello Festive Season provides you with inspiration and information to assist your planning to maximise the fun, beauty and endless places of interest that Cape Town has to offer.

5-6................Substance Abuse

Cape Town, Africa’s greatest city, consistently rates amongst the Top 10 tourism destinations in the world in the most authoritative and credible research polls.

20-22............Cape Town’s Beaches

The City is highlighted as one of the most popular vacation spots to visit. It offers something for everyone. The history, culture, beaches, trendy nightlife, plush hotels, endless shopping opportunities, world class restaurants, magnificent wine farms and beautiful walking trails. Cape Town offers all of this - and so much more.

In this value-packed edition we showcase the fun side of the City and also focus on some serious issues. We profile initiatives by the City of Cape that highlights their efforts to create a caring and inclusive City. These initiatives include programmes to reduce crime and eradicate the scourge of substance abuse. The City has five strategic pillars: to be an inclusive, caring, safe, efficient, and an opportunity creating city.

We thank our loyal advertisers, sponsors and contributors for their continued support and thus making this publication possible. We wish your business every success over the festive season and 2015.

The Hello Cape Town team wishes you and your loved ones a happy new year filled with peace, health, happiness and spectacular success.

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Executive Mayor Patricia de Lille

The festive season is a time for us all to unwind and spend time with those we love. It is a time for us to enjoy, and we should all do so responsibly. During this time, the City of Cape Town law enforcement efforts are aimed at keeping our roads, communities and beaches safe.

We believe that our beaches are an inclusive place for all residents to enjoy with their families, free from any threat of harm. In terms of the Seashore Act, it is illegal to consume alcohol on city beaches and, as such, our officials patrols beaches regularly to confiscate alcohol from beachgoers. During the last festive season hundreds of spot fines were issued for the 7931 litres of alcohol that was confiscated and impounded by Law Enforcement. Those who break the law and consume alcohol on our beaches are not only potentially putting themselves at risk, but their consumption of alcohol is disrespectful towards other beachgoers who are enjoying the beach with their families and young children.

Our enforcement efforts have indeed increased over time and we will ensure that we enhance these efforts during the upcoming season. Together with your help, you can help us to send a message that illegal consumption of alcohol on city beaches will not be tolerated.

I want to assure the residents of Cape Town that there is indeed much that the City is doing to eradicate the scourge that is substance abuse; but as with everything else, we need our communities to work with us if we are to make a real difference. We believe that Cape Town has a substance abuse problem that affects every single resident and business, not just those who use drugs. Its the most serious challenge we currently face as a city.

To underscore our commitment to being a Caring City, this year we also launched the ‘I have a drug problem’ campaign which was targeted to all those who are affected by substance abuse, including the family and friends of substance abusers. The campaign urged people to access the City’s 24-hour helpline on 0800 43 57 48, where they could find information regarding assistance provided by the City and other organisations. In April 2013, this helpline fielded 51 calls from residents needing assistance. In April 2014, the number increased to 697.

The campaign reached 4,8 million people through traditional media channels and an additional 2 million through social media.

People used Facebook as a platform to reach out for assistance and share their stories.

The City offers treatment in the form of the Matrix model for drug and alcohol treatment. As part of this programme, the City offers a free 16-week outpatient alcohol and drug treatment programme. Matrix clinics have also seen an increase in demand for treatment during this time. At the Cape Town Drug Centre in Mitchells Plain, there has been a 15% increase in the number of clients being admitted for rehabilitation. That increase has largely been among adolescents – an age group historically least likely to reach out for treatment. We have also seen a 34 % increase in the number of people being treated at the City’s Matrix facilities in Parkwood, Milnerton and Delft South.

Drugs and alcohol abuse destroy families and in turn, destroy the social cohesion of our beautiful city. We all want to live in a World Class City, and to achieve that we all have a role to play. If you have loved ones have a drug problem, we would like you to encourage them to use these services provided by the City.

Together we can fight substance abuse.

Together, we can truly make progress possible.

Patricia de Lille

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO HELP THE LOVED ONE IN YOUR LIFE Substance abuse is rife amongst many South Africans and can be blamed for many of the social ills that affect communities. Families of persons that fall victim to substance abuse can assist by detecting signs at an early stage. Providing a support structure and being aware can assist in overcoming the problem.

WARNING SIGNS THAT A FRIEND/FAMILY MEMBER IS INDULGING IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE Drug and alcohol users often try to conceal their symptoms and downplay their problem. If you’re concerned that a loved one may be abusing any substances, look out for the following signs: Physical Warning Signs • Bloodshot eyes or pupils that is larger or smaller than usual.

• Changes in appetite or sleep patterns.

• Sudden weight loss or weight gain.

• Deterioration of physical appearance and personal grooming habits.

• Unusual smells on breath, body or clothing.

• Tremors, slurred speech, or impaired coordination.

Behavioural Signs • Drop in attendance and performance at work or school.

• Unexplained need for money or financial problems. May borrow or steal to get it.

• Engaging in secretive or suspicious behaviours.

• Sudden change in friends, favourite hangouts and hobbies.

• Frequently getting into trouble (fights, accidents, illegal activities).

Physiological Warning Signs • Unexplained change in personality or attitude.

• Sudden mood swings, irritability or angry outbursts.

• Periods of unusual hyperactivity, agitation or giddiness.

• Lack of motivation; appears lethargic or “spaced out.”

• Appears fearful, anxious, or paranoid with no reason.

• Skipping class, declining grades, suddenly getting into trouble at school.

• Missing money, valuables or prescriptions.

• Acting uncharacteristically isolated, withdrawn or depressed.

• Using incense, perfume, or air freshener to hide the smell of smoke or drugs.

• Using eye drops to mask bloodshot eyes or dilated pupils.

MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT HARMFUL ALCOHOL/ DRUG USE Myth 1: Overcoming harmful use or dependency is simply a matter of willpower ‘You can stop using drugs if you really want to’.

Fact: Prolonged exposure to drugs and alcohol alters the brain. These brain changes make it extremely difficult to quit by force of will by the individual.

Myth 2: Dependency is a disease; there’s nothing you can do about it.

Fact: Dependency is a disease but that does not mean you’re a helpless victim. Dependency can be treated and

reversed through therapy, medication, exercise and other treatments.

Myth 3: Harmful drug and alcohol users have to hit rock bottom before they can get better.

Fact: Treatment and recovery can begin at any point of dependency. The earlier, the better. The longer abuse continues the harder it is to treat. Don’t wait, act immediately.

Myth 4: You can’t force someone into treatment. They have to want help.

Fact: Treatment does not have to be voluntary to be successful. Someone that is pressured into treatment is just as likely to benefit as those who choose to enter treatment on their own.

Myth 5: Treatment did not work before, so there’s no point trying again. Some cases are hopeless.

Fact: Recovery from drug dependency is a long process. It often involves setbacks.

Relapse does not mean that treatment has failed or a lost cause. Do not give up.

IS THERE A PROBLEM? Answer the following questions as honestly as you can and

if you do decide you need help, the City of Cape Town Helpline is there for you.

There is a solution!

Do you every drink or use drugs?

Yes

No

Have you ever tried to stop or control your drinking or drug use?

Yes

No

Are family and friends worried about your drinking or drug use?

Yes

No

Do you ever feel ashamed or guilty about your drinking or drug use?

Yes

No

Is your drinking or drug use making your home life unhappy?

Yes

No

Has you work/ school performance ever suffered because of your drinking or drug use?

Yes

No

Have you ever lied about how much you’ve had to drink or what drugs you’ve used?

Yes

No

Have you ever stolen to buy alcohol or drugs?

Yes

No

Have you every stolen alcohol or drugs?

Yes

No

Have you ever been arrested because of an alcohol or drug related incident?

Yes

No

Have you ever seen a doctor or had health problems because of drinking or drug use?

Yes

No

Have you ever put buying alcohol or drugs ahead of other financial responsibilities?

Yes

No

The challenge parents are faced with is to distinguish between the ups and downs of the teenage years and the warning signs of substance abuse. The warning signs of drug use and abuse in teenagers include:

Do you often drink or use drugs first thing in the morning?

Yes

No

Do you think about alcohol or drugs a lot?

Yes

No

Do you avoid people or places that don’t like your drinking or drug use?

Yes

No

Does the thought of not drinking or using drugs frighten you?

Yes

No

• Suddenly being secretive about friends, possessions and activities.

• New interest in clothing, music and other items that highlight drug use.

• Demanding more privacy, locking doors, avoiding eye contact, sneaking around.

Do you keep on drinking and using drugs despite the bad things that happen?

Yes

No

Do you ever think you might be crazy?

Yes

No

Do you feel it would be impossible for you to live without alcohol or drugs?

Yes

No

Do you think you might have an alcohol or drug problem?

Yes

No

WARNING SIGNS OF TEEN DRUG ABUSE

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FOETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS (FASD) – THE FACTS CITY OF CAPE TOWN’S TREATMENT FACILTIES • Delft South Clinic - Corner Boyce Street and Delft Main Road, Delft South Tel: 021 444 8444/5/6 • Khayelitsha Town 2 Community Health Centre Corner Lansdowne and Charles Mokoena Streets, Town 2, Khayelitsha Tel: 021 360 4014/ 47/ 48 • Parkwood Clinic Corner Walmer Road and Parkwood Avenue, Parkwood - Tel: 021 705 0074/ 0103 • Albow Gardens Community Health Centre Koeberg Road Milnerton Tel: 021 514 6509/ 6510 • Tafelsig Community Health Centre Corner Kilimanjaro and Pyreneze Streets, Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain Tel: 021 397 8906/ 8195 FASD FACTS • FASD’s are the leading known cause of preventable mental retardation.1 • FASD’s effect an estimated 40,000 new-borns each year. 2 • FASD’s are more common than autism. 3 • The effects of FASD’s last a lifetime.

• People with an FASD can grow, improve, and function well in life with proper support.

• FASD’s are 100% preventable.

1. May & Gossage, 2001; The Arc, 2005.

2. Lupton, Burd, & Harwood, 2004.

3. The Autism Society of America (2009) estimates that there are 24,000 new cases of autism each year in the U.S. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How is FASD prevented?

FASD is prevented if the mother does not drink alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is 100% preventable. No alcohol for mom during pregnancy then no FASD for baby.

FASD is 100% permanent. The damage done by the alcohol cannot be undone.

How does alcohol get to the unborn baby?

Everything the mother eats and drinks goes into her stomach and through the bloodstream to the unborn baby in the womb.

How does alcohol harm the unborn baby?

Alcohol damages the unborn baby’s growing body and brain resulting in many types of birth defects.

Will it make a difference if a pregnant woman stops drinking anytime during the pregnancy?

It is best to stop drinking alcohol when you are planning to have a baby. Alcohol

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harms an unborn baby in different ways at different times during the pregnancy.

If you stop drinking alcohol at any stage it will make a difference to the baby.

Will alcohol always harm the baby?

Alcohol can cause damage to the unborn baby even before the woman knows she is pregnant. Alcohol can continue to harm the baby until the baby is born. It is never too late to stop drinking during pregnancy. No amount of alcohol is safe for the unborn baby. ALL TYPES OF ALCOHOL CAN DO HARM Where do you go if you are worried your baby/ child has FASD? Go to the clinic and ask that your child be tested. Only specially trained doctors can determine if your child has FASD. What is the role of the man when his female partner is pregnant?

Persuade her not to drink Encourage her to go for help if she cannot stop drinking.

Respect her wish when she decides not to drink. Help the pregnant woman to enjoy alcohol free activities. Ban alcohol from your house. Speak to a man you trust to learn how to be a better husband and father. Show solidarity! Give up alcohol for 9 months.

Where do I go for help?

If you need help to control your alcohol intake, drug misuse and smoking then speak to: Local community structures eg: women’s groups, Narcotics Anonymous or Alcoholics Anonymous, Social worker, Mental health nurse, Places of worship, Religious leader. Don’t go at it alone.

Seek help.

Do FASD babies develop like normal babies?

A FASD baby can be born early before his/ her due date. These babies have a low birth weight and are weak and sickly. They are slow in reaching milestones e.g. sitting, walking, and talking.

How does a child with ASD cope at school?

A child with FASD does not cope well at school. They find it difficult to concentrate and have to be taught the same skills many times. It is important to have a child assessed early so that help can be given.

They have difficulty knowing right from wrong. FASD children will have physical and intellectual problems their entire lives.

What is International FASD Day? FASD Day is Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Day celebrated every year on 9 September.

Why are bells rung at 09:09 on 9 September?

Annually at nine minutes past nine on 9

September, people are encouraged to ring bells as part of the International call for each time zone across the world to create awareness and focus attention on the fact that any alcohol drunk by women during the nine months of pregnancy, will affect the unborn baby. If you don’t have a bell you can ring door bells, cell phones, jingle keys or stamp your feet – make a noise to spread the FASD message.

What is the FASD message you must tell the others?

No alcohol during pregnancy means the unborn baby will not have FASD. BACKGROUND In the late nineties, a group of biological and adoptive/foster parents in Canada and New Zealand got together to decide how best to create awareness and share information regarding the management of children with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) across the globe.

9 September 1999 @ 9:09am?

The symbolism of 9 is very important, as a woman is normally pregnant for 9 months.

The number 9 is therefore fully utilised.

What is the FASD knot?

The white cord is tied in a knot known as the reef knot or the Canadian knot. The knot is worn on your chest to support and to inform the world about FASD and as a sign that the person wearing the knot is in support of the FASD prevention message.

The knot symbolises the following: Cord with worn ends: the umbilical cord whereby the baby receives food and unfortunately also alcohol from the pregnant woman, and the central nervous system (brain) which can be permanently damaged by the alcohol.

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YEARLY PLANNER 2014 / 2015 NOVEMBER KITE FESTIVAL 1 & 2 November Muizenberg The Cape Town International Kite Festival brings together people from around the world in a celebration of kiting and creativity, to generate funds for Cape Mental Health, raises awareness of the importance of mental health and highlights the link between physical and mental well-being. www.capementalhealth.co.za CAPE TOWN BIERFEST 14- 16 November Newlands Brewery, 3 Main Rd, Newlands Housed in a 4000 seater Bavarian Brauhaus adorned with authentic décor from the Motherland, the bevy of feisty frauleins will deliver fistfuls of frothing bier and mouthwatering Bavarian food to you and friends at your own wooden bier bench. Prost!

The tubthumping tuba courtesy of the Oompah band will blow your blues away as you step up to test your strength and skill against an array of traditional Oktoberfest challenges!

magnificent outdoor concert venue.

Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts is part of a series of outdoor live music concerts, featuring some of the hottest South African acts in the industry. From jazz, R&B, hip-hop, folk, rock to big band swing the concerts appeal to all ages and tastes.

These Cape Town outdoor concerts are held on the garden’s magnificent lawns, where the soft grass banks slope gently down towards the stage, backed by the natural amphitheater of Table Mountain’s eastern face. www.sanbi.org/gardens/kirstenbosch DECEMBER SUMMER MARKET AT THE COMPANY’S GARDEN 14 to 30 of December excluding 25 & 26 The market is hosted by the City of Cape Town economic and human development department in celebration of South Africa’s 360-year heritage and diverse people. From 12pm to 11pm every day in the Company’s Garden between Queen Victoria St, Adderley St, Orange St and Hatfield Street in Cape Town City Centre.

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6th and 7th of Dec and you’ll be given a musical thrill that`s going to groove your Headspace. Remember to bring 2 pairs of dancing shoes to the Hillcrest Jamhouse, because one just aint enough. www.bluesfest.co.za JANUARY 2015 CAPE TOWN MINSTRELS 2 January The events that are associated with Klopse in the festive season include competitions for the Christmas Choirs, Cape Malay Choirs and Cape minstrel choirs. Although it is called the Coon Carnival by Capetonians, local authorities have renamed the festival the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival as foreign tourists find the term “coon” derogatory. www.capetown-minstrels.co.za L’ORMARINS QUEENS PLATE 10 January The L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate is the oldest horse racing event in South Africa bearing international significance. The event was first raced in 1861 in honour of Queen Victoria. When she died, the race became the King’s Plate during the reigns of Edward VII and George VI but reverted to its original name in 1953 after the accession of Queen Elizabeth II to the one. The L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate not only hosts courageous and determined champion racehorses, but its stylish theme of blue and white also brings elegance and beauty into the mix.

Loads of competitions on offer including of course the best dressed King Ludwig and Princess Therese. Be ready for the official sport of Bierfest, Beer Pong. Practice your arc, your fastball and your bounce!

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28- 30 November At Hamilton’s Rugby Club in Green Point (next to Cape Town Stadium)

6 & 7 December Hillcrest Quarry, Hillcrest Wine Farm, Durbanville

STELLENBOSCH WINE FESTIVAL

Cape Town Festival of Beer is a celebration of brewing heritage and craft both locally and from around the world. Featuring over 200 beers; this is the premier celebration of all things beer.

Top SA Bands will sing the Blues on a huge stage and deliver their message in 30000 watts of awesome Blues Rock Power. This year`s concert is proudly presented and brought to you by local main sponsor COMBUSTION TECHNOLOGY and also with great sponsor support by PAUL BOTHNER MUSIC and FENDER SA.

The weekend promises great entertainment including a variety of brewers, food stalls, music, and live rugby. capetownfestivalofbeer.co.za KIRSTENBOSCH SUMMER SUNSET SEASON On Sunday afternoons, from the end of November until the beginning of April, the historic Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens are transformed into a

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Africa’s Biggest Pink Party - for Gay folk and their gay-friendlies. The 21st version on the 20th December 2014!

This year the Blues Summit rocks on a Saturday and a Sunday for the first time ever. Also limited Hillcrest Quarry Camping tickets can be purchased for R150. See computicket for all booking and ticket info.

Don`t miss Bluesing and Rocking your way into summer Holidays this season. Make sure you land at Hillcrest Quarry on the

30 January to 1 February It is a 3 Day lifestyle festival with a full programme of events, offering something new and different to all each day. www.stellenboschwinefestival.co.za FEBRUARY 2015 J&B MET 1 February The J&B Met is South Africa’s top horse racing and fashion event. Now in its 37th year is a must-attend-event to rub shoulders with the Cape’s elite.

Horseracing is extremely popular in South Africa and the J&B MET combines the best in horseracing with fashion and glamour. www.jbmet.co.za CAPE TOWN PRIDE 21 February – 2 March This festival is held every February and is usually a 10 day affair. During this period, Cape Town is brimming with visitors and gay advocates eager to experience all of the different functions being held throughout the 10 days. Some of these functions or parties are workshops, book fair, picnics, film screenings, hiking, a gay pageant, and the highlight of the event, the Pride Parade.

The Pride Parade is held on the last Saturday and circles the city from the Cape Town Stadium to the Sea Point Main Road and then back again to the starting point.

If you want to compare it to other events, it’s like the Gay Parades in the United States mixed with the Mardi Gras in the Caribbean islands. www.capetownpride.org DESIGN INDABA Conference: 25- 27 February The annual Design Indaba Conference in Cape Town features the best of global creativity all on one stage. It is also simulcast live to cities around South Africa.

Expo: 27 February – 1 March Design Indaba is driven by a passion for innovative work with a strong local flavour.

In 2014, Design Indaba Expo had over 500 exhibitors, welcomed over 40 000 visitors and introduced over 800 local and international buyers to Africa’s creative spirit.

Film: 20 February- 1 March As always, the film festival promises to bring to Cape Town a highly curated selection of feature films and documentaries on creativity and design, many of which are premieres on the African continent. www.designindaba.com CAPE TOWN ART FAIR 25 February - 1 March The Venue, V & A Waterfront The third Cape Town Art Fair is now also attracting not only the leading Cape galleries but also those from Gauteng and elsewhere on the African continent. The art fraternity in South Africa is increasingly

eager to showcase their best work to a growing number of local and international collectors who have put the Cape Town Art Fair on their calendar.

A packed, rich and diverse exhibition and programme of events is planned for the next Cape Town Art Fair, which coincides with the Design Indaba and the Zeitz MOCAA Annual Gala. A contemporary art auction and VIP events will complement the main offering by the country’s leading galleries and the invited curator’s special projects. The whole effect will create a visual spectacle to please and satisfy collectors and casual enthusiasts alike and will contribute to the overall vision of making the Cape Town Art Fair the destination for art in Africa.

CAPE TOWN CITY BALLET SOUTH AFRICA’S NATIONAL BALLET PRESENTS

GALA OCCASION A look at the Past, the Present and the Future

www.capetownartfair.co.za MARCH 2015 RAMFEST Where 10’s of thousands of screaming fans converge to create a raucous spectacle of sound, light, dance and rock n roll.

We’re trucking from North to South, East to West to make history through one of the biggest events South Africa has ever experienced.

Come get buck wild with us! www.ramfest.co.za INFECTING THE CITY PUBLIC ARTS FESTIVAL 11 – 15 March Infecting The City places exciting new artworks in unexpected spaces in the middle of the City that challenge Cape Town’s ideas of art and public space. www.infectingthecity.com

The CAPE TOWN CITY BALLET looks back at 80 years of service to ballet in South Africa and looks forward to many more successful productions.

Indulge in an evening of nostalgia and take a glimpse at the ballets that made this Company famous.

The prestigious Balletomanes Awards will be announced at a private function for Friends of the CTCB after the last performance on Nov 22nd.

Tickets range from R100 to R200, available at Computicket.

CAPE TOWN CARNIVAL 14 March The Cape Town Carnival brings South Africans together to celebrate our culture and heritage; people united in the joy of movement, rhythm, colour and creativity.

The theme of Cape Town Carnival 2015 is ELEMENTAL!

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The dynamic combination of energies, the convergence of people, talents, resources and ideas, that make Cape Town, Carnival and South Africa amazing: this is ELEMENTAL. www.capetowncarnival.com

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YEARLY PLANNER 2014 / 2015 27- 28 March The festival’s winning formula of bringing more than 40 International and Local artists to perform over two days on five stages has earned it the status of being the most prestigious event on the African continent. The night before the festival, there’s a free community concert in Greenmarket Square. www.capetownjazzfest.com APRIL 2015 DECOREX SA 24- 27 April Decorex SA, South Africa’s pre-eminent décor, design and lifestyle exhibition, is one of the South African décor and design industry’s leading and most trusted brands.

Founded in 1994, the award-winning Decorex SA portfolio continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the industry.

Decorex Cape Town has taken home a number of awards – and it’s no secret why.

Every year, it brings together an unrivaled collection of South African design icons, leading brands and rising stars. These exhibitors reflect the mother city’s other name, the city of chic. Cape Town thrills to their bold approach and sophisticated style.

interactive exhibitions are designed to tickle the fancy and taste buds of even the most discerning foodies. South Africa’s premier food, wine and lifestyle show features a star-studded line-up of the world’s most inspiring chefs. www.goodfoodandwineshow.co.za JIVE CAPE TOWN FUNNY FESTIVAL

Africa’s most prestigious documentary film festival. www.encounters.co.za SOUTH AFRICAN BOOK FAIR

www.thebereed.co.za/ southafricanbookfair

Join the Cape’s top chefs & restaurants when they come out to play...

JULY 2015

27 April to 5 May www.suidoosterfees.co.za

CAPE TOWN WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL The noteworthy weekend affair will showcase and celebrate some of the best world music artists. A festival of music, community and design.

The festival is designed not only for the fans of the quasi-traditional genre, but also for general music lovers interested in being introduced to culturally exotic beats from across the world. Celebrating the best of traditional & modern, foreign & local music.

MAY 2015

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GOOD FOOD AND WINE SHOW

CAPE TOWN FASHION WEEK

21- 24 May 2015

From firm fashion favourites to emerging artists, the shows feature everything from glamorous garments,

Unique, highly entertaining and

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ENCOUNTERS DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL

TASTE OF CAPE TOWN

SUIDOOSTERFEES

PRESENTS

JUNE 2015

www.decorex.co.za

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The 11th edition is already rooted in the calendar of Cape Town winter. Many, very well-known South African comedians grow off and with the festival and some of them are coming to join the party unexpectedly just because it’s home for them- last year it was Trevor Noah who decided to join the cast at the last minute.

The country’s now national book fair, provides not only unique and interesting insights into the publishing world but also a premier platform for the literary, publishing and all stakeholders in the book value chain to gather and trade, network and exhibit.

This unique collaboration of Cape Town’s finest eateries, chefs and producers makes Taste of Cape Town the must attend event on the Mother City’s food and social calendar.

CAPE TOWN CITY BALLET

The fairytale of CINDERELLA appeals to all ages, and Veronica Paeper’s telling of the story sends the audience home feeling good.

Featuring the outrageous Ugly Sisters and the benevolent Fairy Godmother, this is classical ballet at its humorous best. A PAEPER triumph, showcasing her ability to combine humour with sincerity and highlighting the versatility of the dancers of the CAPE TOWN CITY BALLET. Tickets range from R120 to R160, available at Computicket.

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CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

ready-to-wear pieces, wedding couture and the latest developments in menswear.

Apart from the established names in the business, the annual couture conference affords young designers the opportunity to dazzle audiences with their fresh ideas and share the runway with the elite crew of trendy exhibitors.

OPEN BOOK FESTIVAL

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CAPE TOWN FRINGE

FRANSCHHOEK BASTILLE Dust off your berets, pull on your boots and dress up in your finest red, white and blue, and head out to SA’s leading wine and culinary destination for the annual Franschhoek Bastille.

A popular meeting place, the Food and Wine marquee allows visitors the chance to meet up with friends while enjoying superb wines from some of Franschhoek’s award-winning wine estates, and indulge in appetizing dishes created by some of the Valley’s highly acclaimed chefs. www.franschhoekbastille.co.za AUGUST 2015 HOMEMAKERS EXPO HOMEMAKERS is a gathering of South Africa’s finest home improvement product and service providers, HOMEMAKERS Expo is South Africa’s premier home lifestyle consumer show. www.homemakersonline.co.za THE FACTORY SHOP EXPO It’s taking the public straight to the factory door with specials, once off end-of-line ranges, clearance deals and bulk buying.

Hundreds of items on sale at the best factory prices directly to the public. www.factoryx.co.za SEPTEMBER 2015 HERMANUS WHALE FESTIVAL Hermanus, known as the best land-based whale watching destination in the world, plays host to thousands of visitors who flock to the seaside resort to exhilarate in the unique natural environment, watch the whales and revel in music, enjoy great food and enjoy the many activities available during the festival www.whalefestival.co.za

Five days of Cape Town at its most literary – the books, the authors, the ideas…don’t miss it. openbookfestival.co.za

CAPE TOWN CITY BALLET SOUTH AFRICA’S NATIONAL BALLET PRESENTS

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The Cape Town Fringe is South Africa’s newest Fringe Festival. With over 100 shows, there is something for everyone as the global Fringe experience comes to the Mother City. www.capetownfringe.co.za THE OCEANA HOUT BAY SEAFOOD FESTIVAL It is about showcasing everything to do with seafood in Hout Bay. Not only through the wide variety of restaurants, each offering their distinctive take on seafood, but also with local arts and crafts, sports events and Hout Bay’s rich heritage. www.oceanahoutbayseafoodfestival.com OCTOBER 2015 ROCKING THE DAISIES Cloof Wine Estate, Darling The Western Cape’s most iconic outdoor music festival and South Africa’s premier eco-friendly music and lifestyle festival. rockingthedaisies.com BOAT SHOW Cape Town International Convention Centre and V&A Waterfront The Cape Town International Boat Show, the granddaddy of boat shows on the African continent, has been drawing thousands of local and international visitors for the past 13 years. The show has grown every year since its birth and 2013 is no exception. Carrying forward these years of experience has led to a five year partnership agreement with MIASA – the National Marine Industry Association, which will grow both the exhibitor and visitor base attracting record numbers.

The Cape Town International Boat show combines innovative programs and the best boats on the market, paired with top technology. A major component of its success and longevity is the location in Cape Town, considered by many as the most beautiful city in the world. This creates a truly unparalleled experience for everyone, from avid to would-be boaters.

A romantic tale set in the Scottish Highlands, this ballet brings the gossamer-light sylphs out to play, with tragic consequences.

A must for all ballet-lovers!

Ideal for picnicking in the park on a balmy summer’sevening 1 - 22 FEB, 2015 (Sundays only) Tickets range from R110 to R130, available at Computicket.

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Antarctica, the continent that surrounds the South Pole, remains the most mysterious continent on Earth. No-one lives there permanently.

Antarctica is the coldest, windiest and driest place on Earth. It is almost entirely covered in ice.

The lowest temperature measured was -88 degrees Celsius. In the interior, wind speeds reach up to 350 km/h.

The annual rainfall is about 50mm inland and 35mm along the coast (South Africa’s average annual rainfall is 464 mm, and the world average is 857 mm).

During summer, Antarctica has 24-hour daylight, no nights.

During winter, Antarctica has 24-hour nights when it is continually dark for about one month.

SOUTH AFRICA IN ANTARCTICA South Africa’s involvement in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean Islands dates back to the earliest voyages of discovery, due to the then Cape of Good Hope’s position as a stop-over for explorers, whalers and sealers (people hunting whales and seals).

In 1959, the first South African expedition to the Antarctica was undertaken. The expedition established a permanent presence for South Africa in Antarctica which is still there to date. South African took over an abandoned Norwegian base on the edge of the ice shelf, some 4 000 km south of Cape Town. This base was replaced several times, because a base built on the ice shelf drifts out to sea with the ice with time and is eventually covered with snow.

The most recent South African base, SANAE-IV, is located 170 km inland, built on a rocky outcrop peeping out of the white snow. The new base was completed in 1997.

The frame of the base is made of steel and the outer layer is rigid, pre-constructed foam and fibreglass panels. The base is built on stilts to allow for wind and snow to flow underneath the base and to thus prevent the accumulation of snow on top of the base. The roof and bottom panels are painted bright orange which makes it easier to see the base from the air. The living quarters are heated by the heat exchangers of the electric power generators. Fresh water is obtained by melting snow.

ANTARCTICA IS SO COLD BECAUSE IT IS: • Surrounded by an ocean with cold currents; • the windiest place on Earth; • completely covered with snow.

Since snow is white, it reflects rather than absorbs the sun’s rays; and • situated at an extremely high altitude (average 2 500 m).

Although the region is harsh and very few people live there, it is very vulnerable.

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HOW TO GET THERE Antarctica is about 4000km away from South Africa. It takes 10-15 days to travel there by ship, the time depending on how much ice there is along the way.

It can only be reached between November/December and April/May. The SA Agulhas II is the Department of Environmental Affairs’ research and supply ship. The vessel transports people and cargo to its three bases in Antarctica and on Marion and Gough Islands. The ship is therefore also a scientific platform allowing for research to be conducted, weather observations to be made and

weather to be released as it sails.

Much of the South African researchers’ work in the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Islands region is aimed at protecting the fragile environment. The mission of the Department of Environment’s is to increase our understanding of the natural environment and life in the area through appropriate research, science and technology.

Act, Act No. 60 of 1996 and National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), Act No. 107 of 1998, it is determined how the area is managed. Countries that sign this treaty undertake to ensure that the Antarctic region will only be used for peaceful and scientific purposes and to protect and preserve the environment.

WHO OWNS ANTARCTICA? The Antarctic continent does not belong to any state or government.

South Africa and 48 other member nations belong to the Antarctic Treaty. Through the Antarctic Treaties

Visit www.environment.gov.za and www.sanap.ac.za for more info.

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SA NATIONAL PARKS OF THE WESTERN CAPE Platteklip Wash House in the heart of Cape Town

From R 850 for 2 people sharing

From R 400 pp per night and

Table Mountain National Park’s monolithic chief attraction is an international draw card, and alongside this mountain’s slopes we find the charming Platteklip. Wedged inconspicuously the park, and the mountain, with the city glinting in the distance, Platteklip is an award winning establishment. With well maintained and renovated facilities, guests enjoy a premium establishment in one of the most beautiful regions of this immense park.

For more information, please visit www.sanparks.org, email tablemountain@sanparks.org or call 021 7122 337

AGULHAS The southernmost tip of Africa, official meeting place of the Atlantic and Indian oceans, is a place of rugged beauty with rich cultural and natural heritage. Many national monuments are found in the area, such as the historic Cape Agulhas Lighthouse, which has been in operation since 1849.

and take your picture beside the monument marking this unique location.

• Take a hike. The Park has numerous hiking trails taking you along the sea and through the fynbos.

• Swim in the lagoon. Stay overnight in the rest camp and enjoy incredible sea views and languid swims in the peaceful lagoon.

• Check out the shipwrecks dotting the coastline.

• Spend the night at one of the beautifully positioned chalets by the sea or inland in a restored 18th century farm cottage.

Tel: 028 435 6078 E-mail: agulhasinfo@sanparks.org www.sanparks.org/parks/agulhas Coordinates: S 34° 49’58” E 20° 00’12”

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Stroom.’ The function facility caters for 50 people and has a built-in braai area on a spacious deck overlooking the Breede River.

Go walking alongside the Breede River and through hills of Aloe.

Take a drive around the park and spot some game.

Get active – ride your mountain bike or go kayaking/canoeing. Bikes, kayaks and canoes can be rented in Swellendam.

Braai next to the Breede. Wood can be bought at Bontebok National Park’s reception area, but don’t forget your grill and meat.

Spend the night in a chalet in Lang Elsie’s Kraal Rest Camp, arrive by caravan or pitch a tent on one of the many campsites.

BONTEBOK

AGULHAS NATIONAL PARK

Here are some ideas of what to see and do in Agulhas National Park: • Unwind amidst the sound of crashing waves, the scent of fynbos and sheer magic of the location.

• Visit the Lighthouse Museum inside the second oldest working lighthouse in South Africa and climb the seventy one steps to enjoy the view from the top.

• Stand at the southernmost tip of Africa

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Bontebok National Park, just outside the historic town of Swellendam, lies at the foot of the majestic Langeberg Mountains and is bordered by the winding Breede River. The Park is home to over 200 Bontebok and many other animals including the Red Hartebees and Grey Rhebok.

Although the smallest of SA’s 19 National Parks, it is by no means less diverse. Here are some ideas of what to see and do in Bontebok National Park: • Go bird watching – Bontebok is a twitcher’s delight with over 200 bird species, including the Blue Crane and African Fish Eagle.

• Have a special celebration at ‘Die

BONTEBOK NATIONAL PARK

Tel: 028 514 2735 E-mail: bontebok@sanparks.org www.sanparks.org/parks/bontebok Coordinates: S 34 04’ 33.7” E 20 27’ 19.3”

TABLE MOUNTAIN BOULDERS PENGUIN COLONY, TABLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Nestled in a sheltered cove between Simon’s Town and Cape Point, Boulders has become world famous for its thriving colony of African Penguins and magnificent wind sheltered, safe beaches.

the warm Agulhas current on the East Coast – the Cape of Good Hope is popularly perceived as the meeting point of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans.

Geographically, however, the Indian Ocean joins the Atlantic Ocean at Agulhas National Park.

Tel: 021 7122 337 Email: tablemountain@sanparks.org Coordinates: S 18.42105 E -34.09813 TABLE MOUNTAIN AERIAL CABLEWAY, TABLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

Main attractions: • Most south-westerly point of Africa • Cape Point Lighthouse • Flying Dutchman Funicular • The Two Oceans Restaurant • A range of short walks and a 2-day hiking trail • Tidal pools, braai and picnic sites at Bordjiesdrif and Buffels Bay • Shipwrecks and historical monuments • Game, bird and whale watching • Accommodation – Olifantsbos Cottage (right on the beach); Eland and Duiker Cottages (further inland)

AFRICAN PENGUINS

Penguin Facts: • The African Penguin is listed in the Red Data Book as an endangered species • Of the 1.5 million African Penguin population estimated in 1910, only some 10% remained at the end of the 20th century.

• Their diet consists mainly of squid and shoal fish such as pilchards and anchovy.

• They can swim at an average speed of seven kilometers an hour, and can stay submerged for up to two minutes.

Tel: 021 786 2329

OLIFANTSBOS COTTAGE

Tel: 021 780 9204n Coordinates: S 18.49654 E -34.35611 SILVERMINE, TABLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Silvermine, centrally situated within Table Mountain National Park, offers spectacular scenery, an abundance of fynbos and is a popular spot for a range of high-energy activities including hiking, rock-climbing and mountain biking. It also has a number of demarcated pathways for leisurely walks; more challenging trails for hikes; a picturesque picnic/ braai area and a wheelchair-friendly boardwalk around the dam.

The Hoerikwaggo Tented Camp at Silvermine sleeps 12 and offers secure parking, hot water, comfy beds (own linen required), and a fully equipped communal dining area/kitchen and bathroom.

CAPE POINT LIGHTHOUSE

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE & CAPE POINT, TABLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Situated at the junction of two of earth’s most contrasting water masses – the cold Benguela current on the West Coast and

SILVERMINE TENTED CAMP

The five-minute ascent to the top of Table Mountain offers a 360° view of Cape Town, the ocean and the neighbouring peaks.

Once at the top visitors enjoy spectacular views and the peaceful feeling of being over one thousand metres above the city below. The area at the top of the mountain is surprisingly large so leave enough time to stroll along the paths, enjoy the viewing platforms and soak up the vistas.

There is also a restaurant and curio shop at the top.

Tel: 021 424 0015 www.sanparks.org/parks/table_mountain Coordinates: -33.9482° 18.4031°

TANKWA KAROO Nestled within the succulent Karoo Biome, Tankwa National Park is home to rare and endangered plant species, rich endemic birdlife and diverse landscapes that are bound to take your breath away.

Tankwa’s tranquility is one that must be experienced first-hand, as words simply do not suffice. Here are some ideas of what to see and do in Tankwa National Park: • Unwind body, mind and soul in the indescribable silence as luminous dust clouds swirl through this ancient landscape.

• Star Gaze at nightfall below a myriad stars dotting the blackened sky and listen to the claps of thunder of a Karoo thunderstorm dancing across the horizon.

• Take a drive through the park, with sedan, 4x2 and 4x4 tracks perfect for bird and game viewing.

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TANKWA KAROO NATIONAL PARK Pass – take a drive up the pass to the lookout point and view the entire park from there.

• Bird watch – Tankwa is home to 187 recorded species of birdlife.

• Spend the night at one of the quaint farmsteads; in a beautifully designed cottage; or bring along your tent and make use of the camping areas with or without amenities.

Tel: 027 341 1927 E-mail: tankwa@sanparks.org www.sanparks.org/parks/tankwa

Coordinates: S32°14’27.9” E20°05’44.5”

National Park.

Here are some ideas of what to see and do in West Coast National Park: • Enjoy wholesome traditional food in an exquisite setting at Geelbek Restaurant – also a popular wedding venue.

• Go mountain biking along one of the four dedicated scenic routes.

• Take a hike. There are a number of trails ranging from the easy 4.6kms Bakoor Trail to the guided, catered and por taged 30km Eve’s Trail.

• Do some bird watching from one of the Park’s many well-positioned bird hides.

• Visit during August and September and be amazed at the carpets of colourful flowers.

• Pack a picnic and relax on the shore of the lagoon or by the sea.

• Kite board in one of the world’s most popular spots.

• Spend the night at Duinepos Chalets – great for groups; at one of the beautifully restored cottages or on one of the houseboats.

WEST COAST The unique and diverse habitats of the Langebaan Lagoon and its salt marshes and wetlands, the granitic islands of Saldanha Bay with its large breeding populations of seabirds, the varied rocky and sandy shores of the coastal strip, the parabolic coastal dune fields and the terrestrial lowland fynbos communities on calcareous soils form the current extent – some 32 000 ha – of the West Coast

Tel: 022 772 2144 Email: westcoast@sanparks.org www.sanparks.org/parks/west_coast Coordinates: S 33 11’ 37.9”E 18 07’ 33.1”

WEST COAST NATIONAL PARK

NATURE'S BEST! National parks offer visitors an unparalleled diversity of adventure tourism opportunities including game viewing, bush walks, canoeing and exposure to cultural and historical experiences. Conferences can also be organised in many of the parks.

The national parks are: Groenkloof, Kruger, Table Mountain, Marakele, Golden Gate, Camdeboo, Mountain Zebra, Addo Elephant, Garden Route National Park (Tsitsikamma, Knysna, & Wilderness), Bontebok, Agulhas, West Coast, Karoo, Namaqua, Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld, Augrabies, Kgalagadi, Mapungubwe, Tankwa Karoo and Mokala. We'd love to welcome you to one of these parks and challenge you to go wild as you take a walk on the wild side of SANParks - SA's natural heritage.

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The beautiful beaches in Cape Town contribute to the Mother City ’s worldwide acclaim. From the trendy shores of Clifton and Camps Bay to the warmer swimming waters of False Bayn – if you love surf and sand, Cape Tow will have a beach that ’s just right for you.

Other popular Cape Town beaches are Noordhoek Beach, which is good for long walks and popular with surfers and kite fliers; Kommetjie Beach, another popular surfers’ hangout; and Bloubergstrand, which offers the famous view of Table Mountain across the bay.

A reminder why the Lonely Planet rated Cape Town as the world’s second best beach city for 2011, as well as why so many filmmakers and photographers choose Clifton for their projects.

On Cape Town’s Atlantic seaboard, wide sandy stretches, dramatic views and blazing sunsets make up for the bracing sea temperatures that these beaches of Cape Town are known for. While the water might be chilly, Clifton’s four beaches are among Cape Town’s most popular, attracting a trendier set that like to sunbathe, play volleyball and hang out with friends.

Nearby Camps Bay beach is a Cape Town weekend favourite, edged by trendy eateries and characterised by large crowds. A little further on you’ll find Llandudno, a surfers’ paradise rimmed by some of the city’s most expensive real estate, and Sandy Bay, where not even a swimming costume is required.

Bloubergstrand

The warmer Indian Ocean waters of the False Bay seaboard are better suited to swimming. Best known among these beaches is Muizenberg, where multi-coloured Victorian-style beach boxes hark back to a more genteel time.

There are some good Cape Town beaches in nearby Simon’s Town, one of the oldest Cape settlements with a strong naval tradition, reflected in the number of naval museums and monuments in the town.

When the wind is up at the beaches in Cape Town, people head to Boulders Beach, which is sheltered by large, rounded rocks and is home to a protected colony of endangered African penguins.

Lappiesbaai Beach

ABOUT SOME OF THE LESS KNOWN ONES Lappiesbaai Beach A long, curvy bay (near Stilbaai) which is very popular over the holiday season. Lappiesbaai beach has been awarded Blue Flag status three years in a row - and no one can argue with that.

This top Cape Town beach used to be rocky and not very user-friendly, but the building of Gordon’s Bay’s first harbour in 1939 altered the way in which sediment was deposited by the currents, and resulted in the white sand stretch we see today. The old harbour is a great location for fresh-from-the-sea seafood, and anglers can be seen fishing from the harbour walls.

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A fishing station was first established at Gordon’s Bay in 1672 and in 1830 a whaling station operated for a short period.

Bikini Beach, Gordon’s Bay Bikini Beach in Gordon’s Bay is a great beach hang-out for those who are young at heart. With the gracious Hottentots-Holland Mountains in the background, this False Bay beach is popular amongst the students from nearby Stellenbosch University and visitors who enjoy a laid-back beach lifestyle.

Bikini Beach takes its name from young students of the University of Stellenbosch for whom this stretch of sand is a popular recreation spot. It’s the home to bikinis, board shorts and lots of fun in the sun.

About 40 minutes’ drive from central Cape Town, this Blue Flag beach is popular for its warm water and the proximity to trendy restaurants and hotels. The views of the Hottentots-Holland mountain range simply add to the scenic setting that combines a gorgeous white beach and the purple hue of the mountains in the distance. Nestling against the Gordon’s Bay harbour wall, Bikini Beach offers shelter from the summer months’ infamous southern winds, further adding to its appeal.

Surfers enjoy the fact that the slope on this section of Gordon’s Bay drops down suddenly and sharply, resulting in formidable waves (which can break as ‘dumpers’ if you’re not playing your cards right). You’ll spot them riding the left-hand break off the harbour wall, landing on the beach and then going back for more of the same.

Bikini Beach, Gordon's Bay Hawston Beach, Hermanus

appreciate the finer things in life.

Hawston Beach is an immaculate Blue Flag beach destination that combines a range of natural attractions into the mix. Here you’ll find a white stretch of beach, scenic mountains, a wide range of bird-life and whales and dolphins thrown in for good measure.

This Western Cape Blue Flag beach is worth taking a look at, if not for its swimming possibilities (which happen to be some of the safest on this coastline), then just for its views of sweeping mountains and ocean combined. Hawston Beach is a great venue for walking, but take caution to treat its extensive dune systems with sensitivity and stick to the designated boardwalks. Interpretive signage on the way is helpful in informing visitors about the vegetation and

Hawston Beach is found along a stretch of coastline to the west of Cape Town renowned for its whale and dolphin spotting opportunities.

The little fishing village of Hawston is located en route to Hermanus, between the towns of Fisherhaven and Onrus in the scenic part of the country known as the Whale Coast.

The idyllic Blue Flag beach found located here is a secret that the locals are happy to share with those who

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and natural resources of this pristine beach.

Facilities alongside this Blue Flag beach include picnic and braai areas, as well as an Olympic-size swimming pool which is open to the public. The beach enjoys the full attention of lifeguards from 1 December to 31 March each year. Hawston is named for a frequent vacationer to the spot, Charles Haw, who settled in nearby Caledon in the late 1850s. The location, however, has roots that go back to the earliest known settlers in the area, the Khoisan, and a little later, the Griqua. Hawston families record long and proud histories in the vicinity.

This area of the Western Cape proffers excellent birdwatching, and one threatened species you might catch sight of here is the black oyster catcher. Between July and December it’s southern right whale season and whale watching boat trips out of Hermanus tend to make their way to Hawston for some close encounters with the ocean’s largest mammals.

Photograph by Rob Milenaar

Hawston Beach, Hermanus

First published on www.southafrica.net

BLUE FLAG STATUS CONFIRMS THAT CITY'S BEACHES ARE WORLD-CLASS The City of Cape Town once again boasts the highest number of Blue Flag beaches in the country.

At a ceremony in Knysna on Tuesday, 7 October 2014, eight Cape Town beaches and three marinas were awarded Blue Flag status during a ceremony hosted by the National Minister of Tourism, Derek Hanekom.

The following City beaches were awarded full Blue Flag status for the 2014/15 summer season which runs from 1 December 2014 to 31 March 2015: 1 - Bikini Beach 2 - Mnandi Beach 3 - Strandfontein Beach 4 - Muizenberg Beach 5 - Llandudno Beach (December to January) 6 - Camps Bay Beach 7 - Clifton 4th Beach 8 - Silwerstroomstrand (December to January)

In addition, Melkbosstrand Beach was awarded pilot Blue Flag status for the 2014/2015 summer season. Pilot Blue Flag beaches are beaches which will be considered for full Blue Flag status if certain criteria are met within a specified period of time.

The Blue Flag is an international accreditation awarded to beaches that display excellence through meeting 33 criteria covering four categories including: environmental education and information; water quality; environmental management; and safety and Services.

Participation in this international programme is voluntary and the status indicates that the beaches are clean, have adequate ablution facilities and parking, are environmentally sound, are safe and secure to visit, and adhere to international safety and tourism standards.

The accreditation is awarded for one season at a time, and can be withdrawn if conditions deteriorate at the beach.

The City has successfully participated in the Blue Flag Beach Programme since its inception in South Africa in 2001.

Not all beaches in Cape Town have Blue Flag status – but this is not a negative reflection on the beach.

The Blue Flag serves merely as a monitoring tool to assist the City in improving and enhancing services and facilities on all public beaches while maintaining the already-high standards set at the beaches.

Three marinas also achieved Blue Flag status. They are Granger Bay, Harbour Island and False Bay. Blue Flag marinas help to ensure better business opportunities for tourism enterprises, while promoting economic development in the boat-building industry, thus creating job opportunities.

Originally Published by the City of Cape Town.

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Waterfront Charters has been offering scheduled cruises from the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront for the past 25 years.

• Sea Princess is our luxury catamaran and head of the fleet. She can take up to 140 passengers and is ideal for larger groups and functions.

• The Esperance is a 54ft sailing schooner holding up to 45 passengers for authentic sailing trips into the bay.

• The comfortable and stable Southern Cross offers regular harbour tours.

• The adrenalin Jet Boats offers high speed rides into Table Bay. • Enquire about our Cruise and Dine package.

All vessels are available for Charter, individual sales and Sunset Cruises.

For advance bookings and more information, please contact: Waterfront Charters, Shop 5, Quay 5 in the V&A Waterfront,Cape Town, right next Sevruga Restaurant.

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One of America’s biggest tourist attractions has now come to South Africa. Gun Fun Indoor Shooting Range has opened in the heart of the Cape Town CBD and is be offering clientsan opportunity to experience an adrenalin rush as they get to shoot real firearms only seen before on the big screen.

Corporate and incentive groups get ready to don your flashiest tuxedo, and join us to shoot the favourite weapons of world famous 007.

On offer are the legendary Walter PPK, semi-automatic machine guns and the shotguns. Make your day with “Dirty Harry’s” 44 Magnum revolver or take a trip back in time, with the 1920’s Al Capone Mobster package and try your hand at the Tommy Gun and the revolvers of the era. The world’s largest pistol, the Desert Eagle 50 calibre is also available for the brave to handle.

The SAVE THE RHINO PACKAGE: For those with the future of our wildlife close to your heart are invited to try out the AK 47 - Poacher Package...Shoot a poacher target to save a rhino!...But beware!...If you miss the poacher you will be asked to make a donation to the Saving Private Rhino fund. Other packages include; a cowboy package with traditional cowboy guns shooting at “outlaw targets”, a FEM FATAL package where the ladies get to shoot a pink ‘Glock’ and a pink “machine gun”. The SPECIAL FORCES package will equip you with night vision and an array of the latest military firearms and send you out on the range to ‘save the hostage’. Capetonians will be able to buy silver, gold and platinum memberships, which will allow them unlimited access and selected privileges such as be given free guest passes, usage of the many speciality firearms as well as discounts on ammunition, firearms and training courses from the City Guns shop.

Based at 57 Hout Street in Cape Town, near Green Market Square, Guns4Africa is located inside City Guns, one of the oldest and most respected gun shops in South Africa established in 1962. With stylish finishes the training room and reception area give guests the opportunity to enjoy refreshments while browsing the different shooting packages, speciality targets and a full range of souvenirs on offer. They are then taken to the training room where the experienced field officers will deliver the safety briefing. Visitors are then equipped with eye and ear protection and then on to theindoor shooting lanes where the real action begins.

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FURTHER INFORMATION ONCORPORATE, INCENTIVE AND FIT PACKAGES AVAILABLE. CONTACT US ON sales@gunfun.co.za or 021 426 0465.

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T: 021 439 3494 F: 021 439 9225 E: theosgb@mweb.co.za www.theosrestaurant.co.za 163 Beach Road, Mouille Point

Theo’s Mouille Point Judged one of the top five steakhouses in South Africa

Established 25 years ago, and a long time favourite for locals and tourists alike, Theo’s Mouille Point is currently one of five top steakhouses in South Africa.

The Wolftrap Steakhouse Championships saw 140 steakhouses competing and South African public selected their top five. These were visited unannounced by expert judges Peter Goffewood, Rueben Riffles and Arnold Tanzer, and were assessed according to a strict score sheet.

The competition was tough but consistent; food of excellent quality ensured Theo’s top position in the country.

Located on the beach front, Theo’s Mouille Point offers unparalleled sea views and the enclosed patio, where guests can enjoy lunch or dinner, is popular with locals and visitors alike.

Theo’s Mouille Point specialises in steak, and the enticing menu offers a selection of seafood and seafood platters, poultry and salads.

Theo’s also boasts a butchery on the premises, where the finest cuts of aged meat are available to the public. Theo’s continues a tradition of quality, great value for money and growing success.

THE LEGEND LIVES ON...

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PRIDE

‘Seafood and Grills on the Water’s Edge’ Having had expansive experience travelling the world, Cape Town is undeniably one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Other than being situated on an ideal beach front location with spectacular views of the sea; the three guidelines which I find make the seafood restaurant, Ocean Blue in Camps Bay successful is the following: 1. Hygiene should be on the top of one’s priority list and a certain standard should be ensured at all times. The environment should be in good shape from the chef in the kitchen, to the waiters on the floor and the venue.

2. One should engage with the best fresh food and matured product suppliers around.

3. Having experienced prices and service from around the world, I believe that we serve premium food which is served at an excel lent standard by the waiters. Our items are also attractively priced.

My goal is and always will be to serve both the local visitors and international travellers in the best possible way, and this is for both loyal and potential clients. Going forward, I’ll keep business ‘as usual’, after all, we have been providing good value money for more than 20 years.

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Sunday 23 November

The Soil) Sunday 14 December

Sunday 30 November

Barbara Hendricks (USA) and the SA National Youth Orchestra 18, 19, 20, 21 December

Thu 4, Fri 5 December

Sunday 7 December

The Lumineers (USA)

Just Jinjer

Sunday 28 December

Wednesday 31 December NEW YEAR’S EVE

Oliver Mtukudzi (ZIM) Sunday 4 January

Carols at Kirstenbosch

Hot Water

Sunday 11 January

Sunday 18 January

Mango Groove

Arno Carstens

Sunday 25 January

Jimmy Nevis

Matthew Mole & Tailor

Prime Circle

The Parlotones

Sunday 1 February

Sunday 8 February

Cape Philharmonic Orchestra

Sunday 15 February

To be announced

Freshlyground Sunday 1 March

Sunday 8 March

Sunday 15 March

Al Bairre & Shortstraw

Goldfish

Mi Casa

Sunday 22 March

Sunday 29 March

Sunday 22 February

Cape Town Folk ‘n Acoustic Music Festival Saturday 21 March

Chelsea Fundraiser concert To be announced

Sunday 5 April

Jeremy Loops Beatenberg & Gangs of Ballet

Johnny Clegg

Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts @KirstenboschNBG

2014-2015 The best outdoor music line-up in Cape Town this Summer

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 breathtaking mountain and ocean views.

The restaurant has an extensive menu including: premier seafood, freshly caught line fish from the local fisherman, live Cape rock lobster, succulent LM prawns, juicy black tiger prawns, fresh steamed black mussels, as well as the finest cuts of A-grade meat. There’s a great selection of appetizing salads, lighter snack baskets, wood-fired pizzas and hearty breakfasts.

Japan meets Hout Bay with a new Sushi Bar on the deck.

Wasabi greets Sashimi with Maki & California rolls and more on the side!

The Oyster Bar continues to draw cheers with Champagne accompanying chucked live oysters.

The bar stocks a variety of local and international beers, including Amstel and Stella Artois on tap. The wine list has been chosen to represent the different wine growing regions that surround the restaurant.

Enjoy sensational sundowners and cocktails whilst listening to local live music on selected evenings.

Open daily from 10am for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

The restaurant caters for all functions including private, corporate & year end parties For further information & reservations, contact us: THE LOOKOUT DECK HOUT BAY - HOUT BAY HARBOUR Tel: (021) 790 0900 * Fax (021) 790 0922 reservations@lookoutdeck.co.za * www.thelookoutdeck.co.za www.facebook.com/lookoutdeckhoutbay The Lookout Deck - @thelookoutdeck

Perdeberg The one with the zebra Perdeberg Wines is located in the heart of the Cape Floristic Region (a World Heritage Site) near the Paardeberg mountain, a range formerly inhabited by Cape mountain zebra. Proactive conservation efforts are effective in a steady recovery of this threatened species, currently estimated at 4000 animals. Perdeberg is a proud supporter of the Cape mountain zebra conservation.

The composition of our vineyards contributes to the quality of our wine- 75% are un-irrigated, whilst 50% are un-trellised.

Grapes grown under dry land conditions, create intensely flavored and succulent wines, as these stressful conditions result in smaller berries with a lower skin to juice ratio, producing high quality wines.

Voor-Paardeberg Road, Agter-Paarl | Tel: +27 (21) 869 8244/8112 | E-mail: info@perdeberg.co.za Perdeberg Winery |

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WINELANDS YEARLY PLANNER NOVEMBER

APRIL 2015

SEPTEMBER 2015

FRANSCHHOEK

DURBANVILLE

FRANSCHHOEK

Cap Classique & Champagne Festival www.franschhoek.org.za

Oyster & Champagne Festival www.bloemendalwines.co.za

Uncorked Festival www.franschhoek.org.za

RIEBEEK VALLEY

RIEBEEK VALLEY

OVERBERG

The Swartland Revolution www.riebeekvalley.info

The Royal Portuguese Festival www.riebeekvalley.info

Drink Yourself Pink www.botriverwines.co.za

STELLENBOSCH

STELLENBOSCH

A Food & Wine Affair @ Lourensford www.dnaevents.co.za

South African Cheese Agri-Expo www.cheesefestivsl.co.za

Hermanus Whale Festival www.whalefestival.co.za

SWARTLAND

MAY 2015

Swartland Chenin Blanc Celebration in Cape Town www.swartlandwineandolives.co.za

FRANSCHHOEK

DECEMBER STELLENBOSCH Spier Festival of White Lights www.spier.co.za JANUARY 2015 STELLENBOSCH Stellenbosch wine festival www.stellenboschwinefestival.co.za FEBRUARY 2015 BREED RIVER VALLEY Hands on harvest www.handsonharvest.com CONSTANTIA Constantia Fresh www.constantiafresh.com FRANSCHHOEK Harvest Festival in different venues around the valley during the month www.franschhoek.org.za SWELLENDAM Up the crick music festival www.upthecreek.co.za MARCH 2015 BREED RIVER VALLEY ABSA Cape-Epic www.cape-epic.com DURBANVILLE THE FEAST OF THE GRAPE www.durbanvillewine.co.za

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Literary Festival www.flf.co.za RIEBEEK VALLEY Olive Festival www.riebeekvalley.info JUNE 2015 BREED RIVER VALLEY Wacky Wine Weekend festival www.wackywineweekend.com CALITZDORP Port & Wine Festival www.portwinefestival.co.za DURBANVILLE Soup, Sip and Bread www.durbanvillewine.co.za FRANSCHHOEK Cook Franschhoek www.cookfranschhoek.co.za Franschhoek Winter Wines www.franschhoek.org.za JULY 2015

PAARL Nederburg Auction www.nederburgauction.co.za OCTOBER 2015 BREED RIVER VALLEY Roberts on Wine on the river festival www.wineonriver.com DURBANVILLE Season of Sauvignon www.durbanvillewine.co.za FRANSCHHOEK Lions Open Gardens Festival www.franschhoek.org.za Classical Music Festival www.franschhoekclassic.co.za PAARL Cultivaria Festival www.cultivaria.com RIEBEEK VALLEY Shiraz & Art Weekend www.riebeekvalley.info STELLENBOSCH Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction www.capewinemakersguild.co.za

FRANSCHHOEK

Helderberg Wine Festival www.helderbergwinefestival.co.za

Bastille Festival www.franschhoek.org.za

SWARTLAND

AUGUST 2015

Swartland Country Market www.swartlandwineandolives.co.za

BREED RIVER VALLEY

WELLINGTON

Robertson Slow festival www.robertsonslow.com

Pinotage on Tap @ Diemersfontein wine estate www.diemersfontein.co.za

OVERBERG Hermanus Wine&Food Fair www.hermanuswineandfood.co.za

W E S T E R N C A P E Racing Calendar 2014/2015 October

04 Saturday

Kuda Insurance Matchem Stakes

Durbanville

Lanzerac Diana Stakes

November

25 Saturday

Cape Classic

Kenilworth

08 Saturday

Choice Carriers Championship

Kenilworth

Cape Merchants Stakes

Kenilworth

16 Sunday

International Jockeys’ Challenge

December

January

22 Saturday

Lanzerac Ready to Run Cup presented by CTS

Kenilworth

06 Saturday

Avontuur Estate Cape Fillies Guineas

Kenilworth

13 Saturday

Vasco Premier Trophy

Kenilworth

20 Saturday

Grand Parade Cape Guineas

Kenilworth

27 Saturday

Khaya Stables Diadem Stakes

Kenilworth

10 Saturday

L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate

Kenilworth

Maine Chance Farms Paddock Stakes 17 Saturday

Freightmore Sceptre Stakes

Kenilworth

24 Saturday

Betting World Cape Flying Championship

Kenilworth

31 Saturday

J&B Met

Kenilworth

Investec Cape Derby Klawervlei Majorca Stakes February

21 Saturday

Lektron Chairman’s Cup

Kenilworth

Two Oceans Racing Prix du Cap

F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N ( 0 2 1 ) 7 0 0 1 6 0 0 KENILWORTH RACING (PTY) LTD IS LICENSED BY THE WESTERN CAPE GAMBLING AND RACING BOARD. NO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 ARE PERMITTED TO GAMBLE. WINNERS KNOW WHEN TO STOP. NATIONAL RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING PROGRAMME, TOLL-FREE COUNSELLING LINE 0800 00 6008

The happiest shopping experience you’ll find this Christmas!

Herewith a selection of a few of our unique traders….there are a 100 more!

One-of-a-kind woven laptop and iPad covers from “The Kraal Spot” will add a vibrant injection of colour to everyday corporate life! By shopping for gifts here, you will also be supporting an upliftment project that aims to empower poverty stricken members of the Genadendal community.

Part of the Bay Harbour Market’s ethos is to encourage recycling and reusing all items in a ‘zero waste’ movement pioneered by the founders and traders alike. Shop for quirky up-cycled jewellery at Africhic where you will find totally unique bags that are made from soft-drink can tabs! These are serious “statement piece” gifts that any fashionista will love!

Spices, rubs and sauces from The Spice Tower capture all the real, authentic tastes and flavours of the Bay Harbour Market. These make great gifts for holidaymakers who may need an easy to pack, epicurean treat for somebody special!

Books make great gifts! Burnet Media at the Bay Harbour Market aims to produce popular, irreverent, thought-provoking, entertaining and interesting books about South Africa for both local and international readers. All Burnet Media books are available at discounted publisher-to-buyer prices, and there are frequent special offers on older backlist books or when you buy two or more copies! Also on offer are select Jacana titles such as the latest Zapiro and Madam and Eve anthologies, as well as a selection of quality first-edition books.

Come to the Bay Harbour Market and indulge in beautiful body embellishments at “Henna Art & Threading”.

Choose an intricate design for yourself (or a as a gift for a friend) and adorn your hands, arms, legs or any other part of your body in natural, semi-permanent and safe dye.

Choose a gift that any chiccah with lovely locks can wear! Visit “Birds of a Feather” and choose from a huge variety fabulous feathers that can be woven into all hair types. Feather extensions can be attached to any length or style of hair using Silicone Micro Beads which keep feathers securely in your hair and allow you to reuse the feathers that you currently have.

Do you need greeting cards to accompany your fabulous gifts! Eden Art is a one-stop shop for quirky greeting cards, stationery and decor items that celebrate kookiness, humour and creativity!

Block mounted prints of famous faces, quotes and posters make awesome presents. Choose from a variety of prints that are perfect inspirational gifts or personal keepsakes.

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Pledge to make 2015 your best year yet

By John Lloyd

“New Year’s Day is every man’s birthday.”

- Charles Lamb

It’s late 2014 and another year in your life is about to begin. Did you accomplish the goals that you set out for yourself at the beginning of the year? I have decided to write about what most people do at the beginning of each year, the traditional New Year’s resolution. It’s strange that this time of extreme over-indulgence collides with this habitual period of deep reflection and looking forward into the future. Every January 1st, millions of individuals make a pledge to themselves to make specific changes in their lives.

Unfortunately, by February, many peoples’ goals will have dissolved.

HOW DO YOU SET RESOLUTIONS THAT WILL WORK FOR YOU AND STICK? The first step is to think back on the past year of your life and remember what you have accomplished and to focus on these positive results for celebration. It’s important to have a balanced view of the past year. It’s always easier to remember our failures: the weight not lost, the training runs that we didn’t do, the friends we never saw, the business opportunities not grasped, the books we didn’t read, the lost hours etc. We tend to very easily lose sight of our positive experiences and accomplishments. We have become experts in our own faults and spend a huge part of our lives trying to repair our flaws, while our good points lie stagnant and neglected.

The challenge for us all is not a lack of ability. It’s a matter of focusing the ability we have on the things that matter most to us, while at the same time renewing our belief in ourselves.

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THE STARTING POINT OF EFFECTIVE RESOLUTIONS AND GOALS FOR THE YEAR AHEAD IS CLARITY OF PURPOSE. You can achieve this when you decide to take a hard look at your life and set the firm and clear goals that will inspire you to reap the results that you deserve in your life. Then, you will manifest the desired changes.

Having New Year’s resolutions is all very well, but to make them work for you takes effort: • You must truly have the desire and passion to achieve whatever it is that you want. You can’t lose weight, improve your career prospects, stop smoking or improve your health because someone else wants you to do it. You must be committed!

• You must have compelling reasons to achieve your goals. If you have a powerful enough why, you will create the necessary how.

• You must formulate and commit to clear plan of action.

HOW DO YOU TURN YOUR RESOLUTIONS INTO REALITY? You must get real clear on the results (the what you want) and purpose (the why you want it) you wish to achieve and then commit to a massive plan of action. These questions need to be looked at frequently during the year.

I suggest daily. This approach conditions you mentally to re-programme your mind for success.

HERE ARE 10 TIPS TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE WHAT YOUR HEART DESIRES: 1. Keep your list manageable. A list of ten resolutions is big enough to create a sense of meaning, purpose and direction.

2. They must be goals that you choose for yourself. For your desire to be intense, your goals must be your own.

3. Commit your resolutions to paper and keep the list very visible. Keep a journal.

4. Keep your resolutions clear, simple and detailed.

5. Take full responsibility for your goals.

Don’t blame others if you fail.

6. Design your perfect calendar for 2015.

Decide how you would like to live your life, every day this year. This will drive you to develop an exciting vision for your year. Remember that your energy flows where your attention goes.

7. Communicate your resolutions to the important people in your life. This will strengthen your commitment and get others to support you.

8. Ensure that each day you take small steps towards realising your resolutions and goals. This will create momentum and energy.

9. Stick to it! Experts say it takes about 21 days for a new activity, such as exercising, to become a habit.

Your new habits will become second-nature in no time.

Celebrate when each of your resolutions are achieved.

10. Just do it! The primary difference between success and failure is about taking action. People who accomplish great things in life are intensely action orientated.

Non-achievers are full of excuses.

The choice is yours!

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR 2015?

I LIST A FEW IDEAS THAT COULD ASSIST YOU: Personal development – become the person you truly desire to be

Health, physical, fitness, spiritual and emotional – Improve your looks, confidence, energy, vitality, quality and length of life

Financial – save, invest or get out of debt Relationships – Improve your ability to be a more effective and loving parent, partner and friend by improving your relational and rapport skills Time management – apply more effective time management methods and avoid procrastination at all costs Develop your skills – communication, selling, negotiation, leadership, networking, learning, rapport and reading etc.

Fun – travel and hobbies Contribution – take the time to apply your skills in making a difference in your community and world Don’t let this New Year end up like all the others. If you follow the steps that I have listed then you will develop the habits

and systems that are required to create the extraordinary life that you deserve.

I admire you for taking the first steps in your journey to achieving your goals.

Make the next 12 months your most successful ever. I hope that you will be happier, healthier and more successful in all you do.

John Lloyd is a business growth strategist, award-winning marketer, trusted sales trainer, author and speaker.

Order his book Smart Thinking for Crazy Times at www.brandstorm.co.za Need a speaker at your next industry event or conference? Book John at – john@brandstorm.co.za

‘It’s not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.’

- Charles Darwin

South Africa’s premier BEE producer of fine hand crafted Belgian chocolates. Located in Franschhoek, the gourmet capital of South Africa. Our boutique chocolaterie, in the main street of Franschhoek offers a delicious range of chocolates, made from the finest imported Belgian chocolate.

Our chocolates are sold loose or beautifully packaged in a variety of attractive boxes. All of our chocolates are hand-crafter by us from the finest imported Belgian dark, milk and white chocolate. We have an attractive variety of special packaging and chocolate for corporate, special events and weddings. In our shop you can find a variety of gifts, biscuits & novelties.

There are only three things in life that matter – good friends, good chocolate and, oh dear, what was that other one?

Tel: 021 876 4096 email: huguenot@wol.co.za www.huguenotchocolates.com

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WILD LIFE ALL YEAR ROUND ELEPHANT RIDES Join the southern-most elephants in the world at Knysna Elephant Park.

Where a resident family of African elephants and world-class guides will unravel the sad and mystical story of the Knysna forest elephants…

The Park offers a rare and exciting opportunity to getclose to these gentle giants, who live in a controlled, free-range environment in the heart of the famous Garden Route.

Their elephants are orphans rescued from culling operations. They play a vital role in closing the gap between man and animal, allowing us to better understand the plight of the African Elephant and that of their peers in the Knysna Forest. Visitors leave the park with a sense of awe for these magnificent animals – they’ve been ‘touched by an elephant.’

In order to cater for all preferences they have a range of inspiring elephant experiences: • Daily Tours provide for a shorter experience of meeting, feeding and interacting with the gentle giants.

• Elephant Back Rides and Walks allow for l onger and more personal interaction.

• Exclusive Sunrise/Sunset Safaris and Sundowner Safaris are the private and intimate encounters.

• Sleeping with the Elephants in the unique Elephant Lodge is the ultimate experience where you get to spend all day and all night soaking up all the sights, sounds and delights of the elephant world!

Tel: +27 (0)44 532 7732 www.knysnaelephantpark.co.za SHARK CAGE DIVING Great white sharks are the apex predators of our oceans and Cape Town is one of the shark cage diving capitals of the world. Sharks are iconic and magnificent creatures. Experience a great white shark up close and personal with a shark diving or shark viewing tour (you don’t have to get in the cage!) and you do not need a scuba diving certificate to shark cage dive. Great White Shark, Cage Diving takes place from April to September in False Bay (departs from Simon’s Town) and all year round from Gansbaai (2 hours from Cape Town).

CAPE FUR SEAL Situated only 8 nautical miles (about 16km) from Simon’s Town, Seal Island is home to 75,000 Cape Fur Seals, 24 different bird species and the hunting ground of the Great White Shark. All year round we often encounter Dolphins, Humpback whales and Brydes whales. From July to November the Southern Right whales are plentiful in the bay and you can be assured of a sighting.

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During the winter months the Great White Sharks are extremely active around the island and we enjoy many sightings and often witness natural predations. The main breeding season for the Cape Fur Seal is November and December when almost 20 000 pups are born.

The majority of the seals on Duiker Island, out of Hout Bay Harbour, are males waiting out their time until they reach the right breeding age, which is between the ages of 8 to 12 years depending on their size. Duiker Island is not a breeding colony as the sea can get very rough and the pups get swept off. The island is most densely populated from January through March due to the seals moulting. During this period they do not go off in search of food but rely on fats they have stored in their blubber.

BIG 5 SAFARI The phrase Big Five game was coined by white hunters and refers to the five most difficult animals in Africa to hunt on foot. The collection consists of the lion, African elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros.

African Big Five Game Species: African bush elephant (Loxodontaafricana): The African elephant is a very large herbivore having thick, almost hairless skin, a long, flexible, prehensile trunk, upper incisors forming long curved tusks of ivory, and large, fan-shaped ears.

There are two distinct species of African elephant: African forest elephant (Loxodontacyclotis) and the African bush elephant (Loxodontaafricana). Black rhinoceros (Dicerosbicornis):The black rhinoceros is a large, thick-skinned herbivore having one or two upright horns on the nasal bridge. Rhinoceros may refer to either black or white rhinoceros.

African cape buffalo (Synceruscaffer): The African or cape buffalo is a large horned bovid. Buffalo are sometimes reported to kill more people in Africa than any other animal,

although the same claim is also made of hippos and crocodiles. It is considered the most dangerous of the Big Five, reportedly causing the most hunter deaths, with wounded animals reported to ambush and attack pursuers.

Lion (Pantheraleo): The lion is a large carnivorous feline of Africa and northwest India, having a short, tawny coat, a tufted tail, and, in the male, a heavy mane around the neck and shoulders. A lion may attack without provocation, and is considered by many to be the best of the Big Five.

Lions habituate the savanna where tall grasses, shrubs and bushes obscure and provide them cover and camouflage. This thick undergrowth is commonly referred to as jess. As lions are ambush hunters, they use this natural cover to stalk close as possible before making a final charge to catch their prey.

Lions do not generally avoid confrontation, but will usually face the challenger. Lions are unpredictable and may charge when sufficiently annoyedor confronted by danger.

Leopard (Pantherapardus): The leopard is a large, carnivorous feline having either tawny fur with dark rosette-like markings or black fur.

They are wary of humans and will take flight in the face of danger. The leopard is solitary by nature, and is most active between sunset and sunrise, although it may hunt during the day in some areas. Leopards can be found in the savanna grasslands, brush land and forested areas in Africa. The male leopard is less than half the size of a male lion. The leopard is the smallest of the big cats, and rarely exceeds 200 lb (91 kg).

A visit to a South African reserve will, most likely, allow seeing not only the big 5 but other habitants of the African bush. Although the stock will be different between various reserves you’ll be able to watch: Giraffes, Elands, Springbok, Hippopotamus and Zebras.

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Noordhoek Cape Town

The Resort - Set in the forest of giant ancient milkwoods - Only 25 minutes from the Cape Town Waterfront - Overlooking the sea - Direct access onto 8km of unspoiled beach - Thorfynn’s Restaurant serves delicious organic, free range cuisine & Fine dining with our Celebrity Chef - Open 24 hours - Excellent Wood fired pizzas - Deck overlooking the sea and sheltered from the wind

Accommodation The resort offers a variety of accommodation from the four star Crowned Eagle with 8 bedrooms en-suite, plus 15 deluxe old world brick and log thatched cottages and 16 Bed & Breakfast suites.(73 rooms in all) Set in the treetops, the rooms have a peaceful ambience with uninterrupted vistas across the ocean and mountains.

- Sunny decks protected from the wind - Cozy log fires in many of the rooms reservations@monkeyvalleyresort.com

Restaurant At the heart of the resort are the Thorfynns Restaurant and pub with sea view decks - popular for evening sunsets and chilled sundowners and a meeting point for guests and locals. Nutritious delicious cuisine, good country cuisine and fine dining, interesting wine list, beautiful surrounds.

It is no wonder that this beach and nature resort makes the ideal wedding and conference venue for small and large groups. Some say “The most romantic venue on earth”. restaurant@monkeyvalleyresort.com

Functions & Conferences - We have numerous venues available that can cater for between 2 – 200 people - Management with extensive experience in corporate conferencing, to assist with supporting conferences and workshop, with full connectivity and high tech equipment. - Professional team building course on the beach or in the forest - Natural surrounds are very peaceful, allowing delegates to be more focused on the agenda and productive. conferencing@monkeyvalleyresort.com

Activities & surrounding

- African communal feast with food from all over Africa and many other theme evenings in thatched Tree Top venue with spectacular sea view - Sea food barbeque overlooking the sea with fish straight from the surrounding ocean. - Canapes and drinks in a cave overlooking the sea or on the deck of our magnificent Crowned eagle lodge with magnificent views. - Volley Ball on the beach or on the terraces. - Massages and full natural health course with herbal saunas and health diet. - Horse riding on the beach. - Whale viewing May to November - Orientation courses in the rocky cliffs, milkwood forest, sand dunes, boulders. - Mountain bike riding and mountain hikes. - Golf at 3 links courses nearby

TEL: +27 21 789 8000 l FAX: +27 21 789 1143 l www.monkeyvalleyresort.com

UNIVERSITY OF EARTH

For enquiries phone +27 82 924 6028 or email info@theuniversityofearth.net www.theuniversityofearth.net

MLT Car & Bakkie Hire

As a 100% black owner female business, Multilayer Trade Corporation, is proud of its credentials. Since its start up in 2002, MLT has expanded its suite of services to cater for multiple markets.

MLT now boasts a seamless service that caters to the public corporate, private corporate, tourist and maritime sector. We aim to ensure clients are provided with their accommodation, hospitality, vehicle hire and shuttle needs from inception to completion. MLT has the capacity and infrastructure to deal with mass and niche bespoke needs with both domestic and international clients.

We are keenly focused on delivering a high quality service to clients.

Group A - Hyundai i10 or similar

Group C - VW Polo Vivo Sedan or similar

R 290 per day 200km free per day Standard Insurance Included

R 345 per day 200km free per day Standard Insurance Included

Valid from: 1 December 2014 - 31 March 2015. *Terms and Conditions apply.

Complementing our companies core operations is a portfolio of business units that includes: • • • • •

MLT Car and Bakkie Hire MLT Shuttle Service MLT Conference and Events MLT Travel Management Villa Sunar Properties

Tel: 021 551 7365 021 551 7390 021 551 7382 E-mail: operations@mltcorp.co.za www.mltcorp.co.za

NIGHT LIFE MERCURY LIVE & LOUNGE - live music A: 43 De Villiers Street T: 021 465 2106 Open: Mon, Tues, Fri & Sat 9pm - 4am www.mercuryl.co.za

ASSEMBLY Well established giant within Cape Town’s live music scene. A: 61 Harrington Street T: 021 465 7286. Open: Wed, Fri & Sat 9pm – 4am. www.theassembly.co.za

ZULA SOUND BAR A: 98 Long Street T: 021 424 2442 Open: Mon - Thur 12pm -2am & Fri - Sat 12pm - 4am www.zulabar.co.za

SHIMMY BEACH CLUB A: South Arm Road, V&A Waterfront T: 021 200 7778. Open: Tues -Sun 11:30am - 2am. Kitchen: 11:30am - 11:30pm www.shimmybeachclub.com

CLUB 31 A: 2 Riebeeck Street, 31 Floor, ABSA Building. T: 021 421 0581 www.thirtyone.co.za

SEA POINT

THE JACKAL AND HIDE Preformance Venue, restaurant & bar A: 108 Kloof Street, Gardens T: 021 424 1020 Open: Mon - Wed 3:30pm - 1:am, Thur - Sat 3:30pm - 2am CITY CENTRE 169 LOUNGE A: 227 Long Street T: 021 424 2331/ 0 Open: Always.

ALEXANDER BAR AND CAFÉ Engineered for conversation. Old world charm-bar.Classic cocktails, good boutique wines, craft beers and whiskies.

Check out the working antique phone system. Gourmet light meals and boards served till midnight. A: 76 Strand Street T: 0213001088. Open: Mon- Sat: 11am- 1am www.alexanderbar.co.za

FICTION - DJ BAR & LOUNGE For lovers of techno, nu-rave, indie A: 226 Long Street. T: 021 424 7509 Open: Tue – Sat: 9pm – 4am www.fictionbar.com ORPHANAGE COCKTAIL BAR A specialist emporium of artisan cocktails, elixir’s & intoxications & delicious morsels of substance. A:227 Bree Street Corner of Bree and Orphan Street.

T: 021 424 2004. Open: Sat – Thurs: 5pm – 2am; Fri: 3pm – 2am. www.theorphanage.co.za THE LOOP NIGHT CLUB A: Cnr of Loop & Pepper Street T: 072 539 1121. Open: Wed, Fri & Sat 22:00 - 04:00. www.theloopnightclub.co.za SIDE SHOW A: 11 Machau Street T: 082 077 0315

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Teazers is a Gentlemen’s Club with tableside dancing, offering you a relaxed lounge environment of luxury and sophistication. We promise to exceed your every expectation. The club offers 3 floors of diverse, scintillating entertainment to guarantee a match for everyone’s taste and preference. Our VIP rooms are

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GREEN POINT CASA BLANCA A: Portswood Road, V&A Waterfront T: 021 421 1185. Open: Fri & Sat 10 pm – 4am. www.casablancawf.co.za CUBANA HAVANA LOUNGE LATINO SOCIAL CAFÉ A: 9 Somerset Road, De Waterkant T: 021 421 1109. Open: everyday www.cubana.co.za P.I.S.C.O BAR Serves Peruvian Tapas as well as the famous cocktail Pisco Sour, Pisco cocktails, Peruvian beers & exotic drinks.

A: 50 Waterkant Str. Above Keenwa Restaurant. T: 021 419 2633 Open: Thurs. to Sat. From 5pm to late

available to provide the ultimate in privacy and intimacy.

We offer Members exciting opportunities in the leisure world as well as invitations to our fabulous parties so visit our site and become a member for additional benefits.

There are few Gentlemen clubs in the World which offer such exceptional levels of service and entertainment Join the Tease at www.teazers.co.za.

he newest nest for our nations tease has opened in Burg St, CBD. The alluring ambience of Teazers is mesmerizing and exports you to a stylish destination to deliver what dreams are made of. The second you enter our club you are transported into a world of stylish

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DECO DANCE A: 120 B Main Road Sea Point Open: Fri & Sat 8:30pm – 4:00am www.decodance.co.za

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