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CONTENTS

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

4...................Fighting Fires 8 - 9..............SA National Parks of the Western Cape 10 - 18..........Yearly Planner 2015 / 2016 15.................Two Oceans Aquarium 17.................Bay Harbour Market 20.................Winelands Calendar 21.................Aquila Private Game Reserve 22.................City’s Resorts 23.................The Lookout Deck 24.................Hello Sailor 25.................Waterfront Charters 26.................The Diamond Works 28 - 29..........The Cape Town Carnival 30 - 34..........MyCiTi Phase 2A 31.................Kenilworth Racecourse 33.................Bleomendal Restaurant

Patricia de Lille

35.................Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts

Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town

40 - 44..........Hello Festive Season 45.................Inverdoorn Game Reserve 50 - 51..........When In Jo’Burg 54.................Monkey Valley Resort 55.................City Sight Seeing South Africa

MAPS 46 - 47.......Cape Peninsula 48 - 49.......Stellenbosch / Franschhoek

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We are exceedingly grateful for the brave men and women who extinguish fires across Cape Town during the Summer Season. Each year the fire season becomes increasingly challenging for our Fire and Rescue Service as they experience hikes in the frequency of fires. Even in the face of these challenges, they continue to achieve a decrease in fatalities as they increase in their responsiveness.

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We take great pride in all our residents but there are some who go above and beyond to ensure that we are able to enjoy a Safe City where disasters are managed efficiently.

Featuring Editor Tovi Don (021) 426 5112 tovi@eat8.co.za Design & Production Deon Solomons (021) 426 5111 hellocapetown3@gmail.com

We appreciate that our firefighters spend their festive season away from their families and in gruelling circumstances so that we can enjoy this time with our loved ones. As we embark on the new season, I would like to wish every single firefighter even more strength and courage for the time ahead. Continue your excellent work with the knowledge that you have our full support.

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FIGHTING FIRES

THE FOLLOWING TIPS WILL HELP KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY SAFE FROM FIRE USING ELECTRICITY SAFELY • Do not overload your electrical circuits – in other words, don’t keep more than four plugs on one extension (with your heater, your kettle, your stove…) • Service your electrical components regularly and replace faulty ones • Switch off all electrical appliances at the wall at night or when leaving your home • When you are cooking (on any sort of stove, gas, electric or paraffin), do not leave the pot on the stove unless you are watching it. • Electrical connections must be professionally installed and properly earthed with the correct circuit breakers installed. USING PARAFFIN SAFELY • Always handle paraffin with extreme care, as it is poisonous and can burn your skin even if unlit. Paraffin is often sold in containers contaminated with chemicals such as petrol, or mixed with methylated spirits. This can cause it to flare dangerously or even explode • Paraffin can cause severe burns, and paraffin stoves that are knocked over or explode are a major cause of injuries and fires in informal settlements. Paraffin also emits harmful fumes when ignited • Never leave a paraffin appliance unattended. It only takes a second for a gust of wind, pet or child to knock over a light or stove • Make sure paraffin appliances are on a flat, firm surface • Do not put a cloth under a paraffin appliance. A child or pet could pull the trailing end and the cloth will then burn, fuelling the fire • Always have a bucket of sand nearby

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when using a paraffin appliance. Water will not extinguish a paraffin fire and can make matters worse by spreading the flames. Paraffin fires can only be extinguished using sand or a fire extinguisher SAFETY AROUND AN OPEN FLAME • Keep matches and lighters out of children’s reach • Cut candles in half to prevent them falling over – and use a candle holder • Do not smoke in bed! HOW TO PREVENT SHACK FIRES • Keep a close eye on paraffin stoves. Don’t cook near a window with a curtain • Make sure the stove doesn’t fall over, which may burn children or cause a fire • Make sure candles are secure and can’t fall over. Don’t go to sleep with candles still burning • Teach children about the dangers of fire • Watch out for discarded cigarette butts • Be aware of the dangers of illegal and faulty electricity connections, which also cause fires • Keep a bucket handy to fill with water so that you can extinguish flames easily • Keep a bucket of sand to put out paraffin fires • Build dwellings a good distance (at least 3 m) apart to prevent fires from spreading. Make sure this space is kept open • Keep roads and access to dwellings clear at all times • Do not block roads with possessions when there is a fire • Do not prevent or disrupt the work of fire crews fighting fires NEVER STOP TO FIGHT A FIRE IF: • The fire is spreading beyond its origin • You can’t fight the fire with your back to an escape exit • The fire can block your only escape

• You don’t have adequate fire-fighting equipment • Never try to fight a fire if your path of escape is threatened. Rather evacuate while you still can! • Make sure that your fire-fighting equipment is clean and in working order (check with the manufacturer’s instructions to see how often this needs to be done). • Modern day fire-fighting equipment is highly efficient and sophisticated. But unless you know how to use the equipment and unless it is in good working condition, easy to find and easy to get hold of, it is quite useless! FIGHTING FIRES Remember always call for the City’s Fire and Rescue Services via 107 before you make any attempt to fight a fire yourself. If your clothing catches fire: Start the stop, drop and roll procedure: • Stop where you are • Drop to the floor • Roll around on the floor This will smother the flames and save your life If another person catches fire, smother the flames by wrapping him or her in a blanket, carpet or rug.

Emergency Contact Numbers City of Cape Town: 107 / 021 480 7700 Police: 10111 Ambulance: 10177 Red Cross Children’s Hospital Poison Line: 021 689 5227 Disaster Management: 080 911 4357

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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.

Table Mountain National Park’s monolithic chief attraction is an international draw card, and alongside thismountain’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.

From R 920 for 2 people sharing For more info, 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.

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”

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.

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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 and take your picture beside the monument marking this unique location. • Take a hike. The Park has numerous

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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:

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• 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

• 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

WESTERN CAPE 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 sta submerged for up to two minutes. Tel: 021 786 2329

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:

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• 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. • View the park from Gannaga

Situated at the junction of two of earth’s most contrasting water masses – the cold Benguela current on the West Coast and 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.

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: 021 780 9204n Coordinates: S 18.49654 E -34.35611 TANKWA KAROO Nestled within the succulent Karoo Biome, Tankwa National Park is home to rare and

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” NATURE’S BEST!

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)

• 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.

Tel: 027 341 1927 E-mail: tankwa@sanparks.org www.sanparks.org/parks/tankwa Coordinates: S32°14’27.9” E20°05’44.5” 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 National Park.

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.

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. Hello Festive Season Cape Town 2015 / 2016 l

YEARLY PLANNER 2015/2016 NOVEMBER 2015 KITE FESTIVAL 31 October & 1 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

Gardens are transformed into a 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 owards the stage, backed by the natural amphitheater of Table Mountain’s eastern face.

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!

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

www.bierfest.co.za CAPE TOWN FESTIVAL OF BEER 27 - 29 November AT HAMILTON’S RUGBY CLUB IN GREEN POINT (NEXT TO CAPE TOWN STADIUM) 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. The weekend promises great entertainment including a variety of brewers, food stalls, music, and live rugby. capetownfestivalofbeer.co.za

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www.mcqp.co.za TABLE MOUNTAIN BLUES SUMMIT 2016 6 & 7 December HILLCREST QUARRY, HILLCREST WINE FARM, DURBANVILLE

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 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.

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4 Dec Huberte Rupert Memorial Concert Endler Hall Stellenbosch 20:00 Conductor Brandon Phillips Soloist Ammiel Bushakevitz

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Holidays PoPs In the Overberg Birkenhead Estate, Stanford 20:00

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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.

KIRSTENBOSCH SUMMER SUNSET SEASON

On Sunday afternoons, from the end of November until the beginning of April, the historic Kirstenbosch National Botanical

Festive Concerts

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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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6 - 8 November NEWLANDS BREWERY, 3 MAIN RD, NEWLANDS

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!

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Holidays PoPs Green Point Stadium, at sunset

New year’s eve magic Nederburg Wine Farm, Paarl 21.30 more information cpo.org.za 021 410 9809

Tchaikovsky Overture, Romeo and Juliet Mozart Piano Concerto No. 23 in A, K 488 Dvořák Symphony no 8 16 Dec. Holiday Pops Grootbos in the Overberg 15:00 Conductor Brandon Phillips 27 Dec. Holiday Pops Green Point Athletic Stadium at sunset The CPO will play at the Green Point Urban Park in what is now becoming a yearly tradition. Conductor Richard Cock With Emo Adam, Sarah Theron, Elvis Blue and Janelle Visagie 31 Dec. New Year’s Eve at Nederburg 21:30 Conductor Brandon Phillips With Espresso’s Katlego Maboe, Elvis Blue, Sarah Theron, BlackByrd and Lloyd Cele

L’ORMARINS QUEENS PLATE 9 January KENILWORTH RACECOURSE 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.

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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. www.lqp.co.za UP THE CREEK FESTIVAL

10TH Cape Town INTERNATIONAL CLASSICAL MUSIC FESTIVAL Pre-concert talks before most concerts at 19:15, open to ticket holders. Dress rehearsals usually at 10 am on concert days. Subscription renewals from November 20 to December 4. New subscriptions and single seats from December 11.

28 - 31 JANUARY Just a beautiful river. Three epic stages. Thirty awesome live bands and our country’s coolest comedy acts. You’ll be setting up camp just outside of Swellendam for three days and three nights of happy, happening madness. You will rock, you will laugh, you will sing and yes, you will get wet. And a little crazy.

Subscribe for five concerts and get one Beethoven concert free, plus 20 per cent (30 per cent for members of FOM). Single seats from R230 to R90 (platform, unreserved).

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More information www.cpo.org.za, info@ cpo.org.za or 021 410 9809.

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 Horseracing is extremely popular in South Africa and the J&B MET combines the best in horseracing with fashion and glamour.

Tickets Computicket and Artscape DialA-Seat 021 421 7695. Student and senior citizens 30 min before concert at the door if still available: R90 JANUARY 2016

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www.jbmet.co.za MAYNARDVILLE OPEN-AIR THEATRE

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The Maynardville Open-Air Theatre is situated in Maynardville Park, Wynberg. The spectacular green wooded park has earned it the reputation for is one of the best-loved outdoor theatre venues in the Cape Region. It offers its patrons both a 500m2 wooded park for pre-show picnics and drinks, as well as a unique wooded 700-seater theatre setting.

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

Most famous for the annual Shakespearein-the-Park, it has, since 1956 attracted an average attendance of 18 000 patrons per year to the Shakespeare, a strong focus of

Thurs 24 Dec @ 14h00 includes our annual Fairy Parade Tickets range from R120 - R160, available at Computicket.

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YEARLY PLANNER 2015/2016 which is the Schools in the Western Cape. www.maynardville.co.za STELLENBOSCH WINE FESTIVAL 30 January - 1 February The country’s oldest wine festival will take place over three days at the Coetzenburg Sport Grounds. Visitors to the Stellenbosch Wine Festival will experience the very best of what Stellenbosch has to offer: great wines, gourmet food, breathtakingly beautiful nature and performances by some of South Africa’s most popular musicians. www.stellenboschwinefestival.co.za

16 Jan. Viennese concert Oude Libertas Amphitheatre, Stellenbosch 20:15 17 Jan. Viennese concerts. Cape Town City Hall 15:00 and 19:00 Conductor Richard Cock With Cape Town City ballet dancers and opera singers

FEBRUARY 2016 CAPE TOWN TENS 4 - 6 FEBRUARY HAMILTON’S RUGBY CLUB, GREEN POINT South Africa’s biggest social sport and lifestyle event. It’s the brainchild of rugby legends Bob Skinstad and Robbie Fleck and long-standing mate Ron Rutland. Founded in 2008, starting off as a rugby only tournament the event has since involved into a multi-sporting event, with the addition of Netball in 2013 and the debut of Beach Volleyball in 2016. The rugby component of 10s is billed as the biggest ten-aside rugby tournament in the world, designed for fun but still underpinned by national and international rugby federation rules. This year marks the 8th consecutive year of the event, with over 100 rugby teams, 50 netball teams and 50 volleyball teams, from all over South Africa and abroad, set to participate in the 2016 event. The takealot.com Cape Town 10s is not just about the sporting action, it is also one big jol featuring some of the country’s biggest and most popular music acts as well as hosting Africa’s largest beer tent. Thousands of fans and squads gather from

across the globe to play their favourite sports and to experience the vibe of 10s that is underpinned by fun, friendships, sports and a couple of cold ones. capetowntens.com

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CAPE TOWN ART FAIR 19 - 21 February Cape Town boasts a vibrant arts scene, driven by the top galleries on the African continent. Thanks to its diverse cultural heritage and geographic beauty, Cape Town is a compelling destination for both art world professionals and collectors alike. With the enormous sales seen by the Cape Town Art Fair in past editions the presence of a trade in contemporary art suggests that a sustainable model for an art fair is not only viable but essential for that market.Another important element that constitutes the Cape Town Art Fair is its curatorial component which is commercially driven whilst being responsive to building a social and cultural economy for contemporary art in the region. The Cape Town Art Fair showcases a diversity of work that represents the forefront of cutting edge innovation which brings contemporary art from Africa to the world, and the world to Cape Town. The allure of the Cape Town Art Fair is both geographical and content driven. www.capetownartfair.co.za CAPE TOWN PRIDE 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.

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CAPE TOWN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA 4 Feb. DONOHOE PLAYS TCHAIKOVSKY 20:00 City Hall. Conductor: Bernhard

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Gueller, Soloist: Peter Donohoe (piano) Berlioz Overture, Roman Carnival Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23. Dvořák Symphony No. 6 in D, Op. 60 6 Feb. Artscape Opera 20:00 Indian showcase 7 Feb. Artscape Theatre 15:00 CPO YOUTH SHOWCASE The CPYO and CPYWE with conductors Brandon Phillips and Faan Malan 11 Feb. KERN MEETS RACHMANINOV 20:00 City Hall. Conductor: Bernhard Gueller, Soloist: Olga Kern (piano) Pärt Fratres Rachmaninov Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Berlioz Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14 14 Feb. 3rd Len van Zyl Conductors’ Competition 20:00 City Hall The final round of South Africa’s only competition for conductors 18 Feb. BRUCH AND BRAHMS 20:00 City Hall. Conductor: Victor Yampolsky Soloist: Jack Liebeck (violin) Strauss Don Juan, Op. 20 Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26 Brahms Symphony No.4 in E minor, Op. 98 24 Feb. BEETHOVEN PIANO CYCLE No 1 20:00. City Hall. Conductor: Victor Yampolsky, Soloist: François du Toit (piano) Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1 in C, Op. 15 Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat, Op. 19 Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 in G, Op. 58 25 Feb. BEETHOVEN PIANO CYCLE No 2 20:00 City Hall, Conductor: Victor Yampolsky, Soloist: François du Toit (piano)

CAPE TOWN CARNIVAL 12 March The annual Cape Town Carnival – now in its 7th year – takes place on Saturday, 12 March 2016 on the Green Point Fan Walk. The night promises to be an electrifying experience, with the Street Life theme encouraging performers and Carnival goers to embrace their diversity and celebrate together.

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25 - 26 MARCH The Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon has earned a reputation as the world’s most beautiful marathon. Participants can choose from various distances – the scenic 56km ultra marathon or popular 21km half marathon and the 5km or 2.5km fun runs. The event attracts close to 26 000 participants across all the distances and provides them with a mixture of breathtaking scenery, a gruelling test of fitness for both the elite and recreational runner, and an unrivalled race organisation and atmosphere. Participants consistently vote it as one of the best in South Africa and it continues to attract strong fields and an increasing number of international entrants. www.twooceansmarathon.org.za RAMFEST

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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.

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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.

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An estimated 55 000 spectators attended the 2015 parade and Carnival organisers are anticipating an even greater turnout in 2016 as the Cape Town Carnival continues to establish itself as an iconic community-driven event in the Mother City and South Africa.

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INFECTING THE CITY PUBLIC ARTS FESTIVAL

CAPE TOWN CITY BALLET

CAPE TOWN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA 3 Mar. Jewish Community Gala 20:00. City Hall. Conductor: Omri Hadari, Soloist: Aviram Reichert (piano) Bernstein Overture, Candide Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue Rachmaninov Symphony No 2 in E minor, Op. 27

ARTSCAPE THEATRE 31 Dec 2015 @ 21h30 - GALA performance at R250

2 - 10 Jan, 2016 Tickets range from R150 - R200, available at Computicket.

MAYNARDVILLE OPEN - AIR THEATRE

Tickets range from R130 - R150 Book at COMPUTICKET or ARTSCAPE Dial-a-Seat On 021 421 7695

24 Jan - 21 Feb, 2016 (Sundays only)

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YEARLY PLANNER 2015/2016 APRIL 2016 CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL 1 - 2 April 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

and live entertainment to showcase Constantia as one of the world’s premier food and wine destinations. Visit constantiafoodandwine.co.za TASTE OF CAPE TOWN Join the Cape’s top chefs & restaurants when they come out to play... 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. tasteofcapetown.com

28 April - 2 May

CAPE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA AUTUMN SEASON

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April 28, May 5, 12, 19.

30 April - 2 May Tons of Cheese; Exciting New Products; Famous Personalities; Live Entertainment; Hours of Fun and Games; Delicious Food Demonstrations; Innovative Ideas. www.cheesefestival.co.za DECOREX SA 29 April - 2 May 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. www.decorex.co.za CONSTANTIA FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL Experience the magic of the Constantia Valley at The Constantia Food and Wine Festival, where they will be showcasing over 40 of the finest wines and delicious food from award winning restaurants. Visitors to the Festival will be treated to multi-layered culinary delights, local wines,

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ENCOUNTERS DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL Encounters is the premier documentary festival in Africa and one of the oldest film festival on the continent. It remains one of only a few on the continent that is solely dedicated to the genre. Since its inception, the festival has advanced the currency of documentaries in the country and region, supporting new productions and giving an African platform to international documentaries. www.encounters.co.za HERMANUS FYNARTS

SUIDOOSTERFEES

SA CHEESE FESTIVAL

JUNE 2016

Cape Town City Hall

Best described as an eclectic mix, Hermanus FynArts is a ten-day fusion of ArtsFest and Winter School. The program is tailor-made for those who value a range of arts, intellectual stimulation, great wine and fine dining packaged in a program that is varied, top class and entertaining.

MAY 2016

www.hermanusfynarts.co.za

FRANSCHHOEK LITERARY FESTIVAL

SOUP, SIP & BREAD

19 - 21 May

Food and wine enthusiasts can nose, sip and taste their way through the heartwarming offerings of wine farms on the verdant Durbanville wine route, a mere 20 minutes from the city centre. Discover the luscious, fruity merlots from the Durbanville Wine Valley and why it’s one of the most food-loving, fun-loving, soup-loving red wines around. This friends-and-familyfriendly winter feast takes a laid-back approach to the art of food and wine pairing, as vintners join hands with chefs to find soulful partners for the variety of soups, chowders and gumbos from around the world. Although the cooler weather calls for red wine with blazing fires, don’t be surprised if sauvignon blanc, the valley’s signature white, makes a guest appearance with a creamy mussel bisque.

The Festival runs from Friday to Sunday during the third weekend in May, preceded by the Book Week for Young Readers. The events take place in village venues within a few minutes’ walk of each other, which creates a vibrant ambience in streets buzzing with book-lovers. www.flf.co.za GOOD FOOD AND WINE SHOW 26 - 29 May Unique, highly entertaining and 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

www.durbanvillewine.co.za WACKY WINE WEEKEND The festival takes place at participating wineries all across the Robertson wine valley. You tailor-make your program to your liking and meander through the valley visiting one winery after the other.

THE RIEBEEK VALEY OLIVE FESTIVAL

www.wackywineweekend.com

Olives, Olive Oils, Olive Produce, Olive Trees are an integral part of the Swartland towns of Riebeek Kasteel and Riebeek West.

CAPE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA WINTER SEASON

www.riebeekvalley.info

June 16, 23, 30

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door with specials, once off end-of-line ranges, clearance deals and bulk buying.

SEPTEMBER 2016

ELECTRONIC AND GAMING EXPO

Hundreds of items on sale at the best factory prices directly to the public.

CAPE TOWN FRINGE

29 – 31 July EGE South Africa – Electronic + Gaming Expo will provide a spectacular platform for the gaming fraternity. Gamers will not only see, but will also be able to touch, feel and experience the virtual world and what this amazing and exciting industry has to offer. www.egesa.co.za CAPE TOWN FASHION WEEK From firm fashion favourites to emerging artists, the shows feature everything from glamorous garments, 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. afi.za.com 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 JIVE CAPE TOWN FUNNY FESTIVAL The Festival showcases an array of acts from around the world, together with a selection of top local comics. The Festival is strong on variety and speciality acts, whilst highlighting some of the top stand-up comedians in the country, resulting in an evening of world class entertainment and laughter.

www.factoryx.co.za AUGUST 2016 CLANWILLIAM WILD FLOWER SHOW Showcasing the inimitable flora exclusive to the Clanwilliam district and Ramskop Nature Reserve while also raising public awareness on conservation issues, the Clanwilliam Wild Flower Show has become a standing tradition for flower fanatics since its inception in 1972.

HERMANUS WINE & FOOD FAIR Local wineries from Elgin to Elim will present their wines for tasting, not forgetting delectable fares from various cheese and olive farms amongst others, as well as the famous Sushi of The Harbour Rock. All the wines on tasting will be available for purchasing at the Wine Village during the festival at cellar prices. www.hermanuswineandfood.co.za 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 OPEN DESIGN FESTIVAL The Open Design Festival is an annual cross-disciplinary citywide event, promoting the celebration and sharing of design ideas and encompassing a wide range of exhibitions, talks and activities. www.opendesignct.com ROBERTSON SLOW FESTIVAL

THE FACTORY SHOP EXPO It’s taking the public straight to the factory

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www.capetownfringe.co.za HERMANUS WHALE FESTIVAL

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Wineries and guesthouses from Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor and Robertson welcome visitors into their homes and onto their farms for a food and wine experience designed to be savoured.

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The Cape Town Fringe is South Africa’s freshest arts festival. The Fringe programme features the bold, new, innovative and exciting work of South Africa’s emerging and established theatremakers. There’s never a dull moment.

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. The Whales are always the star performers at the festival and will be joined on land by great food, quality crafters, great sport events, kids entertainment, the Two Oceans Wine Music stage with over 20 artists performing over the festival, Marine Endangered Species Expo Marquee and thousands of people celebrating Spring in the most beautiful place on earth. www.whalefestival.co.za OPEN BOOK FESTIVAL A festival that now includes over 100 events, featuring over 100 authors. The core programme of the festival includes events that feature both international and local authors and through Poetica and the Open Book Comics Fest, they work with some of the most talented poets and comic book artists. Quite a few of the events are free. That will allow book lovers and interested members of the public to hear not only opinions and deliberations but also prose and poetics read out load. The full programme is available on openbookfestival.co.za SA NATIONAL PARKS WEEK The week grants free access to most of the 21 national parks for day visitors, especially people from the local

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YEARLY PLANNER 2015/2016 communities. It should be noted that free access to parks does not include free access to accommodation facilities and other tourist activities. Some of the parks will be extending the week to include the weekend. All of the parks managed by SANParks excluding Namaqua National Park and Boulders Penguin Colony in Table Mountain National Park will be participating in the initiative to give the public an understanding of the role that SANParks plays as custodian of the country’s natural heritage. The excluded Parks will apply normal entry tariffs, as they have been declared non-participants in the free access scheme, due to the seasonality of their product offering. www.sanparks.org SOUTH AFRICAN HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO SAHFE, is a unique market place for ideas and innovations in the fields of health, fitness, wellness and sport promotion. Visitors range from fitness-enthusiastic, private visitors, corporates and investors, body & fitness conscious private consumers, athletes and fans, university

students, school kids and the general public of all age groups.

guests will be able to tap as much of the smooth, full-bodied plum and red fruit tasting wine straight from the oak barrels. www.diemersfontein.co.za

Visit www.sahfe.co.za for more info. OCTOBER 2016 BOAT SHOW The premier boat show in sub-Saharan Africa with a comprehensive range of water craft on display at two iconic venues – the CTICC and world-acclaimed V&A Waterfront. www.boatshow.co.za PINOTAGE ON TAP ‘The original coffee chocolate pinotage’, will literally be on-tap at the pot festivals. Yes, that’s right - an abundance of the multi-award-winning, original coffee chocolate pinotage will be unlimited and

RESTAURANT WEEK SA Have the chance to try out SA’s top restaurants for a great price: only R95 for a 2-course lunch and R175 for a 3-course dinner!

www.restaurantweek.co.za ROCKING THE DAISIES The Western Cape’s most iconic outdoor music festival and South Africa’s premier eco-friendly music and lifestyle festival. rockingthedaisies.com

WINELANDS CALENDAR NOVEMBER ELGIN ELGIN OPEN GARDENS www.elginwine.co.za FRANSCHHOEK PINK POLO AT VAL DE VIE ESTATE www.valdevie.co.za RIEBEEK VALLEY THE SWARTLAND REVOLUTION www.riebeekvalley.info SWARTLAND CHENIN BLANC CELEBRATION IN CAPE TOWN www.swartlandwineandolives.co.za DECEMBER FRANSCHHOEK CAP CLASSIQUE & CHAMPAGNE FESTIVAL www.franschhoekmcc.co.za

DURBANVILLE THE FEAST OF THE GRAPE www.durbanvillewine.co.za

OVERBERG HERMANUS WINE&FOOD FAIR www.hermanuswineandfood.co.za

APRIL 2016

SEPTEMBER 2016

CONSTANTIA CONSTANTIA FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL constantiafoodandwine.co.za

FRANSCHHOEK UNCORKED FESTIVAL www.franschhoek.org.za

FRANSCHHOEK FRANSCHHOEK WEDDING SHOWCASE franschhoek.org.za

OVERBERG HERMANUS WHALE FESTIVAL www.whalefestival.co.za

BOT RIVER BARRELS & BEARDES www.botriverwines.com

PAARL NEDERBURG AUCTION www.nederburgauction.co.za

STELLENBOSCH SOUTH AFRICAN CHEESE AGRI-EXPO www.cheesefestivsl.co.za

STELLENBOSCH CELLAR 2 CELLAR Blaauwklippen Vineyards

MAY 2016

TULBAGH TULBAGH ARTS FESTIVAL www.tulbaghartsfestival.co.za

OVERBERG OUR FAVOURITE THINGS MARKET www.gabrielskloof.co.za

FRANSCHHOEK LITERARY FESTIVAL www.flf.co.za

STELLENBOSCH SPIER FESTIVAL OF WHITE LIGHTS www.franschhoekmcc.co.za

RIEBEEK VALLEY OLIVE FESTIVAL www.riebeekvalley.info

STELLENBOSCH CAP CLASSIQUE & CHAMPAGNE FESTIVAL www.spier.co.za

JUNE 2016

JANUARY 2016

BREED RIVER VALLEY WACKY WINE WEEKEND FESTIVAL www.wackywineweekend.com

STELLENBOSCH STELLENBOSCH WINE FESTIVAL www.stellenboschwinefestival.co.za

DURBANVILLE SOUP, SIP AND BREAD www.durbanvillewine.co.za

FEBRUARY 2016

OVERBERG HERMANUS FYNARTS www.hermanusfynarts.co.za

BREED RIVER VALLEY HANDS ON HARVEST www.handsonharvest.com CONSTANTIA CONSTANTIA FRESH www.constantiafresh.com

STELLENBOSCH TASTE OF HELDERBERG NH Lord Charles hotel JULY 2016

FRANSCHHOEK FRANSCHHOEK SUMMER WINES www.franschhoek.org.za

FRANSCHHOEK BASTILLE FESTIVAL www.franschhoek.org.za

SWELLENDAM UP THE CRICK MUSIC FESTIVAL www.upthecreek.co.za

STELLENBOSCH WINELANDS CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL winelandschocolatefestival.co.za

MARCH 2016

AUGUST 2016

BREED RIVER VALLEY ABSA CAPE-EPIC www.cape-epic.com

BREED RIVER VALLEY ROBERTSON SLOW FESTIVAL www.robertsonslow.com

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OCTOBER 2016 BREED RIVER VALLEY ROBERTS ON WINE ON THE RIVER FESTIVAL www.wineonriver.com DARLING ROCKING THE DAISIES Cloff Wine estate www.durbanvillewine.co.za DURBANVILLE SEASON OF SAUVIGNON www.durbanvillewine.co.za FRANSCHHOEK LIONS OPEN GARDENS FESTIVAL www.franschhoek.org.za PAARL CULTIVARIA FESTIVAL www.cultivaria.com PERDEBERG FAMILY FESTIVAL www.wineonriver.com ROBERTSON WINEN ON THE RIVER www.riebeekvalley.info STELLENBOSCH NEDBANK CAPE WINEMAKERS GUILD AUCTION www.capewinemakersguild.co.za SWARTLAND SWARTLAND COUNTRY MARKET www.swartlandwineandolives.co.za WELLINGTON PINOTAGE ON TAP DIEMERSFONTEIN WINE ESTATE www.diemersfontein.co.za

CITY’S RESORTS View from the Kogel Bay resort

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Soetwater The City of Cape Town manages 12 resorts in prime locations along Cape Town’s coastline with a range of chalets, caravan and camping sites available. Some resorts also boast conference facilities, swimming pools and tidal pools. They are the perfect base for exploring the wonders of Cape Town’s coastal environment. For nature lovers, the Kogel Bay, Bluewaters, Zandvlei, Soetwater and Silwerstroom resorts are located in or next to nature conservation areas. Silwerstroom Resort makes for a perfect secluded getaway and looks onto an unbroken stretch of sand for some 3 km.

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For those seeking stunning vistas, Kogel Bay Resort is located between Gordon’s Bay and Rooi Els and borders Clarens Drive – a 20 km scenic route that boasts whale-watching opportunities. The resort is situated between high mountains, surrounded by indigenous fynbos and a 4 km sandy beach and forms part of the Kogel Berg Biosphere Reserve. All of the city resorts pride themselves on being places where families can feel at home. Both the Bluewaters and Monwabisi Resorts have newly refurbished chalets and a multitude of picnic and braai facilities available. The Soetwater Resort was mentioned as one of the top 25 caravan and camping sites in South Africa by the Travelstart blog. Located between Kommetjie and Scarborough, this stunning resort is popular for a weekend retreat. It lies within walking distance to the Slangkop Lighthouse and in close proximity to Kalk Bay, Simon’s Town and Cape Point. Millers Point Resort makes for a perfect day’s outing on a clear winter day. A spectacular setting is created by the dramatic land-sea contrast, with a coastal terrace backed by the steep escarpment slopes and ridges of the Swartklip Mountains. Impressively large boulders define the shoreline and partly rocky-partly sandy beaches create areas of visual interest, secluded nooks, varied walking trails and enclosed bays. For those looking for an active holiday, the Zandvlei Resort offers visitors a range of water sports such as kayaking, sailing, windsurfing and canoeing.

‘Cape Town’s coastal recreational nodes serve as the primary access points to the coastline for tourists and residents. The City’s resorts are a key element within the coastal recreational nodes which enhance visitors’ experience of the coastline and the surrounding natural areas. Set in different locations with different characteristics, these resorts cater for a range of visitor experiences – from personal retreats into nature, to adventure-filled, active holidays,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Special Projects, Alderman Belinda Walker.

The Lookout Deck Hout Bay

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Restaurant, Bar & Sushi The Lookout Deck Hout Bay arguably boasts one of the best views in the Western Cape. Situated on the waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 rollsand 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.

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For more info & reservations: Call: 021 790 0900, Fax: 021 790 0922, Email: reservations@lookoutdeck.co.za or visit www.thelookoutdeck.co.za

HELLO SAILOR TAKING A BOAT TRIP OUT OF CAPE TOWN HARBOUR Living the highlife for a day is almost customary for Capetonians and visitors alike – Having the luxury of taking a boat trip out of the Cape Town Harbour and letting you indulge in the unique destinations on your door step is simply one of the delights.

3 Circling Robben Island means looking beyond the heritage element of the site. It is gazing upon its nestled entrance to the natural port of Cape Town, its embrace by Table Mountain and our wine lands mountains the other. Robben Island is also known for its rich biodiversity: its colonies of penguins (originally seals) and home to many rare bird species, creating a paradise to bird lovers. It is the view and diversity that welcomed the early seafarers and the first European sailors that drew them to these beautiful shores to become the first settlers of Cape Town.

The four Clifton Beaches in Cape Town are regarded as being among the most beautiful in the world and are home to some of the most sought after property in the southern hemisphere. The white sands and blue waters have been the subject of countless travel photos over the years. During South Africa’s summer months, the four Clifton beaches in Cape Town attract sun lovers from all corners of the globe. It is the ideal location for sunbathing, beach sports, peoplewatching and relaxing. Because of the cove formation around Clifton two and three, they remain largely unaffected by the wind and the natural bay is a hangout spot for local yachters to soak in the sun and enjoy the sites both on the beach and endless waters towards the horizon.

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If you are looking to brave the Benguela current and enjoy swim, it is well known that the Cape Fur seals are only too happy to strut their stuff and may well treat you to a display of underwater acrobatics or surface sunbathing! If you’ve dived/snorkelled in South African waters before, you’ll well know of the incredible underwater wildlife and multicoloured coral – possibly even had a few encounters with reef fish or even an octopus or two! Tick off your bucket list with a totally new marine experience and dive/ snorkel with our Cape fur seals- you be amazed at how friendly and inquisitive these playful marine mammals are. If you dive under (between 12 -22 meters) the seals love to swim around you and to investigate this odd human sea creature! You’ll receive dazzling displays of aquabatics as the seals swirl, twist and turn around you-you may even get a mock charge or a gentle bump or nudge signalling ‘come and play!’ If you stay on the surface, you may find the Cape Fur seals cruising slowly along, or just lolling in the sunshine warming their flippers. If you’re quick on your camera trigger, you’ll get some great photographs! The place to go diving/ snorkelling with this lovable bunch is ‘Partridge Point’ near Simon’s Town in the Cape Peninsula. Alternately, just down the shore from Clifton you can reach ‘Duiker Island’ off the Sentinel in Hout Bay. You cannot dive here but you’ll be able see huge seal colonies numbering in the thousands.

Hout Bay is one of the busiest harbours in the Western Cape, with a wellestablished tuna, snoek and crayfish industry. The scenery, friendly people and the laid-back ambience makes the harbour an even more desirable destination. When approaching the bay from the sea (in a true Jacky O style) we would recommend lingering in two of the hippest venues in the bay: The local favourite ‘The Lookout Deck’ restaurant which situated at the entrance to the main dock. The good and fresh food, the friendly atmosphere and the local bands playing oldies over the weekend assures a feast to all your senses. Secondly, the ‘Bay Harbour Market’ If you haven’t been yet, is a must visit! With its unique combination of vendors, communal tables, local bands and local food stalls with their variety of flavours from around the world; it has something to tantalize any taste bud.

Trickling farther down the coast you’ll pass Noordhoek and Kommetjie. You will get to the ‘Cape of Good Hope’ (also known as Cape Point) the very point that the famous Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias found to be the tip of Africa. Rugged rocks and sheer cliffs towering more than 200 metres cut deep into the ocean, a crashing point for the two currents of the warm-water Agulhas meeting the cold water Benguela current - a point that fluctuates between Cape Agulhas and Cape Point (about 1.2 kilometres east of the Cape of Good Hope) This union of two oceans fuses with the atmosphere which leads this area to be known to locals as the Cape of good storms. Reaching this geographical point with the unusual view from sea level gives one the fulfilling sensation of sharing the sights of the great historical conquerors of the world.

WATERFRONT CHARTERS

THE ORIGINAL BOAT TRIP OPERATOR IN THE V&A WATERFRONT

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Waterfront Charters has been offering scheduled cruises from the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront for the past 25 years. • A new Catamaran, the Serenity will be joining our fleet this festive season. • 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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AND GYRATE TOGETHER AT AFRICA’S MOST GLAMOUROUS CARNIVAL!

The electrifying Cape Town Carnival is a key annual event on the Mother City’s calendar. The 2016 Carnival - ‘Street Life’ - features over 2000 costumed performers and musicians, an awe-inspiring parade of giant floats, speciality acts and never-before-seen contraptions. Party the night away at the massive after-party headlined by South Africa’s top DJ’s and musicians. This thrilling and FREE event is not to be missed!

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MYCITI PHASE 2A Linking Metro South-East to Opportunities

Since 2008 the City of Cape Town has set its sights on providing sustainable public transport to its residents and visitors. The national policy, applied by the Department of Transport’s Public Transport Strategy and Action Plan, was released by the National Government in 2007 to made provision for the development of integrated public transport networks and bus rapid transit services on busy corridors. In 2010, the first ‘MyCiTi’ bus services were launched as part of Phase 1A. Over the last five years, a growing network of MyCiTi services and routes has been rolled out in the West Coast. The vast routes include corridors such as: Atlantis, Melkbosstrand, Table View and Dunoon, Century City, the CBD and city bowl. The Atlantic Seaboard, Hout Bay, Hangberg and Imizamo Yethu are also a few of the stopping points on the ever-expanding network system. In 2013 development began on the first routes for Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain which were then launched in 2014. The first two routes are express routes to the Cape Town CBD via the N2. Two further routes are planned to be launched in the near future. The rapid roll-out of this considerable network has begun to reshape the city’s urban landscape and the expectations of residents for quality public transport. It has encouraged transit-oriented development and prompted the formation of new businesses shaped from minibus-taxi associations. Now, going in 2016, we are ready to take on Phase 2A of MyCiTi. This phase will be four times the size of Phase 1 and will take approximately five years to roll out.

PHASE 2A The investment decisions are informed and influenced by which evidence shows that poorer households (including those in the Phase 2A footprint) spend as much as 40% to 70% of their monthly household income purely on the access and use on transportparticularly poor and working families who

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travel long distances to reach places of work. It is with this knowledge that Transport for Cape Town (TCT) is committed to reducing costs of travel and increasing the priority of access for all households. Our Integrated Public Transport Network (IPTN) Plan 2032, adopted unanimously by the Council in 2014, aims to halve the cost of

access in the coming decades and continue to drive it down in line with international norms. Phase 2 comprises two ambitious trunk services and a network of 34 feeder routes which, collectively, these routes will traverse a considerable proportion of the city, touching the lives of nearly half of the 1.4 residents of Cape Town. The characteristics of the proposed corridor are as follows:

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MYCITI PHASE 2A NEW TRUNK ROUTES:

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Trunk 1 will transport commuters from Mitchells Plain to Claremont along a 25 km route. The trunk routes will extend from: Chris Hani railway station in Makhaza, Khayelitsha, along Govan Mbeki Road and Ottery Road to Wynberg, and from Kapteinsklip railway station in Mitchells Plain, again along Govan Mbeki Road and along Lansdowne Road to Claremont.

• Multiple feeder routes will link 35 communities along the Lansdowne/Wetton Corridor

Trunk 2 will transport commuters from Khayelitsha to Wynberg along a 35 km route. The two trunk routes share an 8 km segment, providing several transfer opportunities. These two trunk or main routes will traverse a number of suburbs including Philippi East, Ikwezi Park, Nonqubela, Khayelitsha CBD, Litha Park, Mandela Park, Harare, Kuyasa, Enkanini, Manenberg, Sweet Homes, Gugulethu, Brown’s Farm, Nyanga, Philippi, Crossroads, Wynberg, Plumstead, Royal Cape, Ottery East, Ottery, Turf Hall Estate, Lansdowne, Hanover Park, Lentegeur, Beacon Valley, Eastridge, Mitchells Plain CBD, Tafelsig, Claremont, Kenilworth, Rondebosch East, Kenwyn, Crawford, and Wetton. On parts of the route, achieving this will require the use of the proclaimed road reserve.

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The majority of these trunk routes will take the form of a dedicated bus way, or what we have come to know as the ‘red road’ in Cape Town. This will allow the buses to travel unimpeded by traffic, giving priority to public transport - keeping with national, provincial and City policy. In addition to the trunk routes, the conceptual design for Phase 2A will include 34 proposed feeder routes. The draft concept plan has estimated 25 closed stations to be built on the trunk routes as well as 45 pairs of open stops. The key criteria for trunk routes are good operational speeds and ensuring that the route responds directly to the significant travel demands. To achieve good operational speeds (average 30 km/hour), trunk routes aim to operate on Class 2 roads which are characterised by wide intersection spacing and no direct erf access. The draft concept plan for the feeder routes, which will crisscross the catchment area for the trunk service, estimates 320 pairs of stops. This will take us closer to our goal of ensuring that 80% of residents are within 500m of a public transport stop: • The trunk route from Khayelitsha will run along Japhta K Masemola Road with the distance from Khayelitsha to Wynberg at approximately 35,5 km • The trunk route from Mitchells Plain will run along AZ Berman Drive with the distance from Mitchells Plain to Claremont at approximately 25 km • These two trunk routes will interconnect along Govan Mbeki Road between Stock

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• As many as 45 pairs of bus stops and 25 stations are to be constructed along the trunk routes • Six park-and-ride facilities

• A proposed couplet along Brodie and Main Roads in Wynberg BEGINNING THIS JOURNEY TOGETHER: Based on financial allocations and projections by the National Government, it is estimated to take around five years to get the next phase of MyCiTi development operational. To achieve this will take hard work and some tough decisions will have to be made along the way, as is the case with such large projects that seek to radically transform the urban landscape and quality of life for so many. There will be major road works all along the routes, which will be disruptive. Traffic will be diverted permanently in some places to accommodate the new trunk routes. Some private property will unfortunately have to be expropriated – but this will be kept to a minimum. Where there are historical road schemes along the corridor, the city has opted for these in order to avoid expropriation. In some cases there will be an impact, but change is inevitable if we are to make progress. WHAT PHASE 2A MEANS FOR WYNBERG: The implementation of Phase 2A has significant implications for Wynberg which has already began to feel the first tremors of change. However, the alteration has been overwhelmingly positive – as will be the case for the other suburbs that will benefit from Phase 2A. Wynberg is diverse, mixed-use area is part of the historic core of Cape Town, and as such is an increasingly busy and congested portion of the southern suburbs. It is an area that has been shaped by both colonialism and Apartheid, and it showcases both the challenges and the opportunities that face us as a city. Contrasting, significant parts of Wynberg are congested, carclogged areas with poor pedestrian and cycle access with inadequate integration between different public transport modes. However, is a popular destination for both public transport users and those in private vehicles, owing to the high volumes of people and a mix of land uses. Combined with economic opportunities,

government facilities, quality schools and range of retail/residential property, we have an opportunity to reshape this area in a way that is functional and sensitive to its history, responding to the needs of businesses, workers and residents that make up the vibrant and diverse community. We need to grow areas like Wynberg appropriately as they are important engines of the local economy, creating the jobs we need in our city and country. Traffic and pedestrian volumes will continue to grow (whether we plan for them or not) and so this new vision and approach for this area will accommodate the current use and bring positive potential growth that the area should inspire and attract – one that will bring more people in and out of the area more efficiently. The proposed Phase 2A infrastructure provides a catalyst for a range of improvements that will impact Wynberg positively. Key to this catalyst is the provision of reliable, scheduled public transport in the form of a solid integration of MyCiTi services, rail and pedestrian and cycle infrastructures that will make walking and cycling safer, quicker and more enjoyable. The quality of the service should also provide an attractive alternative to private vehicle use. Being car competitive is becoming increasingly important if we are to ensure that Cape Town is not reduced to gridlock. Public transport vehicles will also travel in dedicated public transport lanes to improve the travel time over the private motor vehicle. The only Class 2 facility in this vicinity is the proposed South Road route however, routes being proposed are not higher order roads and they have numerous regular intersecting roads and private erf access which will negatively impact trunk operations. Urban renewal of the historic streetscape along Main Road in order to realise the inherent value of the surrounding residential property is also a benefit of the urban upgrading that comes along with MyCiTi. It is in this context that the City has proposed the South Road link that will improve access from the metro south-east to Wynberg.

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The majority of commuters travelling to Wynberg are heading towards destinations on the western side of the railway line. The alignment via South Road and the proposed Brodie Road Couplet to the Wynberg public transport interchange allows passengers to be dropped closer to their destination. Furthermore, the South Road option provides greater geographical coverage and community reach within the corridor.

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access and serious congestion. With more feet and movement in Wynberg, trade in the CBD will increase, bringing in new developments, job creation and much needed urban renewal.

This proposal was first developed and approved in 2002 in response to the economic decline in Wynberg. A couplet was decided as the key element in the regeneration of the Wynberg CBD. Instead of widening Main Road-which might provide for more lanes of traffic but ultimately would have mean that heritage buildings and areas would be lostthe couplet allows for a more efficient traffic flow by making part of Main Road a one-way with Brodie Road accommodating traffic in the other direction.

Should we change the course of the routes to run along Rosmead Avenue and Broad Road as is proposed by the South Road Families Association, up to 27 privately owned properties would have to be expropriated and demolished: one property in Brisbane Road, six properties in Brentwood Road, four properties in Ottery Road, seven properties in Ross Road and nine properties in Rosmead Avenue. In addition, residents and businesses along Harpford Avenue, Clarence and Hayes Roads will be denied access to Rosmead Avenue and residents and businesses along Byrnes Avenue and Innes, Kildare and Carlow Roads will have limited access to Rosmead Avenue and Broad Road.

The details of this proposal will be subject to a process of public engagement. As in Phase 1, this process assisted us in refining and improving our proposals, thus allowing for a detailed engagement with interested residents and stakeholders. In this respect, we have noted some of the specific concerns that have been voiced about the couplet proposal, and we will continue to engage on these issues. We truly believe that we can achieve a meeting of minds, given the concerns that we all share for achieving a better urban environment.

The couplet proposal is accepted as a good solution to the mounting congestion that the area is experiencing. Together with public transport, it provides long-term solutions to a range of urban management problems that have arisen in the area which currently prevent it from reaching its full potential economic growth and liveability. The aim is that it may double the traffic capacity through Wynberg, enabling the MyCiTi services and other road users to move through this area at a more efficient speed during the peak traffic periods.

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CONCLUSION In the coming months and years, the City will be talking regularly to communities about the various stages of the Phase 2A project as well the specifics of each area where efficient, safe and affordable public transport matters most. Many residents are excited about this initiative that moves towards an integrated transport system for Cape Town. The process will be long, and at times a little bumpy, but as a City we believe that we can achieve growth as one.

It will also improve access to this area which has seen very little investment over the past two decades because of a lack of transport

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WHO’S IN CHARGE? THE TIME TUNNEL TAKE CHARGE is a luxury, genuine leather Handbag, Purse, Clutch & Tablet Envelope collection designed & crafted in Cape Town. Equipped with a built-in power bank, TAKE CHARGE bags are compatible with all modern smartphones from the iPhone 5 upward & any micro-USB port devices (Samsung, BlackBerry etc). The power bank allows you to fully charge your phone or tablet at least once before having to charge the power bank itself. The slim battery design has been cleverly placed in a secret slip-pocket inside the bag, keeping it safe, sound & out of the way.

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BOOK YOUR VIP & CORPORATE FUNCTIONS The hottest hub for our nation’s Tease has recently opened in Burg St, CBD! The captivating ambience of Teazers and the alluring company deliver only what you most tantalizing dreams are made of. This Gentlemen’s Club is a blend of luxury and style, indulge in some of the finest wines, vintage champagnes and treat yourself to a la carte dining with culinary delights Created by our top Chefs using the freshest ingredients Cape Town has to offer. Teazers offers 3 floors of diverse, scintillating entertainment to guarantee a match for everyone’s Taste and preference.

There is tableside dancing to enhance our relaxed lounge environment of sophistication. Our VIP rooms are also available to provide the ultimate privacy and intimacy. Members are afforded exciting opportunities as well as invitations to our fabulous exclusive events. So visit our site and become a member for additional benefits. There are few Gentlemen clubs in the world which can offer such exceptional levels of service and entertainment. Teazers promises to exceed your every expectation. Join the Tease at www.teazers.co.za Nothing soothes awasy stress like food, five-star ambience, first-class service and thrilling entertainment

Teus - Thurs: 7pm - late, Sate - Sun - 7pm - late, Fri - 4pm till late.

LOOSEN YOUR TIES AND FEAST YOUR EYES BOOK YOUR VIP & CORPORATE FUNCTIONS

16 BURG STREET, CAPE TOWN 021-422 3711 l 082 0481 333 l WWW.TEAZERS.CO.ZA FULLY LICENCED AND PARKING AVAILABLE

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