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CONTENTS The airport shuttle of MyCiTi service is currently running between the Civic Centre Station in central Cape Town and the Airport Station, which is outside the arrivals terminal at Cape Town International Airport.

The bus departs every 20 minutes from both stations, and tickets are on sale at the kiosks inside.

The trip takes about the same time, or slighty less, than in a prive car, as follows: - Morning peak (direction City): about 20-30 minutes - Afternoon peak (direction Airpot): about 45-55 minutes - Other times of the day or in opposite directioon to peak hour congestion: about 15-20 minutes (sbuject to delays).

Departure times from Civic Centre Station Every 20 minutes from 04:20 till 21:00 04:20 04:40 05:00 05:20 05:40 06:00 06:20 06:40 07:00

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Calendar

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Museums

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Explore

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Dining

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Restaurant of the month

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Outdoor Activities

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Kidz Zone

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Tourism News

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Night Life

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What to see

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On Stage

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Places of Interest

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Prayers in Cape Town

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Vacation Sport

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Info

Maps

Departure times from Airport Station Every 20 minutes from 05:10 till 21:50 05:10 05:30 05:50 06:10 06:30 06:50 07:10 07:30 07:50

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For more informaton and detailed scheduling log on to www.capetown.gov.za or call the City of Cape Town Transport Centre’s 24 / 7 toll- free information on 0800 65 64 63

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Peninsula

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Cape Town

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Franschhoek / Paarl / Wellington

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South Africa

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Stellenbosch

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Gauteng

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Kwazulu Natal

Publisher Ari Spinner 082 696 0756 ari@hellocapetown.org

Featuring Editor Tovi Don (021) 426 5112 tovi@eat8.co.za

Manager Shirlene Visagie (021) 426 5112 shirlene@eat8.co.za

Graphic Designer Taryn Meyer (021) 426 5111 editor@eat8.co.za

tel/fax: (021) 426 5117

Hello Magazine, in their 4 editions are available, fresh and updated every month complimentary for guests, toursists and travellers in hotels, selected B&B’s, airports and in Premier Lounges at major airports, Hello Magazine can also be obtained at Joburg’s, Cape Town’s and Durban’s central tourist bureaus.

Hello Cape Town is also accessible on the web through www.issuu.com and for android mobile phones through m.issuu.com

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CALE THE WINE AFFAIR

throughout the V&A Waterfront. Specialised food items, and wine for post-festival delivery, will be on sale.

The Lookout V&A Waterfront Port Road, Granger Bay Cape Town Contact: Charmaine Baird Tel: +27 73 2653094 Email: charmaine@smartcommunicatons. co.za Website: http://www.waterfront.co.za

Date : 3 May 2011 - 5 May 2011 Time : 17h00 - 21h00

PICK N PAY TASTE OF CAPE TOWN FESTIVAL

Price : R 75.00 - R 110.00 Early Bird until Sunday, 24 April 2011: R75; Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday: R90 pp; Friday: R110 (Your ticket includes wine and deli tastings, a Festival glass and a brochure) This well loved wine and food festival is the only event of its kind that takes place right at the waters’ edge, offering spectacular views and the enjoyment of top Western Cape wineries, restaurants and purveyors of fine foods.

The stunning new Lookout venue, situated at Granger Bay right on the water’s edge is the perfect host venue for the V&A Waterfront Wine Affair, overlooking the ocean, with breathtaking views of Table Mountain and the Cape Town Stadium. Visitors will be spoilt for choice as gourmet exhibitors such as cheese producer La Petite France and Waverley Hills Organic Olives along with restaurants offer delicacies to savour as an accompaniment to your wines. Whether it is sushi, oysters, cheese, charcuterie or perhaps traditional South African bobotie with a twist from Karibu Restaurant, there will be plenty to tantalize the tastebuds.

We will once again be hosting the not-to-bemissed themed Tasting Theatre which proved to be exceptionally popular at the 2010 event.

The tastings will be offered free of charge but space will be limited and patrons will be able to attend on a first-come-first-served basis. With so much to sip and sample from well-known estates such as De Krans, Groot Constantia, Jordan and Middelvlei, and hidden gems such as De Vallei, Nomada, Klein Roosboom and The Foundary, visitors to the festival will certainly not be disappointed, so be sure not to miss out on one of Cape Town’s premier lifestyle events.

The festival will be from 17h00 to 21h00.

Secure, underground parking is available

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Date : 5 May 2011 - 8 May 2011 Time : 18h30 - 17h00 Price : R 70.00 - R 750.00 Standard: R70 (Entrance to the festival and includes a Taste wine glass); Premium: R160 (Entrance to the festival and includes a Taste wine glass and R100 worth of CROWNS, the official Currency of Taste of Cape Town); Taste Club House Experience presented by DStv: R750 (Private clubhouse, complimentary premium bar, R200 worth of Crowns, Taste of Cape Town gifts); Children under 12: Free Taste of Cape Town is back! Yet again this remarkable festival will bring together the city’s most acclaimed restaurants and carefully selected exhibitors to attract 20 000 of Cape Town’s most dedicated and sophisticated foodies. Now in its fourth year, Taste of Cape Town has evolved into the most innovative and exciting food festival in Cape Town. If you love food, then Taste of Cape Town 2011 is the perfect occasion to sample signature dishes freshly prepared by highly acclaimed chefs whilst exploring specialist culinary delights, sampling fine beverages and enjoying a fabulous program of music and entertainment.

From Thursday the 7th to Sunday the 10th of April, the Cape’s top restaurants and chefs will be serving a stunning selection of sample-sized signature dishes to Taste of

Cape Town visitors. Riding high from the hugely successful Taste of Cape Town 2010, this amazing food festival promises to be the culinary event of the year. Taste of Cape Town brings together the city’s finest restaurants, award- winning wineries, premium drink brands, niche food exhibitors and fantastic entertainment. Taste of Cape Town offers an amazing array of entertainment features to ensure that the Taste of Cape Town visitors participate in every aspect of this ultimate gourmet eating and drinking experience.

On 7 and 8 April 2011 the festival will be from 18h30 to 22h30, on 9 April 2011 it will be from 13h00 to 17h00 and 18h30 to 22h30 and on 10 April 2011 it will be from 12h00 to 17h00. The venue has toilets and ramps for disabled patrons. Refreshments will be available at the venue. Alcohol, beverages, food, weapon, glass and drugs are not allowed into the venue. CROWNS, the festival currency, can be bought along with festival tickets beforehand or on the day. Guests can use them to pay for sample dishes from restaurants or drinks from exhibitors and bars. Each Taste of Cape Town CROWN is worth R5 and prices range from 4 to 8 CROWNS per dish. Change is offered in CROWNS only.

Green Point Cricket Club Vlei Road, Green Point Cape Town Contact: Computicket Tel: +27 83 9158000 Website: http://www.computicket.com Contact: Annie Fyfe-Hitchings Tel: +27 11 4630355 Fax: +27 11 4630465 Email: annie@brandeventssa.co.za Website: http://www.tasteofcapetown.com RIEBEEK VALLEY OLIVE FESTIVAL

Date : 7 May 2011 - 8 May 2011 Time : 09h00 - 17h00

NDAR Set aside 7 and 8 May this year as a weekend to indulge your senses. The 11th Riebeek Valley Olive Festival will be held over this weekend, showcasing the very best of the food and wine, art and music of the twin Swartland towns of Riebeek Kasteel and Riebeek West.

Last year’s winner of the West Coast Tourism Awards in the ‘tourism event’ category, and an official event on Cape Town Tourism’s ‘Cape of Great Events’, the Riebeek Valley Olive Festival centers on this hallowed fruit, offering every imaginable twist on olives and olive oils, preserves and tapenades, as well as a wide selection of olive-based beauty products.

The Valley, renowned for its food and hospitality, will also offer visitors the chance to taste its wines and chat to its winemakers and cellar masters, while foodies can sample fare from French haut cuisine to rustic countrystyle cooking. Events and activities running throughout the weekend will include art exhibitions, performance-art shows, music, dance and acting, while informal market stalls will offer everything from food-on-the-move to handcrafted jewellery, clothing and collectibles.

Useful Information The Valley offers a range of overnight options to suit every taste and pocket, from selfcatering cottages and B&Bs to luxurious hotel accommodation.

Riebeek Valley R311 Riebeek-Kasteel Contact: Nichola Hodgson Tel: +27 82 8965022 Email: nichola@phatcatz.co.za Website: http://www.riebeekvalley.info

Price : ZAR 272.00 - ZAR 399.00 After the handful of successful concerts Roxette performed this summer, Roxette has announced they will now embark on a fullfledged world tour.

Besides the tour, Roxette fans can look forward to a brand new album in the first quarter of 2011.

Roxette is setting off on this long-awaited world tour in 2011. The band kicks off in Kazan, Russia on March 1st and will cover at least five continents during the year. Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle are returning to the world stage full of new enthusiasm after their six sold-out concerts this summer. While Roxette toured Europe in 2001, their last real world tour took place in 1994-95 in conjunction with the “Crash! Boom! Bang!” album.

Grand Arena GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World 1 Vanguard Drive Goodwood Cape Town Contact: Computicket Tel: +27 83 9158000 Website: http://www.computicket.com Organiser Information Big Concerts Tel: +27 21 4223500 Email: info@bigconcerts.co.za

FRANSCHHOEK LITERARY FESTIVAL 2011

ROXETTE WORLD TOUR 2011 CAPE TOWN

Date : 11 May 2011 Time : 19h00 - 23h00

chairpeople taking part in 70 events. This is almost double the contributors and events of last year and promises to be a bursting, vibrant and engaging festival. This year book lovers will once more flock to Franschhoek in the third weekend of May and hurry from venue to venue through village streets which buzz with book talk. All the destinations are within a few minutes walk, including the bookshop and booking facilities in the Town Hall and a great range of cafés and restaurants, small hotels, guest houses, interesting shops and more bookshops.

With a continuing focus on good accessible writing and diversity, the many Southern African writers on the programme range from renowned to little-known, and the topics vary from biography, history and politics to poetry, literary fiction and love stories. FLF events are informal, often spirited discussions between several writers, with some one-on-one conversations. People in the news like Jonathan Jansen, Max du Preez, Karabo Kgoleng, Justice Malala, Jenny Crwys-Williams, Peter Harris and John Maytham will this year rub shoulders with academics, struggle stalwarts, poets, publishers, journalists and first-time novelists still hoping to make it big. Publishers will again do book launches and hold dinners, and aspiring poets will bring their work to a rousing open mic session. As usual, there will also be performances by Youth Affair, a group of talented youngsters directed by a local rising star of TV soaps, Jeremy Davids, now working on a PhD in Drama.

All events are within a short walking distance of the Town Hall (in the village centre) where you will find the Festival Exhibition with a booking office, help desk, village maps, book displays, book sales and a notice board detailing the venues for each event. Parking is available in the Church grounds, around the Town Hall, at the Huguenot Museum, and in side streets. Tourist Information at the entrance to the village will also have village maps and a notice board. The full programme will be available on www.flf.co.za.

Date : 13 May 2011 - 15 May 2011 Time : 09h00 - 18h00

Venue Info Franschhoek Town Hall 70 Huguenot Franschhoek

Price : ZAR 20.00 - ZAR 60.00 R60 per event; Students: R20 at the door The 2011 Franschhoek Literary Festival (FLF) will again celebrate the magic of words from 13 to 15 May, with a gathering of over 90 authors, poets, editors, illustrators and

Contact: Sheenagh Tyler Tel: +27 21 4674673 Email: help@flf.co.za Website: http://www.flf.co.za

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MUSE SOUTH AFRICAN MUSEUM Millions of visitors have wandered its halls and corridors to be stimulated and inspired by its collections and exhibitions.

25 Queen Victoria Stree, Gardens Opening Times: 10:00 - 17:00 daily Free for persons under 16 years T: 021 481 3800

PLANETARIUM The Planetarium is a celestial theatre in the round, utilizing the complex Minolta starmachine and multiple projectors to transport the audience through the wonders of the universe.

25 Queen Victoria Street Opening Times: 09:00, 10:15, 11:30 and 12:45 during school term (excluding 1st Monday of the month).

Mon to Fri T: 021 481 3900

S.A NATIONAL GALLERY South Africa's premier art museum houses outstanding collections of South African, African, British, French, Dutch and Flemish art.

Goverment Avenue, Company’s Garden Opening Times : 10:00 - 17:00 Tues. to Sun.Free for persons under 16 years.

T: 021 467 4660

MICHAELIS COLLECTION The role played by building and collection in the cultural life of the Mother City.

Old Town House, Green market Square Opening Times: 10:00 - 17:00 Tues. to Sun. Free for all T: 021 481 3933

KOOPMANS- DE WET HOUSE A household such as this would only have been able to function with its share of servants and slaves, and recent research has brought to light the names and professions of some of these, as well as the kinds of activities they would have pursued.

35 Strand Street Opening Times: 10:00 - 17:00 Free for oersons under 16 years T: 021 481 3935

BERTRAM HOUSE This museum, was largely the result of the magnificent bequest which forms the nucleus of the collection The museum comprises ten major collections of which the largest is porcelain, numbering 364 items.

Hiddind Campuus, Orange Street Opening Times: 10:00 - 17:00 Mon. to Tues.

Free for all T: 021 424 9381

GOLD OF AFRICA

This unique museum entices visitors to experience the ancient, sometimes mystical relationship that exists between gold and the African continen through state - of - the artvisuals and artistic displays. The museum is home to a collection of 350 West african gold artefacts as well as objects from the ancient gold civilisations of southern Africa.

Martin Melck House, 96 Strand Street.

Opening Times: 09:30 - 17:00 T: 021 405 1540

EUMS THE SOUTH AFRICAN RUGBY MUSEUM Situated a touch kick away from Newlands Rugby Stadium, the SA Rugby Museum offers an exciting and thought-provoking insight into the history of the game in South Africa. With items dating back to 1891 the museum is a must for any sports fan visiting Cape Town.Take a trip down memory lane; listen to some old radio commentaries; follow the path to unity in South African Rugby and the emergence of the South African Rugby Football Union out of the four previous administration bodies.

This museum is a fitting tribute to all South African rugby players, administrators and supporters.

Tours are scheduled by arrangement from Monday to Friday, between 09h00 and 16h00.

Only groups will be accommodated on Saturdays and Public Holidays.

No tours will take place on match days.

T : 021 686 2150 http://www.newlandstours.co.za

SOUTH AFRICAN JEWISH MUSEUM The museum is interactive and Hi-tech, using different media to present highlights of South Africa history, and transforming the Jewish community’s story into a vital account of individual and organizational roles and contributions. Dynamic display reveal the community’s response to the moral and political challenges that confronted them.

On view are rare Judaica artifacts, animated video footage of famous Barney Barnato and Max Rose, and an award winning documentary film ‘Nelson Mandela. A Righteous Man’, which is screened throughout the day.

Opening Times: 10:00-17:00 Sun-Thur, 10:00-14:00 Fri. T: 021 465 1546 http://www.sajewishmuseum.co.za

Under the meticulous hand of legendary chef and owner, Mr Muraoko (affectionately known as ‘Papa San’) and his wife, Minato serves up the finest authentic Japanese cuisine in the city.

Only the freshest and most succulent fish, bought daily, go into creating their superb sushi, sashimi and tempura. Vegetarians are also well catered for.

Value for money, years of experience and tireless devotion to quality make Minato Cape Town’s best-loved and most respected sushi bar.

BO-KAAP MUSEUM The Bo-Kaap Museum, situated in the historic area that became home to many Muslims and freed slaves after the abolition of slavery,showcases local Islamic culture and heritage.

The Bo-Kaap itself is well worth a visit.

71 Whale Street, Bo - Kaap Opening Times 10:00 - 17:00 Mon. to Sat. Free for persons under 16 years. T: 021 481 3939

CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE Contained in the collection is a wealth of historical information concerning the peoples and landscapes of early colonial South Africa. It is one of the most important public collections of artefacts of the period.

Buitenkant Street Opening Times: 09:30 - 16:00 daily.

T: 021 464 1260

RUST EN VREUGD

Built in 1778 as a townhouse for theVOC fiscal, this museum is generally accepted to be the finest surviving example of eighteenth-century urban architecture in the country.

78 Buitenkant Street Opening Times: 10:00 - 17:00 Tues. -Thurs.

Free for all

LEGENDARY, AUTHENTIC JAPANESE CUISINE IN THE HEART OF CAPE TOWN. BOOKING ESSENTIAL . 4 Buiten Street, Cape Town. 021 423 4712 Mon- Fri 12h00- 14h00 and 18h30-22h00 Open Saturday for Dinner

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EXPLORE E

xpedition missions are long gone. These days you have more than enough stylish ways to get in and around Cape Town.

CITY SIGHTSEEING Hop –on, Hop- off for unique close-up experience of Cape Town and Peninsula! Two fascinating tours at your own pace, in ultra modern double-decker buses. www.citysightseeing.co.za

CAPE LUXURY CARS Takes pride in offering the best car hire service, putting the needs of customers first. www.capeluxurycars.co.za 021 434 1750

CLASSIC & ACTION VEHICLES

OLD TIME SAILING

It’s about an experience, a journey back to when cars were a celebration of fun, style, audacity and beauty www.motostars.com 021 432 1800

Built in 1965, the 66-ft maharani offers the ultimate in traditional sailing experience in and out of Cape Town historic harbour 083 769 4450

HIT THE ROAD JACK CITY CYCLE TOURS Day trippers philosophy is to make a meaningful contribution to Cape Town tourism while ensuring minimal impact on the environments www.citycycletours.co.za 021 511 4766 (after hours 082 807 9522)

Take a drive in a classic Cobra. Experience the Cape in an open top sports car and get a dose of adrenalin and happiness for free www.capecobrahire.co.za 083 321 9193

BEAM ME UP SCOTTY LUXURY CRUISE

HARLEY-DAVIDSON With of without a side boat it’s a boys –and girlsdreams come true. www.harley-davidson-capetown.com www.sidecar.co.za

The Nartilus departures daily from the Radisson Hotel on Grange bay and provides the best of its kind www.ctic.co.za 083 301 9222

Take an helicopter ride above Cape Town and the peninsula and have a unique sight of this great city www.namakana.com 021 425 3868

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DINING SEAFOOD GREEK FISHERMAN

BAIA A: V&A Waterfront, T: 021 421 0935

www.baiarestaurant.co.za

BLOWFISH RESTAURANT

A: Shop 157, V & A, Waterfront T: 021 418 5411 www.greekfisherman.co.za

OCEAN BLUE

A: 1 Marine Dr. Dolphin Beach, Tableview T: 021 556 5464

www.blowfishrestaurant.co.za

BOUILLABAISSE A: 38 Huguenot St. Franschhoek T: 021 876 4430 A: The Rockwell, Schiebe Street, De Waterkant T: 021 418 0443

A:Shop 3, The Promenade, Victoria Road, Camps Bay T: 021 438 9838

PARANGA A: Shop No.1, The Promenade Victoria Road Camps Bay T: 021 438 0404 www.paranga.co.za

PIGALLE

www.bouillabaisse.co.za

CODFATHER A: 37 The Dr. Camps Bay T: 021 438 0782

A: 57A Somerset Green Point T: 021 421 4848 www.pigallerestaurants.co.za

SOUTHPOLE

www.dining-out.co.za

DUNES A: 1 Beach Road, Hout Bay T: 021 790 1876

www.dunesrestaurant.co.za

FISHMONGER A: Corner of Ryneveld & Plein St. Stellenbosch T: 021 887 7835

A: Ocean Square Sunset Beach T: 021 551 5752 www.southpolerestaurant. co.za

TANK RESTAURANT A: Cape Quarter 72 Waterkant St. De Waterkant T: 021 419 0007 www.the-tank.co.za

GRILLS 1800

SQUIRES

A: The Cape Royal, 47 Main Road T: 021 430 0506

A: The District, Grand West Casino T: 021 534 9194

& UNION A: 110 Bree St. T: 021 422 2770

CAFE MANHATTAN A: 74 Waterkant St. T: 021 421 6666

www.manhattan.co.za

CARNE- SA A: 70 Keerom St. T: 021 424 3460 www.carne-sa.com

HEADQUARTERS A: Haritage Square,100 Shortmarket St. T: 021 424 6373 www.hqrestaurant.co.za

THE FAMOUS BUTCHERS A: 101 Buitengracht St.Lodge Hotel Tel: 021 422 0880 www.butchersgrill.com

THE HUSSAR GRILL A: 108 Camps Bay Dr. T: 021 438 0151 www.hussargrill.com

THE NOSE WINE BAR A: Cape Quarter De Waterkant Green Point T: 021 425 2200 www.thenose.co.za

ZORBA’S A: 3 Lagoon Gate Dr. Milnerton T: 021 528 2093

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MEDITERREAN 95 KEEROM

LA PERLE

A: 95 Keerom St. T: 021 422 0765 www.95keerom.com

A: Cnr Church & Beach Roads, Sea Point T: 021 434 2471 www.laperla.co.za

ALLORA

PICCOLO MONDO

A: Les Fleur Centre, 58 huguenot Road T: 021 876 4375

A: 257 Main Road Sea Point T: 021 439 9228 A: Shop 7216 Upper Level, Victoria Wharf V&A Waterfront T: 021 421 1916

A: The District, Grand West Casino T: 021 534 6748

BIESMIELLAH A: Wale & Pentz St. Bo-Kaap T: 021 423 0850 www.biesmiellah.co.za

DIAS TAVERN

TASCA RESTAURANT A: Shop 154, V&A Waterfront T: 021 419 3009

TUSCANY BEACH A: 41 Victoria Road, Camps Bay T: 021 438 1213

A: 27 Caledon St. T: 021 465 7547

INTERNATIONAL 96 WINERY ROAD RESTAURANT A: Winery Road off R44 Zandberg Farm T: 021 842 2020 www.96wineryroad.co.za

BLUES RESTAURANT A: The Promenade, Victoria Road, Camps Bay T: 021 438 2040

A: Pass Road Franschhoek T: 021 876 3016 www.lapetiteferme.co.za

MANO’S A: 39 Main Road Green Point T: 021 434 1090 www.mano.co.za A: At Chamonix Wine Farm Uitkyk St. T: 021 876 2393

A: Aan de Wagenweg Stellenbosch T: 021 887 2121 www.volkskombuis.co.za

REUBEN’S A: Oude Stallen 19 Huguenot Road Franschhoek T: 021 876 3772 www.reubens.co.za

LA COLOMBE

THE ROUNDHOUSE

A: Constantia Uitsig Estate T: 021 794 2390

A: Kloof Road T: 021 438 4347 www.theroundhouserestaurant.com

ASIAN

BUKHARA A: 33 Church St. T: 021 424 0000 www.bukhara.com

TAIWAN CITY A: Shop 421,Canal Walk Century City T: 021 555 3081

SEA PALACE A: 67 Dock Road Waterfront T: 021 418 4040 www.sea-palace.co.za

SIMPLY ASIA A:Victoria Wharf V & A Waterfront T: 021 425 5555 www.simplyasia.co.za

RG’s KABA MAHAL A: 315 Main Road T: 021 434 0008/9

ROYAL KITCHEN A: 1st Floor Kloof Street Junction 115 Kloof Street, Gardens, T: 021 422 1888/3888 www.royalkitchen.co.za

TAPAS AUBERGINE

CAVEAU AT THE MILL

A: 39 Barnet St. Gardens T: 021 465 4909 www.aubergine.co.za

A: 13 Boundary Road T: 021 685 5140 www.caveau.co.za

BISTRO & TAPAS @ ASARA

A: 103 Main Road Green Point T: 021 434 6893

A: Asara Wine Estate Stellenbosch T: 021 888 8060 dining@asara.co.za

BIZERCA BISTRO A: Jetty St. T: 021 418 0001 www.bizerca.com

GIOVANNI’S

LE PIQUE NIQUE A: Boschendal Manor House, Pniel Road Groot Drakenstein T: 021 870 4282/3 www.boschendalwines.com

TARRAGONS A: 119 York St. T: 044 884 1050

LA PETITE FERME CAFE SOFIA

MON PLAISIR

DE VOLKSKOMBUIS

A: Lifestyle Centre Westlake Dr.Tokai T: 021 702 2975

A: The Wellington Darling St. T: 021 461 2458 www.easternfoodbazaar.co.za

SALERO

BELLA GINA

BHANDARIS RESTAURANT

EASTERN FOOD BAZAAR

A: 60 Kloof St. Gardens Central T: 021 426 0801 www.cafesofia.co.za

THE RED BARN A:The Fern Gully Farm Rheenendal Rd. T: 082 739 0962

GAME ARNOLD’S RESTAURANT

MARCO’S AFRICAN PLACE

A: 60 Kloof St. T: 021 424 4344 www.arnolds.co.za

A: 15 Rose Lane Bo-Kaap T: 021 423 5412 www.marcosafricanplace.co.za

BIG 5 SOUTH AFRICAN

A: Aquila Game Lodge T: 021 421 4998 www.aquilasafari.com

CAPE MALAY RESTAURANT A: Hohenort Hotel 93 brommersylei Rd T: 021 794 2137

CAPTAIN’S TALE& TWO & SIXPENCE PUB A: 88 St George’s St. T: 021 786 1371

FRANCOIS RESTAURANT A: Cnr. Beach & Recreation Rd Fish Hoek T: 021 782 3066

MAMA AFRICA A: 178 Long St. T: 021 426 1017

MARIMBA A: Cnr Coen Steytler and Heerengracht Rd, Foreshore T: 021 418 3366 www.marimbasa.com

MOYO A: Spier Estate Lynedoch Rd(R310) Stellenbosch T: 021 809 1133 www.moyo.co.za

THEO’S GRILL A: 163 Beach Rd Mouille Point T: 021 439 3494

WESTCOAST OSTRICH FARM A: Westcoast Ostrich Ranch Van Schoorsdrif Rd Philadelphia off N7 T: 021 972 1955 www.ostrichranch.co.za

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DINING HALAAL BIHARI - Indian A: Paddock Shopping Centre Milnerton / T: 021 522 9894 www.bihari.co.za

DAAWAT The Authentic Pakistani Restaurant A: Dockside building, Buitengracht & 31 Machu Str / T: 021 421 9017 www.daawat.co.za

RAASOIE - Indian 7 Kloof St. Gardens / T: 021 423 1777

SIMPLY ASIA

A: V&A Waterfront / Heritage Square (CBD) T: 021 425 5555 www.simplyasia.co.za

ANATOLI - Turkish Restaurant 24 Napier Str, Green Point / T: 021 419 2501 www.anatoli.co.za

EASTERN FOOD BAZAAR The Wellington, Darling Street, Cape Town T: 021 461 2458 www.easternfoodbazaar.co.za

OCEAN BASKET - Seafood Cnr Main And Gabriel Rd Plumstead T: 021 761 0765 ( All of Ocean Basket food in all the branches is strikly halaal) www.oceanbasket.com

THAI RAK- SA - Asian Cnr of Blaawberg Rd & Marine Drive, Table View / T: 021 914 7009 www.thairaksa.co.za

A taste of Africa ADDIS IN CAPE - Ethopian A: 41 Church Street / T: 021 424 5722. www.addisincape.co.za AFRICA CAFE - From Moroccan through Ethiopian and Zambian, all the way to Xhosa and Cape Malay.

A: 108 Shortmarket street / T: 032 422 0221 www.africacafe.co.za BIESMIELLAH - Cape Malay experience A: Wale & Pentz Streets, Bo-Kaap, T: 021 423 0850 www.biesmiellah.co.za GOLD - GOLD Restaurant is a vibrant, eclectic Pan-African experience GOLD of Africa Museum A: 96 Strand Street / T: 021 421 4653

THE CAPE MALAY RESTAURANT

The spicey, rustic colours of the Cape’s unique cuisine at the Cellars .

A: 93 Brommersvlei Road Constantia T: 021 794 2137 LELAPA - Traditional Township restaurant in Langa A: 49 Harlem Avenue, Langa

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T: 021 694 2681 www.theunlimitedletsgo.co.za IKHAYA - Ikhaya African Restaurant offers a memorable celebration of fine food and resplendent surroundings A: V&A Waterfront / T: 021 418 3728 MAMMA AFRICA - A place of African Food,&African Music & African Happiness A: 178 Long Street / T: 021 426 1017. www.mamaafricarest.net

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MARCO’S AFRICAN PLACE

Cuisine: Mediterraneanfine dining A: Protea Hotel, Victoria Junction T: 021 418 1234

Indigenous African & Cape Malay Cuisine A:15 Rose Lane Bo-Kaap, Cape Town T: 021 423 5412 www.marcosafricanplace.co.za MOYO - Sophisticated African experience A: Eden on the Bay Shopping Centre Bloubergstrand / T: 021 554 9671 / 2 www.moyo.co.za

NOON GUN TEA ROOM & RESTAURANT - Aromatic, Spicy, traditional Cape Malay food.Strikly Halaal A: 273 Longmarket St. Signal Hill, Bo- Kaap T: 021 424 0529 www.noonguntearoom.co.za NYONIS KRAAL - Traditional African, Eastern and European flavours, recipes and cultures together A: 98 Long Street / T: 021 422 0529 / 0525 www.nyoniskraal.co.za ROOTIS CAPE MALAY - Authentic Cape Malay Farefully halaal A: Clock Tower Centre,Waterfront T: 021 425 8810

A: Westin Grand Arabella Quays T: 021 412 9999

THE PEPPER CLUB -Cuisine: Continental A: The Pepper Club Luxury Hotel & Spa, T: 021 438 0000 www.pepperclub.co.za

GREEN POINT THE SET RESTAURANT

V& A WATERFRONT BASCULE WHISKEY,WINE & COCKTAIL - Cuisine: International A: Cape Grace Hotel / T: 021 410 7082 www.capegrace.com/dining/bascule

SIGNAL RESTAURANT Cuisine: Creative Cape Cuisine A: Cape Grace Hotel / T: 021 410 7080 www.capegrace.com/dining/signal_restaurant

NOBU - Cuisine: Sublime Japanese Cuisine A: One & Only Hotel / T: 021 431 5111

REUBENS - Cuisine: The creative menu of Reuben Riffel A: One & Only Hotel / T: 021 431 5222

CLIPPER RESTAURANT Cuisine: Seafood Delicacies A: The Commodore Hotel / T: 021 415 1000 www.commodore.accommodationsouthafrica.co.za/ fine-dining-clipper-restaurant.php

QUARTER RESTAURANT - Cuisine: Fine

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Dining in the Cape Malay tradition A: The Portswood Hotel / T: 021 418 3281

ape Town hotels are the home to some of the finest dining experience that our city can provide as part of the indulging hospitality tradition. Reservation is highly recommended for all venues.

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CAPE COLONY - Cuisine:Contemporary South African food served in impeccable surrounding A: Mount Nelson Hotel, Gardens T: 021 483 1948 www.mountnelson.co.za

BOMBAY BRASSERIE - Cuisine: Fine Indian Specialty dining A: The Taj, CBD / T: 021 819 2000 TWANKEY BAR - Cuisine: Oyster & Champagne Bar A: The Taj, CBD / T: 021 819 2000 CORAL INTERNATIONAL Cuisine: Modern European & Authentic Arabic, Asian & African delicacies. Halaal & no alcohol A: Coral International / T: 087 310 2273 www.coral-international.com

Cuisine: International A: Radisson Blu, Granger Bay T: 021 441 3000

THE ATLANTIC GRILL A: The Table Bay Hotel / T: 021 406 5918

OYO - Cuisine: Seafood, Mediterranean A: Victoria & Alfred Hotel / T: 021 419 6677 www.newmarkhotels.com/newmark/oyo/

SEA POINT SALT RESTAURANT & BAR Cuisine: Simple, Approachable, honest food A: Ambassador Hotel, Bantry Bay T: 021 439 7258 www.newmarkhotels.com/newmark/salt/

TOP OF THE RITZ - Cuisine: European Kitchen with a South African taste on a 360° revolving platform.

A: Ritz Hotel / T: 021 439 6988

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TEL: 021 876 3688 FAX: 021 876 3691 email: bookings@hautecabriere.com

Our Contact Details T: 021 863 3609 F: 021 863 2591 E: goatshed@fairview.co.za A: The Goatshed at Fairview Suid-Agter Paarl Road Suider Paarl

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Address: Avontuur Estate, R44 between Stellenbosch & Somerset West Tel: 021 855 4296 Email: openhand@polka.co.za Email: info@avontuurestate.co.za Web: www.avontuurestate.co.za

Mountain Pass Road, Franschhoek La Petite Ferme Lakeside R45 Franschhoek 7690 - 021 876 3016

R45, Paarl 7670 T: 021 875 5952 restaurant@backsberg.co.za backsberg.co.za

OVERTURE @ HIDDEN VALLEY Hidden Valley Wines, Annandale Road, Stellenbosch Tel: 021 880 2721 Email:info@dineatoverture.co.za Web: www.dineatoverture.co.za

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FYNDRAAI RESTAURANT DINING AT SOLMS-DELTA Solms-Delta, Delta Road Off the R45, Groot Drakenstein Franschhoek Valley t 021- 874-3937 f 021- 874-1852 e info@solms-delta.co.za

NEDERBURG WINES www.nederburg.co.za Sonstraal Road, Daljosafat, Paarl Tel: 021 862 3104

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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES QUAD BIKING

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Elgin Valley (On the way to Hermanus, from Cape Town on the N2 over Sir Lowry’s pass) Tel: 021 8591989 or 083461 4567 www.uncoverthecape.co.za/extreme/quad-biking/

Cape Of Goodhope Lion’s Head Trail Otter Trail Hoerikwaggo Trail www.hikecapetown.co.za

DRAGON BOAT RACING

Shop 10 Overbeek Building on the corner of Kloof, Long & Orange Street Tel: 021 422-0388 www.bookcapetown.com/things-to-do/land/cycling

Corner of Church and Wolfe Streets Maynardville, Wynberg Book through Computicket Tel: 083 915 8000 www.maynardville.co.za

V&A Waterfront Tel: 021 447-2820 or 082 564-6257 www.dragonboat.org.za

ACTION PAINTBALL GAMES Tokai Constantia Tel: 021 790-7603 www.actionpaintball.co.za

MAYNARDVILLE OPEN AIR THEATRE

SURFING AT GLEN BEACH Tucked away in the corner of upmarket Camps Bay nearest to Sea Point www.maynardville.co.za

CITY SIGHT-SEEING on The double-decker bus Tel: 021 511-6000 www.citysightseeing.co.za

RATANGA JUNCTION

PARAGLIDING 076 892 2283 www.paraglide.co.za CAGE DIVING - White Shark Project 16 Geelbek Street Kleinbaai Tel: 028 384 1774

BUNGEE JUMPING Bloukrans Bungy: Travelon the N2 from Cape Town,40 km East of Plettenberg Bay Tel: 042 281-1458 www.uncoverthecape.co.za/.../bungy...jumping/index.htm

Theme Park Century city Tel: 021 550 8504 www.ratanga.co.za

SUNSET CHAMPAGNE CRUISE Shop 5 and Shop 7 on Quay 5 (next to Sevruga Restaurant),V&A Waterfront Tel: 021 418-0134, Mobile: 082 900-8234 www.waterfrontboats.co.za

HOT AIR BALLOON From Cape Town drive up Kloof Nek Road. At the top you will reach a circle. Turn left into Tafelberg Road and follow the road to the lower cable station.

Tel: 021 424-8181/021 424-3792 www.bookcapetown.com/things-to.../winelands-hot-airballoon

AFRIVISTA TOURS Based in Stellenbosch, specializing in wine tours.

We also offer Cape Peninsula Tours , Garden Route trips,Township tours and custom designed tours. www.ukubonaafricatours.co.za

CARIMISSA TOWNSHIP TOURS Join Camissa on a visit to the Townships and be welcomed as a guest into these neighborhoods where you will experience the friendly warmth, vibrancy and vitality of African culture. www.companygardens.nl

UKUBONA AFRICA TOURS Ukubona Africa Tours specialises in township tours but also provides tailor-made tours. Some of the most popular tours provided are the City tour, the Peninsula tour, the Cape Point tour, the Winelands tour, the Whale tour and of course the special Township tour where visitors will be taken to Nyanga and be given the opportunity to experience vibrant township life.Call Jasmin: 083 521 3390 jasmin@ukubonaafricatours.co.za

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The Two Oceans Aquarium on the V&A Waterfront,is ideally positioned to show case the incredible diversity of marine life .The Aquarium is one of the top tourist attractions in Cape Town with over 3000 leaving sea animals, including sharks, fishes, turtles and penguins can be seen in this spectacular under water nature reserve.

The science centre provides valuable handson learning experiences using world-class exhibits designed to enrich the school curriculum and equip learners (young and old) by increasing their skill and understanding of science, technology and maths.

www.aquarium.co.za 021 418 3823

BUTTERFLY WORLD Butterfly World, one of the more unique attractions of the Western Cape Winelands,consists of a tropical garden in a 1000 m2 green house. This luxuriant paradise makes the free flying exotic butterflies feel right at home. www.butterflyworld.co.za 021 875 5628

KENILWORTH RACECOURSE This is Indoor Kart Racing - South Africa’s most accessible, inexpensive, mega-excitement sport. The adrenaline rush of racing a high-tech kart at high speed around a twisty racetrack as you jostle for position against other drivers can only be duplicated in sports such as bungi jumping and sky diving.

www.mtnscience.org.za 021 529 8100

WORLD OF BIRDS WILD LIFE SANCTUARY & MONKEY PARK There are more than 3000 birds and small animals in this landscaped wildlife sanctuary.

Under - threes get in free. www.worldofbirds.org.za 021 790 2730

IZIKO TREASURE HUNTS Iziko Museums organizers treausre hunts through the Company Gardens on the 1st and last Tuesday of every month. Kids get to hunt down clues across three museums sites. The event starts at 6 pm and booking is essential. www.iziko.org.za 021 481 3823

www.karting.co.za 021 683 2670 / 6174

SCRATCH PATCH

THE PLANETARIUM

The Scratch patch is a must - visit for tots who like to explore and discover with their hands. Buy various - sized containers and let your children dig around for gemstones that are theirs to take home.

The Planetarium, which is housed in the South African Museum building in Cape Town, is a celestial theatre in the round, utilizing the complex Minolta star machine and multiple projectors to transport the audience through the wonders of the universe. The ultimate in armchair travel. www.museums.org.za/planetarium 021 424 3330

Bugz Playpark Is a colourful extravaganza of sandpits, pedal cars, jumping castles, rowing boats, jungle gyms and a choo choo train, and will tire out little ones in no time.

www.scratchpatch.co.za Waterfront 021 419 9429 Simons Town 021 786 2020

WARRIOR TOY MUSEUM The huge collection of dinky toys, lead soldiers and model cars, trucks, aeroplanes, trains, boats and as well as functioning train set will have kids in there element. Little princesses will love the display of dolls, including old - fashioned barbie dolls.

021 786 1395

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TOURISM NEWS

TABLE MOUNTAIN VOTE ‘WORTH R1BN A YEAR’

South Africa could benefit by an estimated US$200million (1.4-billion) a year, equivalent to over $1-billion for the first five years, if Table Mountain is chosen as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, according to consultancy Grant Thornton – and that’s counting direct economic impact only.

A report conducted by Grant Thornton and released on Friday found that tourism to Cape Town would increase by about 20 percent, mostly from international tourists, if Table Mountain were to get the global vote in the New 7 Wonders of Nature competition. Table Mountain is one of 28 finalists in the competition, in which the world’s top natural sites are being whittled down to seven winners in an exercise in global democracy that is expected to draw over a billion participants.

The final two-year round of voting to choose the New 7 Wonders of Nature runs through to the final official declaration of the seven winners on 11.11.2011.

The increase in tourists that would flow from being one of the seven would, according to Grant Thornton, “generate an additional R1.4-billion in revenue for the year or about R116-million a month, and the expenditure would support around 11 000 employment opportunities in South Africa.”

Grant Thornton’s projections are based on a previous campaign, to choose the New 7 (man-made) Wonders of the World, culminating in 2007 with over 100-million votes cast.

Grant Thornton found that “measurable” results were seen at sites which made the top seven shortlisted in that campaign. “Visitors to Petra in Jordan increased by 61 percent, and visitors to Christ the Redeemer in Brazil increased by 30 percent.”

The man-made New 7 Wonders of the World have “become part of school curriculums all over the world, and if the same happens to the New 7 Wonders of Nature, children from every corner of the globe will be learning about Table Mountain and South Africa as a destination,” the report found.

Jean-Paul de la Fuente, director of New7Wonders, said that Grant Thornton’s findings confirmed the

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conclusions of an academic study released last year

by London-based publisher Pearson (publisher of the Financial Times newspaper) in which the worldwide economic contribution made by the campaign to elect the man-made New 7 Wonders was valued at more than $5-billion. De la Fuente also pointed out that the Grant Thornton report referred to purely economic value only. “If you add the marketing, advertising, image and branding value, you would easily double the numbers, which means that the New 7 Wonders of Nature campaign is likely to generate well over $10-billion in economic and marketing value globally.”

Voting by SMS Anyone can vote online (follow the link above), as well as via SMS, for the 7 Wonders of their choice.

South Africans can vote by SMS for Table Mountain in six of the country’s 11 official languages, as follows: - English: send TABLE to 34874 - Zulu: send ITAFULA to 34874 - Xhosa: send ITAFILE to 34874 - Afrikaans: send TAFEL to 34874 - Sesotho: send TAFOLE to 34874 - Tswana: send TAFOLE to 34874 SMS’s cost R2.00 each, and can be sent on all mobile networks in South Africa.

South African Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk, the first person to use the SMS voting mechanism to vote for Table Mountain, urged South Africans to follow his example, saying it gave the country “the opportunity to be written into the history books for thousands of years to come”.

SAinfo reporter

CAPE TOWN AIRPORT THE BEST IN AFRICA Cape Town International Airport has been named the best airport in Africa by the Airports Council International (ACI).

The airport won the Best Airport in Africa Award as well as the Best Improved Airport in Africa Award in the ACI’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ) global awards. ASQ is an independent organisation that benchmarks the global airport service industry.

The organisation conducts surveys across airports

annually to test the overall passenger experience at airports. This year, over 190 surveys were conducted in over 50 countries. The awards ceremony to acknowledge airports around the world which deliver good customer service will be held in New Delhi in India in April.

Staff service excellence “As an airport community, we are exceptionally proud of this award,” Deidre Hendricks, communications manager at the airport, said this week. “Just under a year ago we scooped Best Airport in Africa as well as Best Airport for staff service excellence in the Skytrax International Award, demonstrating that our airport is indeed among the best in the world.” Cape Town International is currently ranked 35th out of 150 in the world. It also ranked high in the areas of parking facilities, value for money, availability of trolleys, and cleanliness of washrooms. Finding one’s way in the airport was a key area of improvement identified.

Other winners Other South African airports fared well in the awards too, with Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International being named third best airport and Durban’s King Shaka International fourth best airport in Africa. George Airport on the Western Cape Garden Route was named best regional airport in Africa.

Egypt’s Cairo International Airport in Egypt came in second place, while the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya came in fifth position.

Source: BuaNews

Air france to fly non-stop to cape town

Starting on 3 November 2011, Air France will fly to Cape Town in South Africa from Paris-Charles de Gaulle, with 3 weekly frequencies.

A city in the south-western corner of South Africa, located on the Atlantic coast, Cape Town is the second largest port, the country’s legislative capital, seat of the South African Parliament and one of the top tourist destinations in South Africa.

Flights will be operated by a Boeing 777-200 with a total capacity of 309 seats, equipped with 35 seats in the Business cabin, 24 seats in the Premium Voyageur cabin and 250 seats in the Voyageur cabin. On board, passengers will be able to discover Air France’s new Business Class seat launched last December. This new route launch is part of Air France and KLM’s expansion policy on the African continent, with 4 new destinations in 2011: Freetown(Sierra Leone), Monrovia (Liberia), Bata (Equatorial Guinea) and Cape Town. These new destinations bring the number of cities in Africa served in winter 2011 to 38.

On their entire networks, Air France and KLM are offering 12 new destinations in 2011.

Flight schedules: Paris-CDG – Cape Town: AF 934 – Departure at 10:40am – Arrival in Cape Town at 10:50pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Cape Town – Paris-CDG: AF 935 – Departure at 1:15am – Arrival at Paris-CDG at 11:35am on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

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NIGHT LIFE CLUBS & BARS THE BANG BANG CLUB Slick & stylish A: 70 Loop Street, CBD T: 021 426 2011 Open: Wed. - Sun.

www.thebangbangclub.co.za DELUXE Full range of Sound Taste A: Corner of Long & Longmarket Street T: 021 422 4832 Open: Fri.& Sat. 10pm to 4am... Thurs. Salsa nights 7pm to 12am

www.topclubs.co.za/ Nightclubs/Deluxe.aspx FTV Home of Excellent music and Fusion shows A: 114 Hout Street, Corner of Buitengracht De Waterkant Village, T: 021 426 6000

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VELVET Rock and Chic A: 160 Bree Street, CBD T: 021 426 0738 / 0737472033

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ST YVES BEACH CLUB A: 2nd level Promenade Building, Camps Bay T: 021 438 0826 / 0935 CHEVELLE House Club A: 84 Harrington Str,CBD T: 082 829 6563 Open:Thurs. - Sat. www.chevelle.co.za CHROME Hip Hop Club A: 6 Pepper Street, CBD T: 083 700 6078/9 Open: Wed. -Sun. www.chromect.com HEMISPHERE A: 31st Floor, ABSA Centre, 2 Riebeek Street,CBD T: 021 421 0581 /4863 Open: Thurs. - Sat. from 10pm www.hemisphere.org.za ASSEMBLY Live Music A: 61 Harrington Street, District six, T: 021 462 7286 www.theassembly.co.za KINK Bar & Boutique A: 3 Park Rd, Gardens T: 021 424 0757 Open: 12pm to 4pm Mon. to Fri. Dinner 6pm Midnight Tues. to Sat. www.capetownmagazine. com/sa/events/view/2343/ KINK-Kitchen CATU Irish Bar A: 38 Hout Street,CBD T: 021 424 7453 Open: Mon. - Sat.10am 2 am

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KARMA Beach lounge bar A: Penthouse suite, Promenade, Camps Bay T: 021 438 7773 Open: Wed. - Sun. www.karmalounge.co.za CAPPELLO - CBD A cosmopolitan bar / lounge which combines fine food and vibey energy hosting international. Dj’s every Saturday night A: 9 Riebeek Str T: 021 425 5637 CAPPELLO EDEN ON THE BAY Restaurant & Cocktail bar A: Marine Drive, Blouberg T: 021 554 9696 Open: Monday - Sunday www.cappello.co.za FIREMAN’S ARMS English Pub since 1864 A: 25-27 Mechu Rd. Corner of Buitengracht Str T: 021 419 1513 Open: Mon. - Sat. 11am - 2am www.timeout.com/cape-town/ bars-pubs/venue/.../firemans-arms CLUB BAMBU Bar, Lounge, Live entertainment A: 21b Somerset Rd, Green point T: 082 553 6810 www.topclubs.co.za/Nightclubs/ Bambu.aspx BEAULAH BAR Upmarket gay venue A: 30 Somerset Rd, Greenpoint T: 021 421 6798 Open: Tues. - Thurs.

5pm to 2am, Fri. & Sat. 5pm t o 4am www.beaulahbar.co.za CUBANA Latino Social Cafe A: Somerset Rd, Greenpoint T: 021 421 1109 www.topclubs.co.za/Nightclubs/ Cubana.aspx ALBA Lounge bar& restaurant A: Alfred Mall & Pierhead, Waterfront T: 021 425 3385 Open: 5pm to 2am www.albahouse.co.za JADE Groove lounge bar A: 39 Main Rd, Greenpoint T: 021 439 4108 Open: Tues. - Sat. 8pm to 2am www.topclubs.co.za/Nightclubs/ Jade.aspx TRINITY TEL: +27 (0)21 418 0624 FAX: +27 (0)21 418 1420 info@trinitycapetown.co.za 15 Bennett Street. Green Point.

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WHAT TO SEE KIRSTENBOSCH

WINELANDS

The spectacular Kirstenbosch gardens cover an area of 528 hectares of cultivated garden. The gardens are a celebration of South Africa flora and South Africa plants.

An excellent spot for lazy picnics, romantic strolls and happy children.

A visit to the Cape Winelands is an absolute must as the region is one of breathtaking vistas and majestic mountain backdrops while being steeped in rich culture and history. The Winelands aredivided into various different regions, each offering their own ”wine route”.

Tel: 021 799 8783

www.winelands.co.za

HOUT BAY HARBOUR Hout Bay one of the most attractive regions in the Cape. You'll find a friendly working harbour, a famous bird sanctuary and lots of walking trails, as well as long stretches of sandy beach and a Sunday craft market.If you wish to get to Seal island or just to watch some seals enjoying the fishermans left overs Hout Bay harbour will be the perfect spot.

BOULDERS BEACH Boulders Penguin Colony is home to a growing colony of the vulnerable African Penguin and makes for a great stop either to or from Cape Point. Wooden walkways allow visitors to view the penguins in their natural beach – and what could be better than s wimming with penguins?

TABLE MOUNTAIN

RHODES MEMORIAL

Table Mountain continues to capture imaginations and dazzle newcomers. There are only two waysup – walking or the cable car.Whether you choose to hike up or hitch a ride with the revolving cablecar, the summit offers breathtaking views and endless photo moments. Tel: 021 424 0015

Rhodes Memorial, which nestles at the base of Devil’s Peak, provides spectacular views towards both Table Bay and False Bay and the Hottentots Holland mountains in the far distance.stands on theslopes of Devil’s Peak, on the Northern flank of Table Mountain.

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WHAT WINE ROUTE? Not sure where to go for a wine route adventure? It all depends on how much time you have and how much of day - or week - you’d like to make of it. For those with very little time, you’ll be happy to know that Cape Town’s CBD presents a host of wine bars that will guide you through a virtual wine tasting of practically any estate you choose. But for those who do have some time...

Constantia Valley

Stellenbosch Wine Route

Franschhoek Wine Route

Constantia Valley is the wine route at the heart of the Mother City (or at least a little to the left of it).

This is the oldest wine-growing area in Southern Africa and stretches from Wynberg hill in the north, to the Silvermine mountains (the Tokai area) in the south. The five wine cellars on the route boast a winemaking history dating back to 1685 .

The Stellenbosch Wine Route was the first in South Africa and all the estates along the route are within a 12km radius of the town. It is arguably the country´s most famous, and includes 148 cellars - most of which are open to the public. From Cape Town take the N1 in a northerly direction and turn off at the Exit 39 onto the R304 and follow through into Stellenbosch.

Call Stellenbosch Tourism: 021 883 3584 For more information: www.stellenboschtourism.co.za or Stellenbosch Wine Route: 021 886 4310 For more information: www.wineroute.co.za

Franschhoek was founded over 300 years ago when the French Huguenots settled in the Berg River Valley. The wine route here is comparatively small with only 29 cellars, but what it lacks in wine route variety, it makes up for in quality cuisine and breathtaking scenery. A perfect mini-break destination. Franschhoek is 85km outside of Cape Town.

Constantia Valley Association: 021 762 8769 For more information:www.constantiavalley.com

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Call Franschhoek Tourism: 021 876 3603 For more information:www.franschhoek.org.za

WHAT TO SEE AT THE

CONSTANTIA UITSIG ROBBEN ISLAND Almost as famous as Table Mountain, Robben Island has become an international symbol of human rights and is now a World Heritage Site. On your guided tour you’ll visit Nelson Mandela’s 46664 call and learn about the life and times of the Apartheid era.

Tel: 021 413 4200 www.robbenisland.co.za

www.constantia-uitsig.com Spaanschemat River Road Tel: 021 794 6500 At the Estate: Now boasts award winning wines, three world-renowned restaurants, a private cricket oval, Spa and a 16-roomed luxury hotel. Set amongst the vineyards of a private wine estate in the shadow of Cape Town's Table Mountain, the highly acclaimed Constantia Uitsig Hotel is just twenty minutes from Cape Town city centre and the V&A Waterfront.

We offer a comprehensive range of treatments and therapies, and are the only spa in South Africa to offer ‘Les Aromes du Vin’, a body treatment based on the aromatic components of fine wines. It has 3 award winning restaurants that serve fine dining and contemporary food.

BOSCHENDAL

CAPE POINT

There is nothing quite as inspiring as standing at the edge of a continent overlooking the wild ocean with towering cliff cutting into the landscape and holding you above the world.

Cape Point is found within the Cape Peninsula National Park. Tel:021 780 9010/11 www.capepoint.co.za

www.boschendal.com Tel: 021 870 4272/3/4/5 At the Estate: Visit the newly renovated Boschendal restaurant serving delicious, extensive buffet luncheons, seven days a week. At Le Pique Nique you can treat yourself to an elegant French-style picnic beneath the fragrant pines. Le Café is a delectable light lunches and teas served outside in the dappled shade of the spreading oaks. Make an online reservation and find out why the Boschendal Wine Estate is known as one of the most beautiful South African Wine Farms. Or contact us for more information on the Boschendal Winery.

FAIRVIEW www.fairview.co.za Suid-Agter Paarl Road, Suider-Paarl Tel: 021 863 2450 At the Estate: Fairview is a third generation, family owned wine and cheese farm, on the south-west-facing slopes of Paarl Mountain, a granite rock outcrop in the heart of the Paarl wine district of South Africa.

Located just 45 minutes from Cape Town, Fairview offers a world class winelands experience to local and international guests, seven days a week.

HAUTE CABRIERE

Paarl Wine Route

www.cabriere.co.za Tel: 021 876 8500 At the Estate: The Pierre Jourdan Tasting Cellar, situated adjacent to the Haute Cabrière Cellar Restaurant which offers guests an exclusive wine experience. An auditorium within the maturation cellar, as well as additional tasting facilities, ensures that visitors are able to enjoy. The restaurant has a magnificent view of this beautiful valley. The food served is from the valley ~ fresh salmon trout bred and grown in the cold stream water that flows down the mountains, vegetables and herbs from the family farm, export quality fruit from the surrounding peach, plum and pear orchards, seasonal berries, goat's milk cheese from Paarl, linefish delivered daily from the Indian and Atlantic oceans, live mussels from Saldanha Bay, oysters from Namibia and lamb and game from the Karoo.

SPIER

Only a 40 min drive from Cape Town is the picturesque town of Paarl (pearl), nestled between Paarl Mountain and the majestic Du Toitskloof Mountain Range. Paarl lies in the Berg River valley and is the perfect stop-over destination in the heart of the wine route. From Cape Town follow the N1 north, turn off at Exit 55, Main Street, Paarl.

Call Paarl Tourism: 021 872 0860 For more information: www.paarlonline.com

www.spier.co.za R310 Stellenbosch Tel: 021 809 1100 At the Estate: Three tasting options are available: Spier tasting, Barrel Thief tasting and Frans K Smith tasting in the private collection lounge, provided daily but for the last two booking is essential (021 809 1984).

Visits at the Biodynamic farm can be arranged on Wednesday afternoons.

Eight at Spier farm to table eating experience (021 809 1188) while Moyo at Spier is a sophisticated African restaurant (021 809 1133). The Craft market is open daily and the hotel shop showcases pieces which reflect vibrant contemporary aesthetic. The Fringe gallery / shop draws its sources from the over 70 South African artists and designers (021 809 112). The Cheetah Outreach project promoted and educates about this wild animal (021 881 3242) and the Eagle Encounters is a bird of prey rehabilitation, education and eco – tourism project (021 858 1826). To experience the Flora project and fauna of the Cape you can book a horse ride or the children can enjoy supervised pony and cart rides (021 881 3683). Picnics are welcome on the lawns and products can be purchased in the deli. In order not to miss any of the above you are welcome to book a room at the luxury Spier Hotel (021 809 1100) which is also the home of Camelot spa (021 809 1931) and the hotel’s restaurant and wine bar. Conferences and events are all welcome.

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ON STAGE LUNCH BOX CONCERT Opera goes Pop. Presented by Cape Town Opera in association with ArtscapeSupported by the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund, Provincial Government of the Western Cape and the National Arts Council Artscape, 19 May, 13:00, Free!

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

In 2006 Pieter Toerien produced a box office sell out, and highly acclaimed production of Jesus Christ Superstar. It went on to tour to Athens, Greece and was also redesigned for an arena production in Seoul, South Korea.This spectacular dramatised version, of the last seven days in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, will see Cito (from Wonderboom) reprising his role of Jesus of Nazareth and South African singing sensation Nádine as Mary Magdalene.

Artscape, 12- 28 May, Tickets R115-R365 from Computicket: 083 915 8000 www.computicket. mobi.

VOICES OF CAPE TOWN 10TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT GALA The Voices of Cape Town celebrates its 10th anniversary. At this celebratory gala concert it will render a choral recital with special guest artists.

Artscape, 29 May, Tickets R100-R120 from Computicket: 083 915 8000 www.computicket.mobi.

BRIEF LIVES Brief Lives is a theatrical adaptation of extracts from the 17th Century diarist John Aubrey’s books of ‘Lives’. This presentation brings Aubrey’s unique contribution to history to life and will touch audiences’ emotions and their funny bones.

“Brian de Kock delivers a tour de force as John Aubrey. Movement, voice and interpretation are a living whole. Don’t be afraid to go to this one-man play. You will be enriched, amused and moved.”

Ruth Allsop, Fine Music Radio “This is connoisseur theatre at its very best. The set, lighting and sound effects are artistic marvels of authenticity. Brian de Kock does not merely portray John Aubrey in the last years of his life - he truly becomes a totally believable wise and witty old man sharing historical perspectives and spicy gossip about an amazing variety of famous personalities - many of whom he knew personally...” Lieske Bester, www.capetheatre.co.za “Brief Lives is an outstanding glimpse into the past, superbly acted and worthy of full houses... Director Brenda Gray is famous for her meticulous direction, and in ‘Brief Lives’ she’s excelled.” Sheila Chisholm, Cape Times Artscape, 7- 14 May, Tickets R70-R80 from Computicket: 083 915 8000 www.computicket.mobi.

(cello). BERLIOZ: Love Scene from Romeo and Juliet . LALO: Cello Concerto in D mino.

BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92 Symphony Concert 2: 12.05.2011, 20:00. Conductor: GINTS GLINKA. Soloist: ROMAN SIMOVIC (violin). BEETHOVEN: Prometheus Overtur.

BEETHOVEN: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61.

SCRIABIN Symphony No. 2 in C minor, Op. 29 Symphony Concert 3: 19.05.2011, 20:00. Conductor: YASUO SHINOZAKI. Soloist: CLAIRE HUANGCI (piano). SIBELIUS: Finlandia, Op. 26.

CHOPIN: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11.

SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47 Symphony Concert 4: 26.05.2011, 20:00. CPYO Curtain Raiser. Conductor: ALEXANDER FOKKENS. ELGAR: Wand of Youth Suite No. 2.

Conductor: YASUO SHINOZAKI. Soloist: JONATHAN OSHRY (piano). NIELSEN: Maskarade Overture. SAINT-SAËNS: Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22. HOLST: The Planets All at City Hall, Tickets R130, R155, R180 from Computicket: 083 915 8000 www.computicket.mobi.

NOT THE MIDNIGHT MASS Multi-award-winning Not the Midnight Mass have been entertaining audiences since 1988 with their definitive brand of a cappella singing and comedy.

Winners of the Fleur du Cap Best Cabaret award in 2008, Not the Midnight Mass was described

by Pieter-Dirk Uys as `unique in the world, listen to me, darlings, not just in this country but in the world.` Baxter Golden Arrow Studio, 10 May- 4 Jun, Tickets R110 from Computicket: 083 915 8000 www.computicket.mobi.

IKAPA DANCE THEATRE At each performance iKapa’s dancers will present works from the extensive and varied iKapa repertoire, including neo-classical, contemporary and African dance, all highlighting the company’s versatility and technical skills.

What will make these performances unique is the inclusion of performances by children from iKapa’s Outreach Program and Youth Company. These young performers will be transported in from one of iKapa’s many training & outreach centres including JL Zwane Centre, Somambisana and Abigail Centre in Khayelitsha.

On Broadway, 22 May, Tickets R70 from 021- 424 1194

MASS APPEAL Mass Appeal is the story of a clash of ideology and personality between an older entrenched priest, Fr. Farley, who accommodates to survive, and a young scorching seminarian, Mark Dolson, who attacks to force salvation. Each in his own way uses his relationship to the congregation to resolve personal scars.

Mass appeal promises audiences one of those very special nights in a theatre that stimulates your mind and sparks debate amongst friends!

Theatre On The Bay, 10-21 May, Tickets R80R120 from Computicket: 083 915 8000 www.computicket.mobi.

TUESDAY WITH MORRIE Tuesday with Morrie is the autobiographical story of Mitch Albom (an accomplish journalist) and his relationship with former college professor, Morrie Schwartz. Sixteen years after graduation, Mitch hat happens to catch Morrie`s appearance on a television news programme and learns that his old professor from Brandeis University, battling with Lou Gehig`s disease. Mitch contacts Morrie and goes to see him. What starts as a simple visit turns into a weekly pilgrimage - and a class in the meaning of life!

Theatre On The Bay, 10-21 May, Tickets R100R150 from Computicket: 083 915 8000 www.computicket.mobi.

A HANDFUL OF KEYS Roelof Colyn and Jonathan Roxmouth at two grand pianos, give a dazzling display of pianistic virtuosity and hilarious impersonation. A performance of constant surprise, intelligence and wit, with music that ranges from the great classic masters Bach and Beethoven, through the kings of soul Ray Charles and Fat Waller and via the queens of showbiz and pop, Elton John, Freddy Mercury and Liberace.

Directed by Ian Von Memerty.

Theatre On The Bay, 3-7 May, Tickets R95-R145 from Computicket: 083 915 8000 www.computicket.mobi.

COLLISION OF ROCK AND CLASSIC A Crazy Love Story through Music. This talented cast will perform a tribute to all the superstars of the 50s to the 90s, some of the greatest hits of the huge stars including Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Diana Ross, Queen and more.

On Broadway, 26 Apr- 14 May, Tickets R79 from Computicket: 083 915 8000 www.computicket.mobi.

STERLING EQ AND THE GUGULETHU TENORS

The seductive all-women quartet, Sterling EQ, joins forces with the four inimitable Gugulethu Tenors in a two-hour musical showcase of classic-pop.

Artscape, 18-19 May, Tickets R120 from Computicket: 083 915 8000 www.computicket.mobi.

CAPE TOWN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Symphony Concert 1: 05.05.2011, 20:00. Conductor: GINTS GLINKA, Soloist: DMITRY KOUZOV

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PLACES OF INTEREST The City of Cape Town invites you to explore and experience some of her well known and recognizable sites that has been refreshed and updated and uplifted in recent time as well as some new and old icons that are worth to be re-familiarising in person.

THE OLD CITY HALL

COMPANY’S GARDEN VISITOR CENTRE

Built in 1905, the old City Hall in Darling Street is a mixture of Italian Renaissance and British colonial architecture. It is located on the Grand Parade to the west of the Castle of Good Hope and is built from honey-colored limestone imported from Bath in England. The 60m/200ft high bell-tower, with a carillon installed in 1923, was modeled on London’s Big Ben. The City Hall was the last major Victorian building to be erected in Cape Town.

The garden was established in 1652, making it one of the oldest gardens in the country. The display in the Visitor’s centre gives a comprehensive overview of the early history of the garden, which is unique in that it is the only example of how two different landscape styles – the Dutch ‘produce garden’ grid pattern and the ‘Victorian Romantic’ grid pattern and the overlaid to produce the garden as it exists today.

The City Hall’s carillon was installed as a WW1 war memorial, with 22 additional bells being added in 1925 with the visit of the Prince of Wales. Magnificent and imposing, the City Hall commemorates Kind Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, with its mosaic floors, marble staircase, stained glass windows and specially designed organ with 3165 pipes.

This brewery was to be sited alongside the new railway line as an advertisement for Castle beer –a sort of early billboard. The Castle Brewery was completed in 1901, designed by New York architect H. Steinmann and was opened on the 1st April 1902, several setbacks to its completion, being caused by the second Boer War. www.oldcastlebrewery.co.za 021 448 4500

Tel: 021 400 26 21 Visiting times: 7am -7pm

HOUSES OF PARIAMENT

DISTRICT 6 MUSEUM

CAPE TOWN STADIUM VISITOR CENTRE Since its completion, the new Cape Town Staduim has become an icon landmark in the city, and has elected a lot of attention and interest. The visitors centre is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. How long tours commence at 10:00, 12:00 and 13:00. Prices are R30 for adults and R15 for pensioners and children.

District Six was named the Sixth Municipal District of Cape Town in 1867. Original established as mixed community of freed slaves, merchants, artisan, laboures and immigrants, District Six was vibrant centre with close links to the city and the port. By the beginning of the twentieth century, however, the history of removals and marginalization had begun. www.districtsix.co.za 021 466 7200 Visiting hours: Mon: 09:00 – 14:00 Tues – Sat. 09:00 – 16:00

Directions: From the raised Green point traffic circle, take the entrance closest to McDonalds, and entrance on Granger bay Boulevard at entrance C onto the podium.

Contact : 021 430 7300

OLD CASTLE BREWERY While Castle began making in roads into what had been almost entirely “lion country” work was began on the erection of the Castle Brewery in Woodstock.

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The Houses Of Parliament are an architectural wonder. Gallery tickets are available from Room 12.

Overseas visitors must present their passports. The parliament building, which also houses the Library of Parliament, is beautiful, with its central dome and Corinthian porticos and pavilions. You can also sit in the public gallery during a parliamentary session.

The original designer, Charles Freeman, miscalculated the foundations and was replaced by Henry Greaves, who oversaw the building until completion in 1885. The new House of Assembly was designed

by Sir Herbert Baker.

A pedestrian walkway, Government Avenue, runs through the Company Gardens and provides easy access to Parliament and other nearby attractions are Greenmarket Square, the Castle of Good Hope and the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

Between July and January, guided tours take place from Monday to Friday: 11:00 and 14:00 Visiting Address:90 Plein Street Cape Town Tel: 021 403 2266 Houses of Parliament - Cape Town on the web: http://www.parliament.gov.za/

REDUCING YOUR PRAYERS IN CAPE TOWN CARBON FOOTPRINT... www.wwf.org.za

CHURCHES

MOSQUES

SYNAGOGUES

AUWAL MOSQUE

ST. GEORGE CATHEDRAL

SEPHARDI

34 Dorp Street

5 wale street Cathedral Offices 021 424 7360 Cathedral Facsimile 021 424 9772 After hours and emergencies 021 424 0471 David Orr, Director of music 021 424 7360 Staff email info@sgcathedral.co.za Website www.stgeorgescathedral.com

65 Regent Road Sea Point Tel:+27 21 439 1962 Fax:+27 21 439 9620 Email:info@sephardi.co.za

NURUL ISLAM MOSQUE 134 Buitngrchtst cape town Phone 021 4234202

AL-AZHAR MOSQUE COMMITTE 6 Keizersgracht St zonnebloem cape town Phone 021 4626692

CATHOLIC

PALM TREE MOSQUE

St George’s Anglican Cathedral is famous for its former presiding bishop, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. A 1905 Herbert Baker Gothic building, it is located on Wale Street opposite St George’s Mall at the entrance to Government Avenue. Call +27 (0)21 424 7360

185 Long Street Area Cape Town Telephone 21 444 4613

MASJIEDUR RAWBIE MOSQUE 22 Merrydaleav portlands Phone 021 3916675 Yusufeah Mosque

The Catholic Cathedral is opposite Parliament, on the corner of Roeland, St John’s and Plein streets.

ANGLICAN

DUTCH REFORMED

winburg Phone 021 7622505

The Groote Kerk holds services in Afrikaans, but even if you don’t follow the service, the organ music is superb. Find it on the junction of Adderley, Spin and Bureau streets, opposite the Slave Lodge.

MASJIDUL UMMAH

METHODIST

6483 Hector Av grassy Park Phone 021 7035529

The Central Methodist Mission on the corner of Longmarket and Burg streets, Greenmarket Square, is a typical inner-city church with members from all racial and economic backgrounds.

MOSQUERD

MADRESSA & MOSQUE 128 Lansport Rd hanover Park cape town 7780 Phone 021 6921909

309 5AV lotusrivier ltsrvr Phone 021 7061239 Kensington Phone 021 5931340

MASJIDUR RAGHMAAN MOSQUE 15 Rystonrd, hanover Park Phone 021 6919541 128 Lansportrd

CALVINIST St James Church, 114 Third Avenue, Kenilworth.

BAPTIST Meadowridge Baptist Church is easily accessible from the M3 highway by taking the Ladies’ Mile off-ramp.

CHARISMATIC Vineyard Church, 16 Salisbury Road, Kenilworth, Cape Town.

PENTECOSTAL His People, Cape Town, is a city-wide church with six congregations: Baxter, City Bowl, Kuilsriver, N1 City, Tokai and West Coast.

TOWNSHIP CHURCH St Peters, Harare, Khayelitsha.

GARDEN SHUL 88, hatfield st. gardens.

Tel: 27 21 465-1405 http://www.gardensshul.org/

ARTHUR'S ROAD ORTHODOX HEBREW CONGREGATION 021 434 8680 morasha@cybersmart.co.za

BELLVILLE HEBREW CONGREGATION C/O P O Box 41, Bellville, 7535 021 939 2169

CAMPS BAY HEBREW CONGREGATION P O Box 32004, Camps Bay, 8040 021 438 8082 admin@campsbayshul.co.za

CAPE TOWN HEBREW CONGREGATION Rabbi Osher Feldman 021 465 1405 cthc@gardensshul.co.za

CHABAD HOUSE P O Box 27133, Rhine Road, 8050 021 434 3740 chabad@chabad.co.za

CLAREMONT WYNBERG HEBREW CONGREGATION P O Box 23035, Claremont, 7735 021 671 9006 /7/8 021 683 3011 info@clarewynshul.co.za

CONSTANTIA HEBREW CONGREGATION P O Box 230, Plumstead, 7801 021 713 1818 021 715 3110 constantiashul@herzlia.com www.shul.org.za

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VACATION SPORT HORSE RIDING: Imhoff Equestrian Centre is situated on Imhoff Farm on the M65 close to the picturesque village on Kommetjie. We offer guided two hour beach rides on the beautiful Noordhoek Beach along the waters edge towards Chapmans Peak and back. We offer three rides daily between 9.00 am and 8.00 pm depending on the season. Tel: 082 7741191

DIVING: Cage: 75 Loop St, Cape Town Mon - Fri 08:30 - 20:00 Sat: 9:00 - 13:00 021 422 4198

INSHORE FISHING: Inshore fishing is a great way to catch fish and, as the name suggests, involves fishing close to the shore. This type of fishing is quite popular in Cape Town and with Cape Sea Safaris, you will enjoy a world class experience. Deep Sea Fishing can be enjoyed all year round in Cape Town with Yellowfin tuna usually arriving in large numbers between March and June and again from October to December. These fish can weigh between 50 and 120kg and are found in the deep waters so tuna fishing usually takes a full day. Other species include Longfin tuna, Yellow Tail, Cape Salmon, Swordfish, the odd Marlin and the occasional dorado.

To Book Call Cape Sea Safari’s 086 126 6524

achievement not to be missed. The world famous Table Mountain soars above Cape Town at 1000 metres above sea level.

1 Vredenburg Lane, off Long Street in the Cape Town City Centre.We are in the Abseil Africa Shop which is above Long Street Liquors Office hours from 9am – 4pm Monday to Friday: After hours, weekends and public holidays: Telephone: +27 (0)21 4220868

STELLENBOSCH WINE LANDS HORSE RIDING Let our guides take you on a horse trail ride from this Stellenbosch Wine Lands livery yard over the wooden bridge, out on to Spier Estate on horseback, through the beautiful vineyards, around the dams, along the shaded river bank trail and back through the Eerste River and to the horse stable yard.

021 881 3683 R310 / Lynedoch Road Stellenbosch

ROCK CLIMBING CityRock is Cape Town’s centre for all things related to the sport of Rock Climbing. Their facility features A large top rope and lead climbing area with Introductory lessons taught numerous times every week. They also offer a large bouldering cave.

021 447 1326 Located in Observatory on the corner of Collingwood & Anson, just 5 minutes from UCT.

KILLARNEY WAVE SURFING You can watch this unique surfing event from land on Sentinel Ridge or take a 15-minute boat ride from Hout Bay harbour and experience the awesome power of the ocean firsthand, there are a number of charter companies that operate boat trips all day to Dungeons on the day of the event.

Killarney is a classic motor race track in Cape Town - ideal for novices but also a stern challenge for those willing to pin back their ears.

Address Killarney is situated just past the Caltex Refineries on Koeberg Road and behind Tableview.

Contact Details 021 557 1639

KAYAKING NOORDHOEK: Huge boulders, rounded by wind and water, frame a little sandy bay called “The Hook”. This is a place for surfers. The waves arrive in short sequence and are often several metres high.

HIKING The CapeNature Hiking Trails range from easy strolls to challenging climbs with panoramic views of mountain ranges and seacoasts.Read more in our detailed guide to hiker safety on our reserves.

CapeNature House Belmont Office Park Belmont Road Rondebosch (021) 659 3400

ABSEILING Abseiling off Table Mountain(world’s highest commercial abseil) is an experience of adrenaline and

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One of the most unique places in the world - a penguin colony in suburban Cape Town! And the best way to see it is from the water. We leave from Simon’s Town Waterfront and paddle past the civilian and Naval Harbour and out to Boulder’s Beach.

After visiting the penguins we stop on a lovely semi-private beach for refreshments, swimming and snorkelling (we provide the snorkels and bottled drinking water.) Our double kayaks are very stable and perfect for those with no paddling experience.

By far our most popular trip. During the whale season from August to October there is a good chance of seeing whales as well. Read an article about seeing whales when paddling here.

Occasionally we get really lucky and this is the result.

Phone: 082 501 8930 Fax: 021 786 4208 Post: PO Box 223, Simon’s Town, 7995

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JOHANNESBURG A must when visiting the Jozi Jungle where to StaY 93 on Jan SmutS 93 Jan Smuts Avenue Saxonwold 011 646 5016 / 011 021 4070 www.93onjansmuts.co.za

miStY hillS countrY hotel, conFerence centre & Spa 69 Drift Boulevard, Muldersdrift 011 950 6000 www.mistyhills.co.za

Birchwood hotel Viewpoint Street, Bartlett Boksburg 011 897 0000

peermont metcourt at emperorS palace Emperors Palace - 64 Jones Rd Kempton Park 011 977 9299 www.metcourt.com

FairlawnS Boutique hotel Alma Rd. / Off Bowling Ave, Morningside Manor Sandton 011 804 2540/1/2

radiSSon Blu hotel Cnr Rivonia Rd & Daisy Street Benmore, Sandton 011 245 8000 www.radissonblu.com

Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa is a 5-star hotel with all the attributes desired in a boutique establishment by the discerning global and local visitor: superb accommodation, a Bali-styled spa, a gourmet restaurant, signature conference and special events facilities, and the ideal location in Morningside. indaBa hotel William Nicol Drive, Fourways 011 840 6600 hotel apollo 158 Bram Fisher Drive, Randburg 011 787 5434 www.hotelapollo.co.za hYdro eXecutiVe apartmentS 86 Greyston Drive, Sandton 011 217 8900 www.hea.co.za

Saint GeorGe hotel & conVention centre 58 Old Pretoria, Kempton Park Rd Rietvleidam 011 316 5541/2 www.stgeorgehotel.co.za SilVerwood manor GueSt houSe 113 Mount Street, Bryanston 011 706 3731 / 071 112 7578 www.silverwoodmanor.co.za the Grace hotel 54 Bath ave, Rosebank 011 280 7200 www.thegracehotel.co.za the hilton hotel 138 Rivonia rd, Sandton 011 322 1888 www.sandtonhilton.co.za Stay in the heart of the business district at the Hilton Sandton hotel, north of Johannesburg. Do business in the Executive Lounge and destress in the gym or pool. Sample a diverse range of cuisine at one of the hotel’s restaurants. the michelanGelo hotel 135 West Street, Nelson Mandela Square, Sandown 011 282 7000 www.michelangelo.co.za the palazzo montecaSino Montecasino Boulevard, Fourways, Sandton 011 510 3000 the roSeBank hotel crowne plaza Corner Tyrwhitt and Sturdee Avenues, Rosebank 011 448 3600 www.therosebank.co.za

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where to eat BanJaara Classic Indian cuisine Illovo (Next to Thrupp’s Centre) 011 447 8211 BouleVard caFé Time Café Shop 1, North Piazza, Fricker Rd Illovo 011 268 5710 ziby@mweb.co.za Buddha ta Shop No. 72, Design Quarter District, Fourways, Sandton 011 465 8141 www.buddhata.co.za carniVore South African cuisine Muldersdrift Estate 69 Drift Boulevard (R114) Muldersdrift 011 950 6000 www.carnivore.co.za The Carnivore restaurant, situated in the grounds of Misty Hills Country Hotel, needs little introduction.

Renowned for its positioning statement - “Africa’s Greatest Eating Experience”- it is a cornerstone of the Recreation Africa Group. coco BonGo GrillhouSe Shop 10, Montecasino Cnr. Montecasino Blvd & William Nicol Drive Fourways 011 511 1826 / 7 dw eleVen - 13 Dunkeld West shopping centre, c/o Jan smuts and Bompass street, Dunkeld West 011 341 0663 www.dw11-13.co.za la ruStica 103 Houghton Drive Houghton 011 728-2092 www.larustica.co.za

monteGo BaY Shop 31, Square Level Nelson Mandela Square 011 883 6407 / 011 883 1526 www.montegobay.co.za the meat co montecaSino Montecasino Boulevard Fourways 011 511 0237 www.themeatandwineco.co.za metro Benmore Gardens, Shopping Centre, Benmore, Sandton 011 883 2304 www.metrorestaurant.co.za mYthoS Cnr Van der Linde & Smith Streets Bedfordview 011 615 2271 www.mythos.co.za o’Galito Portuguese cuisine Benmore Centre, corner Grayston & West Street Sandton 011 783 4930 www.ogalito.com oSteria tre nonni 9 Grafton Ave, Craighall Park 086 122 2532 www.osteriatrenonni.co.za

linGer lonGer 58 Wierda Road Wierda Valley 011 884 0465

piza e Vino Melrose Arch 011 684 3730

kai thai Shop 61, Montecasino, corner William Nicol Drive & Montecasino Boulevard, Fourways 011 511 1844

pomodoro Morningside Shopping Center Rivonia rd corner Outspan rd Morningside 087 940 3811

SaenGchathai thai SaenGcha reStaurant reStaurant Thai Cuisine Cuisine Thai The Terraces, Terraces, Shop Shop 33 The 59 Terrace Terrace Road, Road, Edenglen Edenglen 59 011 452 452 9336 9336 011 SalVatore reStaurant reStaurant SalVatore Shop 30, 30, Honeydew Honeydew Village Village Shop Cnr. Christiaan Christiaan de de Wet Wet & & John John Cnr. Vorster Road Road Vorster Weltevreden Park Park Ext.120 Ext.120 Weltevreden 011 675 675 5800 5800 011 Swad Swad MelroseArch, Arch, close close to to Entrance Entrance 33 Melrose 011 684 684 1007 1007 011 Swad (taste), (taste), as as the the name name suggests, suggests, Swad offers an an authentic authentic Indian Indian dining dining exexoffers perience in in an an elegant elegant Indian Indian royal royal perience setting.At At Swad Swad you you can can savour savour aa setting. contemporary dining dining experience experience contemporary that’s fresh fresh and and rich rich with with the the traditradithat’s tional flavours flavours of of India.

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KWAZULU Kwazulu NATAL natal South Africa’s Holiday Destination South Africa’s Holiday Destination

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wazulu natal also referred to as ‘zulu Kingdom’ is a warm province offering white sandy beaches washed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, subtropical climate , game parks, rolling green hills, numerous sugar cane plantations and vestiges of the great battles in South african history. Extensive savannah to the east and the grandiose Drakensberg mountain range to the west, make the Kwazulu natal the perfect holiday destination.

Durban “the Place where the Earth and the Ocean Meet” is the capital of the Kwazulu natal and is a melting pot of african, European and Indian cultures. From the popular Gateway centre, to the Fleamarkets filled with African crafts and oriental bazaars fragrant with spice, Durban offers exciting shopping choices. Visit the Moses Mabhida stadium created for the FIFa world Cup in South africa which has become a landmark in this province. a golfer’s paradise, the Country Club Beach in Durban is the best golf course of the city and remains open throughout the year. the visitors coming here can enjoy other activities such as squash, bowling, billiard room, tennis or a dip in the swimming pool. learn about

the city’s rich historical heritage at the Da Gama Clock, given to the city by the Portuguese government. the memorial commemorates the explorer Vasco Da Gama’s initial discovery of Durban. the Botanical Gardens is regarded as one of the major tourist attractions of Durban. Infamous for the ‘orchid house’, collection of South african cycad species and the onhand experience with the original specimens of Encephalartos woodiithe rarest plant in the world. let your hair down at Coco’s in the umhlanga Sands Hotel for a guaranteed party or for a quieter evening have dinner at one of the quality restaurants in Ballito’s lifestyle Centre. the natal Sharks Board in umhlanga is the only organization of its kind in the world. It’s not only involved in preventing shark attacks with its extensive network of shark nets extending 320 kilometers along the coastline but also plays a huge role in research on sharks and works toward the conservation of sharks.

You will gain fascinating insight about these often feared, cold blooded mammals.

uShaka Marine world is a mustsee and was opened to the general public on april 30th 2004. For the brave at heart immerse yourself in the world of sharks with the Shark cage experience or explore the sea life with its beautiful coral as you float above the surface at Snorkel lagoon. want to take a walk on the wild side? the Ocean walker allows you a slow walk much like an astronaut on the floor of the Open Ocean exhibit amongst the sand sharks, huge fish and rays. For a unique experience dine with the sharks at Cargo Hold Restaurant or sit back and enjoy the dolphin shows, seal shows or penguin presentations.

Relax on the uShaka Beach, visit the aquarium or enjoy some retail therapy at the open air shops. It truly offers something for the whole family.

Pietermaritzburg, which is located in the natal Midlands should be your next stop. near the town of Howick, several waterfalls can be found such as the Cascade Falls (25 meters), Shelter Falls (37 meters), Karkloof Falls (105 meters). wander towards the pastoral beauty of the Midlands Meander just north of Pietermaritzburg. this stunning 80 km stretch is full of amazing sights, sounds and activities. Enjoy this ‘arts and crafts route’ with 160 places to eat, drink, sleep, shop and explore the

mix of arts and crafts. For water sport enthusiasts enjoy windsurfing, sailing, boating and canoeing at Midmar Dam. Take the Battlefield tours to learn the tales behind every historical building, battle site and memorial. the Valley of 1000 Hills Route forms around the majestic valley created by the Mngeni River and its tributaries. the dramatic landscape and zulu culture are the main attractions. take a ride and view the stunning scenery with the 1000 Hills Choo Choo train, adventurous Microflight flips or with the leisurely boat cruises. an awe-inspiring range of mountains the Drakensberg is riddled with incredible waterfalls, rock pools, mountain streams, caves and crisp mountain air. there is a variety of accommodation to choose from including Champagne Castle and Cathedral Peak with activities that range from horse riding, canopy tours, white water rafting, abseiling, local arts and crafts or simply to relax.

Gauteng tourism agency tel: +27 11 327 2000 Fax: +27 11 327 7000 e-mail: tourism@gauteng.net website: www.gauteng.net

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New additions to the resort are due to open in January 2011 while the elegant 44 room 3-star Peermont Metcourt hotel aims to open mid November 2010.

The dynamic convention facilities include can accommodate up to 200 guests while the dome-like multi-purpose arena can house up to 600. There is also the outdoor adventure park, perfect for team-building or a fun outing for the family. With everything under one roof, Umfolozi is the perfect destination for a family break, corporate event, private function as well as a business or leisure pit-stop en-route to surrounding areas.

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021 426 5111 O/H HERE ARE SOME PRECAUTIONS YOU SHOULD TAKE WHEN VISITING SOUTH AFRICA: • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Avoid grand displays of expensive jewellery, cameras, laptops and other valuables.

Plan your route beforehand, and the type of transport you're going to use.

Keep your doors locked at all times and wind windows up.

Lock valuable items in the trunk of your car.

Be aware of whether any vehicle or people are following you.

Never pick up strangers, no matter how friendly they appear.

At night, park in well-lit areas Explore in groups rather than alone, and stick to busy, well-lit streets At night stay clear of dark, isolated areas Avoid isolated beaches.

Never carry large sums of money around. Travelers cheques are your best bet.

Always carry a map with you in the event that you get lost.

Also keep your passport, plane ticket and other important documents in a safe place.

If in any doubt about the safety of an area, phone a police station for advice.

EMBASSIES AND CONSULATES IN CAPE TOWN: • Argentine Republic 8 Brittany Avenue Bantry Bay 021 439 0403 • Brazil (Federative Republic of) 2nd Floor, Safmarine House, 22 Riebeeck Street, Cape Town 021 421 4040/1/2 • British Consulate General: Southern Life Centre, 8 Riebeek Street, City Centre 021 405 2400 • Canadian Consulate General: 19th Floor, Reserve Bank Building, 60 St George’s Mall, City Centre 021 423 5240 • Chile (Republic of) Suite 1918, Main Tower, 19th Floor, Standard Bank Centre Heerengracht, Cape Town 021 421 2344/46 • French Consulate: 78 Queen Victoria Street, Gardens 021 423 1575

• German Consulate General and Embassy: 19th Floor, Safmarine House, 22 Riebeek Street, Cape Town 021 405 3000 • Italy Republic of 2 Grey’s Pass Gardens,Cape Town 021 487 3900 • Korea (Republic of) Sunset Avenue No. 7LandadnoHoutbay, 021 790 9970 • Mexico (United Mexican States) 2nd Floor, the Spearhead Building, 42 Hans Strijdom Avenue Foreshore, Cape Town 021 419 3848 • Netherlands Consulate General 100 Strand Street, nr Buitengracht, City Centre 021 421 5660

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• New Zealand Honorary Consulate General: 345 Lansdowne Road, Lansdowne 021 696 8561 • Spain (Kingdom of) 37 Shortmarket Street Cape Town 021 422 2326/7

• Switzerland Kingdom of Nr 1, Thibault Square, 26th Floor (Old BP Building) cnr Long and Hans Strijdom Streets, Cape Town 021 418 3669 • US Consulate: 2 Reddam Avenue, Westlake, Tokai 021 702 7300

JUST A LiTTLE REMINDER MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY Remember to lock your car.

Never leave valuables in your car.

Keep all keys in your possession.

Never leave children alone in the vehicle.

PROTECTING YOURSELF Carry your camera securely in a camera bag.

Avoid dark, isolated areas.

Do not walk alone in isolated areas - this includes hiking.

Do not carry large sums of money.

Be alert!

SAFETY AT THE BEACH Do not go to deserted beaches.

Leave at least one person with your belongings when you go for a swim.

Keep valuable items locked away.

Follow safety regulations in place for each beach.

Don’t forget sun block!

SHOULD ANYTHING HAPPEN: Stay calm; Contact the police immediately; Make use of the trauma facilities available.

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