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New Bank Notes Featuring Nelson Mandela

In Interesting Things On 20 February 2012 0 Comments

New bank notes are to be issued later in the year, bearing Nelson Mandela’s face on the front of the note with the big 5 still being featured… Read More »

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New Foodie Forum – Yumsy

In Food On 21 December 2011 0 Comments

Want to know about all the latest foodie happenings, events, gadgets, books and more then go and join the new South African food forum at Yumsy. This is… Read More »

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Chief Albert Luthuli Stamps Issued By SA Post Office

In Interesting Things On 12 December 2011 0 Comments

On the 10th December 2011 the SA Post Office issued a Folder and a sheet of stamps honouring the 50th anniversary of Chief Albert Luthuli, being the first… Read More »

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West Coast National Park

In Places On 9 December 2011 0 Comments

West Coast National Park is known mainly for the spring flowers that carpet the entire area like a blanket. What is not so well publicised is the wild… Read More »

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UNISA students share the load at studybuddies.co.za

In Interesting Things On 26 November 2011 0 Comments

Students at South Africa’s biggest and oldest distance learning university, UNISA, have taken to the internet to share the burden of part-time studying with a dedicated UNISA forum… Read More »

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Cape Malay Pickled Fish

In Food On 26 November 2011 0 Comments

Pickled fish is the favourite South African food eaten at Easter time together with Hot Cross Buns.  The recipe was originally devised by Cape Malay fishermen in an… Read More »

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Strandfontein Sewage Works

In Places On 26 November 2011 0 Comments

One of the best kept birding secrets in the Western Cape is the Strandfontein sewage works and resting pans. Such a huge variety of sea and water birds,… Read More »

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SA Post Office Celebrates World Post Day

In Interesting Things On 10 October 2011 1 Comment

World Post Day is celebrated around the world on the 9th October, the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1874 in the Swiss capital,… Read More »

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Firing of the Noon Day Gun on Signal Hill

In Out & About On 6 October 2011 0 Comments

One of the highlights of Cape Town is the firing of the Noon Day Gun which is accurately fired at exactly 12 noon every day, from the Lion… Read More »

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Avocado magazine to close

In Food On 22 September 2011 3 Comments

I am sure that I am not the only one who is shocked and saddened by the news that Avusa is closing down Avocado magazine. Just yesterday I… Read More »

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Watch the South African version of Come Dine With Me

In Food On 22 September 2011 1 Comment

By now everyone must have watched the BBC food series Come Dine With Me, with those hilarious, jaded and sarcastic remarks by the British actor and narrator, Dave… Read More »

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SA Cape Floral Region Stamp Issue

In Interesting Things On 20 September 2011 0 Comments

The South African Post Office is releasing ten stamps, in one sheet, on the 23rd September 2011. The ten stamps have been designed by artist Tobie Beele, in… Read More »