What Is A Sacred Space
There are many opinions on what a Sacred Space is. To some it is a Church, Synagogue, Mosque, Hall or where many people pray and ask for blessings…. Read More »
The Beauty of Butterflies and Moths of South Africa
Most people, at some time in their lives, have marvelled at the beauty and grace of a butterfly darting from flower to flower, or have looked on in… Read More »
Malva Pudding, Perfect for a Cold Winter’s Evening
Malva Pudding, also known as Marshmallow Pudding or Vinegar Pudding, has its roots in the Cape Dutch era This pudding has many variations from family recipes that have… Read More »
SAPO Issues New Stamps for the International Year of Water Cooperation
Celebrating The International Year of Water Cooperation Using water wisely This was the message from UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for World Water Day 2012. “Unless we increase our… Read More »
Sunbirds and Sugarbirds of the Western Cape
Southern Double-Collared Sunbird These little birds can easily be called the gems of the Western Cape with their bright jewel-like colours and long curved beaks. At present they… Read More »
Harold Porter Botanical Gardens
The Harold Porter Botanical Gardens is situated in Betty’s Bay in the Western Cape. Originally named Shangri-La Nature reserve, when it was later taken over by the National… Read More »
Fish dying in the Milnerton Lagoon
After hearing through Twitter that fish were dying in the Milnerton Lagoon, we decided to go have a look for ourselves and this is what we found. Some… Read More »
SA Post Office issue Rescue SA stamps on 22nd February 2013
Rescue SA: a brave and dedicated task force Rescue South Africa (Rescue SA) has played an important role in various international disasters, representing South Africa with pride and… Read More »
SA Post Office Issue Gift of the Givers stamps on 22nd February 2013
Gift of the Givers: proudly South African life savers The awe-inspiring list of local and international achievements, awards and recognition given to the Gift of the Givers fills… Read More »
Southern Elephant seal on Blouberg beach today
We received an email from Trevor Hardaker at 3.48pm today reporting a Southern Elephant seal had hauled itself onto Blouberg beach opposite Doodles Restaurant, in Table View. I… Read More »
Sneak Peek at SAPO’s 2013 Stamp Issue
Well we thought we would give you a sneak peek of the new stamp issues that the South African Post Office (SAPO) will be bringing out this year…. Read More »
We Have Dragons, Beautiful Dragonflies
Dragons are all around us every day, our beautiful dragonflies, they flit around and get on with their business whilst we rarely look twice at them. Upon closer… Read More »
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