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Kalk Bay
Kalk Bay is a quaint and picturesque village situated on the East coast just south of Cape Town. The village has fantastic views with Whales coming in close… Read More »
I Am An African
Thabo Mbeki’s speech to the nation on 8th May 1996 has to be one of the most stirring speeches ever made. It speaks of a people and a… Read More »
Cape Argus – Pick n Pay Cycle Tour 2012
Cape Argus, Pick n Pay Cycle tour is an annual event over a gruelling 109 kilometres of the most beautiful scenery in the world. The event starts in… Read More »
Sosaties
Sosaties or kebabs as they would be more commonly known, are an age old South African favourite for braais or grills. Any meat could be used here but… Read More »
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Kirstenbosch botanical garden is situated at the foot of Table mountain, in what has to be one of the most stunning views ever. It covers over 500 hectares… Read More »
Intaka Island Bird Sanctuary
Intaka Island (Intaka meaning bird in isiXhosa), is one of those best kept secrets that one discovers by accident. It is located within Century City in Cape Town,… Read More »
Bobtail Iced Dog Biscuits
This week we were introduced to Bobtail Iced Biscuits. Some really cool looking biscuit treats for dogs that are made from dog friendly ingredients. The ingredients are: wheat… Read More »
S A Post Office Stamp Issue on Rev. John Dube
A new stamp issue by the S.A. Post Office on the 22nd February 2012 celebrates the Reverend John Dube, with great design, as always, by Thea Clemons and… Read More »
New Bank Notes Featuring Nelson Mandela
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 »
New Foodie Forum – Yumsy
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 »
Chief Albert Luthuli Stamps Issued By SA Post Office
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 »
West Coast National Park
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 »
UNISA students share the load at studybuddies.co.za
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 »
Cape Malay Pickled Fish
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 »
Strandfontein Sewage Works
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 »
SA Post Office Celebrates World Post Day
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 »
Firing of the Noon Day Gun on Signal Hill
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 »
Avocado magazine to close
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 »
Watch the South African version of Come Dine With Me
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 »
SA Cape Floral Region Stamp Issue
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 »
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