Rietvlei flooded as storms hit Cape Town
Last time we had this kind of flooding in Cape Town was in 2007. Today we travelled around Rietvlei and down to Milnerton to capture photos of what’s… Read More »
Boulders Beach at Simonstown, Home to the Jackass Penguins
Boulders Beach in Simonstown is home to some 2500 penguins, these penguins are known as jackass penguins because of the braying sounds they make. They look so awkward… 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 »
Cape Town From The Air
During these holidays we decided to embark on a new adventure and go on a helicopter ride. We have flown many times in those great big aircraft put… Read More »
Kirstenbosch Summer Concert Programme November 2012 to April 2013
It is that exciting time of the year when Kirstenbosch opens its Summer Concerts out on the lawns. Bring your blanket and picnic basket and be sure to… Read More »
On the other side of the fence: the diary of a South African expat in New Zealand coming back to SA for a year
Carol is a guest blogger on Everything, sharing her thoughts and dreams of returning to South Africa for a year after emigrating to New Zealand over 20 years… 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 »
City of Cape Town: the jewel in the crown
The city of Cape Town is said to be the most well run city in South Africa. They claim to be the most efficient, have the best tourism,… Read More »
Cape Town’s delicious Bashews soft drinks now available in stores
Cape Town has a rich culture all of its own, with inherited tastes and foods from many varied ancestors, but some of these tastes, through all the mixing… Read More »
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