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MANDELA DAY is an annual global celebrationthat takes place on 18 July to honour the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela. This day is a call to action for individuals, communities, and organisations to take time to reflect on Mandela's values and principles and to make a positive impact in their own…
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GAVIN BINDER, co-founding partner of Una Más Tequila & Mezcaleria in Sea Point with his brother Sean, does not pull the "tequila face". You all know the one, when tequila shooters seem like a good idea so everyone does them but with a scrunched up face that says this is the worst thing ever.…
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BLESSED are the cheesemakers, said Monty Python. So too should be the bakers, who rise well before dawn while the rest of us are deep in slumber, to make all the delicious breads and pastries for us. I salute you. The Artisanal Bakery & Garden Café opened in February this year at La Motte in…
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ŌKU Asian Eatery and Yama Sushi Emporium opened in 2020, in the wake of the pandemic. At the time, they were unique to Franschhoek in their Asian offering. Ōku offers formal dining and is complemented by the casual style at neighbouring Yama. When I ate at Õku last month, Peter Nyathi came to our…
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SEASON six of The Good Doctorcomes to M-Net 101 tonight at 7. As Shaun (Freddie Highmore) becomes a surgical resident at St. Bonaventure Hospital’s surgical unit, he faces more responsibility and pressure. He must deal with an attack on the hospital, new residents, and Lea's high risk pregnancy,…
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UCOOK and Parmalat have teamed up to bring you four fab recipes using flavoured butters, available until July 18. I was offered a choice of one to try out, and I chose tomato and chorizo risotto with paprika butter (pictured above). It's a thing of mine that I almost always fiddle with a…
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MY first booking at Nguni Café was cancelled due to that extreme weather we had, with floods and so on, which put a damper on the plans. Then it all cleared up and we've been experiencing the other extreme of Cape Town winter: beautiful warm sunny days with no wind. Mostly. I mean, what's with the…
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IT gives me enormous pleasure to share with you that seasons one through to the first half of five (more episodes later this year) of Yellowstone will be available to stream and binge from July 6. I loved this series so much, because, well, cowboys; you can read more of my why here. Kevin Costner…
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IN my defence, I hadn't had sushi for several months; yes, shocking I know. So when we got to Glenwood in Franschhoek for lunch, I'm not even ashamed to say I pigged out. Glenwood serves gourmet sushifrom Wednesdays to Sundays in the daytime only, but will be closed for July. That's the thing…
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IN a whirl of social events and functions there is one invitation that always stands out from the rest: when the pleasure of your company is requested by chef Mynhardt Joubert at KWV's Cathedral Cellar. It's a guarantee of gorgeous decor, delicious food, exceptional wine pairings, and a guest list…
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THE Franschhoek Wine Tram makes me so happy. I remember when it began in 2012; a small operation then, it has grown into one of the valley's most popular attractions, with multiple routes, numerous wine farms to visit via double decker trams or by road, and a sleek, smart terminal where you can grab…
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AS much as we should not forget the youth of the past, so too must we look towards the youth who are the future. So it was appropriate for LAMTA (Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy) to launch its new song and dance production, Vintage Jukebox, on June 16. A cold and blustery night, a guy…
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