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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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THIS is the first in a series of stories coming your way about the three days I spent in Franschhoek recently. It rained - stormed even - almost the entire time, the sun only making an appearance as I was leaving, and it was fabulous. Winter should not put you off taking a break, a mini holiday,…
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BY now you're accustomed to my stories about the posh establishments I tend to frequent, and luxury accommodations. Today I am here to tell you that this is not always the case and that you shouldn't rule out a backpackers when looking for a cool and definitely affordable place to stay in Cape Town.…
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TOTAL relaxation was always the plan. Weekends away sometimes run the risk of becoming over-thought, with every minute and every hour accounted for with an itinerary of eating, drinking, activities in the area, and whatnot.  Sure, you can do all that at Penhill Farm but you don't haveto. "It’s…
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FOUNDED in 1963, Nuy Winery’s first wine were released in 1978 – 12 bottle case cost R9. Across three ranges, the wines today are still reasonably priced, and its Barbieri Idro Rooi Muskadel 2015, a fortified Muscat de Frontignan matured for five years in oak barrels, recently (in May…
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IT is but two weeks until the winter solstice, by which I rule my life, and the days will slowly begin to grow longer and perhaps I can still find the full sun the freesia bulbs are demanding so as to flower in spring. In the meantime, however, temperatures have been plummeting and we've had decent…
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YOU can't get more topical right now than AI. Is it good or is it evil? Will it take over the world and crush humans? Can it be used for more than break up texts and cats depicted as Marvel superheroes? The eponymous Mrs Davis is the world’s most powerful Artificial Intelligence. Simone is the nun…
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THERE are two things that epitomise winter: restaurant specials, and great TV. It's a win-win, whether you decide to stay at home, or go out. M-Net 101 has a particularly excellent line up of international series for June, beginning tonight with Tulsa Kingat 9.10pm. It stars Sylvester Stallone…
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SOME people are so funny when they try to justify drinking wine in the morning (to be clear, at a tasting or a meal, not in an alcohol-dependant way; that's not funny at all) by saying "oh, it's 12pm somewhere". Just have the Mimosa, Sharon. I'm going to draw a comparison with breakfast, or more…
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WELL, would you look at that? Luke Dale Roberts has done it again. SALON, at the Old Biscuit Mill in Salt River, is the latest addition to his portfolio of culinary destinations, and it is simply marvellous. The concept is called The Journey, a nine-course culinary trip around the world, stopping…
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WARNING - this article contains spoilers for all five seasons of Yellowstone, because I have some thoughts. Currently available on DStv Online, plus the first prequel 1883 - yes, the first - with the second prequel 1923arriving from June 22. But it's far from over for the fans. We know the eight…
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LIAM TOMLIN'S legendary and OG Chefs Warehouse is backin Bree Street, occupying the ground level at The Bailey and it is oh so good. We would expect nothing less. A group of us had lunch there last week, and this is my report. The menu is divided into seafood, vegetables,  meat, sides and…
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