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Visit Franschhoek for a winter winelands escape

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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Go BIG or go home

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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The perfect weekend getaway at Penhill Farm

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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Family-friendly restaurant in the Nuy Valley

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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Winter special at Pasta Scala

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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A nun takes on AI on Showmax in June

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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Christopher Walken in The Outlaws on BritBox

NEW and exclusive to BritBox from June 8, The Outlawsis comedy crime caper created by and starring Stephen Merchant (The Office, Extras, The Barking Murders) and features a stand-out performance by Oscar-winner Christopher Walken (Catch Me If You Can, Seven Psychopaths, Pulp Fiction, The Deer…
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