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RENOWNED Stellenbosch winery, Eikendal, has embarked on a new era with the official appointment of Maryke Botha as its winemaker. Until recently, she served as assistant to cellar master Nico Grobler, who departs after an 11-year tenure to develop his own wine project. Botha hits the position…
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VISIT the Tokara tasting room and be the first to get your hands on the lauded Reserve Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, one three Reserve reds from the stand out 2017 vintage all rated Top 10 in consecutive South African wine reports. With the easing of restrictions on wine sales during Covid-19…
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CLEAR your calendar for the latest live virtual concerts in the Stellenbosch on Stage series that will feature stellar South African talent Spoegwolf on August 29, 2020 and the University of Stellenbosch Alumni Concert featuring Laurika Rauch, Stuart Taylor, Sunday Kelechi, Jan Braai and the…
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THE World Travel Tourism Council (WTTC) has issued Paarl and Wellington with its “Safe Travels” approval. This means the two destinations adhere to the strict guidelines and protocols set by the global industry representative and travellers can visit the region and its tourism attractions with…
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AS I was standing at the kitchen sink of Elgin Vintners Country House, doing the last bit of washing up – because I don’t know how to work a dishwasher - and gazing out the window overlooking a corner of the garden and just the tip of the new wine tasting room, it occurred to me that it was probably…
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TUESDAY, August 18, 2020 is International Pinot Noir Day so raise a glass and drink a toast to this beautiful cultivar. And not just any glass… If you can, get your paws on a Reidelglass, one which is specifically designed for Pinot Noir. They’re not inexpensive (but that’s all relative I…
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WITH the world’s eyes on the mysterious deaths of hundreds of elephants in Botswana since May this year, World Elephant Day on Wednesday August 12, 2020 is an opportunity to raise awareness across the globe around the preservation and protection of these gentle giants. While elephant numbers are…
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ONE of the unexpected silver linings that Covid-19 has brought to travel, is more or less compulsory room service for breakfast, with no extra tray charge. I’ve been on two staycations in the past two weeks, and at both guesthouses, breakfast was served to the room. The first place offered the…
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SEASON two of Bulletproofbegins on Monday August 10, 2020 on Universal TV (DStv Channel 117) at 8pm. We have an exclusive Q&A with series star Stavros Zalmas. Who are you playing in this new series of Bulletproof? I’m playing Alex Markides. He comes from Cyprus, he’s in his late 50s and…
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THE City Sightseeing Red Bus, an icon on the tourism landscape, is revving up the fleet and is ready to hit the city streets this Woman’s Day weekend. During nationwide lockdown, like all tourism operators, City Sightseeing has been closed for business as the country waited for the Covid-19…
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