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WITH the ever-rising cost of living, Capetonians are looking for ways to entertain themselves without breaking the bank. Tasso Evangelinos, CEO of the Cape Town Central City Improvement District, says, “As Capetonians increasingly feel the pinch, there’s a lot to see and do in the Cape Town CBD that…
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THIS Women’s Day, the Liz McGrath Collection is embracing all that is feminine with High Tea at The Cellars-Hohenhort; Afternoon Tea at The Plettenberg and Tea by the Sea at The Marine in Hermanus. The ceremony of Afternoon Tea represents relaxing time with good conversation in a beautiful lounge…
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WELGEMEEND August Art Month, from the 5th to the 31st, is an annual event that promotes the appreciation of art and culture in the greater Cape Town community and is hosted by collectors Frank and Lizelle Kilbourn and auction house Strauss & Co, in collaboration with the Friends of Welgemeend.…
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WHAT if - hear me out - you could eat a delicious almost exclusively vegan meal, without even realising it? In all my years as a food writer, I've been happy to eat almost anything (late-in-life allergies notwithstanding), which has been very useful, allowing me to enjoy meat, dairy, and yes…
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TALENTED ballet dancers from South Africa and around the world will be gathering at the Artscape Opera House  from 26 to 30 July for the 9th South African International Ballet Competition (SAIUBC). In exciting news, the full international jury will be adjudicating in person, for the first time in…
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JOIN Tintswalo Boulders and talented young chef Callan Austin for a culinary masterclass weekend from July 22-24 and learn the art of creating delectable dishes with sustainable ingredients foraged from nature. In 2021 Callan was crowned the first international winner of the S.Pellegrino Young…
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VISITORS to the beautiful town of Paarl have reason to smile as they can once again enjoy the freedom of exploring the local sites, tastes and tourism treats without the restriction of a mask. Paarl’s menu of things to do caters for all ages and dishes up experiences for adventurers, wine…
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IS there anything more civilised than afternoon tea? Yes, morning tea. Same with naps; traditionally they are taken in the afternoon but I am a strong supporter of the morning nap.Not as a replacement, but a supplement. Mail me for more advice. At The Cellars-Hohenort, you can now enjoy a…
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FRANSCHHOEK is celebrating Bastille after a two-year hiatus, on July 16 and 17, in the main road, with all things French inspired. Dress up in your finest red, white and blue, not forgetting your beret, as you soak all that Franschhoek has to offer – great wines, delicious food and superb…
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AS the winter winds blow their way through the Western Cape, now is a great time to enjoy flying kites through the chilly skies. Making kites is also a fun and healthy family activity that encourages creativity and expression. For this reason, the popular kite-decorating workshops makes their return…
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