EXCITEMENT is building in the Breede River Valley in anticipation of a rare musical event. For the first time, the popular Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra will perform in Robertson, at the Oos-Kerk on Sunday 8 October, at 3pm. To add to the significance of this event, the sparkling music programme is presented in aid of Eseltjiesrus Donkey Sanctuary in McGregor. Eseltjiesrus offers a permanent…
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La Galleria presents COALESCENCE: A village through artists’ eyes
LA GALLERIA in McGregor is proud to present COALESCENCE, a group exhibition featuring five McGregor-based artists: Joni-Leigh Doran, Richard Joshua, James de Knoop, Mark Chipps, and Dani’s Photos. Opening on 7 October 2023, this exhibition offers a unique opportunity to experience McGregor through the perspectives of these local artists. Each artist has interpreted their village in a…
Stellenbosch Craft Drinks Festival on October 7
STELLENBOSCH Craft Drinks Festival returns to the annual events calendar on 7 October 2023 in the scenic Jan Marais Nature Reserve. Gates open at 11am and it promises to be a day filled with the best in craft beer, distilled beverages (non-alcoholic options are available), artisanal food options and live music to keep your foot tapping and your head bopping until 7pm, just in time to see the sun…
JOHNNIE WALKER, headline sponsor at the popular Rocking The Daisiesmusic festival hosted annually in the Cape Town winelands, has placed big bets behind trailblazing women in music and entertainment for the 2023 instalment. Events take place in Cape Town 17 – 19 November (postponed due to flooding), and Joburg 19 November.
The Scottish whisky brand has a strong track record in culture spaces…
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When The Dead Arrived at Milnerton Playhouse
CRITICALLY acclaimed local playwright Werner Asher Steffen brings a new play to the stage of Milnerton Playhouse from September 29 to October 14. The world premiere of When the Dead Arrived is directed by Anton Schӓfer. The story questions humanity and our reactions when a global crisis hits.
A mysterious mutated virus breaks out and, as people become half-dead, the race for survival begins.…
Top quality sushi and more at Yama Asian Eatery
WHEN it opened back in 2020, Yama Asian Eatery was called Yama Sushi Emporium, and that's what it was, bringing the first top-quality sushi to the Franschhoek village. It is still the premier sushi restaurant on the main road but it also offers so much more.
As the website says, "The restaurant takes on a light, minimalistic approach that offers spacious seating both inside and outside in the…
EMBARK on a culinary journey this Heritage Day weekend at beyond restaurant, the country counterpart to FYN's urban refinement. Set within the scenic and historic Buitenverwachting Estate, established in 1796, beyondpresents a celebration of this cherished annual occasion. A first for the restaurant, beyond will be unveiling a full tasting menu inspired by the flavourful traditions of the South…
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Krone’s Site Specific Series – vintage-only Cap Classiques
WHEN cellarmaster of Krone Cap Classique, Rudiger Gretschel, returned home from a trip to France he was inspired by the grower champagne movement. “We set out to make site-specific Cap Classique a first for South Africa,” he says. "It had to be Blanc de Blancs. We knew we could express the terroir better with Chardonnay than any other grape."
In 2016 Krone released South Africa’s first…
Carol Thorns in The Bubble at La Roche, Franschhoek
ON Wednesday 27 September, from 5.30pm to 8pm, have a magical, open-air, picnic-style evening, enjoying the enchanting sounds of celebrated South African electric cellist, Carol Thorns, as she performs within her iconic bubble. The event will take place at the picturesque La Roche Estate in Franschhoek, offering breathtaking vistas of mountains and vineyards. The proceeds from this event will be…
NEDERBURG has teamed up with queen of Afrofusion cuisine, Chef Nti, who’s dreamed up some exciting new flavour-popping kasi recipes to mark the 50th anniversary of the winery’s much-loved red blend, Baronne.
The perennially popular Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz blend, launched in 1973, remains a great Mzansi favourite. Based on annual domestic volumes sold, the equivalent of a bottle of Baronne is…
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Taste Brookdale exclusive new releases at winemaker’s dinner
THE Bistro at Brookdale Estate is presenting a Winemaker’s Dinner on Thursday 28 September 2023. The special event will provide a platform for Kiara Scott Farmer to present her wines and showcase the terroir of the Paarl wine estate, expertly paired with a five-course dinner staged by executive chef, Gary Coetzee. Bookings are essential and meat or vegetarian options are available. Tickets cost…
WWF South Africa urges citizens to Believe In Better
WWF South Africa is proud to announce its latest Believe In Bettercampaign, an inspiring call to action designed to ignite hope for a brighter, more sustainable future in our cherished nation. As South Africa approaches the 2024 elections, this campaign serves as a powerful reminder of our shared national vision—to heal the wounds of the past and pave the way for a brighter, more promising future…
IN a year that saw a record number of entries for the Amorim Cap Classique Challenge, KWV Laborie walked away with the top award, winning the trophy for Best Producer Overall with the Laborie Blanc de Blancs 2017. Laborie, which also took the competition trophy for Best Blanc de Blancs, was joined on the winners' rostrum by trophy winners Domaine des Dieux Claudia 2017 (Best Brut), Louisvale MCC…
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Celebrate Negroni Week with the perfect serve
THE Negroni is a cocktail that has surpassed trends and time for over a century, dating all the way back to the early 20th century Florence. It was born at the hands of Count Camillo Negroni when, in a bold statement, he added gin to his regular Americano instead of the usual soda water. It didn’t take long for the innovative drink to spread, not only over the country, but globally, as it was…
What’s still to come on M-Net in September
THESE are the new series coming to M-Net 101 in the second half of September. Please let's not even talk about how it's almost Halloween and Christmas. Hands up who's seen decorations or Santa-related ads?
Blue Lightspremieres on September 20 at 10pm. With an 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it follows three probationary period police officers in the Police Service of Northern Ireland assigned…