RAW Africa Boutique Collection’s 5-star Sky Villa Boutique Hotel - which overlooks Plettenberg bay with unforgettable 360° views – hosts luxurious and exclusive experiences. And there, up in the clouds on Saturday 12 March 2022 at 5pm is where you want to be for a sunset concert featuring the smooth sounds of local favourites Matthew Mole and Shaza, plus Sky Villa’s rockin’ resident deejay, DJ…
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Good wine and good stories go hand in hand at Le Pommier
THERE once was a bull named Jonathan, who lived at Le Pommier, on the Helshoogte Road in the Banhoek Valley between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Jonathan was rather wilful and would frequently break out of his accommodations and into the vineyards - but only one in particular: the Malbec. There he would eat his fill of the grapes which is why today, to honour his impeccable taste, Le Pommier…
TopWineRoots Laailou Music Festival is the new Afrikaans jol
EDIT: This event has been postponed till later in the year.
There's a new Afrikaans festival kid on the block! The TopWineRoots Laailou Music Festivalis creating a thrilling festival-experience in a fantastic setting for an unforgettable weekend out with your friends, at Berg River Resort, Paarl from March 18 to 20.
Your lilo is that quirky, colourful thing that floats your boat in December…
JOIN the end of harvest celebrations on the Steenberg Trail Run and "wine" your way through autumnal Constantia vineyards on Saturday, 26 March.
Held in aid of the SA Guide-Dogs Association, the Steenberg Trail Run takes you on a 5km or 10km run or walk, guiding you through the sensory splendour of the changing colours and scents of the autumn vines. With prizes galore for the winners,…
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10 things you need to know about MasterChef SA season 4
SEASON four of MasterChef South Africais now on M-Net, Mondays to Thursdays at 6pm. Here are some fun facts.
1. It’s a shift from the traditional reality TV broadcast model…
From Monday 28 February, MasterChef SA season 4 will be broadcast four times a week (Mondays to Thursdays) – a move away from the traditional reality TV model of broadcasting an episode a week. This is a first for a…
Masterchef SA’s new pantry goes “green”
VIEWERS watching the latest season of MasterChef SAwill have immediately noticed the new and impressive food pantry.
Stocked by this season’s new title sponsor, Pick n Pay, the pantry boasts a strong focus on sustainability including a de-packaged fresh produce offering and a packaging-free zone. It also boasts the latest fridge technology, further minimising the impact on the environment.…
DURING November 2021, Makers Landing set aside part of its triple volume events space to become a film set for MasterChef South Africa, and all the action in the show’s 20 episodes takes place against the stunning backdrop of Cape Town’s commercial harbour and the Cape Town Cruise Terminal. Unlike the previous shows, current fans will not be limited to watching the contest only on television.…
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Black Bear Band and story of American music in Riebeek Kasteel
FROM the swamps of the Mississippi Delta to the juke joints of Memphis, the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville to the folk explosion of upstate New York comes the fascinating story of American music – told in the Swartland town of Riebeek Kasteel.
For one magical night only, The Black Bear Band unravels this epic tale and how it shaped and influenced their own special brand of music. The show takes…
Sky Villa Trans Plett MTB Classic – a magnificent weekend awaits
OVERBERG MTB Events will host the Sky Villa Trans Plett MTB Classic at the Sky Villa Boutique Hotel from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 March 2022.
“This is an event that will bring our recently launched Sky Trails to the forefront of mountain biking trails," says Paul Duverge, group general manager of Raw Africa Boutique Collection (formerly Cape Summer Villas Boutique Collection). The Sky Trails…
WINEMAKER and head of the renowned Stellenbosch Hills, PG Slabbert, celebrates his 25th harvest at the winery this year. During this time, he has seen not only the transformation of the acclaimed enterprise, but also shared its journey through some of the industry’s most tumultuous times.
Since the mid-1990s historic peaks and troughs include South Africa’s return to the international arena,…
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The humble mushroom packs a mighty health punch
UMAMI-RICH mushrooms are an excellent nutrient-rich food that is low in calories, cholesterol and sodium, and they provide plenty of fibre and flavour. But the big news is that they contain robust amounts of antioxidants, selenium, riboflavin, Vitamin D and other healthful substances that protect the immune system.
Common dietary advice for diabetics is to eat the least processed, low GI foods.…
For visitors and locals, Cape Town has so much to see and do
WITH travel restrictions easing the world over, and South Africa off the dreaded “red list” of many countries, tourists are returning to our splendid shores. Here’s where they can play and stay this summer season – and where you can also be a tourist in your own city.
In December 2021, the Mother City saw an increase in visitors, with Cape Town International Airport reporting a recovery of 66%…
THE chilling real-life drama of the nerve agent attack that terrorised the UK in 2018 takes centre stage on BritBox this March in The Salisbury Poisonings, with the Northern Ireland-set police series Hope Street adding extra heft to the month’s line-up of new and exclusive titles.
The still-raw events of the Novichok chemical agent attacks are dramatised in The Salisbury Poisonings (pictured…
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Farmer Angus is here to show us how to make better food choices
FUN fact: as depicted in the movie Snatch, pigs can and will eat an entire human, bones and all. But they won't touch onions or lemons.
This was just one of the many interesting things I learned while touring the Farmer Angus operations at Spier in Stellenbosch, guided by Farmer Angus himself. "Farmer Angus, one of two exclusively grass-fed, pasture-reared cattle farms found in the Western…
Get close to magnificent street art at 2022’s IPAF
THIS year’s International Public Art Festival (IPAF) – hosted by urban art NGO Baz-Art – promises a wonderland of scintillating street art from some of the best professional artists. Now centralised in Cape Town’s vibrant Canterbury Street, the 2022 IPAF is themed humanity, with the goal of focusing on connection and community.
A core aspect of the event will be the immersive street art tours,…