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Lanzerac Taphuis is a historic gastropub in the heart of Stellenbosch, offering a relaxed atmosphere and delicious South African cuisine. The 330yearold building features wooden beams, brick floors, and a massive fireplace, exuding a welcoming and cozy country charm.
Passengers flying in or out of more than ten airports in South Africa are being advised to prepare for possible delays following the suspension of air traffic navigation procedures. This suspension comes as the International Civil Aviation Organisation ICAO conducts safety audits in the country to ensure compliance with international aviation safety standards.
Cape Town is known for its culinary gems, and Ramenhead is the latest addition to the city’s food scene. The brainchild of renowned chef Peter Tempelhoff, this authentic Japanese street food bar offers a casual dining experience where you can slurp, sip, and socialize to your heart’s content.
Children who live on farms in Stellenbosch get together three times a week at a small dam on Polkadraai road to play canoe polo or kayak polo. This is a unique sport that mixes the rules of water polo with kayaking skills. The kids on the Stellenbosch team range from 8 to 18 years old, with Camurin Abrahams being the best under18 player in the Western Cape.
Scala Pasta Bar may be a better place for you if you want traditional Italian pasta. This underground New Yorkstyle pasta bar is revolutionizing how we eat pasta, offering a sharingplate dining style that allows customers to taste multiple dishes and experience various interpretations of Italy’s famous staple.
The recent state visit to South Africa by King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium highlighted a successful corporate social responsibility project in the Philippi Village hub of Cape Town. One of the key sponsors of the project was Air Belgium, which is committed to improving the communities it serves. The project involved the renovation of a soccer pitch that had been in a state of disrepair for years. Thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Belgian business community in South Africa, the rise was wholly revamped, including the provision of soccer kits and equipment.
Are you looking for an unforgettable dining experience in Cape Town? Look no further than Edge Africa, a Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel popup restaurant. Chef Vusi Ndlovu showcases his EDGE culinary concept that explores Africa’s food heritage creatively and respectfully.
If you are a seafood lover, you must visit Makers Landing, the V&A Waterfront’s food destination, for a fresh and sustainable seafood market experience. This event showcases all things seafood, celebrates smallscale fishers, and brings fresh fish to the public at the heart of the harbor.
Nestled high on the mountainside above Franschhoek village, Country Grand boasts one of the most breathtaking views in the region.
More than a hundred sex workers and advocates gathered at the Department of Justice in Cape Town to demand the decriminalization of the sex work industry in South Africa. The demonstration, organized by the Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Task Forceё(SWEAT), aimed to raise awareness of the need for legal reform and support the passage of the decriminalization bill.
Police in Durbanville is investigating a robbery case in which an 81yearold man was attacked and robbed of his belongings inside his farm home at Kliprug Farm.
Cape Town’s accommodations offer an unconventional sleeping experience that is hard to forget. Here are some of the unique accommodations in Cape Town.
Located within the original wine cellar of the Manor House, The Werf Restaurant at Boschendal offers a unique and delightful dining experience that combines heritage, sustainability, and the great outdoors. With their new chef, Eric Bulpitt, who brings with him impeccable credentials from some of Cape Town’s most prestigious kitchens, The Werf is focused on seasonality and utilizing fresh, sustainable ingredients that showcase the best of local produce.
Former CEO of Eskom, Andre de Ruyter has agreed to present information to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) regarding allegations he made in an eNCA interview. These allegations, made on 23 February, concerned widespread corruption and fraud at the power utility, involving high ranking politicians. While De Ruyter did not provide any names, he did imply that members of the ruling party and ministers were aware of the wrongdoing but had failed to address it.
Cape Town has always been a hub for talented African artists and filmmakers. Now, Mother City has yet another reason to celebrate, as its firstever Africanproduced Series has been nominated for Best Series at the sixth edition of CANNESERIES.
Thabo Bester is a convicted murderer and rapist who escaped jail on May 3, 2022. Since then, he and his partner, the famous doctor Nandipha Magudumana, have been running a scambuilding company out of Johannesburg.
