Articles tagged ‘Locals’ Picks’
Sihle Khumalo: Dark continent, My black arse :)
By Philip | October 16th, 2007 |
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This new release and first book by South African author Sihle Khumalo, details his travels from Cape to Cairo by public transport.
‘I had always wanted to write a book but I had never known what type of a book I would write. As my 30th birthday was getting closer I thought, why don’t I [...]
The Brew Route: Durbans answer to the wine route?
By Robyn | August 31st, 2007 | Add a Comment »
The Zulu Kingdom now offers visitors a chance to experience the Brew Route, similar in many ways to the wine routes of the Western Cape.
The Route consists of 8 breweries, which range from SABMiller (second largest brewer in the world) to the family run Farmers Brauhaus in Hattingspruit, Dundee.
The route takes tourists through a large [...]
Shopping: Willowbridge mall, Tygervalley
By Philip | August 21st, 2007 | Add a Comment »
In the last 10 years Cape Town has seen an explosion of retail areas, and shopping malls. I am not entirely sure where all these extra consumers are coming from, but it seems that business is thriving across the board.
The latest addition is Willowbridge, which is less of a mall and more of an enclosed [...]
Flea Markets and Craft Markets in Cape town
By Philip | August 19th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Capetonians love flea markets! and we have several every weekend: Here are the main ones.
Greenpoint Stadium Flea market: This started with a guy selling Boerewors rolls on the weekend and has blossomed into the largest fleamarket in Cape Town.
It is held every Sunday and public holiday from 09:00 till 17:00. This used to be a [...]
Cool Runnings, Toboggan track in Durbanville, Cape Town.
By Philip | August 14th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Thanks to some nifty climate change South Africa is getting more and more snow in the winter months, and skiing is now a viable option for 3 months of the year.
Tiffendel ski resort in the southern Drakensberg is located on the slopes of Ben McDhui “Ben Mac”, the highest peak in the Cape (3000m), granted [...]
Super 14 Rugby final: Shark VS The Bulls
By Robyn | May 17th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Durban is currently gripped by rugby madness as history is about to be made in the Super 14, which is a tri-nation rugby competition between club sides from South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
For the first time in the competition, it’s an all South Africa final as The Sharks (Durban’s pride and joy) prepare [...]
Durban’s “The Golden Mile” Kwazulu-Natal
By Robyn | April 24th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Durban itself is probably best known for its “Golden Mile”, a 6km walk along the golden sands, that stretches from the Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World in the north to uShaka Marine World in the south.
Both uShaka Marine World, Africa’s largest marine park and home to an aquarium and dolphinarium, Wet ‘n Wild water park [...]
Noodlebosch noodelry in Long Street
By Philip | April 12th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Had a concerted walk down Long Street today, to check out the Backpackers and get some prices for Paragliding (dying to try it), it’s R850 ($120), but they only go on hot days with little wind…wind and Cape Town are good friends and not easily parted.
I am also toying with the idea of opening or [...]
Kalk Bay and Cape to Cuba restaurant.
By Philip | April 10th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
We came back to the Kalk bay/Simon’s town area on Monday to have another crack at the Olympia cafe, which was fuller than a minibus, and to fetch Sarah’s cell phone from the kind gent that found it under our table at “Skebangers” in Noordhoek. Who says there is no good left in this world.
Kalk [...]
Southafricanisms: Top Ten SA sweets to try and love.
By Philip | March 30th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
For some reason, and I assure you that I am not biased on this point.. South African convenience store confectioneries are far superior to those found elsewhere in the world. I used to think it was due to conditioned taste buds or childhood memories, but I have since found proof.
