Articles tagged ‘Shopping’

Gateway: Durban’s theatre of shopping

By Robyn | August 24th, 2007 | Add a Comment »

To carry on with the shopping theme, Durban is home to one of the biggest shopping retail outlets in Africa. With more than 280 stores and a wide variety of restaurants, entertainment and recreational activities this is not just any shopping centre! Situated in the ever-expanding Umhlanga Ridge New Town Centre about 20 minutes outside [...]

Flea Markets and Craft Markets in Cape town

By Philip | August 19th, 2007 | 2 Comments »

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 [...]

Decorex and design for living Exhibitions: Part deus, the revenge.

By Philip | May 1st, 2007 | 1 Comment »

So as mentioned in my earlier post, we decided to do BOTH shows in one day, luckily Decorex closed at 5 or we would of had to toss the spare wheel to transport all the pamphlets.
Decorex ‘07 has now finished, having run from the 26th-29th April, so I am going to tell you about it, [...]

Canal Walk and the V&A Waterfront: Tis the season to get trampled.

By Philip | December 20th, 2006 | Add a Comment »

I started my Christmas shopping today and seemingly so did the rest of South Africa. Both the V&A Waterfront and Canal Walk at Century City were full to the teeth and not just with Capetonians. Many Jo-burgers or Gautengers are here spending their banks hard earned money, not to mention the thousands of tourists. To [...]

First in Africa: Gay marriage legalized.

By Philip | December 1st, 2006 | 2 Comments »

As of yesterday Thursday 30th November, South Africa became the first country in Africa to offer the legal right of marriage to same sex couples. The legislation was approved in Thabo Mbeki’s absence, by deputy president Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka.
The talk radio stations are abuzz with heated debate on the subject. The black majority, hold mainly conservative [...]

WITW Neighbour goods market - Woodstock, Cape Town.

By Philip | November 30th, 2006 | Add a Comment »

Cape Town is dotted with markets. Most with curios, antiques, clothing and the obligatory “yellow food” array.
For something a little different, WITW (What If The World), have initiated an organic food, crafts and design market in what was the old biscuit factory in Woodstock.
One can find incredible artisinal breads and locally produced premium olives, amongst [...]

Heartworks, Kloof Street, Cape Town: Shop Review

By Ben | August 24th, 2006 | 1 Comment »

Heartworks
98 Kloof Street, cnr. De Lorentz
Gardens, Cape Town | Map

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Heartworks

Specialty: Bright, funky crafts.
Tel: +27 (0) 21 424 8419
SA Blog recommends a look inside? Definitely

Bicycle Maintenance Company, Woodstock, Cape Town: Shop Review

By Ben | August 3rd, 2006 | Add a Comment »

Bicycle Maintenance Company
1 Argyle Road
Woodstock, Cape Town | Map

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Bicycle Repair Company

Specialty: Bicycle repair
Contact: Tel: +27 (0) 21 448 4692, Fax: N/A
SA Blog recommends a look inside? Don’t miss it!

Papagayo, Kalk Bay, Cape Town: Shop Review

By Ben | July 31st, 2006 | Add a Comment »

Papagayo
Belmont Road, Kalk Bay
Cape Town | Map

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Papagayo

Specialty: Imported handicrafts & textiles.
Tel: +27 (0) 21 788 1923
SA Blog recommends a look inside? Definitely

Capture South Africa’s Rainbow of Colours with Mandela Park Mosaics

By Ben | July 27th, 2006 | Add a Comment »

Hout Bay’s township of Imizamo Yethu houses one of the brightest African craft projects around: Mandela Park Mosaics, founded in 1999 and today a supplier of all manner of glittering, hand-made artefacts, from African-themed vases to Matisse-inspired wall installations.

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