15,16 and 17 September Bigger, better, more competitive and more fun than ever before! Sponsored by Harbour Bay, supported by Intasure, this 3 day festival of sailing is False Bay Yacht Club’s premier regatta and one of the biggest in the country. It attracts upward of 50 entries with representatives from all keelboat sailing …
Water crisis in Cape Town! As the province moves into the spring and summer seasons with little prospects for rain, the City of Cape Town has announced tougher water restrictions by raising the water consumption alert to level 5. The new restrictions include a cap on individual domestic property usage and sets it at 20kl …
An annual Mother City highlight, the Cape Town Marathon heads into the CBD for a quick-paced run through iconic streets and past historic buildings on Sunday, 17 September 2017. This yearly marathon is best known for its flat, feasible route and the fact that it offers both novices and experienced runners a chance to see …
September is almost here and the first month of Spring does not disappoint with all the amazing events lined up for everyone to enjoy! There is something for everyone to do, young and old. Have a look and mark your favorite event in your diary. Wolfkop Weekender: Power Flower Picnic Wolfkop Weekender’s fourth edition of …
THIS YEAR’S CAPE HOMEMAKERS EXPO IS A TRIBUTE TO YOUR HOME – ON AT THE CTICC FROM 31 AUGUST TO 3 SEPTEMBER The 2017 Cape HOMEMAKERS Expo will celebrate this year’s theme A Tribute to Your Home with an impressive range of products and professional services under one roof from 31 August to 3 September …
One of South Africa’s oldest towns and Naval base, Simon’s Town (sometimes misspelt as Simons Town) is a picturesque and historical town where many happy memories are waiting to be made just 35km outside Cape Town. From the Toy and Navy museums to the eateries and shops, here’s what you need to see while in …
Nothing prepares you for your first whale and the impact that seeing it has upon you. Perhaps it is their immensity. Definitely it is the whales’ authenticity and the absolute trust they show towards us. But mostly it is the overwhelming sense of awe, of joy, of having been touched by something greater than oneself …
Cape Town was recently voted the second cheapest city to live in the world, although locals may beg to differ. Luckily we’ve put together a guide to how you can navigate the Mother City in a truly wallet-friendly way. Our advice: print this guide out and keep it in your ever-so-empty back pocket. CONQUER CAPE …
Scientific Facts Scientific Name: Spheniscus Demersus spheniscus = Greek, small wedge (their formation when swimming) demersus = Latin, plunging Class: Aves Average Statistics: Weight – 2,1 To 3,7 kilograms (4.63 To 8.16 pounds) Height – 50 cm (19.7 inches) Description Penguins are flightless, aquatic birds, which live in the southern oceans in climates as varied as Antarctica …
Nothing soothes the soul quite a good as a wonderful cup of coffee. You can search high and low for the perfect cup and once you have tasted the aroma, magic happens. Here are some of the local coffee shops in and around Simon’s Town: Quarterdeck International Coffee Shop Located at 111 St Georges Street, Jubilee …
