New Spring & Summer Dates for Erinvale’s Wine Society Evenings
Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa's Wine Society events continue to offer one of the Winelands' most engaging culinary and wine experiences.
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The world’s marimba players descend on Cape Town for the first-ever Marimba World Championships
In addition to band performances, the weekend will include marimba demos, workshops, live leaderboards, photo opportunities, virtual reality experiences, food vendors and chill zones.
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Cape Town
Groot Phesantekraal raises a glass to National Shiraz Day with new Syrah Sour
The Syrah Sour also reflects the character of Groot Phesantekraal's flagship red wine itself, powerful yet refined, structured yet generous and unmistakably expressive.
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Culture
Nando’s Hot Young Designer (HYD) LINEAR LIGHTS finalists announced
From nearly 200 entries, Nando's has announced the top 10 finalists in the Hot Young Designer (HYD) LINEAR LIGHTS competition, the latest chapter in…
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Cape Town
Naan stop curry and laughter at Vergelegen Wine Estate
Book now for a five-course curry dinner with Durban comedian Mo Vawda at Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West.
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Cape Town
Schools, fire up the braai for CapeGate Shopping Centre’s Boerie Challenge
High schools in Kraaifontein, Brackenfell and Durbanville could win R20 000 for the ultimate Heritage-inspired boerie roll at the CapeGate Shopping Centre’s Boerie Challenge.
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Dining
Time Out ranks Johannesburg among the World’s Top 10 Street Food Cities
Johannesburg’s street food scene has always been extraordinary- pull up a plastic chair beside a street vendor in Johannesburg and it’s rarely just about…
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Adventure
LIFT explains the safety rules behind every flight – what they are designed to protect against
Every safety instruction onboard an aircraft exists for a reason - most travellers only experience the instruction, not the thinking behind it.
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Culture
Mango Groove to headline Heritage Day Sunset Music Series concert
Mango Groove returns to one of Johannesburg's most picturesque outdoor venues to bring audiences another spectacular live experience at the Sunset Music Series.
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Adventure
Top birding destinations in Africa – Lappet-faced Vultures remain crucial to the continent’s eco-tourism sector
Like the Big 10 Eagles, the Lappet-faced Vulture serves as a vital barometer for the health of ecosystems across Africa - they are also a…
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