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Alliance Francaise Cape Town

Cape Town — Thu, 31 May 2012 03:58:17 +0000

Our sister site in Port Elizabeth, Whats Up PE did an article recently on the Alliance Francaise in Port Elizabeth we were so impressed with the cultural contributions that the organization brings to its respective host city that we decided to do a little enquiry into our very own Alliance Francaise in Cape Town and this is what we found… Just as we had guessed the AF arranges a variety of different social events from French Cinema evenings, to trivia evenings and concerts largely focused on French culture and promoting Francophone in the City that [...]

Slanghoek Valley, Winter Winemaker Weekend

Cape Town — Wed, 30 May 2012 09:12:50 +0000

Living in Cape Town means that almost all the greatest things in life are on our doorstep. The Slanghoek Wine Valley is merely an hours drive from Cape Town, and they have put together a weekend package which includes a combination of excellent wines, glorious food and good company, to ensure a fabulous weekend away this weekend! The Slanghoek Valley invites you to celebrate winter with them by joining them for a “travelling dinner” weekend; a small intimate affair hosted by quartet of establishments from the Slanghoek Valley. The Slanghoek Mountain Resort, Slanghoek Cellar, Jason’s [...]

SA has best developed Wine Tourism!

Cape Town — Tue, 29 May 2012 12:45:16 +0000

“Wine tourism is better developed in South Africa than any country we know,” writes The International Wine Review in its latest report on South African wine, part of which it devoted to its wine tourism. The editor, Don Winkler, and publisher, Mike Potashnik, both from the US, visited the Winelands in December last year to evaluate the country’s top premium and ultra-premium wines and at the same time evaluated its wine tourism. The web-based International Wine Review is widely rated as one of the world’s most influential opinion formers on wine. Winkler and Potashnik [...]

Planet Green Salad Bar

Cape Town — Tue, 29 May 2012 06:22:07 +0000

Do you receive those mails that circulate the office that make you want to stop eating all together? "Margarine is one molecule away from being classified as plastic or KFC chicken is 100% processed, with lumo pink dyes added and extruded into little balls coated with the colonel's "secret" recipe" EWW! grossness! Well it is making us more conscious about where we eat, what we consume and where it comes from. This is how Planet Green salad bar in Kloof street was born “We noticed that people are becoming more interested in having a healthy [...]

Oblivion Wine Bar

Cape Town — Mon, 28 May 2012 06:52:55 +0000

After a long week at work, a mate rings up and you arrange to meet at Oblivion Wine Bar in Harfield Village. The night is but a puppy. The atmosphere is sophisticated and chilled, yet rearing to rock. Oblivion Wine Bar in Kenilworth is a sexy spot to have a chilled drink after work, meet mates for a jol over the weekend, or test who is king of quiz on a Monday. Why we love it? It’s a great local joint always drawing new attention and a fresh, fun and funky crowd. The owners of [...]

Alles in Afrikaans

Cape Town — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:42:27 +0000

We have, on numerous occasions, been asked by our readers whether we would ever consider writing articles in Afrikaans. So, we have taken up the challenge, and have decided that wherever possible, and appropriate, we will publish in Afrikaans. If this resonates, let us know – and if you want to make any literary contributions in Afrikaans – get hold of us by emailing us at contactus@whatsupcapetown.com Hier gaat ons!

Greyton Genadendal “CLASSICS FOR ALL”- Fees 2012

Cape Town — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:41:55 +0000

Die Greyton Genadendal “Classics for All”-fees word vanjaar vanaf 1- 3 Junie 2012 weer op dié buurdorpeaangebied. Van die talle kunstenaars wat optree is die Suid-Afrikaanse Jeugkoor, soprane Minette du Toit-Pearce, Zanne Stapelberg en Vanessa Tait-Jones, die bariton, Federico Freschi, ’n blaasensemble, Carin Bam, Brandon Philips, Caroline Prozesky en Daniël Prozesky, en top pianiste Philippus Hugo, Willem van Schalkwyk, Stefan Lombard en Jose Dias. Vir die jongspan is daar ’n konsert deur Cool Classics Kidz en die Masidlale-musiekprojek van die Kaapse Filharmoniese Orkes. Vir verdere inspirasie tree die Kaapse Simfonie Jeugorkes ook op. Vyf [...]

Manna Epicure restaurant . deli . catering . functions

Cape Town — Fri, 25 May 2012 06:32:17 +0000

Manna Epicure restaurant in Kloof Street is renowned for their delicious foods, crispy white interiors and the sexy sociable crowd. This year the Manna team have decided to twist things around a bit by launching a series of very exciting events check them out below: Cupcake Icing: Learn how to make four unique and delicious icings while chatting with your friends and enjoying a cup of tea or coffee. Ice and decorate 8 cupcakes like a pastry chef and take them and the secret recipes home for yourself and your friends or family to enjoy. [...]

CONGRATULATIONS SALVESTER VAN ROOYEN!

Cape Town — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:02:00 +0000

Haskell Vineyards and Dombeya Wines are proud to announce Salvester van Rooyen as the recipient of the Dombeya Scholarship for 2012. The Scholarship program has been running since 2007 a great initiative by Dombeya Wines and Haskell Vineyards (Dombeya is the foundation wine label of award winning Stellenbosch producer, Haskell Vineyards) this year the scholarship has taken on a completely new angle – previously the Scholarship was awarded on a yearly basis however this year it runs over two; “Over a two year period, the scholarship will sponsor a previously unqualified wine industry employee towards [...]

DARG Adoptathon 27 May 2012

Cape Town — Wed, 23 May 2012 06:28:13 +0000

Animal welfare is close to many of our hearts and DARG (Domestic Animal Rescue Group) shelter in Hout Bay is one of many foundations that support our fury friends, thanks to them and their hard work many abused and homeless animals have a safe haven to spend their nights in warm beds, and receiving lots of love and individual attention. The hard work of all the volunteers is so inspirational and we commend all of them on their amazing efforts. DARG relies on the kindness and donations of the public to care for our animals. [...]