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The City of Cape Town would like to sincerely thank all those who have collected their coupons for Cape Town’s own tribute to Madiba at the Cape Town Stadium – Nelson Mandela: A Life Celebrated. All available coupons for the event on Wednesday 11 December 2013 have now been collected, which is a wonderful display of Madiba’s great impact on …
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Barack Obama arrives in South Africa
US President Barack Obama arrived in South Africa on Tuesday for the memorial service for anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela. Obama and his wife Michelle stepped off Air Force One after a 16-hour flight at Waterkloof air force base near Pretoria. Obama, holding a black umbrella over the first Lady, was followed down the steps by former president George W. Bush …
Read More »Cape holiday accommodation for foreigners
Foreigners who may require private, exquisite holiday accommodation on the Atlantic Seaboard will have to look no further than the contemporary three-bedroom Camps Bay villa. The villa lies in the shadows of the iconic Twelve Apostles mountain range and takes in stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean from the two viewing decks. The short-term rental is priced at R12, 000 per …
Read More »Stor-age creates festive happiness
Unwanted goods? Find nearest Stor-Age store As the year comes to a close it is time, once again, for the Stor-Age Create Happiness drive to kick into gear and South Africans are encouraged to donate their unwanted goods to their nearest Stor-Age store for charities in need! The annual campaign encourages people to drop off items that they do …
Read More »Tsogo Sun’s magnificent 7: healthy winners
Southern Sun The Cullinan reigns supreme Southern Sun The Cullinan has been announced as the winning hotel in Tsogo Sun and Discovery’s 7 Healthy Hotels Initiative, the brainchild of Tsogo Sun’s Director of Operations for the Cape Region, John van Rooyen, and Heila van Heerden, Discovery’s Financial Advisor. The 10-month challenge saw Tsogo Sun’s hotels in Cape Town pitted against each …
Read More »Dead whale will be removed from Fish Hoek
Fish Hoek beach in Cape Town was closed on Tuesday because of the presence of a decaying whale carcass, a city official said. The whale, weighing around three tons, initially washed ashore at Danger Beach, St James, in the morning, environmental policy and strategy head Gregg Oelofse said. “Due to lack of vehicle access, the carcass was towed from the …
Read More »Old CT: those were the days, part II
Regular Cape Dreams reader Roy of the famous Babu Shoe Stores in Sea Point has sent on a few pics which reflect the good old days of the Mother City. Somehow we don’t think Babu’s Roy was born when many of the pics were taken. Here the first few pics. More to follow in a later story. – Herman Gibbs, …
Read More »Old CT pics: Those were the days
Regular Cape Dreams reader Roy of the famous Babu Shoe Stores in Sea Point has sent on a few pics which reflect the good old days of the Mother City. Somehow we don’t think Babu’s Roy was born when many of the pics were taken. Here the first few pics. More to follow in a later story. – Herman Gibbs, …
Read More »Col’Cacchio a hit with summertime taste buds
Since 1992 Col’Cacchio pizzeria has been serving up Italian inspired food with flair and have become famous for their thin-based pizzas, hearty pastas and uniquely delicious salads. Now more than ever, you can spark your love affair with elegant Italian food when Col’Cacchio pizzeria will soon be launching their new summer menu. Over the weekend, Cape Dreams went along to …
Read More »The Mother City top of the pops again
The Mother City continues to rake in the awards, after just being named as the number three city in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2014 Top Cities list. Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel is produced annually as a guide to the top destinations, trends and experiences for the upcoming year. The City’s place on Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2014 …
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