CAPE DREAMS REPORTER CAPE TOWN, May 23 – Chess is all about making moves. In South Africa, the game, which has been recognised as a sport by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), is certainly making moves as it starts to change the lives of many schoolchildren who benefit from the skills it requires. The ‘Chess for Change’ project was launched …

HERMAN GIBBS CAPE TOWN, October 10, 2017 – Tsogo Sun has gained the lion’s share of hotel accommodation in central Cape Town with the recent launch of two economy hotels. Tsogo Sun operations manager John van Rooyen said the newly-built R700 million SunSquare and StayEasy hotels had brought the total number of rooms operated by Tsogo Sun in the city …

CAPE TOWN, September 6 – The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel was celebrated for their excellence with a Special Recognition General Manager of the Year Award, presented to Chris Godenir during the recent Tourism, Hotel Investment & Networking Conference (THINC). Dedicated to the tourism and hospitality sector, the THINC Awards aims to celebrate exceptional industry professionals throughout Africa and honours the top …

CAPE TOWN, August 30 – With insufficient rainfall and fast declining dam levels The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel steps up to the challenge to lower water consumption in Cape Town. In August 2016, the hotel installed holding tanks on its roof, which captures ground water facilitated by a unique rooftop pumping system that uses the water for sanitation purposes. With the …

CAPE TOWN, August 30 – Wednesdays are made extra special at Strolla – the neighbourhood favourite for young families and friends, who are invited to enjoy delectable rotisserie chicken served with buttered corn and spicy potato wedges at half the normal price of R145.00. Strolla makes for the perfect casual mid-week night out, when guests can cosy up for lunch …

FOUR fast-talking local comedians are in the mix for the next Hanover Street Comedy Sundowners at GrandWest on 7 May 2017. Unleashing their special brand of humour are Schalk Bezuidenhout, Nkosinathi Maki, Liam Bento and Dalin Oliver. Oliver, who’s fast becoming one of the rising stars of the industry, organises the monthly comedy offering with entertainment veteran Stan Mars. Their …

THE Radisson Blu Le Vendome Hotel on Sea Point’s Platinum Mile has announced the appointment of Chad Inder as Executive Chef, bringing with him over 13 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the hotel’s already sophisticated dining scene. “I look forward to this exciting new journey and my wish is to truly teach and inspire each member of …

The vibrant chocolate and sweets infused magical world of the musical film, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, came alive in Southern Sun Cape Sun’s kitchen a few days ago when Executive Chef and former chocolatier Alfred Henry hosted a brunch of five courses of chocolate decadence to a select group of media, bloggers and influencers. The aim of the …

The start of the 2017 ITF Young Seniors World Team Championships in Cape Town on Sunday was marked by the debut of Mozambique and the return of Israel after an absence of 15 years. There was action across six age-groups at as many venues across the Mother City where fine weather conditions prevailed throughout the day. Eighty-five teams, 49 men’s …

BLACK ELEPHANT Vintners together with Ryan’s Kitchen in the beautiful Franschhoek valley has recently launched a unique seven-course menu dégustation in the Black Elephant Vintners ‘Tasting Studio.’ Available every Monday to Saturday from 12h00 – 15h30, patrons have the option of a four or seven-course menu, created exclusively by Chef Ryan Smith for this collaboration. Known for shaking things up …