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Where Would You Rather Be Wednesdays in Cape Town: Facebook fans’ top suggestions
Fazielah Williams
Friends, you certainly know how to get a girl inspired, don’t you? I put a call out on our I ♥ Cape Town Facebook fanpage for you to tell me Where You Would Rather Be on Wednesdays in Cape Town and boy, did you blow me away with your responses! -
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Why Rob Vember loves Cape Town
Rob Vember is a radio DJ and proud Capetonian. He grew up in Cape Town and studied in Grahamstown, where, working at the campus station, he was bitten by the radio bug. Returning to the Mother City to join the DJ line-up on Heart FM, he then made the move to Johannesburg to become part of the 5FM team, where he has been for the last few years. He recently made the move back home to continue presenting his weekday show from 5FM’s Cape Town studios. We asked him what he loves about the city. -
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Eat, shoot, share and win at the V&A Waterfront
Fazielah Williams
What do you get when you combine gourmet food and flash photography in an inspirational seaside city? Why, the Discover Delicious winter campaign at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, of course! -
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Facebook Feedback Friday: your plans for Father’s Day in the Mother City
Bring your father to the Mother City this weekend and celebrate! We asked the members of our Facebook page, I ♥ Cape Town, what they’ll be doing this Father’s Day. Here’s a selection of some of their responses.
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Cape Town Tourism wins Best Overall Use of Social Media title at SMITTY Awards in New York
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Hilarious line-up for Jive Cape Town Funny Festival 2013
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How to skydive at 96, and other life lessons
Don’t be fooled by this great-grandmother enjoying the winter sunshine and quietly knitting – she jumped out of an aeroplane when she was 96, loves taking road trips to Fish Hoek and plays croquet three times a week. Age is clearly no match for Georgina Harwood. I could call her feisty and sprightly, but that would be an insult. She may see herself as a very ordinary woman, but spend a few hours in her company, and you will be bowled over by her.
Why Alexander McCall Smith loves Cape Town
Alexander McCall Smith has written international bestsellers, including the very popular No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, and is an emeritus professor at the University of Edinburgh’s School of Law – and he loves Cape Town: the food, the light, the people and the city’s natural splendour.
IATA spouses treated to tea on the mountain
Spouses of delegates to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) annual general meeting were treated to a trip up Table Mountain and a visit to the historical Bo-Kaap on Tuesday. And even though it was a cloudy day on the mountain, this did not stop them from experiencing Cape Town from on high.
Five spots in Muizenberg
From being a millionaire’s paradise to a bohemian village, Muizenberg remains a lovely seaside town to visit.
Liverpool versus Ajax match cancelled
The highly anticipated match between English Premier League team Liverpool and local team Ajax Cape Town has been cancelled.
A paragliding adventure
Winchester Mansions Hotel MD Nils Hecksher experienced the Atlantic Seaboard from up high when he celebrated his birthday with a paragliding experience.
Disabled tourists can enjoy Cape Town
Cape Town is becoming a city that offers universal access, and many of the city’s attractions are already wheelchair-friendly. Many disabled visitors, including cosmologist and physicist Stephen Hawking, have enjoyed the splendour of the city.
Biggest Baddest Bucket List – Ceara McEvoy puts Cape Town on the map
Watch and vote for Ceara McEvoy’s video of Cape Town, and she could win the Biggest Baddest Bucket List competition.
Chelsea Flower Show 2013 – Kirstenbosch going for gold again
It’s the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden’s centenary this year, and they are going to the Chelsea Flower Show for the 39th time – with high hopes of adding another gold medal to their burgeoning collection.
Family-friendly restaurants in Cape Town
Families love steakhouses and pizza joints, but occasionally parents want to introduce their kids to a range of experiences. With this in mind, we found a number of great eateries, specially tailored for families.
Rihanna Cape Town concert: date and ticket information
The stars are going to shine like diamonds come October 16 when music superstar Rihanna performs her brand of magic at the Cape Town Stadium.
Blind adventurer Hein Wagner appreciates Cape Town’s beauty
Being born blind has not deterred Hein Wagner of taking on amazing adventures and challenges, including the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon.
Endurance athlete Ryan Sandes has his feet firmly planted in Cape Town
For ultra-marathon legend Ryan Sandes, trail running is his life’s work. And while there are not many opportunities to race in Cape Town, the Mother City is his home.
Facebook feedback: the best places to take kids in Cape Town
We asked people who like our I ♥ Cape Town Facebook page where the best place is to take kids in Cape Town, and this is what they had to say:
World Design Capital 2014: design submission deadline is 5 April 2013
It’s time to get your designs in for World Design Capital Cape Town 2014 – and a chance of global exposure.
Two Oceans Marathon road closures and spectator information
This Saturday the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon takes place and a number of Southern Suburbs roads will be closed at different times to cater for runners.
Two Oceans Marathon 2013: Mark Wagenheim to run his 35th race
Thousands of runners are marking down the days to the 43rd Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon – and for one it will mark his 35th race.
Living on student coin in Cape Town
A student budget has traditionally been thinner than a shoestring, but if you are in a city like Cape Town, which has a number of tertiary institutions, there are many ways of getting by on a dime.
Cape Town on a budget: romantic picnic spots
Valentine’s Day is not the only time to share a bit of romance – there are many spots in Cape Town where couples can get away for some alone time.
Bicycle tourism in Cape Town
Enjoy Cape Town on a bicycle – it’s a good way to have fun, keep fit and minimise your carbon footprint.
Bafana Bafana vs the Central African Republic: more international soccer for Cape Town
The Cape Town Stadium will host Bafana Bafana for the second time this year, when the boys in green and yellow take on the Central African Republic. This gives Cape Town another opportunity to show off its stadium and organisational abilities.
Cape Epic cyclist gets hit by a buck: video
Watch these two videos of Robert Mennen being struck by a buck on the first leg of the Absa Cape Epic cycle race.
School holidays: how to entertain your kids in Cape Town
With the March school holiday starting on Thursday, there are loads of activities on the go in Cape Town, from Easter egg hunts to thrilling rides.
The southernmost tip of Africa – just a few hours from Cape Town
The massive African continent ends in a narrow south-pointing finger where the two giants, the Indian and Atlantic oceans, meet.
St Patrick’s Day 2013: Places to celebrate in Cape Town
Green beer anyone? It’s St Patrick’s day on Sunday, an opportunity to celebrate all things Irish in Cape Town.
Cape Town on a budget: nightlife
Cape Town is known for its five-star hotels, gourmet eating establishments and swish nightclubs. But for the young at heart, the city also offers a rocking nightlife even if they are on a shoestring budget.
Richard Branson completes Cape Argus Pick n Pay cycle tour
Richard Branson took a small tumble during the 109km 2013 Cape Argus Pick n Pay cycle tour yesterday, but he finished the race.
Cape Argus 2013: Two ladies to ride their 30th race
On Sunday two remarkable women will tackle their 30th Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour, and will ride with the Safe Cycling Group.
Argus road closures: spectator planning information
The 35 000 cyclists taking part in this year’s Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour need all the support and encouragement they can get. Thankfully, Capetonians are great cheerleaders.
Cape Argus 2013: Which bike will Sir Richard Branson choose?
Jorg Knorr is “super-stoked” that Sir Richard Branson could be riding his state-of-the-art mountain bike in the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour on Sunday.
