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Dinner – with a dash of inspiration

Mark Anthony Zimmermann (aka MaZ) is the founder of the award-winning poverty-alleviation programme, The Broccoli Project On Tuesday July 28, join community volunteer organisation Safer Together for dinner and an inspiring address by Mark Anthony Zimmermann (aka MaZ), founder of the award-winning poverty-alleviation programme, The Broccoli Project. The Broccoli Project works with non-governmental organisation, retailers and suppliers to incentivise the poor. Designed along the lines of customer loyalty programmes, the project rewards those who attend skills development workshops and undergo medical screening for HIV, for example, with vouchers for food and shelter. According to the project website, it “rewards life-affirming actions”.

Get up close and personal with sharks

Photo courtesy Hermanus Backpackers Diving with sharks is a huge thrill, but at least having something between you and the shark makes the experience less hazardous. Cage diving in Simon’s Town, Cape Town, gives adrenaline junkies the opportunity to dive with the great white shark. The great white reaches lengths of 4.5m (15ft), making it the largest predatory fish. It is on the endangered species list, so seeing it in its natural environment is an experience not to be missed.

Kalk Bay wave – Flickr pic of the day

This powerful image was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Keith Lyle aka Stanleyace. Keith says, “This was captured on September 1, 2008 after a storm had passed over Cape Town. When I saw these huge waves flooding the breakwater I made an immediate U-turn and drove into the harbour precinct. It was a humbling experience to observe and hear the absolute power of nature in action.”

Cape Town voted world’s No 2 city

The Twelve Apostles, from which the award-winning hotel takes its name, form a majestic backdrop. Photo courtesy Neil Howard Cape Town has sailed into second position in the Top Cities of the World poll, just behind Udaipur, India. Travel+Leisure magazine this week announced the results of its 14th annual World’s Best poll, in which readers rate the world’s best cities, islands, hotels, cruises and airlines. This publication is regarded as one of the world’s leading travel lifestyle magazines, with a monthly circulation of almost one million readers internationally.

Our national anthem: Learn it. Love it. Live it.

There’s nothing quite like the feeling you get, standing shoulder to shoulder with fellow South Africans, singing our national anthem at the start of a sports match. As thousands of voices swell together with pride, it’s unlikely that people will notice if you gloss over a few of the more difficult lines. You know what – they’re probably doing the same thing!

Scarborough – Postcard from Paul

Cape Sunset – Flickr pic of the day

This beautiful sunset was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Sonja Muller. “I’ve lived in or near Cape Town for most of my life. You’d think I’ve seen all there is to see, right? Wrong!”

Cape Town’s Yebo Gogo – Flickr pic of the day

This photograph of Cape Town’s “Yebo Gogo” was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Evelyn Lyle. Evelyn says, “I took this picture in an informal settlement in Langa a few months ago.”

Hout Bay blues – Flickr pic of the day

This beautiful photo of boats in Hout Bay Harbour was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Corrie Du Plessis aka corneliq. Corrie says, “I’m from Tzaneen, a large town situated in the Mopani district of the Limpopo province in South Africa. I recently visited Cape Town with my brother; we both have a passion for photography.”

Table Mountain tops Everest

Photo courtesy Warren Rohner Table Mountain is one step closer to being named one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. South Africa’s iconic mountain – the country’s only official nominee – has been voted as one of the top 77 sites selected from over 261 participants from around the globe. The much-loved landmark beat fellow category contenders Mount Everest, K2 and Mount Fiji in round two of the international competition, which relied solely on votes from the public. Table Mountain needed to be ranked in the top 11 of its category, mountains and volcanoes. Other categories include seascapes, lakes, islands, ice formations, waterfalls and forests.

Practising ubuntu in the Mother City – a Cape Town Tourism photo essay

The philosophy of ubuntu – humanness – explains a lot about African thinking and behaviour. It can be illustrated in the following way: if you have two cows, and the milk from the first cow is sufficient to feed you and your family, ubuntu requires you to give the milk from your second cow to those who need it. Ubuntu doesn’t require you to give away the cow – only what you can give, while still keeping enough for yourself. The philosophy is about caring and sharing – your time, your skills, who you are and what you can do for your community.

Hout Bay flora – Flickr pic of the day

This gorgeous view of the Cape’s flora was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Brian Allen aka brianmka. Brian says, “The picture was from Chapman’s Peak Drive near Hout Bay. Even though the road was closed, we made it as far as we could, and still saw some beautiful sights.”

A tour of Green Point Stadium

Thanks to Aslam Levy from Cape Town Tourism, I had the pleasure of taking a VIP tour of Cape Town’s new 2010 World Cup Green Point Stadium.

Family escapes in the Cederberg

Photo courtesy raramuridesign The Bushmans Kloof wilderness reserve and retreat is offering “Family Affair” Bush Breaks this winter. Bushmans Kloof is in the Cederberg and has one of the world’s largest open-air rock art galleries. Children get to explore these (among all the other discoveries of nature) during the Family Affair escapes offered during school holidays.

Orange-breasted sunbird on Table Mountain – Flickr pic of the day

This well-framed picture was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Tomas Svensson aka laser-tomas. Tomas says, “I really think Table Mountain was one of the top places to see during my visit to South Africa. “

Cape Town to be unveiled at National Wedding Show in London, October 2 – 4 2009

Photo courtesy Jan Theron Photography With its breathtaking landscapes, stunning venues (think white beaches and green winelands), and superbly equipped “events” industry, there are few better cities in the world in which to have a fairytale wedding than Cape Town. Cape Town Tourism, in conjunction with Celebration House – Cape Town’s unique wedding information centre – will be promoting the beautiful Mother City as the perfect wedding and honeymoon destination at the National Wedding Show in London in October 2009.

Why Cape Town is the best place to be in 2010

Camps Bay Beach is one of the many beautiful beaches Cape Town has to offer. Photo courtesy Peter aka zug55 The beautiful landscapes, the friendly people, the fascinating history, the rich and diverse culture, not to mention the world-class wine – what’s not to love about the Mother City? Add to all this the chance to watch a World Cup match in the new Green Point Stadium and you’ll be hard pressed to find a reason to stay away!

Exciting tours for kids this winter

Photo courtesy Will Graham Getting into the gear and a great kids to-do guide Email: eli@capetownkids.co.za Website: www.capetownkids.co.za

Ubuntu Festival celebrates diversity and Mandela

July 18 will see the launch of Mandela Day, a celebration of the life and work of South Africa’s beloved former president. The event coincides with Mandela’s 91st birthday and is organised by 46664 and the Nelson Mandela Foundation. According to www.mandeladay.com, the global event is an opportunity for citizens of the world to “to recognise their individual power to make an imprint and change the world around them”. Events that celebrate Mandela’s legacy will be held across the globe on July 18, with New York City as the centre of all activity.

Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Winter Competition – latest entries

Here are a few of the latest entries for our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Winter Competition. Enter this competition and stand a chance to win an iPod Nano! All you have to do is join our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Winter Competition group and add your photo to the group pool.

Beta Beach, Camps Bay – Flickr pic of the day

This vivid landscape was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Frame Muller aka flamed. Frame says, “Cape Town is a photographer’s dream. It has a range of landscapes and subjects rarely found in other parts of the world. “The light in Cape Town is something special too and when I’m photographing on vacation, I always make a point of being out around sunset.”

Hip hop dance show on at City Hall

Hip hop fans should get to the Cape Town City Hall on July 16 and 17 for an urban dance production called Walking in the Footsteps of Legends. The show, choreographed by local organisation Renovatio Dance, starts at 20h00 and takes the audience on a journey from the past to future hip hop legends.

Lots for Cape Town kids to learn and enjoy this winter

Photo courtesy mallix Inside a world-famous operation Heart of Cape Town Museum (www.heartofcapetown.co.za) Tel: +27 (0)21 404 1967 or +27 (0)76 461 5449

Jazz jams and football fun at Ubuntu Festival

Cape Town Tourism is proud to be a partner of the inaugural Ubuntu Festival, taking place from July 13-19 at Mandela Rhodes Place in Wale Street. We believe that it is a wonderful platform to celebrate Cape Town’s unique culture and lifestyle in the run-up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It shares the goals of our Citizen Awareness Campaign: uniting people and celebrating our diversity.

Join the power grid in Cape Town at ISH 2009

Cape Town International Convention Centre, photo courtesy Paul Watson From August 24 to 28 this year, local and international delegates will descend upon the Cape Town International Convention Centre to attend the 16th International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering (ISH). Organised by some of South Africa’s leading universities, the five-day event will bring researchers and engineers together for discussions and presentations. Organiser Jan Reynders says on the symposium website, www.ish2009.org, that the event has stimulated his work and provided him with “a network of men and women who willingly served as mentors and guides”. He hopes that the 2009 ISH delegates will, like him, benefit from their involvement and participation in the symposium.

Hout Bay view – Flickr pic of the day

This stunning landscape was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Paul Tosio. Paul says, “Hout Bay (meaning Wood Bay) is so named because of the forests early settlers found there – some still visible in the extreme upper right-hand corner of this picture. This proved an invaluable source of wood for ship repairs, carpentry etc. “

Fun for kids at Noordhoek Farm Village

Photo courtesy Rob Wallace Safe and very kid-friendly, Noordhoek Farm Village is close enough to Cape Town to make a day of it. Three of the restaurants in the village offer children’s menus, wide-open spaces to run around in, a safe playground, an educational worm farm and – on top of everything – Noordhoek Farm Village offers free kids activities every Saturday between 10h30 and 12h30. These events keep the kids entertained with environmentally based, fun educational programmes and activities.

Witsand Beach – Postcard from Paul

Cape Town meditation – Flickr pic of the day

This beautiful sunrise was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Darby Sawchuk. Darby says, “Last year, I was in Cape Town for a couple weeks on a product shoot with work. It was a hectic schedule which left almost no time for seeing the city. That was a bit of a shame since Cape Town is a captivating place, with a lot to explore.”

Mountain biking at Tokai – Flickr pic of the day

Mountain biking, a fast-paced sport, is hard to capture on camera. But our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Eric Palmer has shot this beautifully. Eric says, “I was asked to get some shots for Morewood Bikes, a local cross-country bike company. One of my good friends, Pierre van der Merwe, is sponsored by them and rides like a machine.”
 
 

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