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    Last month, we showed you a sneak peek of the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden’s exhibition that would be on display at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show. Today we can report that Kirstenbosch has won a gold medal for their amazing work. Congratulations to the team!

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Plenty for Cape Town’s kids to do this holiday

Photo courtesy Guy Frankland The Cape schools’ winter holidays start on June 26, 2009. Parents who are bracing themselves for their offspring’s low indoor boredom threshold should consider some of these fun options to keep little minds alive and happy in the fresh air and inside.  

Snowboarding in Ceres

Location: Matroosberg Nature Reserve, Ceres Distance from Cape Town: about three hours’ drive Vehicle: 4x4 required Kit: snowboards, boots and obvious snow gear – gloves, hats, jackets and snow pants – and don’t forget lunch and plenty of liquids. Cost: tank of petrol, R50 per person for entrance into Nature Reserve and R250 per vehicle.

Penguins grooming at the Two Oceans Aquarium – Flickr pic of the day

This picture capturing a magical moment between two rockhopper penguins was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Dominic Goudie aka kikujiro san. Dominic says, “I took the pictures during a short visit to Cape Town in 2008 for my brother’s wedding in Constantia.”

Don’t forget to tell us why Cape Town is cool in winter

Photo courtesy David Morris With the launch of our winter campaign, Cape Town Tourism has been running an exciting winter competition. If you haven’t entered already, make sure you do now! Tell us why Cape Town is cool in winter – in no more than 140 characters – and stand a chance to win an Acer notebook worth R2 500.

Post Confederations Cup: Cape Town is ready to welcome the world!

Cape Town may not have been a host city to the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, but the city is sharing in the afterglow of the Confederations Cup and getting geared up to host the next major FIFA event in the run-up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the final draw in December 2009. Successes and learnings around the Confederations Cup have been noted – as has the new level of national pride, emotion and energy around soccer – as Cape Town prepares to showcase herself to the world.

More beautiful entries for our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. Winter Competition

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.

Cape Town’s idyllic landscapes – Flickr pic of the day

This beautiful picture of one of the many idyllic landscapes in Cape Town was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member dan.rich77. Dan says, “I have only recently started photography as a hobby, and very much enjoy taking photos of the Cape as there are so many stunning places to see.”

Confederations Cup – a highlights package

With 2010 just around the corner, South Africa had a lot to prove during the Confederations Cup with regard to our readiness to host the World Cup. Needless to say, it was a resounding success! Cape Town Tourism followed all the action closely. Here are a few of our highlights.

Capture Cape Town’s beauty with a photography course

Photo courtesy Ian Junor Anyone passionate about photography – whether an amateur, professional, or a happy-snap tourist – will tell you that Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, offering a plethora of photographic subject matter, be it the beautiful landscapes, the diverse cultures or the impressive array of fauna and flora. Take advantage of all the Mother City has to offer by taking a photography course from July 10 to 12, 2009 at the beautiful Mimosa Lodge in Montagu – just a two-hour drive from Cape Town.

We’re ready for 2010!

Ke nako – It’s time. Photo courtesy Shine 2010 And so we did it, South Africa hosted the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup ™ with far more compliments offered than apologies given.  Sure there were a few stumbling blocks along the way (depending which park and ride you used) but there is no doubt that we have paved the way to deliver a 2010 World Cup ™ which is set to be one of the most exciting, cosmopolitan and authentically South African sporting events and Football World Cups ever. Over the past few centuries South Africa has unmistakeably demonstrated its ability to not only learn and grow but to deliver on its promises. We are a nation that strives to improve, we foster a culture which strives to grow and our Proudly South African youth are indeed “alive with possibility”.

Big city lights – Flickr pic of the day

This striking photograph of the Cape Town city centre was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Daniel Lurie. Daniel says, “I have many personal favourite images of Cape Town, but this one of the city at night has a particular majestic quality.”

The final countdown for Table Mountain

Table Mountain Cableway, photo courtesy Steve Cornish You have seven days left to cast your vote for Table Mountain in the New 7 Wonders of Nature campaign. Currently sitting at number 7 in its category, the majestic icon needs your votes to boost its position before Tuesday July 7, when voting closes.

Cape Point Nature Reserve – Postcard from Paul

Whale-watching in Cape Town

A southern right whale frolicking in the sea off Sunny Cove, Cape Town. Photo courtesy Ian Junor Spotting whales is an exhilarating reward for getting out of the house on Cape Town’s chilly days. Blowing, breaching, “sailing” and smacking the surface of the water are some of the things you can expect to see these ocean giants do.

Mzoli’s Place – My first township experience

For a friend’s recent birthday, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to experience another side of Cape Town, an experience that is now firmly placed in my top five favourite things about Cape Town. Sadly, Ratanga had to fall away, but is still held close to my heart. Since early 2003, Mzoli Ngcawuzele’s business has been meat, through which he has transformed a run-of-the-mill butchery into one of the most popular experiences in Cape Town.

Cape Town canoeists – Flickr pic of the day

This beautiful shot of canoeists was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Hendrik Groenewald. Hendrik says, “I work in the Century Square complex. The complex borders the wetland that was left after the construction of Century City, as a conservation requirement for the development.”

Confederations Cup 2009 Closing Ceremony and Final Match

USA took on Brazil in the final match of the 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup on June 28 at Ellis Park, Johannesburg, South Africa. The favourites, Brazil, were better supported in the stands than their counterparts, but at half time, it was USA that led the scoreboard, 2-0. Less than a minute into the second half, however, Brazil had scored, making it 2-1. And then, in the 74th minute, Luis Fabiano scored an equaliser, bringing the score to 2-2. In the 84th minute, Brazilian skipper Lucio took Brazil into the lead, 3-2. It was the goal that would make Brazil the Confederations Cup champions for a record third time.

South Africa vs Spain, Confederations Cup, June 28 2009

Bafana Bafana fans will be proud tonight that their team came so close to beating the world’s top-ranking team, and were beaten a respectable 3-2 in the end. Photo courtesy Shine2010 In arguably the best game of the Confederations Cup, Spain beat South Africa 3-2 in extra time, to take third position in the tournament.

Sunset on Milnerton Beach – Flickr pic of the day

This beautiful image of the view from Milnerton Beach was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Ilse Watson. Ilse says, “This photo was taken from Milnerton Beach – it was a beautiful, perfect Friday afternoon, just before sunset.”

Red Roman at Castle Rocks – Flickr pic of the day

This colourful photo of a red roman (Chrysoblephus laticeps) was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Andrew Taylor aka andytuwphoto. Andrew says, “The photo was taken at Castle Rocks, a popular dive site south of Simon’s Town.”

Sunrise, sunset – a Cape Town Tourism photo essay

The fairest Cape – there is inspiration everywhere you look, everywhere you turn. I am passionate about photography and what better place to be than in the Cape? There is such a multitude of dramatic landscapes to work with, you can’t go wrong.

Sea Point sunset – Flickr pic of the day

This beautiful Sea Point seascape was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Antonella Ragazzoni aka Giraffrica. Antonella says, “This picture was taken in Sea Point, near the swimming pools.”

South Africa vs Brazil, Confederations Cup Semi-Final 2009 – photo essay

It was a memorable night, with next year’s 2010 Fifa World Cup hosts South Africa taking on South American champions and favourites, Brazil.

[VIDEO] South Africa vs Brazil, Confederations Cup Semi-Final

Early moments in the South Africa versus Brazil Confederations Cup semi-final at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. The vuvuzelas are blowing, the fans are out in force, who will triumph?

T Bag opens new shop in Hout Bay

Original T Bag Designs opened its third retail outlet on June 1 in Hout Bay’s Mainstream Shopping Centre. The shop will be open seven days a week, so it’s bound to be a winner with both locals and tourists.

R. Kelly’s first visit to Cape Town

Photo courtesy Andrew Steinmetz R. Kelly makes his first visit to the Mother City this winter despite his fear of flying, so Capetonians have to brave the cold to see this Grammy Award winner perform on June 29, 2009. Singer and songwriter Robert Sylvester Kelly will bring soul, warmth, rhythm and blues to the GrandWest Casino, where you could hear hits such as “I Believe I Can Fly”, “Trapped in the Closet”, “Bump ’n Grind”, “The World’s Greatest”, and “Same Girl” in collaboration with Usher.

Cape Town’s Eggman finds something to smile about

Gregory da Silva, better known as the Eggman or Eierman, can cheer you up – no matter what kind of day you’re having – with his comic laugh and broad smile. Eggman stands out in a crowd with his 3m-high hat made of eggs and other recycled bits and pieces, weighing up to 27kg, along with his colourful tunic, which represents all the countries on the African continent.

Bo-Kaap wedding – Flickr pic of the day

This lovely photo of a bride and groom in the midst of the Cape Minstrel Carnival in Bo-Kaap was provided by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Robert Wallace aka RobW. The photo is of his daughter’s wedding and was taken by Freda Elliot-Wilson. Robert says, “Jacqui Wallace (formerly from Rosebank) and Rory Nicholson (Bothasig) flew from London to get married in their home town, Cape Town.”

Call and cast your vote for Table Mountain

Photo courtesy Danie van der Merwe Now you can vote for Table Mountain in the New 7 Wonders of Nature race by picking up the telephone, as well as casting your vote online.  Since Table Mountain was announced as an official nominee in January this year, supporters have only been allowed to vote online. Now, with the introduction of telephone voting, more Table Mountain fans can show their support for the Cape’s most recognised icon.

Get ready for the Loeries Festival Weekend in Cape Town

Photo courtesy Steve Adams Now that all the Loerie entries are in, it’s time to get ready for the Festival Weekend. This year the awards are hosted by the City of Cape Town for the first time and according to the organisers these are the most important points to remember:
 
 

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