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Recently, the inaugural Nightjar Adventurer 2013 Awards took place at the Cape Union Mart Adventure Centre at Canal Walk. Well over 100 adventure enthusiasts packed out the venue, having read the adventurers’ stories over the past weeks but having no idea what to expect next. Well, even their best guesses would have missed the mark: the evening turned into a comedy hour, with the speakers and winners brilliantly recounting some of their more amusing adventuring mishaps. -
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Facebook Feedback Friday: which is your favourite wine farm to visit on a wintry day in Cape Town?
Yesterday, we asked the fans of our Facebook page, I ♥ Cape Town: which is your favourite wine farm to visit on a wintry day in Cape Town?
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South Africa secure first ever Confed Cup win
Fans cheering at the opening of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009. Photo courtesy Shine 2010 - 2010 World Cup good news
In a must-win game for the hosts, South Africa rose to the challenge last night to secure their first ever Confederations Cup win after cruising past a hapless New Zealand side 2-0, thanks to a brace from Bernard Parker.
Bafana Bafana started the game well with the returning Steven Pienaar and Orlando Pirates’ Teko Modise’s crisp, incisive passing tearing the All Whites’ defence to tatters.
Making a noise at The Grosvenor Guest House, Simonstown, for 2010!
“My staff made fabulous coloured t-shirts and headgear, painted their faces and went parading down Simon’s Town Main Road to the Tourism Office.
“They looked fantastic and certainly created a lot of interest for 2010!” says Debbie from The Grosvenor Guest House in Simon’s Town.
Calling all Confederation Cup Fans
Photo courtesy Chris Kirchhoff
Cape Town Tourism wants to feature your experiences of the Confederations Cup matches on our 2010 blog.
“Cape Town at a glance”
Photo courtesy flowcomm
“Cape Town at a glance” – a feature on the Cape Town Tourism 2010 mini-site – is packed with all the information any visitor to Cape Town needs.
Camps Bay Twelve Apostles – Flickr pic of the day
This amazing landscape was captured by ourCape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Grea Wessels aka Grieks.
Grea says, “This picture was taken from Glen Beach, close to Camps Bay, and has the Twelve Apostles in the background.”
Sea Turtle – Flickr pic of the day
This close-up portrait of a sea turtle was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Jason Weeks.
Taken at the Two Ocean’s Aquarium, visitors are given the opportunity to see these reptiles up close. The inviting and often interactive displays offer an educational and entertaining experience that will appeal to young and old alike.
Become a fan with Soccer 101
Photo courtesy Fernando Herrera
It’s going to be hard not to catch soccer fever in 2010. But if you’re a beginner to the beautiful game, don’t worry – Cape Town Tourism has developed Soccer 101 to start you off.
Italy beats USA 3-1 in Confederations Cup: Pictures
Italy and the USA line up for the national anthems at the start of their Conferderations Cup 2009 encounter, June 15, 2009. Italy won the match 3-1.
The atmosphere at the match was great – huge support for Italy of course. But the USA had a fair amount of support as well, and did really well against the 2006 FIFA World Cup winners, even after they were reduced to 10 players in the first half by a red card. I found it amazing how there were spectators of all ages.
Quick fact: As the winner of the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Italy represents the World in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.
Happy Youth Day
Photo courtesy Andrew Turner
Cosy Bay Beach – Flickr pic of the day
This beautiful picture showing the beach, was taken by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Sebastian Selzer aka mountainSeb.
Sebastian says, “I got this shot at Cosy Bay one evening a week or two ago.”
Google map shows 2010 visitors around Cape Town
Cape Town Tourism’s interactive Google map is making sure that soccer fans from around the world will be able to find Cape Town’s hotspots. You’ll see the map on our brand new 2010 Cape Town site.
Local music group inspire the youth
On the cusp of releasing their debut album “Sub-conscious”, Suburban Menace has officially started their media campaign around their album launch.
With the radio release of their first official single Never Again (I’m an African), the group tackles the issue of race, xenophobia and ignorance directly. The track speaks to how important it is for us to stand together as Africans, across all colours, creeds and racial boundaries, communicating a message of patriotism and ubuntu.
Confederations Cup Opening Ceremony
Ellis Park starts to fill up for the opening match of the Confederations Cup, Sunday, June 14, 2009.
Cape Town work ethic – Flickr pic of the day
This Capetonian was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Tara Turkington, aka flowcomm.
Tara says, “You’ve got to hand it to Capetonians, who are the most balanced people I know. Capetonians are passionate about their city, and they tend to make the most of it – whether it’s taking a stroll after work along the promenade in Sea Point, or soaking up the sun on the lawns of Kirstenbosch Gardens.”
2010 Fever is spreading
Kuoni Private Safaris caught the 2010 soccer fever in Cape Town on Thursday last week. “Even our MD had his Bafana Bafana jersey on,” says Ashley Thomas, a Kuoni travel consultant. Below are some photos showing the festivities.
A taste of history on the Constantia Wine Route
Photo courtesy Ian Junor aka ifijay
Simon van der Stel, the first governor of the Cape, could hardly have known what incredible wine estates would emerge from the farm he envisioned when he occupied Constantia, today South Africa’s oldest winelands.
Constantia Vineyards is a wine route consisting of five vineyards, restaurants, hotels and a golf course.
South Africans are doing the Diski
South African Tourism has launched a Do the Diski video as part of its 2010 World Cup campaign. The video shows South Africans doing the Diski dance to a proudly South African beat. Launched at the 2009 Tourism Indaba, it is being shown around the world and adding to the mounting excitement for the 2010 World Cup.
[VIDEO] Fan videos from South Africa vs Iraq, 2009 Confederations Cup
If you want to know what 2010 will be like for fans, here is a taste of football action, African style! Video and photos.
[VIDEO] Fans sing Shosholoza at South Africa vs Iraq
The stadium is now in full song at the opening match of the 2009 Confederations Cup: Bafana Bafana vs Iraq.
[VIDEO] Opening Ceremony at 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup
The opening ceremony at the 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup.
[VIDEO] 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup Build Up
The fans are streaming into Ellis Park, Johannesburg, for the opening game of the 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup. South Africa will take on Iraq in the opening game at 4pm.
Cape waterfall – Flickr pic of the day
This arresting image was taken by ourCape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Luke Lanterme.
Luke says, “The picture was taken on Table Mountain’s Main Drive after a weekend of rain.”
Confederations Cup match schedule
The Confederations Cup – regarded as a smaller, dry run for the 2010 Fifa World Cup – kicks off tomorrow, when host team South Africa takes on Iraq at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.
The participating teams are: South Africa, Spain, Italy, Brazil, USA, New Zealand, Iraq and Egypt.
Here’s the match schedule (just so you know when you’ll be unavailable to do anything else!)
Ladduuuummmaaaa South Africa!!
Cape Town mist – Flickr pic of the day
This magical image was captured by our Cape Town. Live it. Love it. group member Gaby Gang aka cosmopolitan.
Gaby says, “This image was taken in the early morning from the roof of a friend’s house.”
2010 Competition
To celebrate the launch of the 2010 Cape Town website, Cape Town Tourism is giving away three great prizes:
End the week with a laugh
Get down to Tafelberg Tavern tonight for a good laugh with some of South Africa’s funniest people. Laugh it Off is launching its “Corpowit” 2010 spoof calendar at a Skop, Skiet & Donner party.
It’ll be an evening of hilarious entertainment showing off South African satire’s resilience against legal strong-arming and thin-skinned politicians.
The highlights will include an awesome dance party with DJ Fletcher, comedy duo Corne and Twakkie from The Most Amazing Show and medieval tenpin bowling, where you get the opportunity to knock down your favourite politician.
Mobile library education project in Khayelitsha – A Cape Town Tourism photo essay
How nice to see children’s big smiles and curious eyes! As a supporter of Mobile Library, a joint project between a Japanese NGO and the South African Ministry of Education, I visited
primary schools in Cape Town’sKhayelitsha.
Sergio Dos Santos kicks off 2010
Sergio dos Santos is one of South Africa’s longest serving coaches. In his long-spanning career he has coached the Soweto giants, Kaiser Chiefs, and the Cape Town side Santos, and is recognised as one of South Africa’s most versatile defenders ever.
Yesterday, he kicked the ball off the roof of the lower station of the Cape Town Cableway, in celebration of one year to kick off for the 2010 Soccer World Cup, accompanied by a song from Cape Town group Coda.
