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Where to go strawberry picking in the Cape
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The Western Cape will welcome strawberry picking season from the start of October through to the first week of January. Strawberry picking can be a family-fun outing with the kids or a fun date option for couples. Just in case you need a little guidance, we have compiled a list of places to experience foraging for this sweet member of the berry family.

1.Polkdraai Farm

Located in Stellenbosch, the Polkdraai Farm offers more than just strawberry picking, featuring tractor rides, mini-golf and light meals available at the on-site cafe. The farm stall also offers face painting for the kids.

Picking will cost you various prices depending on the amount that you collect for the day.
R40 – 900g
R55 – 1,4kg
R140- 5kg
R190- 6,5kg

Address: Polkdraai road, Stellenbosch Arterial Rd,
Contact: 021 881 3303
Website: www.polkadraaifarm.co.za


2. Redberry Farm

Experience strawberry picking along the Garden Route in George at Redberry Farm, offering an overnight stay for patrons. Well known for its strawberry picking along with its unique on-site maze, Redberry is a definite must-visit. There are multiple activities on offer for kids from pony rides to bumper boats, allowing kids to take out a mini ‘boat car’ on the small dam and peddle their way around freely. Patrons are encouraged to take their time picking the perfect array of strawberries to take home.

There are two bucket sizes with allocated prices.
R20 – small bucket
R35 – large bucket

Address: Geelhoutboom Road, Blanco, George
Contact: 044 870 7123
Website: www.redberryfarm.co.za

3. Mooiberge Strawberry Farm

The Mooiberge Strawberry Farm is well known for its decades of growing delicious strawberries. Picking at the farm only begins in October and is available on the weekends from 9.30am – 4.30pm. During the December holidays, strawberry picking is open all week round.

Address: R44, Stellenbosch.
Contact: 021 881 3222
Website: www.zetler.co.za/wynland.html


4. Helderberg Farm

The Helderberg Farm, located in Stellenbosch, has grown strawberries since the 1960s with the use of organic fertilizer and biological methods of pest control. This means that all strawberries are grown in an environment that attempts to use as little chemicals as possible. Strawberry picking season is from October to December at the Helderberg Farm and patrons are advised that they can only pick strawberries from Monday – Saturday. There are strawberry plants available to purchase and grow your own field of the delicious berry at home.

Address: Klein Helderbergpad Rd, Raithby
Contact: 021 855 4308
Website: www.helderbergplaas.co.za/strawberries/


 
HEADS UP!!

https://www.iol.co.za/capetimes/news/western-cape-total-shutdown-planned-for-tuesday-17188775

"A Western Cape Total Shutdown is planned for Tuesday, from 5am to 10am, the Western Cape Total Shutdown Communities said in a statement on Saturday.

Using slogans such as "Forward To People's Power Forward!!!" and "A United Working Class Shall Never Be Defeated!!!", they said "working-class communities from Bellville, Bishop Lavis, Bonteheuwel, Langa, Steenberg, Manenberg, Nyanga, Hanover Park, Flamingo, Freedom Square, Samora Machel, Phillipi, Mitchells Plain, Khayelitsha, Kensington, Factreton, Heideveld, Delft, Kraaifontein, Ottery, Ruiterwacht as well as Saftu and local shop stewards from various trade unions in our communities are busy preparing for a Western Cape Total Shutdown… "

 
Must-visit picnic spots in the Cape
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1. Rhebokskloof Wine Estate, Paarl
Take a trip a little out of Cape Town, into the Paarl Winelands and enjoy the serene setting of Rheboksloof Wine Estate.
The welcoming estate’s rolling lawns, towering trees and peaceful dam, make the perfect backdrop to a conversation over pre-packed treats and a glass of wine or two.

Contact: 021 869 8386
Address: Noord Agter – Paarl Rd, Windmeul, Paarl, 7623

2. Simon’s Deli at Groot Constantia
Stretch out your comfiest blanket in the shadow of the rolling hills and dazzling weeping willows in Constantia. Gobble up a galore of goodies from Simon’s Deli, ranging from a selection of cheeseboards, served with French toast and pickles to meat, poultry and seafood.

Contact: 0217941143
Address: Groot Constantia Wine Estate, Groot Constantia Road.

3. Helderberg Farm, Somerset West
If you’re looking for more of an active picnic outing, visit the Helderberg Farm in Somerset West. When you’re not spending your time basking in the sun, the farm also offers strawberry picking and hiking routes that are sure to help you walk off all that picnic food.

Contact: 021 855 4308
Address: Klein Helderberg Rd 7130 Helderberg, Western Cape, South Africa

4. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
A classic must-do spot for a picnic in the Mother City has to be the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. Not only can you take in some pretty spectacular mountain views while enjoying your spot in the sun but visitors can also visit popular trails like the Boomslang.

Contact: 021 799 8783
Address: Rhodes Drive 7735 Cape Town, Western Cape

5. Tables at Nitida, Durbanville
Locals or visitors in the Durbanville area can take their picnic baskets down to Tables at Nitida for an ideal place in the shade.
This venue also offers a jungle gym for the little ones and a selection of sweet and delicious treat to add to your packed goodies.

Contact: 021 975 9357
Address: Tygerberg Valley Rd, Nitida Wine Estate, 7550 Durbanville
 
International Monster Truck event comes to Cape Town
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Monster Truck sensation, Monster Jam, is making its way to South Africa for the first time ever in 2019 and will be hosted at Cape Town Stadium on 27 April 2019 ...

It is one of the most exciting forms of family entertainment, featuring four-meter tall, five-ton beasts. These amazing machines bring fans to their feet while racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over – or smash through.

Attendees will be given front row seats to watch Monster trucks defy gravity. The larger than life spectacular takes place on specially-designed tracks that optimise mobility so that the giant trucks can go head to head in wheelies, doughnuts, racing and freestyle competitions pushing them to their limits.

Standing four metres tall and four metres wide, the custom designed Monster Jam trucks weigh up to 4 500kg and are powered by super-charged engines delivering more than 1 500 horsepower. With tyres, 1.7metre tall, a Monster Jam truck is capable of reaching speeds of up to 110kms per hour and can jump as far as 43 metres in length.

The show will last two and a half hours, including an interval period.

Tickets
Tickets can be purchased exclusively from Computicket only. Prices for tickets will vary for Cape Town depending on where you are seated, ranging from R150 – R600 per person.

There are options available for discounted family packages to the event.

Event Details
Venue: Cape Town Stadium, Fritz Sonnenberg Rd, Green Point, Cape Town
Date: 27 April 2019
Time: 6pm – 9pm
 
Watch the Orionid Meteor shower from Cape Town
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The annual Orionid meteor shower will reach the peak of visibility this October, ardent lovers of astrology or amateur stargazers can cast their eyes on the sky this month as the spectacle can be seen from Cape Town, and any where else in the world.

Between October 21 and 22, roughly 15 to 20 meteors should be visible per hour, according to Bill Cooke, NASA meteor expert, but the glare from the moon may slightly inhibit views.

What is the Orionid meteor shower?
The name Orionids comes from the direction in which the meteors appear to radiate, which is near to the constellation Orion (The Hunter). This month Orion will be best visible at around 2am.

The meteors themselves are left over particles from the far larger comet known as Halley’s Comet, this famous comet swings by Earth every 75 to 76 years, and as the icy comet makes its way around the sun, it leaves behind a trail of comet crumbs.

If you miss the original peak from 21 to 22, the show is also visible between October 15 and 29, as long as the moon isn’t washing the meteors out.

Sometimes the shower has been known to peaks at 80 meteors an hour; at others it is closer to 20 or 30.

How to watch the Orionid meteor shower
No special equipment is needed for viewing the meteors, locals simply need to set their alarm and get to a good spot for comfortable viewing.

Besides the moon’s glare, another hinderance can be light pollution, so go on a journey away from the city lights and take 20 minutes to allow your eyes to adjust to the dark.

Unfortunately, binoculars and telescopes won’t assist you in seeing the meteor shower better because they are designed to look at stationery objects and not moving objects.

 
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https://www.capetownfestivalofbeer.co.za

THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE FESTIVAL OF BEER IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE.

The Cape Town Festival of Beer, the largest festival of beer in the Southern Hemisphere, is around the corner again! The Festival is set to take place from the 30th of November to the 2nd of December at Hamilton’s Rugby Club in Green Point, Cape Town (next to the V & A Waterfront). This year’s event is bringing even more beer to the table than ever before, while adding a number of ciders to the offering.


The Cape Town Festival of Beer is a celebration of brewing heritage and craft, both locally and from around the world. Featuring over 200 beers; this is the premier celebration of all-things-beer. The festival is South Africa’s largest annual gathering of beer enthusiasts, connoisseurs and those just wanting to learn more about beer. The weekend promises great entertainment including a variety of brewers, food stalls, live music, live rugby, an increasingly popular kiddies area, and has become a highlight on the Cape Town social calendar.


Expect over 60 breweries - both international and local - with limited edition beers brewed specifically for the festival. Also, learn more about the appreciation of artisanal beer and perfect food choices to pair with each brew.


Tables can be booked at info@capetownfestivalofbeer.co.za



2018 FESTIVAL OPENING & CLOSING TIMES

Friday 30th Nov: 15h00 - 23h00 (taps close at 22h00)

Saturday 1st Dec: 12h00 - 23h00 (taps close at 22h00)

Sunday 2nd Dec: 10h00 - 19h00 (taps close at 18h00)

Get your tickets online via Webtickets and avoid queues on the day.
 
Free concerts at the V&A Waterfront Silo District

"... the Silo District is hosting a few musical shows free of charge. Guests can enjoy the whimsical tunes of live performances against the backdrop of the V&A Waterfront from November into the new year ... Bring along your whole family to the open air musical concerts, showcasing some of the most talented musicians in Cape Town.

1.Cape Philharmonic Orchestra
Founded in 1914, the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) is the most versatile and active orchestra in Africa. CPO attracts leading international artists and is a multi-functional orchestra, performing world class shows across all genres of music. The orchestra has received international recognition for its work and talented members. Attendees will be swept off their feet by the symphony of tunes at the outdoor area of the Silo District.

The performance will be two hours of classical music.
Date: November 2 2018
Time: 7pm

2. Cape Town Folk Fest

Experience some of the most talented folk and acoustic musicians in city at the Cape Town Folk Festival, hosted at the Silo District.
The two hour outdoor performance will leave you tapping your foot to the beat and singing along. The line-up of performing artists are yet to be released.

Date: December 7 2018
Time: 7pm

3.Puesta Del Sol concert

Move your body to the rhythm of Latin American music at the Puesta Del Sol concert at the Silo District. Guests can experience an array of international music, with the opening act featuring Argentinian folk music followed by pure flamenco, a six piece tango group.

The show will end with a high energy nine-piece Salsa band, bound to get your hips swaying to the beat. If the beat doesn’t get you dancing, the professional dancers present will encourage the audience to take part in the musical festivities.

The concert will offer two hours of vibrant music.

Date: January 4 2019
Time: 7pm
 
Designated fireworks sites in Cape Town
https://www.capetownetc.com/entertainment/designated-fireworks-sites-in-cape-town

As the Mother City prepares for Guy Fawkes and Diwali, which are just days apart , the City has designated 11 public open spaces for the legal discharge of fireworks on November 5 and 7 as well as New Year’s Eve.

Locals looking to celebrate Guy Fawkes on November 5 and the Hindu Festival of Lights, Diwali on November 7, will have access to 11 sites for firework celebrations.

The discharge of fireworks on these days will only be allowed by the City at the following sites:

– Athlone Stadium parking area (Eastern side), Klipfontein Road, Athlone

– Wesfleur sports field, Reygersdal Drive, Atlantis

– Bishop Lavis sports field, Lavis Drive, Bishop Lavis

– Metropolitan sports grounds, Melkhout Street, Bonteheuwel

– Blue Downs sports field, Sunset Glen

– Delft Central sports grounds, Main Road, Delft

– Macassar Beach parking area, Macassar Road

– Swartklip sports complex, Swartklip Road, Mitchells Plain

– Sarepta sports complex

– Strandfontein Pavilion

– Tourism Centre, Athens Road, Table View beachfront

Each designated fireworks area will be patrolled by City Law Enforcement and Metro Police as well as a fire inspector to ensure the safety of all residents.

The discharge of fireworks will only be allowed until 23:00 on Guy Fawkes and Diwali, with New Year’s Eve being the exception.
 
Hiking trail parking lots a new crime hotspot
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Table Mountain may be the city’s most popular spot among hikers, but is also arguably one of Cape Town’s crime hotspots. At least five muggings have transpired within area in the space of a month, and a local security body has decided to tighten up security to help all those who use the mountain to feel safe again.

The Table Mountain Security Action Group has cautioned hikers to always be aware of which areas they choose to explore. This follows an attack on three hikers who were robbed in the Newlands Ravine areas last Thursday. One of the victims was stabbed in the incident, and the group had also recorded more than 40 attacks on hikers since the beginning of 2018.

“To this end, and we have pointed this out before, please do not operate on your own in the Park. Just don’t. Anywhere. The word is out. We are lucrative, soft targets,” another group, Table Mountain Watch, warned hikers. “Start working together. Join clubs and groups and help each other. Don’t stop doing what you enjoy doing, but do think very carefully about your safety, your friends and your families.”

Four suspects have been arrested in connection with last week’s attack, and police are still on the hunt for the fifth suspect.

The group also noted that there have also been a spike in car break-ins in the Constantia Nek area, as well as the beginning of the Devil’s Peak trail (which starts at the end of Tafelberg Road) and Silvermine East parking areas.

Hikers and cyclists have been urged to park their cars in the main parking area, which is in full view pedestrians, as well as traffic and car guards.
 
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Hiking trail parking lots a new crime hotspot
https://www.capetownetc.com/news/hiking-trail-parking-lots-a-new-crime-hotspot

Table Mountain may be the city’s most popular spot among hikers, but is also arguably one of Cape Town’s crime hotspots. At least five muggings have transpired within area in the space of a month, and a local security body has decided to tighten up security to help all those who use the mountain to feel safe again.

The Table Mountain Security Action Group has cautioned hikers to always be aware of which areas they choose to explore. This follows an attack on three hikers who were robbed in the Newlands Ravine areas last Thursday. One of the victims was stabbed in the incident, and the group had also recorded more than 40 attacks on hikers since the beginning of 2018.

“To this end, and we have pointed this out before, please do not operate on your own in the Park. Just don’t. Anywhere. The word is out. We are lucrative, soft targets,” another group, Table Mountain Watch, warned hikers. “Start working together. Join clubs and groups and help each other. Don’t stop doing what you enjoy doing, but do think very carefully about your safety, your friends and your families.”

Four suspects have been arrested in connection with last week’s attack, and police are still on the hunt for the fifth suspect.

The group also noted that there have also been a spike in car break-ins in the Constantia Nek area, as well as the beginning of the Devil’s Peak trail (which starts at the end of Tafelberg Road) and Silvermine East parking areas.

Hikers and cyclists have been urged to park their cars in the main parking area, which is in full view pedestrians, as well as traffic and car guards.
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Is there a hiking forum/community I can join ??
 
When the wind blows, she really blows ... hold on to your skirts, gals!

 
Table Mountain Cableway offers locals summer discount
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The Table Mountain Cableway annual Sunset Special returns this November, offering South African citizens a 50% off discount on tickets up and down the mountain after 6pm.

Grab the kids and head up the mountain to snap some candid pictures as the blue sky lights up and transforms into an orange, yellow and pink hue.

Patrons are advised to bring along their South African Identification book to purchase a valid Sunset Special ticket.

The Sunset Special will be running for the following dates:

November 1 2018 – December 19 2018
January 3 2019 – February 28 2019
The Sunset Special will not be available from December 20 2018 – January 2 2019.

Ticket prices:
Tickets for the Sunset Special will cost half price as indicated in the below amounts.
Adults – R145 per return ticket
Children – R72.50 per return ticket
Tickets can be purchased online or from the ticketing office at the Lower Cableway Station.

Locals are instructed to enter in their ID numbers when purchasing a ticket online and the same applies when purchasing at the Cableway service.

Sunset Special tickets for children, do not require any proof of ID.

Before heading to the Cableway, patrons are advised to check the weather conditions on the site to ensure all the facilities are open.
 
Could the Cape Rand be a new currency?
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A recent Break Away Currencies study identified the Western Cape as the most plausible province in South Africa to develop its own currency. IG Group and the London School of Economics released a test case on the reason and possible implications of the Cape adopting a new unique money.

Why is the Western Cape eligible for its own currency?
1. The province has the most economically developed region in SA
2. It has the highest regional GDP’s per capita
3. The South African rand is used in both developed and developing regions of SA
4. The Western Cape is not reliant on mineral resources that follow global commodity cycles like diamonds, gold or coal
5. It is the most administratively and politically developed in sub-Saharan Africa
6. It has the largest share of non-resource-based exports in SA
7. The educations system is very good and the province is home to the countries best universities.

The Western Cape’s GDP per capita is second only to Gauteng.

If the Cape were to create its own currency it would surely heighten its economic advantages but this could also negatively affect the rest of South Africa.

Benefits of Developing the Cape Rand:
1. Developing an independent currency could allow the region to position itself as a base for higher value-added manufacturing
2. Depreciation of the said currency could allow the province to protect new industries while they gain a spot in global markets

Possible Negative Results:
1. South Africa could not cope with losing a region that is both critical to its economy and home to all its major governmental institutions
2. A dramatic change to political and economic status could likely cause huge waves throughout the country and possibly the world

The rand has had many ups and downs throughout the years, proving it is not a strong, stable or reliable currency, here are the trends:

The ZAR’s value has halved against the dollar since 2010, because of this the gains from an independent currency would likely be very small for the Western Cape.

In the instance that the Cape does create its own currency, South Africa’s administrative, judicial, scientific and political centres would dissolve. On top of this a monetary sovereignty by the Western Cape would almost certainly lead to conflict with other provinces.

 
200-year-old ship wreck discovered in Clifton
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For more than 200 years the shipwreck of the São José Paquete d’Africa has gone undiscovered beneath the waves of one of the Mother City’s most popular beaches. Finding the São José was “somewhat of a detective story,” explained marine archaeologist, Jaco Boshoff, from South Africa’s Iziko Museums.

Boshoff and his partner, Dr Stephen Lubkemann, from George Washington University in the US, are co-principal investigators of the international Slave Wrecks Project, a global archaeological and research effort that started in 2008.

The project set out to find the São José based on archival documents of the Dutch East India Company (which governed the Cape Colony until 1795) found in the Western Cape Archives and Records Service.

After many failed searches near Camps Bay, the researchers reexamined the records and set their sights on Clifton Beaches.

An archival document found in the Arquivo Historico Ultramarino archive in Lisbon, Portugal, by Dr Lubkemann states that the São José left Lisbon on 27 April 1794 for Mozambique via Cape Town with 1 400 iron ballast bars in its cargo.

On 3 December 1794, Captain Manuel Joao Perreira sailed from Mozambique for Brazil’s Maranhão state. Perreira was planning a stop in Cape Town to take on provisions before crossing the Atlantic, where he intended to sell the 512 slaves. However, the ship ran into trouble off the Cape Peninsula and sank. More than 200 slaves died, while the survivors were sold into slavery in Cape Town.

“This discovery is significant because there has never been archaeological documentation of a vessel that foundered and was lost while carrying a cargo of enslaved persons,” said Lonnie G Bunch III, founding director of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture.

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In 2014 the persistence of researches paid off and the wreck was discovered in the ocean close to Clifton’s 3rd beach and the first few artifacts were brought above water.

Canadian-born, Nancy Child, an artifact conservator, left her job at the University of Oslo’s Cultural Heritage Museums in 2015 to preserve items retrieved from the São José wreck site.

Her immediate aim was to ready some of the artifacts – such as the shackles, as well as nails and cladding used for the ship’s construction – for a permanent exhibition on the São José that will open on 12 December 2018 in Cape Town’s Slave Lodge history museum.

On 2 June 2015, soil from Mozambique was deposited over the São José wreck site to honour those who lost their lives or were sold into slavery. The South African government has subsequently decided to declare the site a national monument.

It’s hard to believe that a rich time capsule of history lay below the locals and visitors of Clifton beach, waiting to be discovered for so many years.
 
Automated parking to roll out in 2019
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"An innovative, efficient and safe solution to the lack of parking in Cape Town’s CBD will soon be arriving, meaning driving in endless circles to find a spot may become a thing of the past.

The self-operating AutoDock parking facility is scheduled to launch at the start of 2019. AutoDock is a fully automated parking service capable of allowing 16 cars to fit in a space of just two.

The company has successfully installed over 400 systems in more than 10 countries around the world, creating an efficient parking solution.

AutoDock CEO Roi Lagrisi explains that implementing the service in Cape Town is necessary given the lack of parking space in the CBD area."

Safety and costs

The system is perfectly safe for vehicles – motorists simply drive into the parking garage entrance, turn off their car, lock and leave while the automated system does the rest. The vehicle is lifted up on a secured pallet and shifted to its optimum position by a series of mechanical lifts and sliders.

“In terms of safety from criminals, the parking garage is a fully automated system that requires no human intervention, and no one can enter the space,” says Lagrisi.

All the mechanical moving parts have foolproof safety systems.

No official costs have been finalised for the public parking systems and are dependent on various factors such as the number of bays and the system best suited to any given site (there are four varying AutoDock systems).

Lagrisis explains the parking rate will be lower than current CBD rates.

“But as you can park double the number of cars in any given space compared to traditional parking, the hourly, daily or monthly rate will be significantly lower than traditional parking in town,” he says.

It is not clear yet where exactly in the city the parking service will be implemented.

“The drive for more innovative and space-efficient parking solutions comes from the massive demand for parking in the city’s densest and most sought-after areas. In these areas property prices are insanely high, and construction costs are soaring, so every square meter and parking opportunity needs to be optimised,” he says.


 
The Chainsmokers come to Cape Town
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ULTRA South Africa, the continents largest electronic music festival, have just announced some big news, for the first time, The Chainsmokers will perform their full live show on the Ultra SA main stages in March 2019.

The Chainsmokers are the only Electronic/Dance Artist with more than a billion plays on Spotify per song with their massive hits “Closer (featuring Halsey)”, and “Don’t Let Me Down (featuring Daya)”. Their debut album “Memories… Do Not Open” remains the third longest-running extended play on the Billboard Dance Chart, and their list of awards goes on, including this year’s Billboard Top Dance/Electronic Artist; Top Dance/Electronic Song & Top Dance/Electronic Album as well as a Grammy for 2017’s Best Dance Recording.

“Bringing The Chainsmokers LIVE here is massive news for Ultra SA,” says Shaun Duvet, Showtime Management, an official Licensee of Ultra Worldwide. “We have always prided ourselves on bringing only the biggest names in dance music, but the Chains have been on our wish-list for a while and we’re unbelievably excited to show local fans how incredible this duo truly is.”

Tickets are on sale now at www.ultrasouthafrica.com

TICKET PRICING
Cape Town

General Admission:
Tier 1 – SOLD OUT
R650 – Tier 2
R750 – Tier3

VIP:
Tier 1 – SOLD OUT
R1250 – Tier 2
R1500 – Tier 3

Johannesburg
General Admission:
Tier 1 – SOLD OUT
R800 – Tier 2
R950 – Tier 3

VIP:
Tier 1 – SOLD OUT
R1500 – Tier 2
R2000 – Tier 3

VVIP:
R3000 – Tier 1
R4000 – Tier 2

 
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The Chainsmokers come to Cape Town
https://www.capetownetc.com/family/the-chainsmokers-come-to-cape-town



ULTRA South Africa, the continents largest electronic music festival, have just announced some big news, for the first time, The Chainsmokers will perform their full live show on the Ultra SA main stages in March 2019.

The Chainsmokers are the only Electronic/Dance Artist with more than a billion plays on Spotify per song with their massive hits “Closer (featuring Halsey)”, and “Don’t Let Me Down (featuring Daya)”. Their debut album “Memories… Do Not Open” remains the third longest-running extended play on the Billboard Dance Chart, and their list of awards goes on, including this year’s Billboard Top Dance/Electronic Artist; Top Dance/Electronic Song & Top Dance/Electronic Album as well as a Grammy for 2017’s Best Dance Recording.

“Bringing The Chainsmokers LIVE here is massive news for Ultra SA,” says Shaun Duvet, Showtime Management, an official Licensee of Ultra Worldwide. “We have always prided ourselves on bringing only the biggest names in dance music, but the Chains have been on our wish-list for a while and we’re unbelievably excited to show local fans how incredible this duo truly is.”

Tickets are on sale now at www.ultrasouthafrica.com

TICKET PRICING
Cape Town

General Admission:
Tier 1 – SOLD OUT
R650 – Tier 2
R750 – Tier3

VIP:
Tier 1 – SOLD OUT
R1250 – Tier 2
R1500 – Tier 3

Johannesburg
General Admission:
Tier 1 – SOLD OUT
R800 – Tier 2
R950 – Tier 3

VIP:
Tier 1 – SOLD OUT
R1500 – Tier 2
R2000 – Tier 3

VVIP:
R3000 – Tier 1
R4000 – Tier 2
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So how much would it cost to go see someone that can actually sing and has a little talent?

Regards
 
Now THIS is more up my alley - but woe is me, unless they have diabetic desserts it would be sheer torture to just view all those treats!

WIN: 15 Double Tickets to the Dessert Expo
https://www.capetownetc.com/competitions/win-15-double-tickets-to-the-dessert-expo

South Africa’s first ever Dessert Expo will take place at Cape Town Stadium this coming November, and will offer a wide range of sweet treats to tickle you every tastebud.

Experts from the dessert industry, including elite pastry chefs, chocolatiers, frozen dessert makers and boutique dessert companies will be there for all those attending to engage with.

Patrons will be allowed to sample and purchase sweet and savoury delights at the event, giving you a chance to stock up on tasty treats. Whether you are looking to indulge in a mound of chocolate, drool over the array of professionally made pastries on offer or savour the multiple flavours of handmade ice cream, The Dessert Expo offers a wide range of options for everyone.

As it is the first of its kind in the country, the Expo will showcase an array of stalls and stands dedicated to those who work in the confectionary industry and have an avid passion for the art form of making delicious desserts.

The Dessert Expo will take place at the Cape Town Stadium in Greenpoint, from the 23 – 25 November 2018.

Prize Details:

Fifteen lucky winners will win double tickets to the Dessert Expo, valid for one day. The winners will be able to choose one of the following dates to attend:

– 23 November 2018
– 24 November 2018
– 25 November 2018

How to enter:
1. Complete this easy question in our comments section below: How many times has the Dessert Expo been in South Africa before?
[Follow the link above to the FB page in order to answer the question]

Competition Ts & Cs:
– The winners will be announced on Monday, 12 November at 12pm
– Winners will be contacted via Facebook or Twitter or Instagram
– Winners are required to claim their prize by November 15 at 12pm or another winner will be drawn
– Prizes are not refundable and cannot be exchanged for money
– Winners must be over the age of 18 and will be required to produce their ID on prize collection
– No transport is provided to the Dessert Expo.
 
Capetonians shatter Guinness World Records
https://www.capetownetc.com/cape-town/capetonians-shatter-guinness-world-records

Here are 5 memorable Guinness World Records achieved

1.First successful heart transplantation
A milestone in the medical field was achieved in Cape Town when Dr. Christiaan Neethling Barnard and 30 other medical physicians performed the world’s first successful heart transplant at Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa.
The Mother City has a hospital named in honour of the leading doctor, and the Heart of Cape Town museum inside Groote Schuur hospital showcases the story of the first heart transplant.

2. Largest cycling race
The annual Cape Argus Pick’n Pay Cycle tour held in Cape Town was named a World Guinness Record-holder in March 2004, a year that saw 42 614 entrants.

This comes as no surprise, as locals are known to love their outdoor adventures and were recently dubbed the healthiest South Africans.

3. Most people performing full-body burns
Testing their mettle, 32 locals came together to break a world record for the most people set alight. All participants were qualified stuntmen and the spectacle took place at Grand Parade on January 4 2018. A lot of planning an preparation went into the event, as safety was a main concern. All stuntmen wore fire-proof costumes and gel. Once they were finished, a helper extinguished the flames.

The previous record was held by 21 men in Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States.

4. Most people on a single wave
Over 110 surfers arrived on Muizenberg Beach in October 2009 and took to the water to ride one wave simultaneously.
The event was organised by Kahuna Promotions and held with the Earthwave Beach Festival in an effort to raise awareness about climate change.

5.World’s smallest Ostrich (in height)
The Cape Town Ostrich ranch was previously home to the world’s smallest ostrich in terms of its height, Tom Thumb. The record-holding adult male bird was measured at 127cm in height from the ground. An average male ostrich is measured at 1.8 -2.7 meters.

Unfortunately, Tom Thumb passed away in September 2018 – there are no definite cause of his death but the Cape Town Ostrich Ranch have decided to host a display in his honour.
 
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