Cape Town - Interesting Articles

Settle your outstanding traffic fines at the traffic roadshow. Present your case to a Prosecutor onsite for a reduced fine, which is not guaranteed; it will be based on the merits of your case.

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Where to go strawberry picking in the Cape
https://www.capetownetc.com/cape-town/where-to-go-strawberry-picking-in-the-cape

The Western Cape welcomed strawberry picking season at the start of October which will carry on 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/
 
WARNING - FALSE BAY
https://www.msn.com/en-za/travel/news/false-bay’s-raw-sewage-putting-beachgoers-at-risk

Cape Town - An “apocalyptic” problem is developing along False Bay, which has affected marine life and may put beachgoers at risk because of mismanaged effluent from the Zandvlei Wastewater Treatment Works.

UCT deputy director of environmental humanities Professor Lesley Green said millions of litres of raw sewage had been dumped into Kuils River, entered Macassar beach and affected the neighbouring coast ...

Petrik said the population had affected the Peninsula as beaches alongside the river were heavily contaminated with microbes.

“Everyone playing in the sand will pick up infections. E coli is one of them
. There are many reports of E coli infections. I’m not a micro (biology) specialist, but I can read the data, and the data I’ve seen is very concerning.

“If it continues to infect the water, the wave water will spread microbes all along the beaches. I would be thinking twice about swimming in the beach and putting my child on the sand to play because pollution is really rife,” said Petrik, adding that fish caught in the False Bay area were also studied and found to contain high levels of chemicals such as painkillers, pesticides and antibiotics found in sewage.

“False Bay beaches are unsafe for recreational activities and swimming, and seafood products are unsafe for human consumption. Hundreds of residents close to harmful rivers are ill, and some have died.
 
To those who are visiting CT - just a friendly reminder that the sea is ccccccold!

And that's why we have a penguin colony at Boulders Beach, Simontown.

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If anyone is taking a drive to the West Coast, pop in to my place for a coffee and a vape! I'm in Yzerfontein, which is between Tableview and Langebaan. PM me and we can make arrangements.

 
@KZOR This article is about what happened to your wife on Saturday. I feel for you and your family.

WATCH: Family steals handbag at local restaurant
https://www.capetownetc.com/news/watch-family-steals-handbag-at-local-restaurant

CCTV footage of a family stealing a victims handbag at a local restaurant has surfaced on social media.

The victim’s husband, Louis Fourie, took to social media to share details of the incident on Saturday in a sarcastic post. Fourie’s post shows footage of his wife’s handbag being grabbed while seated at popular family eatery, Spur, in the Tyger Valley Shopping Centre.

“This wonderful family of three innocently took my wife’s handbag by mistake… You can see “little Tommy” turning around and taking my wife’s handbag by mistake… His mom must have one that looks the same,” Fourie’s post reads.

The footage reveals the tactics used by the family to steal the handbag, as the son slowly bends underneath the table to grab the victims bag. He slides the handbag over to his mother who passes it on to a woman who comes near the table and promptly carries the bag away.

“Then he passes to Mommy love that also makes the same mistake. Now mommy feels in the giving mood and decides to donate the handbag to a best friend “Sister Act” who promptly leaves to do some last minute Christmas shopping,” Fourie’s post continues.

Fourie has appealed to the public and those with any information on the identity or whereabouts of the assailants to come forward.

“If you recognise this tight-knit family of moral standings could you please inform them of the mistake they made by taking the wrong bag …. my wife’s. Willing to offer a cash reward to anyone coming across the bag (cream, soft with brown handles) with the car keys,” said Fourie.

Fourie said that his daughter’s Christmas present was in the stolen handbag.

“You can keep the money and my daughter’s Christmas present but please return the bag with the rest.”

Due to the theft, the Fourie family have been left without access to their vehicle as the only key to their car was in the handbag.

“Biggest problem is our last keyless car key was inside [the handbag] and that is going to cost a few thousand to replace… thanks for this “awesome” start to Christmas this year,” he said.

This is not the first incident where a family has worked together to commit theft as a woman used her young daughter to steal a handbag in November.

South African Police Services did not respond to queries on the incident.

Picture: Facebook/ Louis Kzor Fourie

 
And this happened at Eden on the Bay a few days ago. Someone on The Greater Table View Action Group, where the video was posted, said that apparently "it was 2 factions that had a disagreement and chose to settle it with all kinds of weapons. The also stormed Eden Cafe to try and get knives to use. SAPS arrived after they had all left.".

 
So sorry to hear about this unfortunate incident @KZOR
Really hoping that the culprits will be found and prosecuted.

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5 things to do with kids in Cape Town
https://www.capetownetc.com/cape-town/5-things-to-do-with-kids-in-cape-town

5 kid-friendly activities in Cape Town

1. Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome

Bring the kids along and travel into outer space as you learn about the stars and solar system in the multi-sensory Digital Dome. This edutainment experience is an ideal way for young children to learn in a fun environment.

Entrance costs R60 per adult (19 years and older) and R30 for children and pensioners.

The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9am-5pm and on Wednesdays until 7pm.

Address: 25 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town
Contact: 021 481 3900
Website: www.iziko.org.za/museums/planetarium


2. Clay Cafe

Create works of art at the Clay Cafe in Hout Bay this holiday. Visitors of all ages can go and pick out ceramic clay items of their choice from an array of mugs, bowls, pot plants, heart-shaped paper weights and more, then paint them at a table while also having a milkshake or cup of coffee.

Multiple tools, stencils and paint colours are available and are fun to experiment with to create your own works of art. Once your masterpieces are complete, you can take them to Clay Cafe’s reception desk in the entrance where they will wait to be fired, and your pieces will be ready to collect within three weeks after the date.

There is an open garden play area for children and a restaurant which is perfect for a summer lunch.

Clay Cafe is open every day from 9am-5pm, although this is subject to change on public holidays.

Address: The Clay Cafe 4080. Hout Bay Main Road. Oppsite Bokkemanskloof estate
Hout Bay, Western Cape, South Africa
Contact: 076 810 5120
Website: www.claycafe.co.za


3. World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary and Monkey Park

This sanctuary in Hout Bay (just down the road from Clay Cafe) is home to more than 3 000 local and exotic birds and other small animals such as cheeky squirrel monkeys and cute tortoises, and the whole family will enjoy visiting and learning about these creatures.

Visitors can walk through the monkey jungle and capture candid moments with the friendly squirrel monkeys who are never shy to interact with you (or try to help themselves to your possessions—keep car keys, phones, wallets, and water bottles out of reach!), or look at the parrots, owls, falcons, pelicans, turkeys, quails, and many, many more feathered friends.

Entrance to the sanctuary costs R120 a head for adults, R45 for children and R75 for pensioners and students (with proof of identity).

World of Birds is open from 9am-5pm seven days a week.

Address: 4914 Valley Road, Hout Bay, Cape Town
Contact: 021 790 2730
Website: www.worldofbirds.org.za


4. Cool Runnings Tobogganing

Fly through the twists and turns of the Cool Runnings tobogganing track in Tygervalley. The activity is suitable for adults and children and is a safe way to experience an adrenaline rush on an intricate course of steel tracks in a wheeled bobsled. Visitors are hauled on their toboggan up to the top of the track and from there the brief but exciting journey starts as they speed back down to the bottom.

A café is on-site at Cool Runnings offering drinks, light snacks and lunch meals.

Kids under the age of three are not allowed to go on this ride. Rides start at R50, and the more rides taken, the cheaper the tickets are. Young children can sit in the same bobsled as their parents for a fun shared experience.

Address: Carl Cronje Dr, Tygervalley, Cape Town
Contact: 021 949 4439
Website: www.coolrunnings.capetown


5. Wiesenhof Adventure

Cool off in the water and get involved in fun activities with the kids at the Wiesenhof Adventure Park in Stellenbosch. There are multiple trampolines, water slides, foam pits, mountain biking trails, and more at the park.

During the December and January season, visitors are not able to book and entrance is given to those first-come-first serve basis. The Wild Waters area is only open on the weekends and bikes and scooters are available for hire in the other themed areas.

Rates for the park are priced according to the time and area, details of the pricing can be found here:
https://wapark.co.za/rates-and-times/

The adventure park is open on Thursday to Friday from 1pm – 6pm and on weekends from 10am to 6pm.

Address: Wiesenhof Adventure Park, off the R44 12 km North of Stellenbosch
Contact: 065 820 2737
Website: ww.wapark.co.za
 
5 things to do with kids in Cape Town
https://www.capetownetc.com/cape-town/5-things-to-do-with-kids-in-cape-town

5 kid-friendly activities in Cape Town

1. Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome

Bring the kids along and travel into outer space as you learn about the stars and solar system in the multi-sensory Digital Dome. This edutainment experience is an ideal way for young children to learn in a fun environment.

Entrance costs R60 per adult (19 years and older) and R30 for children and pensioners.

The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9am-5pm and on Wednesdays until 7pm.

Address: 25 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town
Contact: 021 481 3900
Website: www.iziko.org.za/museums/planetarium


2. Clay Cafe

Create works of art at the Clay Cafe in Hout Bay this holiday. Visitors of all ages can go and pick out ceramic clay items of their choice from an array of mugs, bowls, pot plants, heart-shaped paper weights and more, then paint them at a table while also having a milkshake or cup of coffee.

Multiple tools, stencils and paint colours are available and are fun to experiment with to create your own works of art. Once your masterpieces are complete, you can take them to Clay Cafe’s reception desk in the entrance where they will wait to be fired, and your pieces will be ready to collect within three weeks after the date.

There is an open garden play area for children and a restaurant which is perfect for a summer lunch.

Clay Cafe is open every day from 9am-5pm, although this is subject to change on public holidays.

Address: The Clay Cafe 4080. Hout Bay Main Road. Oppsite Bokkemanskloof estate
Hout Bay, Western Cape, South Africa
Contact: 076 810 5120
Website: www.claycafe.co.za


3. World of Birds Wildlife Sanctuary and Monkey Park

This sanctuary in Hout Bay (just down the road from Clay Cafe) is home to more than 3 000 local and exotic birds and other small animals such as cheeky squirrel monkeys and cute tortoises, and the whole family will enjoy visiting and learning about these creatures.

Visitors can walk through the monkey jungle and capture candid moments with the friendly squirrel monkeys who are never shy to interact with you (or try to help themselves to your possessions—keep car keys, phones, wallets, and water bottles out of reach!), or look at the parrots, owls, falcons, pelicans, turkeys, quails, and many, many more feathered friends.

Entrance to the sanctuary costs R120 a head for adults, R45 for children and R75 for pensioners and students (with proof of identity).

World of Birds is open from 9am-5pm seven days a week.

Address: 4914 Valley Road, Hout Bay, Cape Town
Contact: 021 790 2730
Website: www.worldofbirds.org.za


4. Cool Runnings Tobogganing

Fly through the twists and turns of the Cool Runnings tobogganing track in Tygervalley. The activity is suitable for adults and children and is a safe way to experience an adrenaline rush on an intricate course of steel tracks in a wheeled bobsled. Visitors are hauled on their toboggan up to the top of the track and from there the brief but exciting journey starts as they speed back down to the bottom.

A café is on-site at Cool Runnings offering drinks, light snacks and lunch meals.

Kids under the age of three are not allowed to go on this ride. Rides start at R50, and the more rides taken, the cheaper the tickets are. Young children can sit in the same bobsled as their parents for a fun shared experience.

Address: Carl Cronje Dr, Tygervalley, Cape Town
Contact: 021 949 4439
Website: www.coolrunnings.capetown


5. Wiesenhof Adventure

Cool off in the water and get involved in fun activities with the kids at the Wiesenhof Adventure Park in Stellenbosch. There are multiple trampolines, water slides, foam pits, mountain biking trails, and more at the park.

During the December and January season, visitors are not able to book and entrance is given to those first-come-first serve basis. The Wild Waters area is only open on the weekends and bikes and scooters are available for hire in the other themed areas.

Rates for the park are priced according to the time and area, details of the pricing can be found here:
https://wapark.co.za/rates-and-times/

The adventure park is open on Thursday to Friday from 1pm – 6pm and on weekends from 10am to 6pm.

Address: Wiesenhof Adventure Park, off the R44 12 km North of Stellenbosch
Contact: 065 820 2737
Website: ww.wapark.co.za
You do know that title is going to get numerous pedophiles to visit our forum for many years to come don't you?

Ahem....
 
Game of Cones – 6 ice cream spots to enjoy
https://www.capetownetc.com/cape-town/game-of-cones-6-ice-cream-spots-to-enjoy

1. The Creamery

Selling naturally made ice cream using full cream milk, The Creamery produces smooth and memorable scoops. With a vast variety of cool treats ranging from waffles, milkshakes and cookies topped with ice cream to unique flavours of the month, The Creamery is the place to be.

Those looking for a late night fix can visit this chilled-out café until as late as 11pm.

Contact: 021 686 3975
Address: Shop 4, Newlands Quarter, Dean Street, Newlands, Cape Town, 7700
Website: www.thecreamery.co.za


2. Moro Gelato

Savour the unique taste of artisanal Gelato, served with a crisp wafer biscuit and molten dark or white chocolate. Enjoy traditional Italian flavours like, Pistachio, Marchese and Nocciola made with high quality ingredients.

Address: 165 Long St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
Website: www.morogelato.co.za


3. Unframed Ice Cream

Grab some seriously smooth serving of artisanal ice cream at Unframed. Enjoy a particularly health selection for fruit-lovers featuring, black current sorbet, apricot and blue coconut. There are also vegan options available to cater to all ice cream lovers.

Contact: 063 601 0287
Address: 45C Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001
Website: www.unframed.co.za

4. Gelato Mania

If you’re in the mood for an especially indulgent scoop, visit Gelato Mania. Serving up decadent flavours like chocolate brownies, lemon meringue or cookies and caramel.

Contact: 073 201 8650
Address: 65 Main Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, 8051
Website: www.gelatomania.co.za


5. The Diary Den


Help yourself to a good old classic soft serve at The Dairy Den. With unique black Oreo cones to hold each soft serve flavour and interesting toppings including mini-doughnuts and flakes.

Contact: 076 401 9895
Address: 148 Main Road, Sea Point 8005 Cape Town, Western Cape


6. Crumbs & Cream
If you like your ice cream with a little extra something, make your way to Crumbs & Cream. Dishing out some interesting options like ice cream tacos and ice cream sandwiches, this ice cream hang is sure to appease even the most adventurous at heart.

Contact: 081 343 2761
Address: 16 Regent Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8060
Website: www.crumbsandcream.co.za

My comment: How fortunate for me that none of these is on the West Coast, or even Northern suburbs!!
 
SPRING TIDE ALERT!
https://www.capetownetc.com/news/christmas-spring-tide-alert


A warning has been issued by the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) cautioning the public to be aware of the full moon spring tide, which has already started and will increase in intensity towards its peak this Saturday December 22.

This spring tide alert applies from today to December 26, and the tide will bring higher than normal high tides and a lower than normal low tides.


Rock anglers fishing along the coastline, bathers, beach walkers, and coastal hikers are urged to be cautious especially in the afternoons when the tides will be at their highest, leaving very little space for beach goers.

Anglers are advised that places they have fished from in the past week may be submerged at high tide during this time, and those hiking on the coastline should be aware that their proposed route may not be accessible because of the higher than usual tide.

The NSRI is appealing to parents to make sure their children have responsible adult supervision when they are at the beach or in and around any water.

As many people find rip currents hard to identify, the public is urged to only swim at beaches where and when lifeguards are on duty and to swim within the safe demarcated swimming zones shown by lifeguards’ red and yellow flags.

Make sure you have the National Sea Rescue Emergency number on your phone or Google NSRI to find the closest emergency number to the area you are visiting.

Do not go into the water to try and help someone in difficulty but rather throw them something that floats (for example, Sea Rescue’s Pink Rescue Buoy) and call for help.

Emergency Services are on high alert and wish all water users a safe festive season.
 
leaving very little space for beach goers.

This will make it interesting to see how the thousands of holidaymakers get their spot on the beaches
Lol...
I can picture the scene - an excited Vaalie family finally finding parking near Clifton and walking all the way down with umbrellas and all - only to see like 4 metres of beach width.... hehe
 
Cape Town voted greatest city on Earth
https://www.capetownetc.com/news/cape-town-voted-greatest-city-on-earth

It comes as no surprise that Cape Town was voted as the greatest city on Earth in the Telegraph Travel Awards survey for 2018, making this the sixth year in a row that the Mother City has claimed the top spot.

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The Telegraph Travel Awards performs an annual survey to find out Telegraph Travel readers’ favourite cities.

Over 45 000 readers responded to the survey and Cape Town was placed at number one, above popular cities such as New York and Tokyo.

Venice surprisingly dropped down to seventh place after having held a spot in the top three for six years in a row. Meanwhile, Seville, a small city in Spain, is slowly climbing the ranks, going from holding 13th place three years ago to holding fourth place in 2018.

Sydney, Florence and New York held their positions from last year’s awards.

From Table Mountain to wine farms to the penguins of Boulders beach, not to mention the laid-back Capetonian lifestyle, there are dozens of reasons tourists and locals flock to the Mother City’s shores.
Here are several reasons why our beloved city was voted the greatest on Earth this year.

1. The exquisite Winelands
2. Our ideal beaches, which make up the city’s unreal natural landscape.
3. Table Mountain, the landmark of Cape Town
4. The African penguins who waddle along the beaches
5. Delicious eating out options such as La Colombe, which ranks as the sixth-best fine-dining restaurant in the world according to TripAdvisor

Top 10 cities in the world as voted by the Telegraph Travel Readers (UK)

1. Cape Town
2. Tokyo
3. Vancouver
4. Seville
5. Sydney
6. New York
7. Venice
8. Florence
9. Rome
10. San Francisco

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If you're taking a meander down to the West Coast, do pop in to Darling Sweets, where they make the most divine toffees (my favourites are Coffee and Chili (unfortunately not in the same toffee)!

And these lovable creatures too!

And don't forget ... I'm in Yzerfontein which is only about 20 mins. from Darling. Pop in to my place too for a coffee and a vape!
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Cape Town Street Parade
January 2, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
FREE

https://www.capetownetc.com/events/cape-town-street-parade

Get ready for Africa’s Biggest Cultural Festival!

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Cape Town Street Parade, in partnership with the City of Cape Town, the Western Cape Government and Coca Cola (Peninsula Beverages), again promises a world class event on January 2 2019 for the residents of Cape Town and for visitors to the Mother City.

Previously known as the Tweede Nuwe Jaar Minstrel Parade, the organisers of the new format Cape Town Street Parade have worked to build an inclusive carnival for everyone who participates in it and who support it – its stakeholders, communities and all cultures and religions.

Minstrel troupes from all areas across Cape Town will perform in the streets of the city centre between Keizersgracht Street in District Six and Rose Street in the Bo Kaap, building on the long tradition and legacy of Tweede Nuwe Jaar which has been celebrated in the Cape for over 110 years.

“Last year we saw the best Tweede Nuwe Jaar celebrations that Cape Town has seen in many years. This year we will build on that success and look forward to a spectacular community event that is the biggest cultural event in Africa. We are encouraged by the large number of troupes that have already registered for 2019, and we expect at least 50 troupes to participate on the day,” says Muneeb Gambeno, Director of the Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association (KKKA), organisers of the Cape Town Street Parade.

Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, and Social Services, Alderman JP Smith, says the City is proud to be one of the sponsors of the celebrations: “This is a key cultural event for all the residents of Cape Town, and the well organised event that we saw last year made great strides in developing this into an iconic event that rivals some of the greatest street parades in the world. The event draws a diversity of cultures from across the city. It is recognised globally as being synonymous with Cape Town alongside Table Mountain.”

For the second year, a special Tweede Nuwe Jaar theme song has been produced for the celebrations, and this year, the song titled “It’s a Cape Town thing, n Kaapse ding!” is sung by local artist Shadley Schroeder. The song can be heard on the 2018 highlights video which can be viewed on the Cape Town Street Parade’s Facebook page, and it will be performed as part of the entertainment on the Grand Parade.

Entertainment starts from 12pm, with an opening ceremony on the Grand Parade at around 1pm and celebrations will continue up until 10pm.

The event expects to draw crowds of between 60 000 and 100 000 people, with the live entertainment including artists such as the legendary Loukmaan Adams, TDV.91 and other live bands, and Waseef Piekaan will perform MC duties.

Street acts include Street Activations, Football Freestylers, Khoisan Plasterz – Freestyle Dance Crew, Thandi Swartbooi Township Dance Academy, 7 Steps Drumline, 20Sk8 Skate Development and the Bo-Kaap Blikkie Band. Audiences will enjoy a Life-size Puppet and can participate in Live Mural Painting with Russel Abrahams and Yay Abe.

There will be limited Gold Circle Tickets going on sale just before Christmas for R100 a ticket. This area will allow patrons the best views of the Minstrels and is positioned right in front of the Coke Gig Rig where live acts play on the day. Follow on Cape Town Street Parade social media for news of the release date of these tickets.

All troupes are required to register with the KKKA by December 21 and can contact Dennis Petersen on denis.petersen@gmail.com or 072 145 1597.


My comment: We need to start a Vaping Troupe, with our theme song being, "It's a Vape Thing/Dis 'n Vape Ding" sung by [USERGROUP=3]@Admins[/USERGROUP]. Who will be the lead singer?
 
From West Coast Way on FB (not for the faint-hearted!)

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Are you up for adventure in 2019?
West Coast Way is taking you to Gansbaai for cage diving with Caleb Express Tours.

R1 950 per person including transport.

Tour description:

We will be meeting in Cape Town at a meeting point you desire. Heading to Kleinbaai harbour, a suburb of Gansbaai about 2h15 out of Cape Town.

You will then be required to complete the necessary indemnity forms followed by breakfast. This is then followed by a safety briefing with our tour guide after which our boat departs from the harbour.

Our boat and crew
The vessel is manned by the Skipper and Dive Master, a tour guide, a shark handler and a videographer.

The boat is equipped with sufficient diving equipment to accommodate all our guest on their cage dive and the diver ensures that everyone is safe and comfortable with the experience. The boat is also equipped with all the necessary safety gear as well as a life-boat large enough to accommodate all the guest should it become necessary.

Divers can spend at least 20 minutes in the cage unless shark sighting are really meagre when time in the cage will be limited.
We can only accommodate 20 people per trip, the big advantage in the reduction of waiting time before and after dives.

Highlights:
All diving equipment
See other marine life including Seals and Whales
20 min to Anchor point
Light breakfast and lunch included
2h15 drive from Cape Town

Contact us now for your seat: tours@westcoastway.co.za or call 0861 321 777
 
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Table Mountain Cableway best questions of 2018
https://www.capetownetc.com/cape-town/table-mountain-cableway-best-questions-of-2018

Here are a few of the most entertaining, confusing and downright ridiculous questions people asked about the Mother City’s favourite attraction in 2018.

1. [Visitor message sent from Facebook, which requires Internet to use]: Hi I can’t go onto the internet – is it possible for u to send me and prices pls at least then just for an adult if not able to send all I had it all on a screenshot and not sure what happened to it?

2. I’m from eastern cape. How much do you pay for table mountain? And those activities and tours, do they cost extra because I’m single?

3. How much to go up in that cage?

4. Can one bungee jump from the cable car?

5. How much is it to go up in that cable train?

6. When I redeem a free ticket on my birthday, can my 2 kids travel with me at no cost?

7. Is it possible to drive up to the mountain?

8. Tell me, in your opinion, what is so special about Table Mountain?

9. How does the one way ticket work – how does one come back?

10. How much to spend two nights at a hotel?

11. I see the cable car is closed for annual maintenance. Can I use a bus to get to the top as an alternative?

12. Why can’t I find a KFC at the top of the mountain?

13. I am the big fan of Table Mountain. Which place is this?

14. Since I had visited table mountain in few days ago and my online ticket expires on 31.12.2018. is that unlimited to use before the expire day or only used for one time?

15. Where are you guys and is this a restaurant?

16. Is Table Mountain next to or on top of Robben Island?
 
Your ultimate 2019 Cape festival guide
https://www.capetownetc.com/cape-town/your-ultimate-2019-cape-festival-guide

Open Streets, January 27
For an entire exciting day of entertainment, play, and getting in touch with their surrounding community, people can wander, cycle, skate and dance in a car-free road with friends and family, as well as explore the various entertainment (both free and charged) and food stalls on offer. A stretch of road is closed for the day to all motorised vehicles to host Open Streets.
There is no fee for joining in on the fun.

Where: Bree Street, Cape Town CBD
No cost
Website: openstreets.org.za

There will also be two other Open Streets days in two other areas later this year: King Langalibalele Drive in Langa on February 24, and Eisleben Road in Mitchells Plain on March 31.


Up The Creek Music Festival, February 7-10
(How about making this a Vape Meet?) :-D

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A little smaller and more intimate than some of the popular festivals, Up the Creek is four days of camping by the Breede River, summery heat, and music on three stages by lekker local musos, which this year include well-known acts Grassy Spark, Piet Botha and Hot Water, to name but a few.

Bring your inflatable water toys along (and sunscreen), pitch a tent, and soak up the good vibes.

Where: Breede River, Swellendam
Cost: Early Bird: R770, Full Weekend: R1 120, Full Weekend & Transport (includes a return shuttle from and to central Cape Town), Friday-Sunday: R970
Website: www.upthecreek.co.za


Cape Town International Jazz Festival, March 29 and 30
The names of the 40 artists performing at this year’s installment of the continent’s largest jazz festival have been revealed, and as usual the lineup of local and international musicians is filled with talent and promises a weekend of rich sounds and diverse music genres.

Where: CTICC, Cape Town CBD
Cost: Early Bird: R999, Weekend Pass: R1 290, Day Pass: R850
Website: www.capetownjazzfest.com



South African Cheese Festival, April 26-28

As Southern Africa’s largest culinary event, you can imagine there is an absolute tonne of different cheeses to find and try at this award-winning festival in the scenic Cape Winelands. Whether you love a good mild young Gouda or have a taste for sharp, aromatic cheeses, you will not leave this festival unsatisfied. Plus, cheese goes excellently with wine.

Where: Sandringham, Stellenbosch
Cost: Adults: R180, Children (2-13 years): R20, Senior Citizens: R120
Website: www.cheesefestival.co.za

Tickets are not available at the gate; you can purchase yours from Computicket or from any Shoprite or Checkers store.


Wacky Wine Weekend, June 7-9
For three days, you can wander through the many vineyards and elegant wine estates that the Robertson Wine Valley boasts and taste the wide range of grape blends on offer (with tastings led by skilled local winemakers) along with fantastic wine farm cuisine while enjoying entertainment provided at the wineries.

There’s no need to leave the kids behind for the weekend as the festival offers plenty of activities and non-alcoholic beverage options for young ones.

Where: Robertson Wine Valley
Cost: Wacky Wine Weekend has not yet updated its ticket costs on Webtickets.
Website: www.wackywineweekend.com

Jive Cape Town Funny Festival, July 1-28
If you find yourself in need of a good laugh this July, the Baxter Theatre in Rondebosch will be the place to get a hearty dose of humour and also appreciate the hilariousness and talent of our local comedians as well as some international ones.

Where: The Baxter Theatre, Rondebosch
Cost: Prices will vary from show to show. Tickets are not yet available but will be being sold on Webtickets soon.
Website: www.funnyfestival.co.za



Rocking the Daisies, October
The dates and line-up for the festival this year have not yet been announced, but this annual music festival is well worth adding to your 2019 calendar. Rocking the Daisies has seen local and international musicians, from the new up-and-comers to famous names like 6lack (USA), Desmond and the Tutus (SA), alt-J (UK), and MGMT (US), to name a few, over the 13 years it has been running.

There are three large stages each dedicated to different genres, from rock to electro, with one stage on the ‘beach’ by the venue’s dam which festival goers can swim in as they enjoy the atmosphere.

Where: Cloof Wine Estate, Darling
Cost: Tickets have not yet been made available for 2019, but prices in 2018 ranged from R595-R895 and may or may not be higher this year.
Website: www.rockingthedaisies.com
 
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