SOUTH AFRICA

Tour the Lanzerac Wine Estate

22 March, 2013 by Wotz 1 Comment

For those interested in our wine heritage, and history, be sure to make your way to the Lanzerac - currently offering a tour around the Estate - but only until the end of March. With a glass of Rosé to get you going, your tour guide will provide you with a brief overview of what to expect during the tour. Highlights will include a tasting of the "Mrs English", a reserve Chardonnay. This wine is a tribute to Mrs English who purchased the farm in 1914, changing its name from Schoongezicht to Lanzerac. This will be followed by an introduction, and a tasting of the Estate's Pinotage. From an historical point of view, the world’s first commercially produced Pinotage - a 1959 vintage came from this Estate. (It was

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Tours

Tour the R62 Brandy Route

1 March, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Many of us have been on a wine tour – or have at least heard of one. Fact is, how many of us have ever heard of, let alone been on, a Brandy Route Tour? However, thanks to the über cool people at the South African Brandy Foundation, this reality seems set to change – big time. First off though – some interesting facts: Did you know that South Africa has two distinct Brandy Routes? One being up along Route 62, and the other (comprising over 14 producers), called the “Western Cape Route”, primarily covering the areas around Wellington, Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek; Despite widespread public perception, South Africa can be extremely proud of the fact that our Brandy’s are ranked as being of the finest in

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Charity

One Billion Rising 2013

11 February, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

There are many amazing organisations who take it upon themselves to nurture, care and protect those who are vulnerable and unable to stand up for themselves. The One Billion Rising is one such organisation which annually on the 14th of February aims to create awareness around rape and violence against women by inviting one billion women and those who love them to walk out, dance, rise up, and demand an end to this violence! Furthermore the global event wishes to highlight the shocking statistics that 1 in 3 women worldwide are raped or beaten in their lifetime and that if things are to change significantly, mindsets need to change now. ONE BILLION RISING wishes to move the earth, activating women and men across each and every

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Fashion

iBlankSA – Tee’s trending charity

5 February, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Cool concepts are abundant in SA – but it is the really awesome ones that we like to point out to you. iBlankSA is one of them, a local is mos lekker South African initiative to raise awareness about our culture and subculture within cities, coastlines, and rural areas. How are they doing this you say? Simply really, we all wear iconic items of clothing every day, and although you may not realise it – your clothing choices describe a lot about you. The creative brains behind iBlankSA have created a range of uber cool Tee’s for every day use, sporting and supporting a range of fantastic causes… so through your purchase you ultimately fund important infrastructure and specific charity organizations in South Africa that may

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Art Scene

Open Art Studio

26 January, 2013 by HallieHaller Leave a Comment

We took a meander down Loop Street, anticipating a dreary lunch in some streetside shop, with a Coca-Cola sponsored sign. Luckily for us, good karma and the will of the gods places in front of Open Art. Nosey parkers as we are, we wandered up the stairs (and what may as well have been along the yellow-brick road) to have a peek. What a fantasmagorical place. Firstly, the gallery. It is so so rare that I like that much modern art in one place. In addition, my attending lunch-mate and I, NEVER agree on art. So that fact that we were both standing there smitten at the sight and smell of oils and enamels, is really quite something. The gallery has that "we tidied up the garage" feel to it. Nothing pretentious, nothing clinical.

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Car Rentals

Renting a Car in Cape Town

15 January, 2013 by wotzupcapetown Leave a Comment

As in any big City, Cape Town has a myriad of car rental companies available - all the big International ones and then some unique to Cape Town. Picture yourself in an old W123 Mercedes from the '80's where the driving experience is like driving around in your lounge? Then Acker Car Rentals is your perfect choice. These old jalopies get you around in safety and comfort, and are most reasonably prices. For further information, click here. For those less adventurous, and looking to travel in more modern and zooty options, we have compiled a list of three (click on the image to be directed to their respective websites):

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Africa Travel

Offset your Carbon Footprint with South African Solution – Spekboom!

10 January, 2013 by wotzupcapetown 1 Comment

Spekboom in Flower - image courtesy of The Nomad Africa Trust

Help us create tomorrow’s environment. Offset your Carbon Footprint with South African Solution - Spekboom! What is your Carbon Footprint all about? A carbon footprint is "the total set of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions caused by an organization, an event (such as travelling) or a product.” Carbon Dioxide is one of the main greenhouse gasses responsible for global warming. To help combat this The Nomad African Trust has developed the Spekboom Carbon Offset project to allow travelers to offset the carbon that is created during their African Holiday. During photosynthesis carbon is absorbed from the atmosphere, reducing the unnaturally high levels that mankind has caused. The planting of trees and vegetation is

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Africa Travel

Exploring Fascinating Africa!

8 January, 2013 by Johannes 2 Comments

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It’s 4.15 am. Still quite sleepy, I creep out of my tent to be, some minutes later, ready to sit in the truck that is waiting for us. Shortly after 5.00 am, we leave the campsite and after a one-hour-drive we reach our destination. I jump out of the truck and feel the fresh, clean air surrounding me. Above me lies nothing but the still dark and cloudless sky. Immediately, we start climbing “Dune 45” which spreads itself right in front of us. Finally we sit on the ridge of the dune, searching in anticipation for the expectant sunrise. Bit by bit, it edges out of the darkness until its warm rays caress our faces and then the entire plain before us. And as J.W. Goethe’s writes in “Faust” “I am a man here; I can be

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Africa Travel

Nomad African Trust

5 January, 2013 by wotzupcapetown Leave a Comment

17 on Loader recognises the need for social responsibility, especially in South Africa. We all share this planet, and as individuals, each of us needs to do our bit to make sure that there is future for our children's children. There are many organisations out there trying to create a better world for us all. Among them in the Nomad African Trust, a Cape Town based Public Benefit Organisation (PBO: 930029752) that was founded in April 2008 and is a registered tax exempt institution. The Trust focuses it’s energies on Southern Africa and has a three pronged approach due to our belief that it is impossible to separate the well being of the people, places and animals from one another. You can assist us in making this vision a

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New Years

PARTY; PARTIES; and “PARTYTJIES”: NEW YEAR IN CAPE TOWN #CapeNewYear

20 November, 2012 by Wotz

A new year, A new beginning, A time to reflect. Oh wait, a time to Party. What are you doing for New Years? For most of us, there is this hasty search for that very “special” place to see in the New Year. We all want to know the ‘Where and the When’ of New Year’s parties in Cape Town. There is no doubt about the ‘When’ for this 2012/2013 new year’s, but where are all the parties and how do we find them? We aim to encourage as many party organizers in Cape Town and surrounds to LIST THEIR VENUES AND EVENTS. So, Please email us a flier and/or description of Parties happening in Cape Town on the 31'st December 2012. The info, and fliers submitted will be added to this post to make your choice of where to see in

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