November 2021
2 Nov: Cape Town is the most Instagrammed autumn city in Africa – While we may be enjoying warmer weather and extended sun-filled days, there’s nothing wrong with feeling a bit nostalgic and looking back on autumn in the Mother City, especially when it’s been voted the most Instagrammed autumn city in Africa with 2 017 hashtags…….. article via Cape {Town} Etc
October 2021
29 Oct: SANParks Announces Free Access Week Dates for November 2021 – South African National Parks (SANParks), together with Total Energies and FNB will be hosting the 16th annual SA National Parks Week from 22 to 28 November 2021…….. article via SA People
28 Oct: Coming to Cape Town? Here’s what you need to know – Overwhelmed by the different travel requirements around the world? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back! Below are the most important requirements for entering South Africa…….. article via Cape Town Tourism
28 Oct: Wesgro signs cooperation agreements with DAFZA and HTMC – The Official Tourism, Trade, Investment, Film and Media Promotion Agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) and the Halal Trade and Marketing Centre (HTMC) to strengthen trade and investment flows between Africa and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…….. article via Wesgro
27 Oct: Neverending Tourist: Discover the Western Cape – Enjoy fun things to do and excellent investment opportunities at Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate between Cape Town and Hermanus. Fully vaccinated visitors to South Africa returning home to the UK will no longer have to endure quarantine…….. article via Benguela Cove
26 Oct: 5 restaurants offering an extensive dining experience in Cape Town – When it comes to dining in Cape Town, the sky is the limit. So, why cap a meal at three-courses when you can embark on a flavour journey that offers up more than five flavour pit stops, at least!…….. article via Cape {Town} Etc
25 Oct: How to be a Fearless Foodie in Cape Town – Cape Town is the undisputed gourmet capital of the continent. The Mother City boasts everything from indigenous local food to world-class fusion cuisine, with many of the top ten restaurants in South Africa calling the City home…….. article via Cape Town Tourism
24 Oct: Summer’s open, but at what times? Hours guide for Cape Town’s natural delights – As summer invites Capetonians to enjoy nature’s delights, we might want to know about the opening and closing times for some of our local favourites like Table Mountain National Park, Cape Point, Boulders and other gorgeous picnic sites…….. article via Cape {Town} Etc
23 Oct: Look! Mass gatherings of humpback whales grace the West Coast – As we are heading into the season for the annual mass gatherings of humpback whales along our coast two wildlife photographers who happened to be friends took it upon themselves to capture some breathtaking aerial images of a group of humpback whales along the West coast…….. article via Cape {Town} Etc
21 Oct: Cape Town bags travel awards – Cape Town has been named Africa’s Leading City Destination for 2021 at the 28th annual World Travel Awards. Table Mountain has also been named Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction. The World Travel Awards, which was established in 1993, recognises, rewards and celebrates excellence across all key sectors of travel, tourism and hospitality…….. article via IOL
21 Oct: Table Mountain has been named Africa’s leading tourist attraction for 2021! – After bringing the top prize home in 2020, Table Mountain has once again been named Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction at the 2021 World Travel Awards! Table Mountain is also in the running to be voted as the World’s Leading Tourist Attraction…….. article via The South African
20 Oct: Secret caves worth exploring in and around the Cape – Channel your inner explorer and venture out into the unknown as you discover a few hidden gems located in and around the Cape. Descend into a hidden world of magic and wonder where if rocks could talk, they’d reveal fascinating secrets of those who have entered these hideaways…….. article via Cape {Town} Etc
19 Oct: Kommetjie surfer makes waves with new doccie – After chasing “wild storms” across the world, the Kommetjie-based surfer, Matt Bromley released his film about how he became one of the most passionate big wave surfers in the world…….. article via The South African
18 Oct: President Congratulates New Miss South Africa Lalela Mswane – President Cyril Ramaphosa has been one of the first to congratulate SA’s new Miss South Africa Lalela Mswane, who was crowned at a glittering event in Cape Town on Saturday night…….. article via SA People
17 Oct: Your guide to the most ‘Instagrammable’ garden spots to explore – Garden Day (October 17) is the perfect time for plant parents to come together, to relish in a love for greenery, and snap a few gorgeous shots while you’re appreciating the art of the green…….. article via Cape {Town} Etc
16 Oct: Super luxe apartments in CPT for stylish leisure & business rendezvous – Great spaces can be transformative. It’s the difference between a meh vacay and a yes please! stay. The distinction between an all-the-boxes-ticked corporate retreat, and a back-to-the-drawing-board business meet. A place is a where, but the right one can also be a how and a why…….. article via Aspire Lifestyle
14 Oct: Local hoteliers gear-up for tourism take-off – Indicators are showing positive signs of pick up for the tourism industry, which is set to be fast-tracked following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement that the country was placed on level 1 lockdown…….. article via Cape Town Tourism
12 Oct: 2022 Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism Awards Winners – The prestigious Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism Awards are a celebration of excellence in wine tourism across eleven of the greatest wine regions of the world…….. article via Visit SA Winelands
10 Oct: New Normal Returns to South Africa as Visitors Flock to Cape Town Events – The sun was shining and spirits were soaring on Sunday – along with kites – as South Africans shed the winter lockdown blues and embraced a fabulous new almost-normal, as big events returned with today’s Dolphin Beach Kite Festival and the famous Cape Town Cycle Tour (see more below)…….. article via IOL
9 Oct: Public urged to vote for Cape Town in World Travel Awards 2021 – As locals, we have a front row seat to the Mother City’s beauty – a glorious reminder that we live in one of the most stunning cities in the world. And while screaming Cape Town’s name from the rooftop seems like a good idea, let’s take it one step further by voting for our city, which will also help boost the tourism and hospitality sector…….. article via Cape {Town} Etc
8 Oct: Africa’s first bicycle museum has opened in Elgin – A weekend celebrating the bicycle as the most efficient form of transport during the Bikes and Blossoms tour, culminated in the opening of Africa’s first bicycle museum. “During lockdown we had some spare time and came up with the idea of a bike museum as we had some extra space alongside our conference space…….. article via News 24
8 Oct: Insurance firm ordered to pay tourism businesses for lockdown losses – The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed Santam’s appeal and upheld the Western Cape High Court’s finding in favour of Ma-Afrika Hotels (MAH) and Stellenbosch Kitchen (SBK) in the final stretch of the battle to hold Santam liable for Covid-19 Business Interruption claims in the tourism and hospitality industry…….. article via The South African
8 Oct: Tourism authorities welcome SA’s removal from UK’s travel red list – Travel and tourism authorities have welcomed South Africa’s removal from the United Kingdom’s travel red list.The UK made the announcement on Thursday after weeks of diplomatic to-and-fro and a lot of outrage over our continued presence on the list…….. article via EWN
7 Oct: TravelCon is Back! – We’re back! After taking a two-year break due to COVID-19, I’m excited to announce that we’ve started planning our next TravelCon. TravelCon is our three-day travel media event that focuses on helping you improve your craft, learn new business skills, network with your coworkers, and connecting you with all the awesome brands and tourism boards that attend!…….. article via Nomadic Matt
7 Oct: Readers’ Choice Awards 2021: The Year in Travel Survey Results – We knew our annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey would look a little different this year. With most of us stuck at home during the voting period, the 2021 list reflects the places that travelers yearned for the most and the ways in which the tourism industry has slowly begun to reopen……… article via Condé Nast Traveler
6 Oct: Babylonstoren voted as the top hotel in Southern Africa! – The name ‘Babylonstoren’ is floating around in lights and on everyone’s lips for all the right reasons. Nestled at the foot of Simonsberg in the Franschhoek wine valley lies this quaint farm which boasts majestic views and evokes a sense of wellbeing, with tons of locals flocking to claim their slice of the Babylonstoren pie…….. article via Cape {Town} Etc
5 Oct: World’s 50 best restaurants for 2021 – The gentle clink of glasses, the low hum of conversation, the soft lights and appetite-whetting scents. All were sadly missed when restaurants around the world were forced to shut their doors in 2020 and 2021, the ovens cold and the owners and workers facing an uncertain future. The World’s 50 Best Restaurant Awards — an event considered the Oscars of the fine dining world — was also obliged to take a hiatus last year, but it’s finally back, and the two eateries at the top of the list are both in Copenhagen…….. article via CNN
5 Oct: Top 6 Places To Explore In South Africa’s Garden Route – The glorious Garden Route is a 186 mile expanse of natural landscape spanning South Africa’s Western and Eastern Capes. Here we explore six highlights of this iconic South African road trip…….. article via Off The Travel Path
5 Oct: Cape Town’s aviation industry helps the economy to reach greater heights – Cape Town International Airport recently made headlines when it won the Skytrax Best Airport in Africa Award for the sixth consecutive year, which represents the industry gold standard…….. article via Cape {Town} Etc
4 Oct: The Parisians Are Over FOGO – Fear of going out? Non! New hotels, restaurants and clubs in the French capital are generating excitement, so get ready for the return of the wait list…….. article via The New York Times
2 Oct: How to be the ideal diner – We are constantly being told of staff shortages in the hospitality industry. COVID seems to have opened many a waiter’s eyes to the fact that they don’t actually have to work such unsocial hours for not quite enough pay…….. article via Jancis Robinson
2 Oct: Cruise tourism to resume to Cape Town with 37 ships expected to visit our shores – After suffering a tough blow, cruise tourism to South Africa’s shores can now resume after President Cyril Ramaphosa’s move to adjusted alert level 1, and we don’t know who’s more excited – the tourists or the locals! The first ship is scheduled to dock at the Port of Cape Town Cruise Terminal on November 18, 2021…….. article via Cape {Town} Etc
1 Oct: Stanley Tollman: Celebrating the life of an iconic leader in SA’s tourism industry – Despite the exceptional growth of TTC, throughout his life, Stanley Tollman remained a humble hotelier and proud son of Africa at heart. His signature red carnation lapel pin – the symbol of his international boutique collection of luxury properties – remained until his final days in his cachet…….. article via The South African
1 Oct: Cape Town cableway contends for title of World’s Best Cable Car Ride – Iconic Table Mountain which became one of the New Wonders of Nature in 2011, draws tourists from all corners of the globe to South African shores. The cableway which in January 2019 welcomed its 28 millionth visitor, is in line for an international award…….. article via The South Africa
September 2021
30 Sept: Franschhoek Pass – The Franschhoek PASS, now available for purchase online, enables locals and visitors to get the very best value that the exquisite Valley of Wine has to offer. Locals can now enjoy the best experiences on offer in Franschhoek at exclusive rates, allowing them to make unforgettable memories without breaking the bank…….. article via What‘s On In Cape Town
29 Sept: Invest in style, convenience and transcontinental living at BlackBrick Cape Town – After a sell-out success in Sandton, the innovative BlackBrick concept launched right here in the heart of the Mother City, opening its doors officially in June. The newly renovated aparthotel (formerly known as the African Guarantee Building) is situated on Riebeeck Street in the convivial square of St Georges Mall, offering investors and guests an unparalleled lifestyle experience…….. article via My City By Night
29 Sept: South Africa features in top 20 most watched countries on TikTok – New research has revealed the top trending travel destinations on TikTok, including the most-watched countries, cities and tourist attractions, and guess what, South Africa is shining bright in the top 20!…….. article via Cape {Town} Etc
28 Sept: Cellarworthy South Africa: Bottles to Bid on at the Cape Winemakers Guild 2021 Auction – The 37th Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Action will take place live and online Saturday, October 2, 2021, at 10:00 GMT. Following the successful transition to a live-hosted event last year, the 2021 auction will again be held in London, England, in partnership with international auction house Bonhams…….. article via Wine Enthusiast
28 Sept: The Cape Town Diamond Museum is open once again! – One of Cape Town’s top attractions, the Cape Town Diamond Museum, has re-opened its doors. Located in the very heart of the V&A Waterfront, locals and tourists alike can now come and experience a beautiful journey through time…….. article via Cape {Town} Etc
24 Sept: Cape Town focuses on tourism for inclusive growth – Welcome to Cape Town. Let’s see you smiling. Put on your dancing shoes, Cape Town welcomes you…” Originally written by David Kramer, and performed by an array of big-name artists over the years, the song has always been the perfect reflection of the city and its people’s love for showing visitor a great time…….. article via Cape Town Tourism
24 Sept: Cape Town hotels win top spots at World Travel and Leisure awards – Cape Town was rated as the best city in Africa and the Middle East after three hotels secured top spots at the World Travel and Leisure’s ‘World’s Best awards. The Cape Grace, The Silo Hotel, and Ellerman House took the first, second and third spots respectively, with the One and Only hotel taking fifth place…….. article via Cape {Town} Etc
23 Sept: Heritage Day: A walk to remember and celebrate a common heritage – The Claremont Main Road Mosque (CMRM) and the St Saviour’s Anglican Church in Claremont will be leading a Walk of Remembrance this Heritage Day. The long-standing institutions, both established in 1854, will lead the walk to acknowledge and reclaim the history of displaced communities…….. article via IOL
23 Sept: The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2021 – Congratulations to all the restaurants featured on this year’s extended 51-100 list as part of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2021, sponsored by San Pellegrino & Acqua Panna!…….. article via The World’s 50 Best
22 Sept: Cape tourism sector remains under pressure show latest statistics – With sharply fewer foreign tourists than the pre-Covid-19 norm, the Western Cape’s tourism sector continues to be under pressure, as shown by the latest statistics for tourism accommodation income for July released by Stats SA…….. article via IOL
21 Sept: Hout Bay restaurant named best pizzeria in Africa, bravo! – Massimo’s restaurant in Hout Bay has been honoured with the title of “Best Pizza on the Africa continent” for the second time in two years (after first winning in 2019). Their latest achievement comes after featuring in the 50 Top Pizza, a guide curated by anonymous inspectors who judge pizzerias around the world…….. article via Cape {Town} Etc
21 Sept: Tourism SA: We want to re-imagine how sector can help improve Africa – The current state of tourism on the continent and issues facing the sector are being discussed at Africa’s first-ever Travel and Tourism Summit. The Department of Tourism and South African Tourism are hosting the hybrid summit on Monday and Tuesday…….. article via Eyewitness News
20 Sept: ‘District Six Rising from the Dust’ bags fourth international award – Just in time for Heritage month, District Six Rising From The Dust brought home the Best Documentary award at the Wales International film Festival. The documentary is directed by Weaam Williams and her husband Nafia Kocks is the cinematographer. The documentary is produced by Tribal Alchemy Productions…….. article via The South African
17 Sept: Farro Restaurant finds new life in Cape Town pop-up – The dynamic husband and wife team, Alex & Eloise Windebank, who made the difficult decision to close their beloved Illovo eatery during the beginning of the pandemic are once again sharpening their knives, tying their aprons and stirring their iconic negronis as they get ready to pop up in Cape Town…….. article via Wanted Online
16 Sept: Kleine Zalze sparkles at Amorim Cap Classique Challenge – Stellenbosch winery Kleine Zalze, one of the most commercially successful and award-winning Cape cellars, etched a place in South African wine history by winning the award for Best Producer at the Amorim Cap Classique Challenge which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary as one of the country’s foremost wine competition exclusively committed to honouring Cap Classique wines…….. article via Winelands
16 Sept: Cape pride: South African brandy gets REAL at last! – The Cape Brandy Distillers Guild’s efforts to establish a provenance-driven platform upon which producers of potstill brandy in the Cape provinces can build their brands, is now underpinned by legal recognition…….. article via The South African
16 Sept: The ideal luxury city stay for families – While the world plots and plans their ‘revenge travel’ itineraries, Cape Town is already seeing an increase in family bookings across various attractions…….. article via Cape Town Tourism
16 Sept: Cape Town voted the best city in Africa with 4 hotels nabbing the top prize too! – I’ve always envisioned Cape Town as the star pupil of the class. Always getting full marks and awards for being the best dressed. The teacher’s pet of South Africa, if you will, writes Cape {town} Etc’s Lynn Cupido…….. article via Cape {Town} ETC
15 Sept: South Africa featured widely in Travel + Leisure’s ‘World’s Best Awards’ – South Africa has always been a popular international travel destination thanks to the vast array of experiences, wildlife and natural scenery our country has to offer. Every year, travel publication Travel + Leisure ‘awards’ cities, hotels and other select establishments across the globe…….. article via Getaway
14 Sept: Local shares stunning shots of a caracal on the hunt at Kirstenbosch – Local photographer Jacque Smit shared some captivating shots of a caracal in Cape Town on September 13. The stunning snaps showcase the gorgeous predator prancing around Cape Town’s iconic Kirstenbosch Gardens…….. article via Cape {Town} ETC
14 Sept: Eased lockdown restrictions came a bit too late for some business owners – The Restaurant Association of South Africa has on numerous occasions highlighted the plight of owners who have been hit hard throughout the pandemic and have called on government to intervene…….. article via Eyewitness News
13 Sept: New destination campaign uses GPS coordinates to challenge travellers to go out and find their place in the Western Cape – This Tourism Month, Wesgro has launched a series of exquisitely re-imagined regional tourism videos (view here). The collateral showcases Cape Town and the Western Cape in a way that is raw, authentic and diverse – delivering on the destination’s promise of ‘wide open spaces’, perfectly suited for consumer mindsets in a new phase of travel…….. article via Wesgro
13 Sept: The top five places to view the wild flowers this season – South Africa is known the world over for our unique floral kingdoms, and Spring is the time when wildflowers really show themselves off. For those who are keen nature lovers, or are just looking for an exciting outing, seeing the wildflowers in bloom is a great idea…….. article via The South African
13 Sept: What Is A Boutique Hotel? Here’s My Take… – Am I the only one who thinks some hotels are stretching the truth a bit by referring to themselves as boutique?…….. article via One Mile At A Time
13 Sept: SA Tourism welcomes eased lockdown restrictions – SA Tourism on Monday welcomed the move to adjusted level 2 of the national lockdown. President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday night relaxed the country’s COVID-19 lockdown rules in light of the sustained decline in third wave coronavirus infections…….. article via Eyewitness News
9 Sept: Tourism Month 2021: Reigniting the WC’s tourism attractions and experiences – On Tuesday, September 7, a family-friendly whale exhibition opened up at the Whale House Museum in Hermanus. The exhibition is one of eleven projects that’s supported by the Tourism Product Development Fund which was launched in 2020……… article via Cape {Town} ETC
8 Sept: Acclaimed chef Luke Dale Roberts brings The Shortmarket Club to Joburg – After a series of successful pop-up restaurants in Joburg, award-winning chef Luke Dale Roberts now stamps a permanent mark on the Jozi food scene with the opening of the The Shortmarket Club JHB at Oxford Parks in Rosebank, Johannesburg…….. article via Aspire Lifestyle
7 Sept: SANParks Postpones Free SA National Parks Week to November 2021 – South African National Parks (SANParks), together with Total Energies and FNB, has announced that this year it will be hosting the 16th annual SA National Parks Week a little later than usual – in November 2021 – rather than this month…….. article via SA People
6 Sept: Artscape celebrates Heritage Month with free virtual festival – September marks Heritage Month in South Africa which means plenty of celebrations across the country. Artscape Theatre Centre in Cape Town is celebrating Heritage Month with a virtual festival. The virtual festival is free for all theatre lovers…….. article via The South African
6 Sept: SA’s Unvaccinated May Have To Party On Their Own – As of last week, you can now choose when and where you want to get your COVID-19 jab. While private businesses like Discovery may be able to mandate that employees are vaccinated from January 1, it remains a choice for the general population…….. article via 2Oceans Vibe
5 Sept: Street art: the next avenue for the struggling tourism industry – For Shelley Muleham, a 49-year-old self-employed Cape Town tour guide, and Jehaad Masoed, a 36-year old tour guide from Salt River, lockdown had been increasingly tough. Just how tough? Well, no income for 61 weeks tough…….. article via Cape {Town} Etc
2 Sept: SAAPA says BP must urgently halt plans to sell alcohol at fuel stations – The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPA) is calling on BP to immediately suspend its plans to sell alcohol at fuel stations. The alliance on Wednesday handed over a memorandum at the petroleum company’s Johannesburg head office…….. article via EWN
1 Sept: Free access to museums for those vaccinated in the province – The Western Cape’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport has announced free access to any affiliated museums for those presenting vaccination cards – both fully and partially vaccinated…….. article via Cape {Town} ETC
1 Sept: Here’s What It’s Like To Travel Today, According To People On Social Media – If you want to experience truly crazy, read the comments on airline Facebook posts sometime. If you want a slightly higher level of discourse, but still get a sampling of what it’s like for the median traveler, reader “tweets & replies” on an airline’s twitter account…….. article via View From The Wing
August 2021
27 Aug: Restaurant owners call for extension of lockdown curfew – The Restaurant Association of South Africa (RASA) has pleaded with President Cyril Ramaphosa to extend the curfew to allow diners to enjoy their meals at leisure in the evening…….. article via The South African
26 Aug: #TheCablewayLovesLocal – We started #TheCablewayLovesLocal on social media as a way to connect with our wonderful visitors, and to highlight the work of the amazing businesses and organisations that help boost the Cape’s local tourism scene…….. article via Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
19 Aug: City of Cape Town spells out its needs for restarting tourism – The City of Cape Town has written to the newly appointed Minister of Tourism, Lindiwe Sisulu, to highlight critical areas within the portfolio that needed immediate action…….. article via IOL
18 Aug: Two African Trains Crack Spot On ‘Most Luxurious’ List – I first heard about ‘The Pride of Africa’ Rovos Rail (above) from a Japanese person when I was in Japan. Sure, Japan has some of the best trains in the world, and a few very passionate train followers who know all there is to know about the world of rails…….. article via 2Oceans Vibe
17 Aug: Luxury hotel in SA named as ‘one of world’s best’ – for these FIVE reasons – You’ll need about R60 000 to spend ONE NIGHT here, and a taste for the outdoors is a must: Yes, the Royal Malewane Lodge in Hoedspruit, Greater Kruger is up there with the most exclusive hotels on the planet, but there’s a reason for that…….. article via The South African
15 Aug: Visit Blaauklippen for a little bliss in every sip and bite with mesmerising views – Blaauwklippen is one of the oldest wine farms in Stellenbosch and one of my favourite spots to enjoy with my family, writes Cape {town} Etc’s Leigh-Ann Londt. The farm is rich in history and even has its own iconic winemaking traditions…….. article via Cape {town} Etc
14 Aug: World’s best skinny dipping spots and South Africa’s part of the top 10 – South Africa showed that ‘sun’s out, buns out’ is more than just a catchphrase after securing a spot in the top 10 best skinny dipping spots from around the world, according to research from Outforia…….. article via Cape {Town} ETC
13 Aug: Cape Town Tourism says “Take us off the UK red list!” – Cape Town Tourism has partnered with SATSA, the voice of inbound tourism, to get South Africa off the ‘red list’ for international travellers from the United Kingdom…….. article via South African Tourism
12 Aug: Let’s make sure our Mother City wins a slice of the World Travel Awards – Cape Town has been nominated across different African categories for the prestigious World Travel Awards – the most highly regarded awards within the travel and tourism industry!……. article via Cape {Town} ETC
06 Aug: Top Winter Winelands Experiences – There’s never a bad time of the year to visit the Winelands; each season offers its unique joys. In spring, the vineyards begin to unfurl their tiny bright green leaves, filled with promise. As summer approaches, the new bunches of grapes make their appearance and the leaves fill out, forming a canopy for the newborn fruit…….. article via Visit Winelands
06 Aug: Chef And The Vine at One&Only Cape Town – The One&Only Cape Town Hotel and Resort hosts Chef & the Vine, a series of sophisticated yet relaxed evenings featuring some of the top local wine farms in the region…….. article via What‘s On In Cape Town
05 Aug: Van Loveren’s Rhino Run expands conservation grant to include SANParks – Van Loveren Family Vineyards has sealed an agreement with SANParks that will see every sale of Rhino Run Organic Wine contribute to the conservation of South Africa’s natural heritage. SANParks is the organisation responsible for managing South Africa’s national parks and is now the second beneficiary to benefit from this range…….. article via The Little Hedonist
July 2021
30 Jul: The end of an era as The Test Kitchen in Cape Town closes its doors – The South African restaurant industry is saddened by the news that the iconic and award-winning establishment, The Test Kitchen, will be closing its doors on 30 September 2021…….. article via Eat Out
29 Jul: Finding the mystery artist at the Zeitz Mocaa, Home Is Where The Art Is – Cape Town has left me in awe on many occasions – that bizarre feeling of being so visually, emotionally, sensorially overwhelmed that you’re not quite sure if what you’re feeling is amazing or just too much. A bombardment of ecstasy…….. article via Cape {Town} Etc
28 Jul: World Travel Awards: Table Mountain scores nomination, and needs votes! – After bringing the top prize home in 2020, Table Mountain has once again been nominated as Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction at the 2021 World Travel Awards…….. article via The South African
15 Jul: Table Mountain cableway company invites learners to explore its virtual class – TABLE Mountain Aerial Cableway Company’s (TMACC) Class in Clouds programme, which was aimed at providing learners with a one-of-a-kind outdoor experience, has now gone virtual…….. article via IOL
14 Jul: La Chataigne Accommodation Special: A Kid-Free Break in Franschhoek – Near a tree, by a river, there’s a cottage in the woods. Well, there are five cottages, actually and they’re surrounding vineyards and a pear orchard and the majestic Franschhoek Mountains in the distance…….. article via Inside Guide
12 Jul: SA doccie ‘Black People Don’t Get Depressed’ invited to Cannes Film Market – The South African documentary, Black People Don’t Get Depressed, is making headlines at this year’s Cannes Film Market. Directed by Sara Chitambo and produced by Cati Weinek…….. article via The South African
12 Jul: The Labia sits with the famous Chinese Theatre in LA in world’s most beautiful cinemas – The Labia Theatre has been recognised as one of the most beautiful cinemas in the world, according to London’s Time Out Magazine. The quirky gem situated on Orange Street in Gardens…….. article via Cape {Town} Etc
8 Jul: UK travellers vote Langebaan South Africa’s best beach – Data released by online travel planning platform Vacaay reveals that United Kingdom (UK) travellers would most like to visit Langebaan Beach…….. article via MSN
7 Jul: SA’s Chapman’s Peak ranks as one of the world’s top road trip routes according to Instagram – Road trips are one of the most popular and exciting ways for family and friends to traverse new surroundings, with so many unique sights and sounds to become immersed in…….. article via News 24
5 Jul: Table Mountain National Park: Re-opening of burnt areas – Certain burnt areas in the Table Mountain National Park which have been closed off to the public since a fire have been re-opened, the South African National Park (SANParks) said…….. article via The South African
2 Jul: 35 Unique self-catering farm stays for families in the Winelands – Memories are made of this: families and friends sharing an idyllic breakaway together, somewhere on a serene farm in a wine region. Here’s Visit South Africa’s list of 35 highly recommended fresh-air South African farm stays for large families, varying from earthy and rustic to lavish and luxurious…….. article via Visit South Africa
1 Jul: It’s a sumptuous safari at Tswalu Kalahari – The arid savannah of Tswalu Kalahari Reserve stretches across a vast area, with iron-oxideladen dunes between the Korannaberg hills. Tswalu has two camps: Motse, a secluded village of nine dwellings, and the the private Tarkuni homestead; each with its own private 4×4, guide, and tracker…….. article via Wanted
June 2021
30 Jun: Sanctuary Mandela: Madiba’s presidential home is now a luxury hotel – Sanctuary Mandela, a nine-bedroom upmarket property located at the heart of Houghton, Johannesburg, is set to welcome guests on 1 August – with bookings opening on 1 July…….. article via The South African
27 Jun: “Travel even if it’s in your backyard” SA Tourism acting CEO please – As we all await the Presidental address tonight at 8 pm, numerous speculations are racing through South Africa regarding which restrictions will be put in place…….. article via Cape {Town} Etc
25 Jun: From the ashes: botanic photos destroyed in Cape Town fire resurrected – Table Mountain blaze destroyed university’s plant conservation archives, but digitised ‘then-and-now’ images continue to shed light on changes in South Africa’s landscape…….. article via The Guardian
24 Jun: The 25 best rooftop bars in the world – The only thing better than sipping a cocktail in the sun is sipping a cocktail in the sun high above the city streets. The best rooftop bars in the world specialize in jaw-dropping vistas, great drinks and undeniably chill vibes…….. article via Time Out
23 Jun: La Parada Bar De Tapas – an ODE to a culinary icon – Over the past five years, Life & Brand’s popular franchise, La Parada Bar De Tapas, has become a culinary icon in the Mother City with multiple acclaimed venues that encapsulate the continental way of life…….. article via My City By Night
23 Jun: A Mari Indian Chaitini – A drink to make James Bond sweat – Martinis come in many shapes and forms. They can be on the basic side with gin or vodka with no extra flair or morph into coffee martinis, lemon martinis, etc. But, what if James Bond decided he wanted something spicy? Show the master spy something special with a spicy A Mari Indian Chaitini…….. article via The South African
21 Jun: The Indaba Foundation tackles the critical need for ECD in the wine industry – Andre Shearer has been in the wine industry for a very long time, having bravely started the US based wine business Cape Classics with his brother Gary in 1991 when SA wines were unknown in the US, and SA’s reputation was still languishing under the ravages of anti-apartheid sanctions…….. article via WOSA
18 Jun: Cape Town Named Finalist in Bloomberg Philanthropies 2021 Global Mayors Challenge – The City of Cape Town has been selected from 630 applications, from 99 countries, as one of 50 Champion Cities to Advance in the Global Innovation Competition…….. article via Smart Cities World
17 Jun: Algoa Bay in South Africa Becomes Prestigious Whale Heritage Site – Algoa Bay in South Africa has been awarded the Whale Heritage Site accolade, making South Africa the only country in the world with two accredited sites…….. article via South African People
16 Jun: Young Female South African Architects Reinvent Serpentine Pavilion in London – The arrival of a new Serpentine Pavilion in London is a design diary highlight every year. In 2020 the prestigious Serpentine Pavilion was awarded to South African studio Counterspace…….. article via SA People News
15 Jun: Newmark Hotels to Represent and Manage Landmark Hotel “The Winchester” – The Winchester, previously known as The Winchester Mansions, has appointed NEWMARK to relaunch and manage this iconic hotel, which is located on the Sea Point promenade in Cape Town, with Table Mountain forming a majestic backdrop…….. article via Newmark Hotels
14 Jun: The Perfect Chance To Broaden Your Brandy Horizons – I dabbled in a spot of brandy this past weekend. I won’t name names, but it wasn’t the high-class stuff, and there were definitely some Sunday repercussions to my misdeeds. In Cape Town, craft gins are all the rage, but we’re also seeing an increase in the number of brandies getting the treatment…….. article via 2OceansVibe
13 Jun: Beyond the Bucket list – Despite South Africa being amidst its third Covid wave, vaccine programmes worldwide are bringing back some sense of security and one of the worst-affected industries, travel and tourism, sees light at the end of the tunnel…….. article via Hein on Wine
12 Jun: Cape Town shines at international film awards – Despite the doom and gloom during a year when tourism is struggling, Cape Town scoops several top awards at international film awards…….. article via The Good Things Guy
11 Jun: Welcome to My Clean Green Home – In partnership with the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA), the My Clean Green Home design competition called for professionals and students to develop a home that demonstrates sustainable living in action…….. article via Cape Town Future Energy Festival
10 Jun: Minister Meyer welcomes EU designation of “Rooibos/Redbush” – Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer welcomes the announcement that the European Commission has approved the registration of the designation ‘Rooibos’/’Red Bush’ in its Register of Protected Designations of Origin and Protected Geographical Indications…….. article via Western Cape Government
09 Jun: Top SA Chef Chantel Dartnall to Open New Restaurant – South Africa’s multi award-winning Restaurant Mosaic has found a fabulous new home far from its Pretoria roots… in France!…….. article via SA People News
08 Jun: NOODBOX is our new Ramen obsession – Ramen, the irresistible Japanese noodle soup that’s eaten (if not celebrated) in all corners of the globe, has a rich history and many regional variations. And now, lucky Cape Town locals will be able to indulge in a fresh, authentic Ramen experience in the comfort of their own home with the launch of the new and innovative Noodbox…….. article via My City By Night
07 Jun: Cape Town pool named third-best in the world – due to ‘unrivalled views’ – Earlier this week, we were left breathless at the sight of a ‘sky pool’ dangling above London high-rises, connecting two ten-story buildings. However, that all seemed a bit TOO much. Swimming has to be jeopardy-free, and you’d be better off visiting The Silo Hotel in Cape Town – which is now OFFICIALLY home to one of the best pools in the world…….. article via Mimic News
06 Jun: Keen on cooking for a cause? – We’re getting set to cook in the largest virtual kitchen in history. And YOU’RE invited. Together with Reach For A Dream, culinary duo David Higgs and J ’Something will be Cooking For Dreams and hosting the biggest virtual cook-a-long the world has ever seen on the 24th of June 2021…….. article via Cooking For A Dream
05 Jun: Alright, The Ndlovu Youth Choir’s Version Of ‘Shallow’ Is Actually Pretty Rad – 2018’s A Star is Born, starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, won the Oscar for Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song). That song was ‘Shallow’, of which there are countless covers and parodies, but props to the Ndlovu Youth Choir for their take…….. article via 2OceansVibe
04 Jun: This viral bucket list video will make you fall in love with South Africa – A viral video of US travellers ticking off bucket list activities in South Africa has gone viral – and if South Africa hasn’t been on your bucket list, it will be after you watch the 30-minute video…….. article via IOL
03 Jun: Enjoy a très chic stay at Cape Town’s apartment hotel, The Onyx – When I first moved to Cape Town, I lived on the slopes of Table Mountain and worked in the CBD. Property investment is one of my beats, and The Onyx is the type of apartment hotel I’ve written about often but never experienced…….. article via Wanted
02 Jun: For the love of local: Three Wine Farms Create a Space for SA Artisans to Shine – These wine estates are putting SA makers at the forefront of their retail offerings: Boschendal, Groot Constantia & Plaisir…….. article via Wanted Online
01 Jun: WC calls for remote working visa to boost tourism – In a bid to make Cape Town and the Western Cape a top destination during the pandemic the province wants a new visa introduced…….. article via Cape Talk 702
From a kitchen in Strandfontein to cooking a feast for Federer – Shanon Peters probably didn’t have any idea, when he was out fetching ingredients for his mom back in Strandfontein, he would one day end up cooking for the royalty of the tennis world- Roger Federer, Serena and Venus Williams…….. article via Cape {Town} ETC
South Africa nominated in various categories at 2021 World Travel Awards – Last year, the Maldives cemented its reputation as the definitive secluded sanctuary to win the World’s Leading Destination for the first time. Now, Table Mountain, Robben Island and the V&A Waterfront have been nominated among the likes of Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro and the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt…….. article via The South African
Western Cape commits to biodiversity conservation with Edinburgh Declaration – Efforts to promote biological diversity conservation in the Western Cape received a boost on the weekend when the Provincial Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning and MEC Anton Bredell signed the Edinburgh Declaration on Biological Diversity Day…….. article via IOL
Cape Town’s trendy Infusion on Long gets creative with cannabis – Bustling Long Street in the heart of the Mother City is home to one of its trendiest restaurants, Infusion on Long. It’s recently been revamped and now offers a Mediterranean-inspired menu infused with CBD…….. article via Cape Town Magazine
SANParks launches a new ‘group travel’ scheme with discounts and payment plans – South African National Parks (SANParks) has launched an exciting new product for Stokvels & Travel Clubs that will offer special payment terms and discounted rates at selected National Parks on particular dates…….. article via My City By Night
5 Lion Cubs from Ukraine Re-Homed at SA Sanctuary – An appeal for help with 5 neglected lion cubs in the Ukraine was answered by the Jacaranda FM’s Good Morning Angels back in 2019. Today the grown cubs are heading to a new home in the Western Cape…….. article at The Good Things Guy
Walk Your Way with the Cape Camino – They say every journey begins with a single step. As you step onto the road to begin the Cape Camino, the route might be planned, but it’s left entirely up to you. It’s definitely a journey worth taking…….. article via Cape Town Travel
Alcohol group calls for tough restrictions on booze access as 3rd wave looms – The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance is urging government to respond to the threatening third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic by strengthening the current restrictions on alcohol access…….. article via Eyewitness News
New Appointments for Greenhouse at the Cellars-Hohenort – Greenhouse at The Cellars-Hohenort in Cape Town has made three senior appointments to the team which is headed by Executive Chef Farrel Hirsch…….. article via Restaurants
Chenin – a transhemispherical marvel – Chenin Blanc may well be the most underrated white wine grape in the world. It makes wines high in acidity that generally take a while to unfurl and show their mettle. But with time in bottle, the wines can hold their own with the finest white wines in the world, and crucially, continue to improve for decades – a real sign of quality…….. article via Jancis Robinson
Cape Town celebrated as third most ambitious city! – When we think of city dreams, or imagine that big city life, often our thoughts lead us overseas. Places like New York, Los Angeles, Paris or Milan. However, our Mother City has proven that African creativity coupled with entrepreneurial passion has us streaks ahead of other world class locations…….. article via Cape {Town} ETC
La Petite Colombe takes top honours at Restaurant Week – The restaurant previously won Trip Advisor’s Travelers Choice award after being named one of Eat Out’s Top 10 restaurants. The restaurant is lead by the talented young Cape Town chef, John Norris-Rogers, who was appointed as Head Chef in August 2017…….. article via The South African
Famous Cape Town eatery – featured on Netflix show – set to close down – Mzoli’s Place, the internationally-lauded shisanyama in Gugulethu, Cape Town, has been pressured to shut its doors…….. article at NewsChant
50 Next recognizes Capetonian Leah Bessa as food and drink leader – Cape Town’s finest, Leah Bessa, was named one of the 50 Next, which is a global group comprised of young adults who have been recognised by The World’s 50 Best as next-generation leaders in gastronomy…….. article at Food 24
Top 15 South African white wines – People tend to refer to South Africa as a New World wine producer, even though they’ve been making wine for more than 300 years. The first vines were planted in the Cape in the 1650s, and the sweet wines of Constantia were enjoyed by Napoleon as well as various monarchs and dignitaries…….. article at IWSC
Tripping on the Garden Route – “It’s just a perfect road-trip,” declares Doornkraal Farm Stall owner Celia le Roux suddenly. We’re sitting on the stoep of her well-known roadside wine shop, deep in rural Klein Karoo territory, and she’s punting the Garden Route…….. article at Visit Winelands
Business-focused wine course gives delegates a competitive edge – Wine education in South Africa used to focus almost entirely on viticulture and wine making. But today, educators realise that people in the wine value chain require a much broader skill set…….. article at Winelands Magazine
Tourist arrivals in South Africa dropped by 70% in 2020, stats show – Yes, we all know this by now. 2020 has been an extremely rough year for the tourism industry. The biggest problem for South Africa was the lack of international tourists, severing the lion’s share of income for most travel companies…….. article at Cape {Town} ETC
Luke and Sandalene Dale Roberts launch The Test Kitchen Fledgelings – “The Test Kitchen Fledglings is an upliftment initiative with a fundamental philosophy of learning and teaching with passion and love.”.……. article at Eat Out