Category Archives: The Cape Metropole
South African Holiday Destinations
Africa’s Rainbow Nation, South Africa is one of the most diverse and mesmerizing country in the world. No wonder, it is the perfect destination for adventure and vacations. There are good reasons behind South Africa becoming a hot holiday destination … Continue reading
Posted in Cape Town, Casinos, Durban, Eastern Cape, Free State, Game Parks, Gauteng, George, KZN South Coast, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Nature Reserves, Northern Cape, South Africa, Travel and Leisure, Western Cape
Tagged holiday adventures, holiday destinations, Holidays, S A holidays
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Security Warning
I received this e-mail and felt obliged to share it :- Yesterday afternoon I attended the World Cup security brief held at the Consular section and presented by Mr Aubrey Pieters. Those of you who have attended the security courses … Continue reading
Posted in Cape Town, Crime, Durban, Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, General, General, General, General, General, General, KwaZulu-Natal, Security, Soccer, South Africa, Sport
Tagged home safety, security warning, world cup safety
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Baboons gobble grapes in South African wine region
Cape Town – Baboons, it seems, prefer Pinot noir and nice Chardonnays grapes. Baboons with a taste for Chardonnay grapes are terrorizing farmers in the Western Cape region, munching tons of grapes ready for harvesting. Farms in the Franschhoek Valley … Continue reading
Cederberg Mountain Hikes in the Cape
If you wish to have a retreat from the stress and strain of modern living, then the incredible natural (approximately) 130000 hectares of Cederberg Mountains is the perfect place to go. The rugged mountain stands between the towns of Citrusdal, … Continue reading
Table Mountain – Cape Town
If you would like to see the whole city of Cape Town at a glance then Table Mountain is the perfect solution. The height of Sandstone Mountain (at Maclear’s Beacon) is 1,086m (3560ft) above sea level and the flat summit … Continue reading
Posted in Cape Town, Western Cape, venues
Tagged Cape Towns Table Mountain, Table Mountain, Table Mountain Cape Town
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The New Gautrain in Gauteng
The new high-speed Gautrain to be launched for World Cup 2010 brings a new era in South Africa’s transportation system. Within 40 minutes at a top speed of 160 km/hr (100 miles/hour) the train can cover a distance of 80 … Continue reading
Posted in Cape Town, Durban, Gauteng, South Africa, Sport, Transport
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Transport in South Africa 2010
South Africa is going to celebrate the worlds` largest event FIFA World Cup 2010, by providing the maximum enjoyment both for its visitors and players who arrive to give life to the game. For smooth commuting of fans, FIFA officials, … Continue reading
World Cup Soccer
The game, soccer, no doubt, has always been exciting. History bears testimony of this. Since 1930, World Cup Soccer, most popular team sport has been held every fourth year. The tournament brings together 32 qualifying national teams from around the … Continue reading
Posted in Cape Town, Durban, Entertainment, South Africa, venues
Tagged Soccer, Soccer World Cup, World Cup Soccer
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Waterfront Cape Town
The Cape Town Waterfront is situated between Island and Table Mountain, officially known as the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, or the V&A Waterfront. The waterfront was a project that originated in 1988 saw the birth of the Victoria and Alfred … Continue reading
Posted in Cape Town, Entertainment, South Africa, Western Cape, venues
Tagged Cape Town Waterfront, V & A Waterfront, Waterfront Cape Town
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Cango Caves in the Cape
The Cango Caves contain some of the biggest stalagmite formations in the world, set in Precambrian (a time about 4500 million years ago) limestone, resulting in huge chambers and tunnels. The picturesque cave lies at the foothills of the Swartberg … Continue reading
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Tagged Cango Caves, Cango Caves in the Cape, Caves
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