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A Short History of Erf 81

Erf 81 is a historic gem in Tamboerskloof. Volunteer at the foster farm, work in the Tyisa Nabanye garden or visit the Sunday market to make a difference.

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Cape Town Maker Movement
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How to survive a robot uprising (hint: join the Maker Movement)

The Maker Movement has arrived on our shores offering way more than just child’s play and tinkering in your garage 

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… Kaaps?

A brief look at the history of Kaaps and the origins of Afrikaans

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...Rainbow Nation?

"Each of us is as intimately attached to the soil of this beautiful country" – Nelson Mandela

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...Toyi-toyi?

You can take everything away from South Africa, but you can’t stop us from dancing

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...Gumboot Dancing?

Stomp, spin and step got you confused?

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South African English
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...South African Languages?

Howzit bru? Here’s the lekker lowdown on local lingos and the official language of South Africa  

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...Devil's Peak?

A myth of mountainous proportions

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Nelson Mandela Release
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...Nelson Mandela?

Nelson “Madiba” Mandela, living legend , great toyi-toyer, icon of a nation, all while wearing a funky shirt

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...Sangomas?

South African traditional healers under the moral microscope

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Nelson Mandela Release
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...Ubuntu?

The word "Ubuntu’’ gets thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean?

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100 Days
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...Diski Dancing?

Wondering about the World Cup Waltz? We investigate the 2010 soccer dance

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Jeroen vuvu
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...Vuvuzelas?

Ever wondered about the instrumental madness that has swept South Africa?

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…Kwaito?

Ever wondered what the deal is with the style of song dominating the local music scene?

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Vote for Table Mountain as one of the 'New 7 Wonders of Nature'

Table Mountain has been nominated as one of the 'New 7 Wonders of Nature' - so help it into the final 7 by voting for it!

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...Shosholoza?

Introducing South Africa's inspirational soccer anthem to the world

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...Cape Town Mother City?

Ever wondered why Cape Town is referred to as the Mother City?

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Why South Africans have beer bellies

Local and lekker – Taste the difference in South African beer

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One night free at this this fully-catered retreat in Winelands

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Unusual cuts prepped in-house and a curious gin atomiser

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Inventive small plates best explored with a wine pairing

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DIY waffles, loaded hotdogs, poke bowls, right on the beach

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Blind & free tastings, fashion store, Tiny Wine Bar…

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Fynbos gardens, guided tours, hiking trails and waterfalls

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Find marine life, have a braai + sip on cocktails 

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Free treasure hunt for kids, brunch with bottomless mimosas, and more

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Inventive small plates best explored with a wine pairing

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Unusual cuts prepped in-house and a curious gin atomiser

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DIY waffles, loaded hotdogs, poke bowls, right on the beach

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It happens every single month. See upcoming dates

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From famous heroes like Mandela to forgotten ones like Autshumato

Trail's End Bike HotelTeam building, stylish conferencing & ...

Ultimate work-play-and-stay hub, Trail’s End

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Book for 4, pay for 2. There’s hot tubs, hiking trails, pools…

mischuWeekends are for mischu

You can get breakfast and coffee with the R99 brunch special

Cafe Extrablatt 2024All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet every ...

Bottomless buffet with a laidback shisha lounge & bar upstairs

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Organic fruit and veg, smoothie bowls + small-scale clothes

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Springbok Nude Girls and Arno Carstens play here. Plus the beer rocks

Ficks dinners 2025 sunset Ficks, Hermanus’s tidal pool ...

Just as wonderful at night & during the cooler months

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It’s hidden in Hermanus. Here’s how to find it

Comic Con Cape Town 2024Comic Con Cape Town unpacked

4 days of cosplay, comics, competitions, celebrity meet & greets…

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