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Facts and Figures after the Franschhoek Literary Festival

23 May, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Captive audiences at the 2012 FLF. Image: Jesse Kate Kramer

The 6th annual Franschhoek Literary Festival, which took place this past weekend, was a great success according to organisers and audiences alike. While plenty of people took the opportunity of the beautiful weather to spend some time in the Franschhoek restaurants and surrounds; the real heat was felt inside venues where hot topics such as The In-between 80s, Freedom of Information, and On Being Bolshy were debated to overflowing houses. A third of the events sold out completely, with … [Read more...]

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Discussing Africa’s Creative Abundance

11 May, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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GIPCA's ground-breaking Exuberance Project begins with a night of ebullient excess - masquerade, stilt walkers, fire eaters and drummers. Convened by artist, academic and curator Dr. Raél Jero Salley and GIPCA's director Jay Pather; it forms part of UCT's Africa Month celebrations, and takes place at UCT's Hiddingh Hall from 11-13 May 2012. In keeping with GIPCA's interweaving of intellectual discourse with the experience of art, the weekend long event features a symposium, panel … [Read more...]

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Franschhoek Literary Festival Happening This Weekend

11 May, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Sarah Lotz

The sixth Franschhoek Literary Festival is upon us, with only a few days left to do the final planning for a weekend filled with books and book lovers, and those who create the stories. More than 6 000 tickets have been pre-sold, with some of the events already fully booked. This week is also Book Week for Young Readers, and 50 children's authors are busy making their rounds to every class in seven Franschhoek schools, where they are talking to over 4 300 learners – engaging in readathons, … [Read more...]

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Young Readers remain the epicenter of FLF Agenda

10 May, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Children Learn to Love Books at the FLF

The vast majority of South African children are eager to learn, but have minimal access to books that are exciting, engaging and relevant to their lives. The encouragement of a love for reading amongst the youth has been one of the main aims of the Franschhoek Literary Festival since its inception, and one of the reasons why the FLF will host a Book Week for Young Readers from 7to 11May, the week leading up to FLF 2012. During this week, more than 40 workshop facilitators and writers of books … [Read more...]

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SA ozone-based sanitising innovation sparks global interest

17 April, 2012 By Leave a Comment

ArcAqua, the South African developer of the NOZ ozone-based sanitising system, is taking its first steps in conquering the global market, thanks partly to first-round funding from venture capital firm Invenfin. “The use of ozone to clean fresh produce is nothing new globally, but those systems have always been large, expensive installations – which is why NOZ is such an exciting innovation,” says Stuart Gast, Executive Director at Invenfin. “The tremendous shift towards fresh, organic … [Read more...]

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Taking risks, taking responsibility: on whiteness and full citizenship under the South African Constitution

15 April, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Pierre de Vos

Leading political commentator, writer and academic Prof Pierre de Vos presents a talk entitled “'Taking risks, taking responsibility': on whiteness and full citizenship under the South African Constitution", on 19 April 2012, as part of GIPCA’s Great Texts/Big Questions series. Prof De Vos's talk will engage with an article published by Rhodes University philosopher Samantha Vice entitled "How do I live in this Strange Place", in which she reflects critically and sensitively on what it is … [Read more...]

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I&J Catches The Profit Wave

14 April, 2012 By Leave a Comment

IRVIN & JOHNSON (I&J), the Cape-based hake fishing and frozen foods specialist owned by brands conglomerate AVI, has pulled off a remarkable comeback performance in the interim period ending December 2011. Go to: I&J Catches The Profit Wave … [Read more...]

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Verni Enters Cape Flooring Market

14 April, 2012 By Leave a Comment

VERNI-Speciality Construction Products, the performance flooring specialists, have recently opened a regional office in the Western Cape. Go to: Verni Enters Cape Flooring Market … [Read more...]

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Forklifts Suited For The Food Sector

14 April, 2012 By Leave a Comment

CRITERION Equipment distributes and supports a wide range of TCM forklift trucks designed to carefully handle food and beverage loads, not only during production, but also in warehousing and transport. Go to: Forklifts Suited For The Food Sector … [Read more...]

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Construction Needs More Public Projects

12 April, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Indications are that the building sector has bottomed and is recovering, albeit slowly. Richard Williams, CEO of the Gordon Verhoef and Krause Group of Companies warns that "What transpires in Europe over the next few months will give us a better idea of the direction in which we are heading. Go to: Construction Needs More Public Projects … [Read more...]

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More Than Just A Rubber Company

12 April, 2012 By Leave a Comment

THE Cape Town Rubber Company, based in Paarden Eiland, has established itself as a leading suppler of rubber and related products in the Western Cape over the past 50 years. Go to: More Than Just A Rubber Company … [Read more...]

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SDLG The Formidable New Entrant

12 April, 2012 By Leave a Comment

A new entrant that could prove to be a formidable competitor has stepped to the fore in the local market for construction and materials handling equipment. Go to: SDLG The Formidable New Entrant … [Read more...]

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2012 A Hurry Up And Wait Harvest

12 April, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The 2012 harvest has produced excellent quality aromatic whites and reds of intense colour and well-balanced ripeness, according to Callie van Niekerk, who heads all Distell's winery operations. This is despite the early January heat spikes that initially were a cause for concern, as well as shortages of water in some areas. Go to: 2012 A Hurry Up And Wait Harvest … [Read more...]

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Cape Town’s Regeneration Programme

12 April, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Executive Mayor Patricia de Lille recently introduced a programme focusing on the regeneration of identified areas within the City of Cape Town. Go to: Cape Town's Regeneration Programme … [Read more...]

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Opportunities For Internet Banking In SA

12 April, 2012 By Leave a Comment

While many South African banking consumers are taking advantage of the ease and convenience of Internet Banking to meet their basic banking requirements, most have yet to fully harness the potential of their online banking facilities. Go to: Opportunities For Internet Banking In SA … [Read more...]

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Hirsch’s set to grow with the Cape

11 April, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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On 4 April Hirsch’s hosted a Cocktail evening to mark the official opening of their new branch in Milnerton, Cape Town. Suppliers, celebrities and members from the local community were invited to join in the celebrations with Allan, Margaret, Richard and Luci Hirsch. Daughter Luci, the "voice of Hirsch's" kicked off the formal ceremony by welcoming all guests to the milestone event. She spoke about the Hirsch’s history, how the business was started and how it has grown to the successful … [Read more...]

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