Doolhof has reinforced its position as one of the leading producers of Malbec on the South African wine scene by being included in the Top 100 South African Wine Challenge. The Signatures of Doolhof Malbec 2010 was chosen from around 400 of South Africa’s top wines and one of only 51 red wines to be included in this prestigious list. The 2010 Signatures of Doolhof Malbec is the 4th Malbec vintage to be released and follows in the celebrated footsteps of the previous wines. The 2007 vintage … [Read more...]
Cape Town Author Pens Book to Help Rhinos
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Cape Town based children's author, Linda "Lulu" Fellowes has penned a delightful children's book to help raise awareness about the rhino poaching crisis in South Africa. She has donated 200 books to the Wilderness Foundation which will receive the proceeds from each book sold. The book is entitled iThemba, which is the Xhosa word for hope. "I wanted to do something that would bring the message of rhino poaching to a younger audience," says Fellowes. The 23 page, beautifully illustrated … [Read more...]
Cape Town in the News on 9 May, 2012
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Fanteni writes off season - SPORT24 - sport24.co.za05/09/2012SuperSport.comFanteni writes off seasonSPORT24Cape Town - Terror Fanteni feels the only thing worse than Ajax Cape Town's season has been his own personal showing in the Premiership. The Urban War more... 'Makes sense' to move Cape Town's cenotaph - The New Age Online - thenewage.co.za05/09/2012'Makes sense' to move Cape Town's cenotaphThe New Age OnlineMoving Cape Town's cenotaph from its present … [Read more...]
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South Africa: SA tap water remains world class - Molewa - 7thSpace Interactive (press release) - 7thspace.com05/08/2012Independent OnlineSouth Africa: SA tap water remains world class - Molewa7thSpace Interactive (press release)Cape Town - South Africa's drinking water is among the best in the world, and the count more... VINTONET appoints Western Cape son - Vintonet Press Office - ITWeb (press release) - itweb.co.za05/08/2012VINTONET appoints Western Cape son - Vintonet Press … [Read more...]
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Taxi-run airline bid runs into snags - Independent Online - iol.co.za05/07/2012Independent OnlineTaxi-run airline bid runs into snagsIndependent OnlineBy Thabiso Thakali An ambitious low-cost airline plan by the SA National Taxi Council (Santaco) has been dealt a blow after it f more... The business of beekeeping: Auburn native travels to Cape Town, South Africa ... - Auburn Citizen - auburnpub.com05/07/2012The business of beekeeping: Auburn native travels to Cape Town, South Africa … [Read more...]
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Cape Town in the News on 6 May, 2012
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Beyond The Big Five - New York Daily News - india.nydailynews.com05/06/2012Beyond The Big FiveNew York Daily NewsIt's a quiet, dark, barmeets- clubroom place at Cape Town that keeps getting louder as the evening progresses. Tagore's is hard to miss for two reasons. O more... Minister of Agriculture refuses to address the Cape Town Press Club - moneyweb.co.za05/05/2012Times LIVEMinister of Agriculture refuses to address the Cape Town Press ClubMoneyweb.co.zaThe Minister of … [Read more...]
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Cape Town in the News on 5 May, 2012
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Soccer Capsules: FC Dallas signs midfielder Marcelin - Brownsville Herald - brownsvilleherald.com05/05/2012Soccer Capsules: FC Dallas signs midfielder MarcelinBrownsville HeraldPRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — South Africa's iconic World Cup stadium in Cape Town has missed out on hosting matches at next more... Minister defends conduct at Press Club - News24 - news24.com05/04/2012Independent OnlineMinister defends conduct at Press ClubNews24Johannesburg - Agriculture Minister Tina … [Read more...]
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Cape Town in the News on 4 May, 2012
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South Africa prepared for England tests - Meyer - Chicago Tribune - chicagotribune.com05/04/2012Eurosport.com ASIASouth Africa prepared for England tests - MeyerChicago TribuneCAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa's three training camps in preparation for England's tour next month have give more... South Africa: Arts and culture projects, strategy to create thousands of jobs - 7thSpace Interactive (press release) - 7thspace.com05/04/2012Times LIVESouth Africa: Arts and culture projects, … [Read more...]
Civil society to have their say over lotto funds
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The Funding Practice Alliance (FPA) welcomes the National Lottery Board’s announcement that it will consult with civil society over how to spend the billions of rands of public funds it collects for good causes. This is the first time that the NLB has called for suggestions from charities, environmental, cultural, sport and recreational organisations on how the money should be distributed. The FPA strongly urges all stakeholders to give their input despite the very tight deadline set by the … [Read more...]
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Cape Town in the News on 3 May, 2012
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Cover story 3 - New licences - fm.co.za05/03/2012Cover story 3 - New licencesFM.co.zaWith this in mind, proposals by the Western Cape government to accommodate a second casino licence in Cape Town — where Sun International's (SunInt) 10-year e more... South African jazz reborn on harmonica - Sin Chew Jit Poh - mysinchew.com05/03/2012Sin Chew Jit PohSouth African jazz reborn on harmonicaSin Chew Jit PohBritish jazz musician, Adam Glasser performing at the Cape Town International Jazz … [Read more...]
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Vinicultural Hattrick
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Longridge Wines continue their stellar performance with three wines being included in the Top 100 SA Wines line-up. The 2008 Longridge Brut, the 2009 Longridge Chardonnay and 2008 Longridge Merlot were included by a top-ranking panel of judges. Jasper Raats from Longridge Wine Estate stated that these accolades are definitely a boost for the wine estate. "We are ecstatic with having three wines under the Top 100 in the country and on top of that two Best Value awards as well! This recognition … [Read more...]
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Cape Town in the News on 2 May, 2012
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Durban set to host Afcon - Independent Online - iol.co.za05/02/2012Durban set to host AfconIndependent OnlineBy Lungelo Mkamba While Durban is optimistic about hosting the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) soccer tournament at a cost of “about R40 million”, Cape more... IMPERIAL acquires juicy stake in Western Cape fruit transporter - Mail & Guardian Online - pressoffice.mg.co.za05/02/2012IMPERIAL acquires juicy stake in Western Cape fruit transporterMail & Guardian OnlineThis … [Read more...]
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South African jazz reborn on harmonica - AFP - google.com05/01/2012AFPSouth African jazz reborn on harmonicaAFPBy Claudine Renaud (AFP) – 2 hours ago CAPE TOWN — Adam Glasser has forged his career in jazz by re-interpreting classics from his native South Africa o more... Case against rape accused MP postponed - News24 - news24.com04/30/2012Independent OnlineCase against rape accused MP postponedNews24Cape Town - The case against rape accused ANC MP Sikhumbuzo Eric Kholwane was postponed … [Read more...]
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Cape Town in the News on 30 April, 2012
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Euthanasia campaigner returning to SA - News24 - news24.com04/30/2012Times LIVEEuthanasia campaigner returning to SANews24Cape Town - A Western Cape university professor who helped his terminally ill mother die in New Zealand would return to South Africa after serving more... Cape Town to host international film congress - bizcommunity.com04/30/2012Cape Town to host international film congressBizcommunity.comThe Centre International de Liaison des Ecoles de Cinéma et de Télévision … [Read more...]
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Damaged Chinese Yacht Assisted into Simonstown
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At 10h52 on Sunday 29 April, NSRI Simonstown volunteer sea rescue duty crew were activated following a request for assistance from the 51 foot Chinese yacht O-Feeling with 5 male sailors onboard, all from Xiamen, China, 15 nautical miles South of Cape Point reporting to be limping towards Cape Town after suffering some structural damage during her voyage from South America and requiring assistance to get into Port. The yacht, originally reportedly heading to Cape Town from last Port of call … [Read more...]
Cape Town in the News on 29 April, 2012
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Old Town Cape to host historic home and garden tour - Southeast Missourian - semissourian.com04/29/2012Southeast MissourianOld Town Cape to host historic home and garden tourSoutheast MissourianBy Ashley Jones ~ Southeast Missourian This house at 125 S. Spanish St. in Cape Girardeau will be part of the more... WP retain unbeaten streak - SPORT24 - sport24.co.za04/28/2012WP retain unbeaten streakSPORT24Cape Town - Western Province remain the only unbeaten side in this year's Vodacom Cup … [Read more...]
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