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The Riebeek Valley Olive Festival is on at Allesverloren: 7 & 8 May 2011

Allesverloren Wine Estate is the place to be this weekend if you enjoy the taste of olives coupled with fine wines. The annual Riebeek Valley Olive Festival marks another successful harvest in the Swartland with a celebration of food, wine, … Continue reading

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WWE Wrestling returns to South Africa in July 2011

Fans of WWE wrestling can look forward to an action-packed South African tour in July 2011. Cape Town fans can see the WWE superstars live in action at the GrandWest Arena on 6 and 7 July 2011. The action then … Continue reading

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The SA Cheese Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary: 29 April 2011 – 2 May 2011

The popular South African Cheese Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The event, which is taking place at a new venue – Sandringham Farm in Stellenbosch – will once again showcase the best in cheese and other dairy … Continue reading

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Support Earth Hour on Saturday 26 March 2011

On Saturday 26 March 2011 at 20h30, people around the world will once again turn off their lights for one hour in support of Earth Hour – the global campaign co-founded by the WWF which raises awareness for climate change. … Continue reading

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The Pick n Pay Taste of Cape Town festival is on the way soon: 5 – 8 May 2011

If you’re looking for a festival which brings together Cape Town’s finest restaurants, food and wine, then this is the event for you. The Pick n Pay Taste of Cape Town in association with Orbit Sugarfree Chewing Gum is happening … Continue reading

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Experience the Cape Town Carnival in Long Street: 19 March 2011

The second annual Cape Town Carnival will be hitting Long Street on Saturday 19 March 2011. From 20h30, spectators can enjoy the festivities as the carnival parade proceeds down the purpose-built ‘Carnival Corridor’ in Long Street. Nine spectacular floats and … Continue reading

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The Mother City celebrates at the Cape Town Festival: 18 – 21 March 2011

Capetonians can look forward to the 12th annual Cape Town Festival, which takes place at the Company’s Garden from Friday 18 March 2011 to Monday 21 March 2011. Festival-goers can enjoy a diverse and exciting line-up of local bands and … Continue reading

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It’s time for the Community Chest Carnival at Maynardville Park: 2 – 5 March 2011

The annual Community Chest Carnival is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The carnival is taking place at Maynardville Park from Wednesday 2 March 2011 to Saturday 5 March 2011. Expect plenty of international food stalls, fun rides and live … Continue reading

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Get ready to ‘wiggle waggle’ your way north – The SPCA Purina Woefie-Wandel happens on Saturday 26 February 2011

Dog lovers in Cape Town’s northern suburbs can look forward to the second annual SPCA Purina Woefie-Wandel, which is taking place on Saturday 26 February 2011. The family fun 3.5 km walk is based on the SPCA’s hugely popular Wiggle … Continue reading

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J&B Met – Kenilworth Racecourse: 29 January 2011

I thought I’d include a quick re-cap of the 2011 J&B Met. It’s just over a week to go and the event is starting to generate quite a buzz. Kenilworth Racecourse is going to be the place to be on … Continue reading

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