Date posted: July 9, 2019 | Author: Denis Stupan
(Source: CapeTownMagazine)
Was ist eigentlich der Mandela Day am 18 Juli eines Jahres? Der Gedenktag wird seit 2010 jährlich begangen, dem Geburtstag des südafrikanischen Friedensnobelpreisträgers Nelson Mandela (1918–2013).
Seinen Geburtstag, den 18. Juli, erklärte die UN-Generalversammlung im November 2009 zum internationalen Nelson-Mandela-Tag. Damit würdigt sie seinen jahrzehntelangen Einsatz für eine Kultur des Friedens und der Freiheit. Der Welttag zu Ehren des ehemaligen Präsidenten Südafrikas und Friedensnobelpreisträgers wurde 2010 zum ersten Mal gefeiert.
Nelson Mandela arbeitete 67 Jahre an seinen Zielen und er setzte sich für seine Mitmenschen ein. Und genau wie Nelson Mandela seine 67 Lebensjahre für ein humanes, gerechtes und freies Südafrika geopfert hat, sollen Menschen auf der ganzen Welt an diesem Tag symbolisch 67 Minuten lang etwas Gutes tun. [Mehr lesen]
Date posted: July 1, 2019 | Author: Denis Stupan
Muizies. The Berg. Muizenberg – call it what you want, this hippie little corner of Cape Town has attracted locals and foreigners to its expanse of beautiful beach and impressive backline for more than 100 years. It’s also where Agatha Christie liked to catch a wave (true story).
Back in the 1920s, UCT student Heather Price made friends with a couple of surf-loving US Marines, whose ship had docked in Cape Town on its way back to America post World War 1. In fact, it’s reported that Heather was the first person recorded to have ridden a surfboard at The Berg. Muizenberg was also a favourite surf spot among some rather notable women, including renowned author Agatha Christie, who liked to put Fred (her board) through its paces there.
Muizenberg has become home to the local surfing community and is known for its consistently good – and mostly gentle – waves, making it the ideal place to learn to surf. Numerous surf schools operate out of Muizenberg, many of which are also involved in community outreach initiatives and passing on “the stoke” to local kids.
100 years of surfing in Muizenberg – maybe you stop for a surfing experience next time – or you just enjoy the beach. [Read article here]
Date posted: December 18, 2018 | Author: Denis Stupan
Explore these lesser-known yet equally exciting to-do’s in our lovely seaside metropolis and surrounds.
A round-up of activities you’ve probably never tried before; from abseiling down one of the largest granite outcrops in the world to sampling ‘the world’s strongest coffee’ and zipping on a Segway through the Winelands, there’s truly something here for everyone to do and enjoy:
- TRY STAND UP PADDLING
- HOTPOD YOGA INFLATING IN THE CITY
- SATISFY YOUR NEED FOR SPEED
- RIDE ALONG GANSBAAI’S COASTLINE ON A FATBIKE
- ZIP THROUGH SPIER’S VINEYARDS ON A SEGWAY
- EXPERIENCE THE MOST EXILHARATING ESCAPE GAME AT HINT HUNT
- EXPLORE THE ABANDONED ZOO AT RHODES MEMORIAL
- TRY A NEW FORM OF WATERSKIING AT BLUE ROCK RESORT
- and more to explore
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Date posted: October 2, 2018 | Author: Denis Stupan
Spring has sprung! And so do the specials offered on spring menues in restaurants.
The weather may still appear undecided but spring has most certainly arrived in the Cape.
With the changing season, chefs around the city, the northern and southern suburbs, and the winelands are stocking up on fresh, seasonal produce and becoming inspired by the Cape’s vibrant colour and fertility.
Best opportunity to explore new venues!
Here are the spring menus and spring specials you can’t miss out on in 2018!
