Cape Town News Blog
December 13, 2010
07:23
Documentary – Wal-Mart: The high cost of low price
While you were sleeping, describe themselves as a ” Cape Town based non-profit collective committed to bringing progessive non-mainstream documentary films with important social and environmental messages to South African audiences”. These documentaries are screened at the Labia theatre on Orange street and usually followed by a facilitated audience discussion. Wal-Mart: The high cost of [...] Related posts:Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
- Comrade Golderberg – Encounters documentary film festival Comrade Goldberg was the documentary shown as part of the...
- Encounters documentary film festival – The 16th man Directed by Clifford Bestall it was a powerful 50 minutes...
- Encounters documentary film festival, State of Mind Last night we saw State of Mind as part of...
Categories: Food Blogs in English, Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
December 10, 2010
10:48
A celebration of South African cartoonists – double book launch at the Book Lounge
It was a packed crowd at the Book Lounge last night – not surprising with guest speak Zapiro for the launch of two books, Just for Kicks: The Year in Cartoons and What’s so Funny? Under the Skin of South African Cartooning. Co -editor, John Curtis, introduced the speakers and some of the 25 South [...] Related posts:Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
- Book Launch – Looking Inside (Five South African stories of people living with Albinism) Editors Shirley Gunn and Zukiswa Puwana introduced ‘Looking Inside’ at...
- Annoucement at The Book Lounge Mervyn Sloeman, owner of The Book Lounge, celebrated their third...
- Book Launch: A Sprat to Catch a Mackerel, by Raymond Ackerman Raymond Ackerman (owner of Pick n’ Pay), launched his third...
Categories: Food Blogs in English, Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
December 9, 2010
10:44
Cape Tour Guides Association end of year function
The Cape Tour Guides Association (CTGA) was hosted by Jewel Africa last night for their year-end function and began with a presentation on the diamond cutting process. Richard Alston, known as the ‘diamond man’ as he has been conducting these educational tours for 10 years at Jewel Africa, demonstrated the lengthy processes involved in diamond cutting. [...] Related posts:Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
- Vineyard Tour – Warwick wine estate Warwick wine estate have introduced thirty minute vineyard tours. Visitors, David Barnett...
- First wine tour of the new decade – Family Au First tour for the new decade! After a busy tour...
- The impact of Fifa on Cape Town – my thoughts During the two year run up to the world cup,...
Categories: Food Blogs in English, Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
December 6, 2010
13:55
The Prestwich Memorial
I am confident that the majority of Capetonians drive past The Prestwich Memorial regularly, without knowing anything about this dedication. In 2003, during the development of a site at the corner of Prestwich Street and Albert Street, human skeletal remains were found. The developer reported their discovery to the South African Heritage Resources Agency and [...] No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
Categories: Food Blogs in English, Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
December 2, 2010
13:52
Annoucement at The Book Lounge
Mervyn Sloeman, owner of The Book Lounge, celebrated their third birthday of this niche bookshop with the remarkable announcement of the Open Book Cape Town festival. September 21-25, The Open Book Cape Town festival will host a number of local and international writers, and include partnerships with The Hay Festival of literature (UK’s top literary event) and [...] Related posts:Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
- A celebration of South African cartoonists – double book launch at the Book Lounge It was a packed crowd at the Book Lounge last...
- Book Launch – Ivan Vladislavic, Flash Back Hotel The Franschhoek Literay Festival brought many authors to Cape Town...
- The Marginal Safari by Justin Fox – book review Justin Fox, editor of the Getaway magazine, launched his book,...
Categories: Food Blogs in English, Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
December 1, 2010
11:31
Food and Wine achievements over the last two weeks
There have been a number of reasons to celebrate in the food and wine industry over the last couple of weeks. The new John Platters wine guide 2011 is running off bookshelves as a record 58 wines achieved five star status. The Platters grading system has been much debated on wine blogs this year about the [...] Related posts:Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
- John & Joan Olivier visit wine estate L’Olivier, Stellenbosch Hidden away in Stellenbosch Kloof is L’Olivier wine and olive...
- Seidelberg wine estate – Paarl Only 45 minutes drive from Cape Town, owner Roland Seidel...
- Second food and wine bloggers meeting Pieter Ferreira (Bubbles), kicked off the second food and wine...
Categories: Food Blogs in English, Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
November 20, 2010
07:06
Book review:Steeped in Blood, Life and times of a forensic scientist David Klatzow, as told to Sylvia Walker
Outspoken in his book, and outspoken at his book launch at Kalk Bay books, David Klatzow shared a selection of his stories included in his book. A challenging childhood, Klatzow touched on bullying and school initiations which has lead to the man he is today. Raised as an Anglican, Klatzow began his career in the [...] Related posts:Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
- Book Review: Fruit of a poisoned tree, by Anthony Altbeker On March 16, 2005, student Inge Lotz was bludgeoned to...
- A celebration of South African cartoonists – double book launch at the Book Lounge It was a packed crowd at the Book Lounge last...
- David Bowden, Sky News reports on the positive in South Africa David Bowden, Sky News reported in Johannesburg and Cape Town...
Categories: Food Blogs in English, Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
November 5, 2010
08:07
Military Tattoo at the Castle of Good Hope
The Military Tattoo was a unique celebration of African military history and it was difficult not to be capitvated by the collection of musicians and performance drills last night from the young and old. The show started at 8pm and we started to leave the castle at 10.45pm. You might think it was a long [...] No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
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November 2, 2010
20:28
Book Review:The Unlikely Secret Agent, by Ronnie Kasrils
Ronnie Kasrils has written a dramatic account of his late wife, Eleanor Kasrils, and her role in the struggle to end aparteid. The Unlikely Secret Agent is an appropiate title for this petite, shrinking lady who worked in her mother’s bookshop in Durban, and lead a double life, acting as a courier service for the [...] Related posts:Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
- Book review – Red in the Rainbow by Lynn Carneson Lynn Carneson launched her book Red in the Rainbow at...
- The Marginal Safari by Justin Fox – book review Justin Fox, editor of the Getaway magazine, launched his book,...
- Book review:Steeped in Blood, Life and times of a forensic scientist David Klatzow, as told to Sylvia Walker Outspoken in his book, and outspoken at his book launch...
Categories: Food Blogs in English, Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
November 1, 2010
14:02
Book Review: Fruit of a poisoned tree, by Anthony Altbeker
On March 16, 2005, student Inge Lotz was bludgeoned to death in her flat in Stellenbosch. Three months later, her boyfriend, Fred van der Vyver was charged with her murder. Anthony Altbeker studied the evidence in detail and spent many hours in this well known court room drama to bring us this book. Altbeker analyses [...] Related posts:Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
- Book review:Steeped in Blood, Life and times of a forensic scientist David Klatzow, as told to Sylvia Walker Outspoken in his book, and outspoken at his book launch...
- Book review – Red in the Rainbow by Lynn Carneson Lynn Carneson launched her book Red in the Rainbow at...
- Skin – Movie review Directed by Anthony Fabian, this award winning drama is based...
Categories: Food Blogs in English, Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
October 11, 2010
13:24
Starke-Conde: new enchanting tasting room in the Jonkershoek valley, Stellenbosch
An essential part of trying new wines is the environmental tasting experience and the new tasting room at Stark-Conde has gone above and beyond and created the perfect ambience. Jose Conde, winemaker of Starke-Conde wines has taken over the premises of Neil Ellis and transformed the area into an inviting space that will make you [...] Related posts:Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
- Nico van der Merwe – wine tasting I have guided private tours around the Cape winelands for...
- Overture Restaurant on Hidden Valley Estate, Stellenbosch I enjoyed the wonderful 8-course tasting menu this week at...
- John & Joan Olivier visit wine estate L’Olivier, Stellenbosch Hidden away in Stellenbosch Kloof is L’Olivier wine and olive...
Categories: Food Blogs in English, Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
October 5, 2010
07:03
Book review – Red in the Rainbow by Lynn Carneson
Lynn Carneson launched her book Red in the Rainbow at the Book Lounge, Roeland st, in converstion with owner Mervyn Sloeman. Lynn Carneson is the daughter of Fred and Sarah Carneson, well-known activists for the communist party and supporters of the ANC during the 1950′s, 60′s and 70′s. As we near the end of the [...] Related posts:Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
- The Marginal Safari by Justin Fox – book review Justin Fox, editor of the Getaway magazine, launched his book,...
- Book review: My friend the mercenary, by James Brabazon The Book Lounge hosted the launch of My friend the...
- Book Review:The Unlikely Secret Agent, by Ronnie Kasrils Ronnie Kasrils has written a dramatic account of his late...
Categories: Food Blogs in English, Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
October 2, 2010
07:43
Warwick picnic tasting with chef Mark Springhorn
Mark Springhorn presented his new spring picnic menu to food bloggers last week to receive feedback so he can tweak the final offering. This was an academic excercise as Warwick wine estate want to take this years’ picnic to a new level of dining. Springhorn has taken some of the favourites from last year’s picnic, listened [...] Related posts:Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
- Vineyard Tour – Warwick wine estate Warwick wine estate have introduced thirty minute vineyard tours. Visitors, David Barnett...
- Warwick wine estate – big 5 wine safari Learning about viticulture made a refreshing addition to the wine...
- Wine tour – group from International Convention of Jehova Witnesses During December, South Africa welcomed around 4,000 Jehova witnesses from...
Categories: Food Blogs in English, Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
September 29, 2010
11:40
Book Launch: A Sprat to Catch a Mackerel, by Raymond Ackerman
Raymond Ackerman (owner of Pick n’ Pay), launched his third book, A Sprat to Catch a Mackerel at Cafe Nood yesterday, inconjunction with the Cape Times, and The Book Lounge. Thirty percent of the attending fee went to the important charity, a library in every school. As Suzanne Ackerman-Berman introduced her father she announced a R10,000 donation [...] Related posts:Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
- A celebration of South African cartoonists – double book launch at the Book Lounge It was a packed crowd at the Book Lounge last...
- Annoucement at The Book Lounge Mervyn Sloeman, owner of The Book Lounge, celebrated their third...
- Book Launch ‘Engleish, our Engleish by John Linnegar The Book Lounge launched ‘Engleish, our Engleish (Common errors in...
Categories: Food Blogs in English, Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
September 24, 2010
16:19
Food & wine bloggers club inspired by Hein Koegelenberg and Dax Villanueva
The monthly food and wine bloggers meeting was hosted at the Salt & Vodka bar, opposite the Ambassador hotel in Bantry bay. As the sky began to turn orange, the two renowned bloggers, Hein Koegelenberg (La Motte), and Dax Villanueva (Relax with Dax) were introduced to share their expertise on social media marketing. “I wake [...] Related posts:Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
- Food & Wine Bloggers meeting The first Food & Wine Bloggers meeting was hosted last...
- Second food and wine bloggers meeting Pieter Ferreira (Bubbles), kicked off the second food and wine...
- Fairview welcomed food bloggers to their farm Donald Mouton has worked at Fairview for 11 years. His...
Categories: Food Blogs in English, Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
September 6, 2010
07:45
Book review: My friend the mercenary, by James Brabazon
The Book Lounge hosted the launch of My friend the mercenary, by James Brabazon, the title referring to Brabazon’s friendship with Nick du Toit. Nick du Toit was one of the mercenarys involved in the failed coup of Equatorial New Guinea, which reached the world news due to the alleged involvement of Mark Thatcher, son [...] Related posts:Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
- The Marginal Safari by Justin Fox – book review Justin Fox, editor of the Getaway magazine, launched his book,...
- Book review – Red in the Rainbow by Lynn Carneson Lynn Carneson launched her book Red in the Rainbow at...
- Annoucement at The Book Lounge Mervyn Sloeman, owner of The Book Lounge, celebrated their third...
Categories: Food Blogs in English, Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
September 1, 2010
13:35
Fairview welcomed food bloggers to their farm
Donald Mouton has worked at Fairview for 11 years. His dedication to the well-being of the 900 goats is a credit to why Fairview’s cheese tastes so good. The three different breeds begin mating through March, April and May and with a gestation period of five months we were blessed to meet the pregnant ladies, [...] Related posts:Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
- Fragrant Herb Baked Camembert – made with Fairview camembert cheese Fairview wine estate are connoisseurs of wine, cheese and marketing...
- Food & Wine Bloggers meeting The first Food & Wine Bloggers meeting was hosted last...
- La Capra – new range of lifestyle wines from Fairview wine estate La Capra (goat in Italian) is a delicious new range of wines...
Categories: Food Blogs in English, Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
August 30, 2010
10:28
Encounters Documentary film festival – RFK In the Land of Aparteid
Larry Shore & Tami Gold directed this important historical documentary on a subject which many of us in the audience knew little about. On June 4, 1966, Bobby Kennedy arrived in Johannesburg with his wife Ethel and travelled for six days around the country, giving talks and meeting a combination of leaders and ordinary people. [...] Related posts:Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
- Encounters documentary film festival – The 16th man Directed by Clifford Bestall it was a powerful 50 minutes...
- Encounters documentary film festival, State of Mind Last night we saw State of Mind as part of...
- Comrade Golderberg – Encounters documentary film festival Comrade Goldberg was the documentary shown as part of the...
Categories: Food Blogs in English, Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
August 25, 2010
09:31
Nico van der Merwe – wine tasting
I have guided private tours around the Cape winelands for seven years, and it was treat to have an appointment with Nico van der Merwe for my guests from the USA. We started with his white Bordeaux, a blend of 50% Sauvignon Blanc and 50% Semillon. Selected hand-picked grapes were pressed and cold fermented together. [...] Related posts:Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
- Wine Blending Event. FirstCity Partnership Ltd entertain their guests from the Mining Indaba Wine blending – the ideal event for a group of...
- La Capra – new range of lifestyle wines from Fairview wine estate La Capra (goat in Italian) is a delicious new range of wines...
- Warwick wine estate – big 5 wine safari Learning about viticulture made a refreshing addition to the wine...
Categories: Food Blogs in English, Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
August 23, 2010
09:05
Encounters documentary film festival – The 16th man
Directed by Clifford Bestall it was a powerful 50 minutes in the Labia last night as the audience interchanged between laughter, cheering and wiping their eyes as memories resurfaced in the cinema. Written by John Carlin (author of Playing the Enemy), a combination of interviews with well-known superstars such as Francois Pienaar, live footage of the [...] Related posts:Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
- Comrade Golderberg – Encounters documentary film festival Comrade Goldberg was the documentary shown as part of the...
- Encounters documentary film festival, State of Mind Last night we saw State of Mind as part of...
- Encounters Documentary film festival – RFK In the Land of Aparteid Larry Shore & Tami Gold directed this important historical documentary...
Categories: Food Blogs in English, Wine Blogs from South Africa, Wine Blogs in English
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