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Die beste Suid-Afrikaanse muurbaltalent in die land stap die naweek op die baan vir die nasionale mans- en vrouetitels. Die SA Nasionale Toernooi begin Vrydag by die V&A Waterfront in Kaapstad. Die verdedigende manskampioen, Dewalt van Niekerk, sê hy is opgewonde om terug te wees om sy titel te verdedig:

Every year, the V&A Waterfront puts on a Christmas display that wows shoppers from around the world; they collaborate with local designers and artisans to give Christmas a proudly South African twist. And we have a representative from the V&A to chat about the campaign.

At the very dawn of the country's brave new democracy, Cape Town was at war. Pagad, which started as a community protest action against crime, had mutated into a sinister vigilante group wreaking death and destruction across the city. Between 1996 and 2001, there were more than 400 bombs – most famously at the popular Planet Hollywood restaurant at the V&A Waterfront – and there were countless targeted hits on drug lords and gang bosses. The police were at their wits end. The new ANC government was alarmed. The citizens of Cape Town were living in fear. Mark Shaw tells the incredible tale of how the police's response pulled together former foes – struggle cadres and the apartheid security apparatus – to break the Pagad death squads. It is a story that has never been told in full and was not possible until recently, when many were released from prison or had retired and were finally willing to talk openly about this revealing chapter in South Africa's recent history. Mark Shaw is the author of Hitmen for Hire and Give Us More Guns. He is also director of the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. Shaw was previously the National Research Foundation Professor of Justice and Security at the University of Cape Town and worked for ten years at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. He has held a number of positions in the South African government and civil society, where he worked on issues of public safety and urban violence in the post-apartheid transition.

Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) has unveiled the second of its local dealerships to have adopted the German car maker's new 'luxury' retail brand appearance, launched globally in 2018, and in South Africa in 2019. This first dealership to carry the identity was in Sandton. However, the domestic roll-out of the new identity was halted by Covid-19, but has now again gained momentum. The Mercedes-Benz Constantiaberg dealership in Cape Town is owned by Super Group, which has invested R40-million in the facility. The central theme for the new-look dealerships is the feeling of luxury in every consumer interaction and/or every touch point. It also merges the physical and online channels to create more convenience, such as through the digitalisation of the entire customer journey when engaging with the dealership. In addition, the Constantiaberg facility fully caters for the shift towards electric mobility, both in equipment specifications and staff training. "With the ever-changing consumer landscape, future-proofing our operations to meet the needs of our customers is crucial," says MBSA co-CEO and Mercedes-Benz Cars executive director Mark Raine. "As a luxury brand, modernising our retail operations is about focusing on our customers' growing needs, with the goal to create a fascinating brand experience at every touch point. "This dealership serves as a testament to our vision for the future of luxury where convenience, personalised services and unforgettable experience converge." Construction work of Mercedes-Benz Constantiaberg dealership started in September last year and was completed in June. The facility occupies an area of around 7 400 m², and forms part of the Blue Route Mall property. The building structure has been designed to accommodate the future installation of solar energy. "Our relocation from Claremont to Tokai is a strategic move to further strengthen existing relationships and build new ones," says Super Group Dealerships CEO Graeme Watson. He says the next step for the group in its relationship with MBSA is to roll out a premium outlet at the V&A Waterfront in the fourth quarter of this year.

Eulenda Lebese-Cussons is the founding Director of Lebese-Cussons Attorneys, a boutique law firm specialising in conveyancing and based at V&A Waterfront, Western Cape. She founded her law firm after leaving a global law firm where she worked in the real estate department. She has worked on transactions ranging from developments to residential transfers. She obtained her LLB cum laude and has a passion for information-sharing on property law, conveyancing and other legal subject. A reminder to please rate and review the podcast if you're listening on Apple podcast, your ratings go a long way in creating awareness of the show. Tag us on Instagram @sister_in_law_ @eulenda.the.property.lawyer __________________________________________________________________________ Secure your ticket to the upcoming I am Lady Justice workshop here: https://sisterinlaw.co.za/shop/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tebello-motshwane/message

*Upcoming event* In this episode I discuss the reasons I'm offering this once-off antenatal workshop at Atlantic Children's Practice in the V&A Waterfront on 10 December 2022. Oh baby, WTF! is a workshop that all expecting first time parents should attend. Unlike traditional antenatal courses, it REALLY prepares you for what it's like to bring home a new baby. The focus is on the experience of becoming a parent so that you are prepared for the many ways that having a baby impacts on every sphere of your life including your identity, your relationship with your partner and your community, as well as your work/career. You will also be provided with a toolkit for how to navigate those WTF moments with your mental health intact.

*Upcoming event* In this episode I discuss the reasons I'm offering this once-off antenatal workshop at Atlantic Children's Practice in the V&A Waterfront on 10 December 2022. Oh baby, WTF! is a workshop that all expecting first time parents should attend. Unlike traditional antenatal courses, it REALLY prepares you for what it's like to bring home a new baby. The focus is on the experience of becoming a parent so that you are prepared for the many ways that having a baby impacts on every sphere of your life including your identity, your relationship with your partner and your community, as well as your work/career. You will also be provided with a toolkit for how to navigate those WTF moments with your mental health intact.

In the latest edition of Eusebius on TimesLIVE he is joined by journalist and author Jacques Pauw to discuss his new book, Our Poisoned Land. It is a sequel to his previous bestseller, The President's Keepers. McKaiser engaged Pauw on many themes and questions which included, amongst others, the following: is the much discussed excerpt about the EFF a distraction from the main issues in the book or a fair reflection of his intentions as author? How does he respond to critics who think that unethical journalism, related to an incident at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, undermines his journalistic integrity and credibility? What are examples of the linkages between money, politics and the subversion of the constitution? Why is PRASA such a big focus of the book? What are the implications of the empirical evidence of state capture specifically for the leadership of president Cyril Ramaphosa? Is the EFF a bona fide political party or a criminal enterprise?

In the latest edition of Eusebius on TimesLIVE he is joined by journalist and author Jacques Pauw to discuss his new book, Our Poisoned Land. It is a sequel to his previous bestseller, The President's Keepers. McKaiser engaged Pauw on many themes and questions which included, amongst others, the following: is the much discussed excerpt about the EFF a distraction from the main issues in the book or a fair reflection of his intentions as author? How does he respond to critics who think that unethical journalism, related to an incident at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, undermines his journalistic integrity and credibility? What are examples of the linkages between money, politics and the subversion of the constitution? Why is PRASA such a big focus of the book? What are the implications of the empirical evidence of state capture specifically for the leadership of president Cyril Ramaphosa? Is the EFF a bona fide political party or a criminal enterprise?

Special episode of Inside Yachting South Africa we go on location to chat with the people at this years Boatica at the V&A Waterfront! If you are interested is advertising on the podcast please contact Colleen at 0833032392

We hear from E-foil Cape Town about there products and there involvement with this years Boatica at the V&A Waterfront and in racing roundup we chat about Lipton Cup. If you have comments or suggestions please let us know on ctyachtservices@gmail.com

In this episode we speak to Josh Fisher Manager of the Waterfront Marina at the V&A waterfront. In racing roundup we chat about the J22 worlds and the new SSL Gold Cup.

The City of Cape Town's Urban Mobility Directorate has reinstalled in-road warning lights at two pedestrian crossings along Buitengracht street in Cape Town. These intersections form part of major pedestrian routes between the central business district (CBD) and Green Point, and are frequented by locals and tourists. During the preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, there was a need to provide pedestrians with a safe passage over Buitengracht street when walking between the CBD and the V&A Waterfront. One of the safety features decided on at the time was to install in-road warning lights that operate in sync with red traffic signals, indicating to vehicular traffic to stop. The in-road warning lights were installed to reduce the occurrence of drivers stopping beyond the stop line and within the pedestrian crossing, thereby forcing pedestrians to divert around the stopped vehicles – sometimes outside of the crossing itself. “Reinstalling these lights forms part of our efforts to renew city infrastructure that has worked effectively in the past, and to incorporate innovative transport nudging techniques which is a popular way of encouraging better driver behaviour across major international cities worldwide,” says City of Cape Town Urban Mobility MMC Rob Quintas. “The purpose of the red in-road warning lights is to create a visual barrier ahead of the pedestrian crossing line so that drivers get the message that stopping beyond the lights is not allowed. “We intend to motivate to the Minister of Transport for the inclusion of these lights in the Southern African Development Community Road Traffic Signs Manual (SADC-RTSM) in the current financial year. “The adoption of lane lights within the Road Traffic Signs Manual will allow us to implement this light system at other major intersections where this problem exists,” says Quintas. The original installation was undertaken as a pilot project with the consent of the Minister of Transport, who is required to approve the testing of new road traffic signs and markings that are not provided for in the manual. The SADC-RTSM is a standardised set of signs and markings to which countries within the SADC region subscribe. It is also enforced by law in South Africa.

Inside Yachting South Africa podcast is back and in this episode we speak to Kathrin Frew about the 2022 Boatica aka Cape Town Boat Show at the V&A Waterfront. Please let us know what you think or if you would like to join us for an episode, ctyachtservices@gmail.com

At a glittering event at the V&A Waterfront last week, Cape Town Opera announced a diverse, innovative and creative programme for 2022, encompassing both the artistic and educational. Rodney Trudgeon's guest on People of Note this week to discuss the programme, is the newly appointed Artistic Director of Cape Town Opera, MAGDALENE MINNAAR. Magdalene is a celebrated South African operatic soprano, director and producer, well known in the music industry locally and abroad for setting new trends and challenging conventional boundaries.

At a glittering event at the V&A Waterfront last week, Cape Town Opera announced a diverse, innovative and creative programme for 2022, encompassing both the artistic and educational. Rodney Trudgeon's guest on People of Note this week to discuss the programme, is the newly appointed Artistic Director of Cape Town Opera, MAGDALENE MINNAAR. Magdalene is a celebrated South African operatic soprano, director and producer, well known in the music industry locally and abroad for setting new trends and challenging conventional boundaries.

My Mother's Report on Family Trip to S. Africa Wed., Dec. 5:  Departed Tampa 9:10 a.m.. on United #1572, on time and arrived at Dulles 11:19 a.m.  It was blowing snow lightly at first, then heavier and heavier.  We had a five-hour layover in order to insure we would be able to catch our flight on South African Airways #208 at 5:20 p.m.  We took a trolley to our gate then had to board another trolley that drove us for ten minutes to the other side.  The plane was very new, clean, could handle about 600 people and it was nearly full.  It was 30° and ice was forming on the plane so the machinery came out to de-ice which took 20 minutes.  Apparently, it was decided that wasn't enough so they did it again causing a total of a two-hour delay before taking off and two hours late on arrival. Good food but was slow to serving us as we were on Aisle 65.  So many young people and babies on board because the whole month of December is a holiday and schools are out through January – their summer.  Naturally one baby was crying almost the entire trip.   Thurs., Dec. 6:  We arrived at Johannesburg airport.  I had requested a wheelchair for Mother when I purchased the tickets so they met us, showed us exactly where to go, got our bags, took us through Customs and delivered us into the waiting arms of Carole and Ron who were quite concerned because we were almost the last ones through.  Our bags apparently were loaded first but took off last.  That night we stayed at a bed and breakfast near the airport.  The lady had six or seven rooms on the block which she rented and then she would fix any kind of breakfast you wanted.  The rooms that Mother, Jamie and I stayed in were beautifully decorated in antique.   Fri., Dec. 7: Jamie was the first one up and started taking pictures of the beautiful pool and garden area.  The lady threw out food for the birds so Jamie saw many unusual birds.  Africa has 2,000 bird species.  Breakfast was huge.  The coffee was served in a glass container with a plunger that you pushed down to strain out the coffee grounds.  Jamie gently was trying to push but it seemed stuck and then cracked the glass sending coffee and glass on the table, floor and particularly in Jamie's plate so she got another serving of food.  The mess was quickly cleaned up.   The expensive homes have large yards that are beautifully fenced with decorated walls, lights, ornaments and curled barb wire on top to discourage uninvited guests.  The landscaping is gorgeous with soft-looking grass and many beautiful flowers and lots of fruit trees.  Johannesburg, like all large cities, is very crowded with fast-moving traffic which is very stressful but Ron maneuvered us safety through all the aggressive and crazy drivers.  The further north we traveled towards their home in Louis Trichardt, it thinned out and we enjoyed the beautiful country.   We crossed the Tropic of Capricorn which is one of the five major circles of latitude that mark maps of the earth. It lies 23° 26′ 22″ south of the Equator and marks the most southerly latitude at which the sun can appear directly overhead at noon. This event occurs at the December solstice, when the southern hemisphere is tilted towards the sun to its maximum extent.  The other circles are Tropic of Cancer, Equator, Artic Circle and Antaric Circle.  There were several interesting sites along the way where we stopped and took pictures.   Jamie has enough camera memory for over 1,000 pictures.  That evening we had Debonos Pizza.  In the homes, every door and window has iron bars with separate keys for each lock.  No screens – you just open the windows and let the fresh air in along with any bug or bat that wants in.  Jamie photographed a dung beetle on the kitchen floor and then scooped it up with a paper towel and gently dropped it out the window onto the ground outside.  They say mosquitoes aren't a problem in that area but I saw a couple in the house and had several welts on my legs.  December is the rainy season and Ron says bugs have been much worst than he remembers.  Carole and Ron have an enormous, beautiful house - all tile floors; stone, brick and wood outside and inside.  That evening Carole fried chicken with mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, gravy, corn on cob and, of course, cornbread – yum, yum!   Sat., Dec. 8: After a good breakfast, we went to the mall, which is about the size of the small mall area on Dale Mabry where SteinMart is located.  When you park, there are “car watchers” who watch your car while you are shopping and then you tip them when you return.  That evening Carole fixed her famous lasagna and I fixed a big salad.   Sun., Dec. 9: Ron preached at a small church at Makhado; there were about 100 there and the small building was packed.  Surrounding the current building is a foundation that will triple the size.  Stacks of bricks are in the yard.  As they have money, they buy the materials and work on building the walls.   Ron preached in small phrases of English and the translator, who is the regular preacher, repeated in their language.  Ron preaches at different congregations each Sunday using the same format.  They sing in their language and have beautiful, strong, energetic voices.  The children's class is taught up front by a lady and dismissed before the men come in.  People kept arriving through about midway service.  They were very friendly.  They dress very nicely but Carole says they seem to wear the same outfit every Sunday so they might only have one nice outfit.  They only meet Sunday morning – no midweek service.   Ron and Carole have classes in their homes or go to other homes who want special classes.  A few unusual ways of their service are that the head of the Lord's Supper breaks the bread in small pieces so that each person only has to pick up a piece and not everyone trying to break off pieces themselves.  The wine cups are stacked once they have taken their drink.  This helps because the dark shadow on the tray makes it hard to tell if the cup is full or empty.  Then at the end of the service, they announce the amount of the contribution.  Sunday night we ate at Mike's which is a chain in South Africa – very nice, clean, good food presented artistically.   Mon., Dec. 10: We started our two-hour drive toward the Pafurigate in northern Kruger Park which is a five million acre reserve – one of the largest in the world.  A Nyala, which looks like Kudu, was spotted once.  We had a picnic in one of the drive-off spots.  Driving by the river, we spotted a lone hippo playing with water coming out of his mouth like dual fountains.  We drove past an elephant without seeing him because we were looking at a bird nest.  We viewed giraffes, zebras and lots of impalas, tortoise, and a dung beetle rolling dung.   It was amazing the way Ron maneuvered the truck so we could get good camera shots.  You are not allowed out of your vehicle except at special designated areas so he would work the truck in circles to get just the right angle.  After we checked into our lodge, Jamie and I went on a night drive with a tour group and saw a Jackson chameleon, pearl-spotted owl, two water buffalo and a hare.  Our small, petite female guide had a cracked windshield but did not explain what caused it.  She carried a rifle bag but we're not sure if there was a rifle in it or, if there was, if she knew how to use it.  Bugs were flying in our hair and on our clothes.  I tried to ignore them and count it as part of the journey.   That night all five of us slept in one rondavel – which is a traditional African-style house.  It is usually round in shape and is traditionally made with materials that can be locally obtained in raw form. The rondavel's walls are often constructed from stones. The mortar may consist of sand, soil, or some combinations of these mixed with dung. The modern floor is concrete.  The roof braces of a rondavel are made out of tree limbs, which have been harvested and cut to length. The roof itself is made out of thatch that is sewn to the wooden braces with rope made out of grass. The process of completing the thatch can take one weekend or up to a year with a skilled artisan, as it must be sewn in one section at a time, starting from the bottom working towards the top. As each section is sewn, it may be weathered and aged in so as to form a complete weatherproof seal.  Carole and Ron had a climb upstairs by using a ladder and the ceiling was slanted making it hard to maneuver when you are 6'4”.   Tues., Dec. 11: In the morning, we ate the breakfast Carole had packed and watched a hornbill male bring food to his female.  Hornbills generally form monogamous pairs. The female lays up to six white eggs in existing holes or crevices, either in trees or rocks. Before incubation, the females —sometimes assisted by the male—begin to close the entrance to the nest cavity with a wall made of mud, droppings and fruit pulp. When the female is ready to lay her eggs, the entrance is just large enough for it to enter the nest, and after she has done so, the remaining opening is also all but sealed shut. There is only one narrow opening, big enough for the male to transfer food to the mother and the chicks.  When the chicks and the female are too big to fit in the nest, the mother breaks out, and then both parents feed the chicks.   This time of year is the end of spring and the start of summer.  There were a lot of baby animals that we saw.  We saw a saddle-billed stork, a chameleon crossing the road and more of the same animals as before.  That night we stayed at the Olifants Camp.  Each cabin had a door sign warning of terrorism, burglars and other traumatic possible events.   Wed., Dec. 12: While we ate breakfast, we watched the monkeys go through the garbage bags of rooms that were being cleaned.  They quickly leave when the cleaners start after them.  On our drive we saw rhinos close up – real close up – two lions, possibly young females, who were lying down and wouldn't get up even when Jamie did her excellent impersonation of the lions announcing their presence.  They lifted their heads and ears but didn't seem interested – as she probably had an American accent.   At one location other visitors told us there was a leopard that had been in a tree but jumped down and was lying in the grass.  Jamie got a picture of spots behind some brush but even though we waited for some time, it never moved enough to see any ears or tail.  We saw a wildebeest, quite a few more hippos and other animals that we saw earlier.  At one point, we were stopped along the road with about four other cars watching a herd of elephants feeding.  We could only see a few because of the trees.   Then all of a sudden like a signal was given, the herd crossed from one side to the other side, going in front and behind all of the vehicles on the road.  There were tiny babies up to huge papas – numbering over 100.  The main herd was crossing near a small white vehicle that occupants had to have been terrified; we were not surrounded by as many and it really got our adrenalin going.  That night we stayed at Kukuza.   We thought from the map that the restaurant would be close enough to walk so the five of us headed out walking and walking.  Once we got there and placed our order, Ron and Carole went back to get the truck.  They figured it would take them 20 or 30 minutes to walk back and drive the truck and it takes these servers that long to prepare a meal.  Drinks are usually served without ice but they will bring it if you request, which we did.  Our server agreed and said he would “organize” the ice.   The restaurant was a converted old train station started in the 1800's and had not been in use since 1972.  Every night until then, had been overcast, but that night was clear and the sky was spectacular!  There were more stars than the sand of the seashore and the Milky Way was outstanding!  The Milky Way is the galaxy which is the home of our Solar System together with at least 400 billion other stars and their planets, and thousands of clusters.  As a galaxy, the Milky Way is actually a giant, as its mass is probably between 750 billion and one trillion solar masses, and its diameter is about 100,000 light years.  Jamie gave Mother and me a lesson in astrology which was very interesting.   Thurs., Dec. 13: Jamie and I got up at 3 a.m. to go on a 4 a.m. sunrise drive with a tour guide.  We walked from our rondaval to the truck which was about four blocks.  There were strange sounds in the darkness around us and our steps quickened until we got to the appointed meeting place.  We were the first ones there and felt very thankful when others arrived.  We didn't see any new animals but did see some aggressively, playful monkeys trying to push each other off a bridge.  Beneath were hippos splashing in the water.   We drove for three hours on back roads and didn't see much.  The sunrise was pretty but not exceptional.  During the last few minutes of the drive, a young male lion was casually strolling down the paved highway, not caring that five vehicles were following him.  Impalas were darting back and forth across the highway in front of him seemingly confused about which direction they should go but they were not in any danger at that point because the lion was ignoring them also.  Once we got back we had breakfast at the lodge.  We ate under a thatched pointed rondavel roof with about 50 bats hanging from the center peak.  Then we drove to the gate leading from Kruger Park and bought more gifts at a private hut outside the gate.  It was a five-hour drive back to Johannesburg and the same bed and breakfast where we stayed the night we first arrived in South Africa.   Fri., Dec. 14:  It was another wonderful breakfast and then drove to the airport where Jamie and I boarded a flight to Cape Town.  Upon arrival, we were met by our tour guide, Grahm Bester, who said we could call him “lollipop” as he ate at least three a day.  He was born and raised in Namibia which is on the west coast just north of South Africa.  He checked us in at our hotel - Protea Cape Castle – and then took us on a half-day tour of the city.  There is a constant SE wind which is extremely strong at times causing the trees to have a permanent bend in that direction like the trees in Aruba but not as drastic.   He said the most beautiful housing area in the city was the Malayan quarters where no two houses together can be painted the same.  They were brilliant greens, yellows, purples, etc., very gaudy.  Cape Town was developed by the Dutch as a midway point in their spice trade.  In the middle of town are the “Company Gardens” where they grew all their vegetables but now it is all manner of flowers, trees, shrubs, etc.  It was a nice place to relax.  You can buy food and enjoy the peace.  We had tea and “pancakes” (what we call crepes) with cream and syrup.  Their syrup is so strong and sweet that it needs to be diluted with whipped cream.  The ride was very scenic with winding roads and crazy drivers, again.  People think the Indian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean meet at Cape Town, and billboards make that statement but our guide says it is only the Atlantic Ocean with the Indian Ocean further north on the east coast.   I personally don't understand how you can decide where one large body of water meets another – where is the line drawn?  They have different phrases for “fine” which they call “sorted – like “I'm sorted”, “everything's sorted”.  Instead of “watch your head”; it is “mind your head”.  Instead of “rent”, it is “let”.  Instead of “strange”, it is “dodgey”.  We asked our guide for restaurants in the area that had the Cape Town flavor.  He said he could recommend his favorite two – McDonalds and KFC.  He left us at the V & A Waterfront to shop and then to go to dinner at Quay (pronounced “key”) Four for a fish dinner.  After dinner, we took a taxi back to the hotel.  It is too dangerous to walk after dark.  We overheard other tourists talking about being robbed while they were going to the clubs and night life.   Sat., Dec. 15:  Breakfast was served at the hotel and then our guide took us to Table Top Mountain which is 3,000' up by revolving cable car.  A lot of the time the mountain is covered by cloud which comes one-fourth way down the mountain and they call it the “tablecloth”.  There were gorgeous views from on top; lots of lizard, birds, flowers and shrubs.  We then went to the Cheetah conservation and Jamie went inside & said it was like a dog.  Some are trying to get cheetah out of the cat classification.  Its claws do not retract and the skeletal structure is more like a dog.   We had lunch at a quaint, local restaurant of boboita which is yellow and white rice with spicy meat sauce, coconut, finely chopped tomatoes and peppers.  Dessert was a delicious soft cheesecake with crème, ice cream and berries.  Temperature was 103 but dry and breezy – still hot is hot.  Then we went to the Butterfly Gardens where they keep the air very humid for the butterflies.  Our guide had a very hard time with the humidity and could only stay inside for ten minutes.  To Jamie and me it felt like Florida.  They also had parrots, blue-tongue lizard, iguana and marmosets.   Dinner was at the Spur in a very large 3-story mall.  The beef enchilada was very good but the meat was chewy and like tough chicken.   There are a lot of “townships” which we refer to as shantytowns – homes made from whatever materials they can find but they have electricity and most have antennas.   Sun., Dec 16:  We were picked up for a two-hour journey to Gansbaai from our hotel at 8 a.m. by one of the crew of the white shark diving company (Stephen Frank, Sharkzone (21 552 1824 (W), 82 894 4979 (mobile), 76 277 2005, e-mail Stephen@sharkzone.co.za, Eileen, sharkdive@iafrica.com, 21 532 0470 or 083 412 3733).   We were picked up first but we had to stop at various hotels for other guests for a total of 18 or 20 on the boat.  Formalities and safety briefing was completed upon our arrival at the harbor before the 24' catamaran departed.  We went out three miles from land, threw out anchor and immediately saw a 14' shark but no one was in the cage.  Jamie and others put on their wet suits; five go in a cage at a time.  There were six or seven sharks.   Guide says they are mainly curious and not wanting to eat.  The duration of the tour out at sea is approx. 5 hours.  Snacks and drinks were served onboard the boat and a then a sandwich upon our return to shore.  After the dive, they took us to Saxon Guest House which had a beautiful view of the ocean and sunset – our only capture of a sunset in two weeks.   We walked to dinner about five blocks away as we were told it was very safe in that area – still all the homes had fences and gates with curled barbed wire and the restaurant kept it's doors locked and unlocked them for each guest.   Mon., Dec 17:  Our second day of white shark diving was much different than the first.  The sea was rougher and five people got sick, spending most of the trip hanging over the rails – feeding the sharks.  Only three sharks showed up so Jamie didn't go in the cage so that other people who had not been could have their chance.  Jamie got some exciting shots the day before so we just enjoyed the boat ride and watched the kids' eyes as the few sharks that there were came circling the boat.  Afterwards we went back to Cape Castle in Cape Town.  We were too tired to go out and eat so we ate at the hotel.  They really need lessons in cooking but it filled our tummies.   Tues., Dec 18:  We were scheduled to view the penguins on the beach but were “touristed out” and ready to do nothing.  This trip we have seen 73 species including birds, mammals and reptiles.  The six most impressive were lions, elephants, rhinos, hippos, leopard and sharks.  Our guide took us to the airport and we departed Cape Town 1340 (1:40 p.m.) on South African Airways #336 to Johannesburg.   In Johannesburg we were to connect with #207 at Gate 11, which was a long trek with our gear.  Jamie went to look for more souvenirs and I stayed with the luggage.  Another traveler noted that the flight had changed to Gate 3 which was a good distance from Gate 11 – more than would be expected - so I waited for Jamie and we hurried to Gate 3.  Many passengers had the same problem; when on the plane they announced they were waiting for several passengers.  We finally departed at 6:15 p.m., watched a couple of movies, had several meals and slept.   Wed., Dec 19:  We arrived at Dulles at 6:00 a.m.; had to collect our bags; go through Customs and recheck our bags; then board United #1571 at 8:30 a.m.  Vern picked us up in Tampa at 10:50 a.m.  As wonderful and exciting as the trip was, it was good to be home.   As nice as December was in South Africa, I think the best month would be mid-November, which is their spring, and the time that Carole suggested.  We missed a lot of the flowers of spring that Carole said were really beautiful and the weather would be a little cooler.   I've been writing my story since I was able to write, but when the media goes to share it, they only choose the parts that fit their idea of what will generate views.  If I'm going to share my story, it should be the whole story.  The titles are the dates things happened. If you have any interest in who I really am please start at the beginning of this playlist: http://savethecats.org/   I know there will be people who take things out of context and try to use them to validate their own misconception, but you have access to the whole story.  My hope is that others will recognize themselves in my words and have the strength to do what is right for themselves and our shared planet.     You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile   You can see photos, videos and more, updated daily at BigCatRescue.org   Check out our main channel at YouTube.com/BigCatRescue   Music (if any) from Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) This video is for entertainment purposes only and is my opinion.

The festive season is here but, instead of going to crowded malls, many people will be shopping online. Luckily, there are plenty of options, including a special promotion from Wine of the Month Club and luxury gift boxes from Vula Afrika’s In Any Event. You can also shop at the V&A Waterfront as well as markets and delis across the Western Cape. Just be mindful of the COVID-19 protocols and support local businesses whenever you can. (Detailed show notes are available exclusively at www.capetowntravel.guide.)

When someone as accomplished as Professor Brian Kantor speaks on the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown, you better make sure you listen. He is an economist and is the former Chief Investment Strategist of Investec Wealth & Investment SA. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Cape Town, where he was the Dean of the Faculty of Commerce and Head of the School of Economics. Previously, he's also been a non-executive chairman of Acucap Properties and the founding chairman of the V&A Waterfront. Prof. Kantor holds a B.Com and a B.A. (Hons), both from UCT, and doesn't hold back to share his informed opinion on the state of South Africa's lockdown. www.cliffcentral.com

CliffCentral.com — When someone as accomplished as Professor Brian Kantor speaks on the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown, you better make sure you listen. He is an economist and is the former Chief Investment Strategist of Investec Wealth & Investment SA. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Cape Town, where he was the Dean of the Faculty of Commerce and Head of the School of Economics. Previously, he's also been a non-executive chairman of Acucap Properties and the founding chairman of the V&A Waterfront. Prof. Kantor holds a B.Com and a B.A. (Hons), both from UCT, and doesn't hold back to share his informed opinion on the state of South Africa's lockdown.

Som solo-rejsende på fuld tid er det altid skønt at få besøg, især fra ens børn. Måske kan du huske, at min yngste datter, Clara rejste med mig i fire måneder i begyndelsen af min rejse rundt i Asien. Hun mødte mig i Bangkok, og så var vi i Chiang Mai, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodja, Hongkong, Kina, Nordkorea, Sydkorea. Og da vi kom til Japan, fik vi selskab af min ældste datter, Amanda, og vi havde to skønne uger sammen der – midt i ”Cherry Blossom Season”. Siden da har jeg kun set dem, når jeg har været på besøg hjemme i Danmark. Da de hørte, at jeg tilbage til Cape Town, besluttede de sig for at være spontane og booke en flybillet ned til mig. Og jeg kunne ikke være lykkeligere. De er her kun en uge, og jeg har planlagt at vise dem, hvorfor jeg elsker dette sted. Jeg har tænkt mig at være den perfekte turguide, og herunder kan du finde min personlige Top 10 liste over ting man bør se, hvis man kun har en uge i Cape Town. Den første ting på listen er et must-see, når du er i Cape Town. Ligesom San Francisco har Alcatraz, har Cape Town Robben Island. En ø tæt på byen, hvor der tidligere var et fængsel. Når du besøger Robben Island, starter du med en 40 minutters tur med en lille færge fra V&A Waterfront.   FAKTA OM ROBBEN ISLAND: Robben Island, som er et World Heritage Site, har sit navn fra det hollandske ord for sæler (robben), og det hollandske/afrikanske navn Robben Eiland kan oversættes til Sæl-øen. Øen ligger 7 kilometer fra Cape Towns kyst – og er 3,3 km lang og 1,9 km bred. Robben Island blev første gang brugt som et politisk fængsel i midten af 1600-tallet. Det var her de hollandske nybyggere sendte folk, der nægtede at bøje sig for kolonistyret. I 30 år fra 1961 var der et ”maximum-security” fængsel på øenm hvor apartheid-styret placerede dem, der protesterede. En af dem, der sad bag tremmer her i 18 år, var en politisk aktivist ved navn Nelson Mandela. Sydafrikaneren kalder ham også Madiba – og vores guide, der også er en tidligere fange, kalder ham Father Mandela. I alt afsonede Mandela 27 år i fængsel, indtil han blev løsladt i 1990. Efter apartheidstyrets fald modtog han Nobels fredspris i 1993 sammen med den tidligere præsident, Frederik Willem de Klerk, og et år senere blev denne tidligere fange af Robben Island selv valgt til præsident for Sydafrika. Guiden tager os med på en tur rundt i fængslet og fortæller historier om, hvordan det var at være indespærret her. Og så kommer vi ind i korridoren med cellerne i B-Block. En af dem er cellen hvor fange nr. 466/64 (Mandela) boede. En 2 x 2 meter stor celle med en tynd madras på betongulvet som seng og en spand til et toilet. De fik lov til at have ét besøg om året i en halv time, og ét censureret brev hver sjette måned. Et brev på højst 500 ord. Udenfor er en gårdsplads, hvor Mandela og hans medfanger spiste morgenmad, trænede og arbejdede lange dage med at hamre sten.   ”EN FANTASTISK MULIGHED” Mens jeg redigerer denne episode, er vi er midt i Corona-pandemien, og jeg er under lockdown alene i en lejlighed i Cape Town. Vi må ikke gå en tur, medmindre det er til et supermarked eller et apotek. Man må ikke engang lufte sin hund. Vi skal blive hjemme. Det er kedeligt, men når jeg tænker på de 18 år, tilbragte Mandela i denne lille celle på Robben Island, har vi i virkelig ikke noget at klage over. Vi har Netflix, YouTube, Wi-Fi. Vi har musik, radio og podcasts. Vi kan tale med vores venner via videoopkald – og det gør vi hele tiden. Mandela var bare alene i sin lille celle med sine tanker. Og alligevel sagde han senere, at han kom ud af fængslet som en bedre mand. At være alene med sine tanker gav ham en "fantastisk mulighed" til at tænke. Sikke en fantastisk mand. Han sagde det endda ikke så længe efter, han blev frigivet fra 27 års fængsel – og det meste af denne tid i en lille celle med en tynd måtte som madras og en spand som toilet. Og en nøgen elektrisk pære, der skinnede ham i ansigtet 24 timer i døgnet. Lad lige den tanke synke ind. Og spørg så dig selv, om vi kan bruge denne svære tid med social distancering som en ... "fantastisk mulighed" til at være lidt alene og tænke.   KALKSTEN GJORDE MANDELA SNEBLIND Derefter var vi på en busstur rundt på øen og passerede et kalkstenbrud. Det var her Nelson Mandela og sine medfanger arbejdede hver dag i 13 år med at grave efter kalksten, hvoraf nogle af dem var brugt til at lave vejen, vi kørte på. Solen skinnede ubarmhjertigt og lyset i det hvide kalkbrud var så stærkt, at Mandela blev sneblind – noget der beskadigede hans øjne. Vores guide fortæller også, hvordan Mandela og andre helte fra Sydafrikas anti-apartheid-bevægelse brugte deres tid i dette stenbrud til at lære hinanden litteratur, filosofi, politisk teori og meget mere. I 1997, tre år efter, at apartheid faldt, blev fængslet omdannet til Robben Island Museum. Robben Island er et must-see for enhver besøgende i Sydafrika. Der afgår ture fra Cape Town fire gange om dagen, og selvom jeg har været her før, er jeg glad for, at jeg tog tilbage og delte oplevelsen med mine døtre.   BO-KAAP WALKING TOUR Vi er ved foden af Signal Hill, i udkanten af Cape Town centrum; og vi er på vej på en tur i det, der tidligere blev kaldt ”Malay Quater”. Vi skal til Bo-Kaap, et af Cape Towns mest unikke kvarterer. Bydelen stammer fra 1760'erne, hvor en række små huse blev bygget og udlejet til slaver. Disse mennesker blev kaldt Cape Malays og kom her til Western Cape fra Malaysia, Indonesien og resten af Afrika for at arbejde. Det var en af de første sydafrikanske bosættelser med frigivne slaver og muslimske immigranter. Alle husene er virkelig farverige, men det har ikke altid været tilfældet. Det siges, at det delvis skyldes det faktum, at alle huse skulle være hvide, mens slaverne boede her til leje. Da denne regel omsider blev ophævet, og de fik lov til at købe ejendommene, begyndte de at male husene i pangfarver som et udtryk for deres frihed. Vores guide fortalte, at det var en læge, der startede denne trend – for at gøre det lettere for folk at finde hans hus. ”De fleste af husene var temmelig identiske, og folket havde svært ved at finde ud af hvor han boede. Så besluttede lægen at male sit hus rødt med hvide striber. Og så tænkte skrædderen, at dette var en strålende idé, og det samme gjorde den lokale kok. Så de begyndte at male deres huse i farver, der passer til deres branche". I dag er skræddernes huse stadig orange og lyserøde, og kokkene bruger stadig farven lilla. Bo-Kaap er lige så levende, som den er kulturel rig. Dette historiske kvarter er en dynamisk smeltedigel med kulturelle attraktioner, traditionelle restauranter, kunsthåndværksmarkeder, museer, en moske og kirker. Et besøg i Bo-Kaap giver både et blik tilbage i tiden, men er også et vindue ind i kvarterets moderne kultur. Du kan smage på det lokale køkken på en madtur, besøge Bo-Kaap Museum i bydelens ældste bygning eller gøre som vi gjorde: få personlig indsigt fra en lokal på en guidet walking tour. Vi brugte Free Walking Tours Cape Town. I øvrigt er Bo-Kaap fantastisk for Instagram. Især hvis du (som jeg) har to smukke modeller med.   LANGA TOWNSHIP ER BÅDE SIKKET OG VENLIGT Næste punkt på min turplan med mine besøgende døtre, var en tur til den township, der hedder Langa. Det er den ældste sorte township i Sydafrika og også den, der er tættest på Cape Town. I dag er det en sikker og venlig turistdestination og en meget unik oplevelse. En oplevelse, der er markant anderledes end andre oplevelser i Cape Town. Vi blev introduceret til et pulserende bysamfund og det kreative Langa Arts Quarter. Da vi ankommer til Langa, går vi ud i byen til fods. At være til fods er en mere nærværende oplevelse end blot at køre fra et sted til sted. Det giver dig en mulighed for at interagere med borgerne, når bor her.   HISTOEIEN OM DE SORTES DUMME-PAS Efter et besøg på et kunstværksted besøgte vi Langa Heritage Museum for at høre mere om Cape Towns ældste township. Det kaldes også Dompas-museet. "Dompas" betyder helt bogstaveligt ”dumme-pas”. Under apartheidstyret var alle sorte forpligtet til at have disse pas med sig, når de var udenfor deres township. Hvis de ikke havde det, ville de få en bøde, blive arresteret eller deporteret. Stemningen i museet er en blanding af misbrug, tristhed, trods og triumf.   SHARPEVILLE MASSACRE Den 21. marts 1960 var der 50.000 mennesker, der brændte deres dompas i protest mod apartheidstyrets paslove. Den samme dag samledes 5-10.000 sorte sydafrikanere i Sharpeville nær Johannesburg ubevæbnede foran en politistation uden deres pas. Deres mål var at protestere ved at blive arresteret. Men i stedet åbnede politiet ild på demonstranter og skød dem i ryggen, mens de løb væk. På to minutter fyrede politiet mere end 1300 kugler. De dræbte 69 mennesker (heriblandt otte kvinder og ti børn), og sårede 180 i en hagl af kugler. Siden 1994 er den 21. marts blevet markeret som Human Rights Day i Sydafrika, og Præsident Nelson Mandela valgte Sharpeville som det sted, hvor de underskrev Sydafrikas nye forfatning den 10. december 1996.   BØRNENE I LANGA Efter besøget på Dompas-museet gik vi en tur rundt i Langa for at besøge et privat hjem. På vejen dertil mødte vi en gruppe unge drenge i skoleuniformer. Børnene i Langa er meget åbne for besøgende, som børn er de fleste steder i verden. Disse skønne børn, var meget interesserede i min yngste datter, Clara og hendes kamera. Hun tog en masse billeder af dem, hvor de laver sjove ansigter. Jeg kan varmt anbefale, at du tager på en township-tur, når du er i Cape Town. Det er en anderledes oplevelse end at besøge Cape Towns spektakulære skønhed. Her er skønheden ikke i bjergene, landskabet eller planterne. Her er skønheden i de mennesker, der bor her. Som du ved, har Sydafrika været ekstremt adskilt i årtier under apartheid. Og stadig i dag har landet en meget stor adskillelse mellem rige og fattige. Ved at forstå fortidens kampe, se hvordan folk får mest ud af en svær situation – og tale med befolkningen ansigt til ansigt, forlader du Sydafrika med en helt ny forståelse. Det var en af grundene til, at vi gjorde det, og jeg er glad for, at jeg også valgte at dele denne oplevelse med mine døtre.   TOP 10 TING AT SE I CAPE TOWN Her er den komplette liste over ting, du bør se, hvis du kun har en uge i Cape Town – ligesom mine døtre. Robben Island. Bo-Kaap. Table Mountain. Langa township-tur. Køretur på Devils Peak Drive. Cape Point. Vintur og se den fantastiske natur i området. De afrikanske pingviner på Boulders Beach i Simon's Town. Lions Head. Se solnedgangen fra Signal Hill.   MERE AT SE Det var det, der kom med på min liste, men der er mere, kan jeg anbefale. Lav tid til blot at hænge ud i Cape Town City Bowl, besøg markedet på Green Market Square, nyd havet ved Sea Point og tilbring noget tid i V&A Waterfront. Du bør også undersøge, hvad der spiller i Artscape Theatre Center. De har altid interessante forestillinger. På mine besøg i Cape Town har jeg set alt fra stand-up comedy, ungdoms-forestillinger til de helt store produktioner med ballet og musicals. Jeg har set både Svanesøen, Dirty Dancing og West Side Story. Billetterne er meget billige sammenlignet med vestlige priser.   LINKS: Radiovagabond er produceret af Radioguru. Sponsor Hotels25.dk  Se billeder på Radiovagabond.dk   Følg også RadioVagabond på Facebook, Twitter, Instagram og YouTube.  

As a full-time solo traveller, it's always great to have visitors, especially from your kids.  You might remember that my youngest daughter travelled with me for four months at the beginning of my journey to Asia. She met me in Bangkok, and then we were in Chiang Mai, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Hongkong, China, North Korea, South Korea. And when we got to Japan, my oldest daughter joined us, and we had two weeks together there – during cherry blossom season. Since then, I've only seen them when I've been back in Denmark.  When I knew I was going to be in Cape Town, they decided to be spontaneous and book a flight to visit me. And I can't be happier.  I've planned to show them why I love this place, and I'm going to be the best tour guide I can be, and below you can find my personal Top 10 Things to See in a Week in Cape Town.  The first thing on the list is a must-see when you're in Cape Town. Like San Francisco has Alcatraz, Cape Town has Robben Island. An island close to the city where there used to be a prison. When you visit Robben Island, you start with a 40-minute boat ride from V&A Waterfront.   FACTS ABOUT ROBBEN ISLAND:  The World Heritage Site, Robben Island takes its name from the Dutch word for seals (robben), the Dutch/Afrikaans name Robben Eiland translates to Seals Island. It's 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) of the coast of Cape Town – and the island itself is 3.3 km (2.1 mi) long, and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) wide. The island was first used as a political prison in the mid-1600s. This was where the Dutch settlers sent people who refused to bend to colonial rule.   In 30 years from 1961, a maximum-security prison here held enemies of apartheid.    One of the prisoners was behind bars here for 18 years, was a political activist named Nelson Mandela. The South African also call him Madiba – and our guide, who's also an ex-prisoner, calls him Father Mandela.  In total Father Mandela served 27 years in prison until he was released in 1990.   After the fall of apartheid, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 together with the former president, Frederik Willem de Klerk, and one year later this former prisoner of Robben Island was elected President of South Africa. The guide takes us for a walk around the prison and tells stories of what it was like being there. And then we get into the corridor with the cells in B-Block. One of them being the cell of prisoner #466/64 A 2 x 2-meter cell with a thin mattress on the concrete floor as a bed and a bucket for a toilet. They were allowed one visitor a year for half an hour, and one censured letter every six months of no more than 500 words.  Outside is a courtyard where Mandela and fellow prisoners would eat breakfast, exercise and worked long days in the yard hammering rocks.    A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY Editing this episode, we're in the middle of the Corona Pandemic, and I'm alone in an apartment in Cape Town during the lockdown. We're not allowed to go for a walk unless it's to a supermarket or the pharmacy. We're to stay at home.  When I think of the 18 years, Mandela spent in this tiny cell on Robben Island, and we really shouldn't complain. We have Netflix, YouTube, WIFI… and TikTok. We have music, radio and podcasts. We can talk to our friends via video calls – and we do that all the time.  Mandela was just alone with his thoughts. And still, he later said that he came out of prison a better man. Thar being alone with your thoughts give him a "wonderful opportunity" to think.  What a remarkable man. He said this not that long after he was released from 27 years in prison most of this in a small cell with a matt as a mattress and a bucket as a toilet… and a light bulb shining in his head 24 hours a day.  Let that sink in.  And then maybe give this a thought: Can we use this difficult time with social distancing as a … "wonderful opportunity" to sit alone and think.    LIMESTONE QUARRY MADE MANDELA "SNOW BLIND" Then we went on a bus ride around the island and passed a bleak limestone quarry. It was here Nelson Mandela, and his inmates worked virtually every day for 13 years, digging up rocks, some of which paved the road we were driving on.  The sun was so relentless, the white limestone quarry so bright and dusty, that Mandela got "snow blindness" – something that damaged his eyes. Our guide also tells us how Mandela and other heroes of South Africa's anti-apartheid movement used their time in this quarry to teach each other literature, philosophy, political theory, and much more. In 1997, three years after apartheid fell, the prison was turned into the Robben Island Museum. Robben Island is a must-see for any visitor to South Africa. Tours leave Cape Town four times a day, and even though I've been here before I'm glad I went back and shared the experience with my daughters.    BO-KAAP WALKING TOUR We're at the foot of Signal Hill, at the edge the city centre; and we're about to go on a tour in what used to be known as the Malay Quarter. We're going to Bo-Kaap, one of Cape Town's most distinct neighbourhoods.  The neighbourhoods date back to the 1760s when a number of rental houses were built and leased to slaves. These people were known as Cape Malays, and were brought here from Malaysia, Indonesia and the rest of Africa to work in the Cape. It was one of the first South African settlements of freed slaves and Muslim immigrants. Now all the houses are really colourful. But that was not always the case. It's said to be partly because of the fact that while the slaves lived here on lease, all the houses had to be white.  When this rule was finally lifted, and the slaves were allowed to buy the properties, they began painting the houses in bright colours as an expression of their freedom. Our guide said that it was a doctor that started this trend – to make it easier for people to find his house.  "Most of the houses were pretty identical, and the people really struggled to find his place. So, the doctor thought that he would paint his house red with white stripes. And then the tailor that that this was a brilliant idea, and so did the cook. So they initially started to paint their houses to suit the colours of choice."  Today the tailors still use the colours orange and pink, and the cooks still use the colour purple.  Bo-Kaap is as vibrant as it's culturally rich. This historic quarter is a dynamic melting pot with cultural attractions… traditional restaurants, craft markets, museums, a mosque and churches. A visit to Bo-Kaap provides a look back in time, as well as a window into the neighbourhood's modern culture.  You can sample the local cuisine on a food tour, visit the Bo-Kaap Museum in the quarter's oldest building, or do like we did get personal insights from a local on a guided walking tour.  We used Free Walking Tours Cape Town. And then it's great for Instagram. Especially if you bring two beautiful models as I did.    LANGA TOWNSHIP IS SAFE AND FRIENDLY Next on my tour guiding days with my visiting daughters was a trip to the township Langa. It's the oldest black township in South Africa and is also the closest to Cape Town.  Now it's a safe and friendly tourist destination, and a highly unique experience, totally different from any other experience in Cape Town. We were introduced to the vibrant township community and the bustling Langa Arts Quarter.  When we arrive in Langa, we set out on foot to explore this wonderful community. Being on foot is a more real and immersive experience than driving from one location to another. It gives you an opportunity to interact with the people as they go about their daily lives.    THE STORY OF THE DOMPAS – DUMB PASS After a visit to a arts and craft workshop, we went to the Langa Heritage Museum to learn about Cape Town's oldest township. It's also called the Dompas Museum.  "Dompas" quite literally means dumb pass – or "stupid pass". During apartheid, all black people were required to carry passbooks when they were outside the township. If they didn't carry their Dompas they would get a fine, get arrested, or deported. The atmosphere in the museum is a mixture of abuse, sadness, defiance and triumph.    THE SHARPEVILLE MASSACRE  On the 21 March 1960, 50,000 people burnt their dompas' to protest the apartheid pass laws.  In Sharpeville near Johannesburg, 5-10,000 black South Africans gathered unarmed at the police station without their passbooks. They wanted to state their case by getting arrested.  But instead, police opened fire – shooting protesters in the back as they were running away. In two minutes, police fired more than 1300 bullets. They killed 69 people including eight women and ten children and wounded 180 in a hail of submachine-gun fire.  Since 1994, 21 March has been commemorated as Human Rights Day in South Africa, and Sharpeville was the site selected by President Nelson Mandela for the signing of the Constitution of South Africa on 10 December 1996.   THE KIDS OF LANGA After the visit to the Dompas Museum, we went for a walk in Langa to visit a home and experience a variety of lifestyles. On the way there we met a group of young boys in school uniforms.  The children in Langa are very open to visitors as children are in most places in the world. These wonderful kids that took an interest in my youngest daughter, Clara and her camera. And she took a lot of pictures of them making funny faces.  I highly recommend that you go on a township tour when you're in Cape Town. It's a different experience to visiting the spectacular beauty of Cape Town. Here the beauty is not in the mountains, the scenery or the plants. Here the beauty is in the people.  You will meet up with people who have struggled and overcome. As you know, South Africa has been extremely segregated for decades during apartheid. And still, they have some of the greatest separations between the rich and the poor anywhere in the world. By understanding the struggles of the past, seeing how people make the most of difficult situations, and talking with the people face-to-face, you will leave with a whole new feel of South Africa. And that's why we went, and I'm glad I also chose to share this experience with my daughters.    TOP 10 THINGS TO SEE Here is the complete list of things to see if you only have a week in Cape Town – like my daughters.  Robben Island. Bo-Kaap. Table Mountain.  Langa township tour. Drive on Devils Peak Drive.  Cape Point. Winery tour and see the stunning nature in the area. The African penguins on Boulders Beach in Simon's Town. Lion's Head. See the sunset from Signal Hill.   MORE TO SEE This was what made it into my list. But there is more, I could recommend. You should make time to simply hang out in the city bowl, go to the market on Green Market Square, enjoy the ocean at Sea Point and spend some time in V&A Waterfront.  Also, you should check what is playing at the Artscape Theatre Centre. They always have something interesting on. On my visits to Cape Town, I've seen everything from stand-up comedy, youth plays, big productions like ballet and musicals. I've seen both Swan Lake, Dirty Dancing, and West Side Story. The tickets are very inexpensive compared to western prices.    LINKS: Sponsor Hotels25.com  The Radio Vagabond is produced by RadioGuru. See pictures on TheRadioVagabond.com   You can follow The Radio Vagabond on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.    

This is the last episode for the year with Meir Ezra .He’s the most inspiring speaker ,mentor and regular guest on this podcast. I interviewed him at Workshop 17 seminar at Watershed  V&A Waterfront. In this interview, we discussed the following: Definition of success The Concept of being interested instead of being interesting Love and Relationships EffectiveProblem Solving process How to distinguish the state of being still and stone Relationships with Money Follow Meir Ezra on Instagram @meirezraofficial To attend Free sales seminar with Meir Ezra visit Workshop17 Watershed, Watershed, 17 Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8002, South Africa every Friday's Book Free Tickets Online:https://www.empowerfunding.co.za Trackbacks/Pingbacks #136 Meir Ezra – The Golden Rule of How to Give Criticism | The Grey Ave Podcast - […] To listen to my very 1st interview with Meir, see How to make 100 million dollars. […] #118 Meir Ezra – How To Become Jewish in 10 Minutes | The Grey Ave Podcast - […] To listen to my very 1st interview with Meir, see How to make a 100 million dollars. […] #112 Meir Ezra – The Power of Cause and Effect | The Grey Ave Podcast - […] This is the first part of our ongoing digestible series with Meir Ezra. These are snippets from a long…

This episode covers Monday 2 December to Sunday 8 December 2019. Entertainment events include Aunty Merle: It’s a Girl at the Baxter Theatre, The Rocky Horror Show at the Artscape Opera House, the third annual Cape Tango Festival, and the Silo Concert at the V&A Waterfront. We then enjoy great food in the Silo District (including treats at Lindt Chocolate Studio and more at the Radisson RED Hotel) and end with plenty of wine at the first ever Somerset Fresh Fine Wine & Food Festival at Morgenster Wine & Olive Estate. (Detailed show notes are available exclusively at www.capetowntravel.guide.)

This episode covers Monday 23 September to Sunday 29 September 2019. We start on stage with The Room at Alexander Upstairs, the annual dance festival at the Baxter Theatre, and the Tim Kliphuis Trio with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra at City Hall. Then, after celebrating Heritage Day at the best braai spots in Cape Town and World Tourism Day at the top tourist restaurants in the Western Cape, we eat and drink at the Hermanus Wine and Food Festival before spending the night at The Marine Hotel, which is hosting the first ever Whale Week. Back in Cape Town, we end at the Fitch & Leedes Gin & Tonic Festival, with great meals at the ENTERTAINER’s partner restaurants at the V&A Waterfront. (Detailed show notes are available exclusively at www.capetowntravel.guide.)

In this special episode, our first anniversary of the podcast and our 20th episode, Lois Strachan chats to Larissa Sparg, the founder and owner of The Gallivanting Goose. The Gallivanting Goose presents a scavenger hunt, called The Wild Goose Chase Game, using an app, in various locations around Cape Town and Johannesburg. The game is popular for teambuilding, social celebrations and educationals. It is fun, engaging, and educational with an element of competition while activities are tracked in real time. Challenges are delivered with a photo or video on the app, and teams accumulate points which can be viewed live by all teams on a leaderboard. Teams need to work together using good communication, applying strategy & creativity. In collaboration with Warrior On Wheels Foundation & Accessible South Africa, The Gallivanting Goose launched the first wheelchair accessible game at the V&A Waterfront in May 2019. WATCH THE FIRST WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE WILD GOOSE CHASE GAME >> bit.ly/WildGooseChaseGame For more information visit www.thegg.co.za Thank you to all of our previous guests for the wonderful messages, helping us celebrate our first birthday! This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg Software. Credits read by Andre du Toit, the Big Positive Guy.

Accessible South Africa — In this special episode, our first anniversary of the podcast and our 20th episode, Lois Strachan chats to Larissa Sparg, the founder and owner of The Gallivanting Goose. The Gallivanting Goose presents a scavenger hunt, called The Wild Goose Chase Game, using an app, in various locations around Cape Town and Johannesburg. The game is popular for teambuilding, social celebrations and educationals. It is fun, engaging, and educational with an element of competition while activities are tracked in real time. Challenges are delivered with a photo or video on the app, and teams accumulate points which can be viewed live by all teams on a leaderboard. Teams need to work together using good communication, applying strategy & creativity. In collaboration with Warrior On Wheels Foundation & Accessible South Africa, The Gallivanting Goose launched the first wheelchair accessible game at the V&A Waterfront in May 2019. WATCH THE FIRST WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE WILD GOOSE CHASE GAME >> bit.ly/WildGooseChaseGame For more information visit www.thegg.co.za Thank you to all of our previous guests for the wonderful messages, helping us celebrate our first birthday! This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg Software. Credits read by Andre du Toit, the Big Positive Guy.

This episode covers Monday 26 August to Sunday 1 September 2019. We start on the stage with Marc Lottering at the Baxter Theatre, Pieter-Dirk Uys at Theatre on the Bay, and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra at City Hall. We then enjoy drinks at the Capegate Craft Beer Festival, food at the Chocolate Festival, and design inspiration from the Homemakers Expo at the CTICC. Finally, we visit the V&A Waterfront for art, music, and several great prizes with the ENTERTAINER’s best activities, including harbour cruises and helicopter trips. (Detailed show notes are available exclusively at www.capetowntravel.guide.)

This episode covers Monday 8 July to Sunday 14 July 2019. In celebration of World Pizza Day, we start with a hunt for Cape Town’s best pizza and share details on the must-try cheesy dishes in the Western Cape. We then sip on fine wines at the TOPS at SPAR Wine Show in Cape Town and the annual Bastille Festival in Franschhoek, where you can find over a dozen luxury places to stay. We end with entertainment news: Confessions of a Mormon Boy at Alexander Upstairs, Arno Carstens at Tigers Milk, and the Bokeh South African International Lifestyle and Fashion Film Festival at the V&A Waterfront. (Detailed show notes are available exclusively at www.capetowntravel.guide.)

Fine Music Radio — How do you enjoy astronomy? Kechil Kirkham and Wendy Vermeulen, after watching a thrilling show at The Planetarium, chat about how the public can get involved. In particular there is International Observe the Moon Night at the V&A Waterfront on 20th October, Open Nights at the Observatory on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month (www.saao.ac.za), and of course you are welcome to join the astronomy society by emailing capecentre@gmail.com or come along on the 2nd Wednesday of each month to the Auditorium at the Observatory.

Hoy viajaremos hasta mi ciudad favorita de Sudáfrica: Ciudad del Cabo. Aquí conoceremos la Table Mountain, haremos trekking por la Lion’s head, descubriremos el barrio Bo-Kaap e incluso descubriremos entretenidos lugares como el V&A Waterfront y la mítica calle Long Street, entre otros lugares. Toda la información detallada la puedes encontrar en www.bichitoviajero.com.

Hoy viajaremos hasta mi ciudad favorita de Sudáfrica: Ciudad del Cabo. Aquí conoceremos la Table Mountain, haremos trekking por la Lion’s head, descubriremos el barrio Bo-Kaap e incluso descubriremos entretenidos lugares como el V&A Waterfront y la mítica calle Long Street, entre otros lugares. Toda la información detallada la puedes encontrar en www.bichitoviajero.com.

Hoy viajaremos hasta mi ciudad favorita de Sudáfrica: Ciudad del Cabo. Aquí conoceremos la Table Mountain, haremos trekking por la Lion’s head, descubriremos el barrio Bo-Kaap e incluso descubriremos entretenidos lugares como el V&A Waterfront y la mítica calle Long Street, entre otros lugares. Toda la información detallada la puedes encontrar en www.bichitoviajero.com.

Fine Music Radio — The Drought Charge drought.charge@capetown.gov.za I’m sorry to start the B G year off with Water, but as this will be a dominant topic in the next little while, and since I am freshly returned from water-rich Gauteng, well, I can’t think of a reason not to. Water-rich Gauteng – not really, there are severe demands on resources in Gauteng, but there have been reasonable rains and the water management has been integrated to some extent. The Gautengers nod their heads and cluck sympathetically, adding “we have restrictions too you know.” But the itch on the part of Western-Capers to comment on the ridiculous water consumption profligacy of Gautengers has already led to some incipient fisticuffs, not confirmed in the media – but everyone has their stories, and the heroes and villains are entirely defined by the observer’s allegiance. I found myself biting back remarks about my very generous hosts’ water conserving habits or lack of them, while enjoying the green swathes of grass on the reserves and parks of the JMB. Hard to be serious about water conservation when the regional Gauteng dams are 76 percent full on average. How does the City of Cape Town plan to bring nearly 200 million additional litres per day online by the end of the month? Nathan Geffen and Aidan Jones, writing on the Groundup blog a month ago remarked that there are seven projects lined up. These are designated by the Council: Monwabisi, Strandfontein, the V&A Waterfront, and Cape Town Harbour desalination plants; the Atlantis and Cape Flats Aquifer projects; and the Zandvliet water recycling project. It’s highly unlikely that these projects will be completed ahead of schedule.