Stanford – a winelands gem
Pippa de Bruyn fell in love with Stanford village near Cape Town in 1990s – and so will you. Why did it take me 20 years to find this spot? With bits of tape peeling off each spectacle arm, Jo Sinfield looks a little like a mad professor, only better looking. ”I mean, look at that.” Shaded by the spreading branches of a 500-year-old milkwood, we look across the lake-like estuary – the salt marshes striated with purple and lime; a pink streak of flamingos etched into the blues – to the...
New Homeowners Opt for Overstrand
As South Africans grapple with poor levels of service delivery countrywide, an increasing number of people are moving to areas with a strong track record of good municipal management...
The Best Overberg Beach Escapes
Wake up and smell the ocean. When it comes to unforgettable getaways, it’s hard to beat having your own private, shaded patio or sun kissed deck facing some of the best ocean views in the world. Add the ease with which you can access the inviting blue water, and the fact that you can simply press “play and repeat” every day, and you’re set for your best coastal break ever. The Inside Guide rounded up favourite beachfront getaways guaranteed to deliver (in buckets and spades!). Continue reading ...
2 Michelin Star Dutch Chef Edwin Vinke at Stanford’s Springfontein Wine
After the success of Springfontein EATS fine dining with a German 1-Michelin star chef, Springfontein Wine Estate strives for the next level, launching a Pop-Up restaurant during the months of January, February, and March 2022 Continue reading...
Frazer Barry presents Ommighellie
Ghellie is a tin in which a fire is stoked and where people gather to tell stories. A new series Ommighellie will be broadcast on Friday on kykNET DSTV channel 145 at 19:00. There are 19 episodes, and the first episode was on 7 January 2022. Kleinmond resident Frazer Barry is the presenter and says “the stories are unprepared question that are asked, and the participants were extremely honest in their response. These people are not looking for any acknowledgment, they are unsung heroes who impacted positively on the lives...
Take a Kogelberg Hike
Hike in a mountain full of fynbos between Betty’s Bay and Kleinmnd. Harold Porter Botanical Gardens Tel 028 272 9311, Kogelberg Tel 087 288 0499 ...
Cape Whale Coast Sweet Escape
Independent Online had a look at 5 small towns in the Western Cape where you can have a sweet escape. Two Cape Whale Coast villages were listed for all its charm and tranquillity. Stanford and Rooiels made the top five and we hope to see you soon. Continue reading...
5 Captivating coast caves in the Western Cape as published by GetAway Magazine
The Overstrand has several caves worth visiting. These include: Gansbaai’s Klipgat and Drip Caves and Philipskop Mountain Reserve’s cave that has rock art. These caves are part of the Cradle of Human Culture Coastal Route. Continue reading ...
Hermanus, 1 of 5 SA beach bucket list destinations
This whale-watching destination is a town just an hour and a half away from Cape Town. Hermanus boasts three Blue Flag beaches, Grotto, Onrus and Hawston beaches, offering water activities, an eatery and picnic areas. There’s also Kammabaai Beach, Langbaai Beach and Sandbaai Beach. Tourists visiting Hermanus can enjoy paragliding, kayaking, abalone tours, game viewing, horse riding, surfing and guided walks that delve into the area’s history. The food scene is equally impressive, with some eateries offering ocean views, like Burgundy Restaurant and Bientang’s Cave. 5 beach destinations to add to...
Indonesian Consul General visits Hermanus
On 19 to 20 December 2021, the Indonesian Consul General accompanied by the Diplomatic Information Institution of the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia Cape Town and staff travelled to Hermanus, Western Cape. On this occasion, the Indonesian Consulate General in Cape Town delivered a package of assistance for handling the COVID-19 pandemic to a family of Indonesian citizens. Working Visit of the Indonesian Consul General in Hermanus, Western Cape...