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Top Wine Estates in Stellenbosch
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Top 10 Wine Estates in Stellenbosch

Calling all head-over-heels wine lovers! In Cape Town, any time is wine time! This makes exploring and tasting your way through the beautiful Cape Winelands one of the top things to do in Cape Town all year-round. South Africa is widely renowned for its exceptional wines, with the Western Cape boasting the largest, and certainly the most unique, wine producing region in Africa. With its breathtaking landscapes and diverse terroirs, the Cape Winelands is without a doubt any wine enthusiasts or vino aficionado’s dream destination – It truly is a slice of pure wine paradise! And that’s merely scratching the surface of what you can expect to experience in the vast & picturesque Cape Winelands. It’s no surprise that wine lovers from across the globe travel to the Western Cape Winelands to experience, explore, discover, taste & savour absolutely everything the glorious Cape Winelands has to offer. From historic estates to contemporary vineyards, we’ve curated a list of the top 10 Wine Estates in Stellenbosch that you simply MUST experience on your trip to Cape Town.
Best Beaches in Cape Town
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Best Beaches in Cape Town

Calling all head-over-heels beach lovers! There truly is nothing like being sun-kissed, salty-haired, sandy-toed & beached-out while spending the day on one of Cape Town’s stunning beaches. Home to some of the most breathtaking beaches in the world, the Mother City is the ultimate beach lover’s paradise. In addition to her glorious array of globally acclaimed beach stunners, Cape Town boasts the most sensational hidden beach gems, which are every bit as magical as they are magnificent. With so much to offer, it’s certainly no surprise that people travel from far and wide to experience Cape Town’s beach magic first-hand. Whether you’re looking for a stunning secluded beach escape, long stretch of white sand, something a little cooler and quirkier, the perfect fun-filled family Beach, the ultimate surfing hotspot, or a beautiful beach gem where you can simply sit back, relax, and soak up the glorious Cape Town sunshine, the Mother City has the perfect beach for every beach lover at heart. Here are the best beaches in Cape Town – all of which should be on your Cape Town bucket list.
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Top Beach Bars in Cape Town

As the weather begins to heat up and the days get longer, it can only mean one thing: The glorious Cape Town summer season has officially arrived! With summer in full swing, thousands of locals, visitors & tourists are beyond eager to embrace…
The Galileo Open Air Cinema
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The Galileo Open Air Cinema 2023 / 2024 Schedule

Movie Magic at the Galileo Open Air Cinema Photo credit: The Galileo Open Air Cinema The Galileo is back for a star-studded summer line up!  Experience One Of Cape Town’s Top Attractions ~~ The Galileo Open Air Cinema…
15 Things to do in Cape Town in June
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15 Things to do in Cape Town in June

The month of June marks the start of Cape Town’s wonderful winter season. Despite popular belief, winter in the Mother City is every bit as magnificent, magical, and exciting as all of Cape Town’s other seasons. Known as one of the Mother City’s best kept secrets, winter in Cape Town is when the city shows off an entirely different side of what it has to offer – Thereby giving visitors, avid travellers, globetrotters, eager adventurers, holidaymakers, and absolutely everyone in between the opportunity to experience the glorious city of Cape Town like you never have before. Here are the top 15 things to do in Cape Town in June.
Load shedding, the deliberate and temporary interruption of power to different areas of the country to help manage demand and prevent a total grid collapse, has been a frustrating reality for many South Africans. Cape Town is no exception, and while it's a crucial step for Eskom to keep the lights on for longer, consumers continue to feel the impact of power outages. In this blog, we’ll explore what load shedding is, how it has affected Cape Town, and tips to prepare for it. Finally, we'll introduce Loadshedding.com, a solution that makes load shedding much easier to manage. Understanding Load Shedding Load shedding is a deliberate measure used by Eskom, the national power utility, to manage the pressure on the national power grid during times of high demand. Faced with ageing infrastructure, high usage by consumers, and a lack of progress in new power station building projects, Eskom has been forced to restrict its electricity supply. Instead of allowing the system to collapse entirely, it implements scheduled power outages in different areas of the country. The stage of the load shedding indicates the severity of the power deficit and intensity of the load reduction. Cape Town and Load Shedding Load shedding has had a significant impact on life in Cape Town, with people living in the city and the surrounding areas often experiencing several hours without power, on a rolling schedule. This is particularly challenging for residents who rely on electricity for essential services such as medical equipment, home security, and internet connectivity for work or studies. Retail, business, and commercial operations are also affected, resulting in loss of income and a severe drop in productivity. Thankfully several solutions can help residents tackle the situation. Tips for Load Shedding 1. Keep a Schedule: Visit Loadshedding.com to find out which schedule your area is on, as these can change from time to time. This will help you prepare, and get the most out of power supply during times of no outages. 2. Make a Plan: Create a plan that outlines the different chores, tasks and work that need specific power consumption levels. You can then schedule these for times when power is likely to be available, allowing you to keep living as normally as possible throughout the day, and achieve as much as you can in the time you have. 3. Use Alternative Power Sources: Instead of relying on Eskom, purchase or rent an alternative portable or standby generator to power essential appliances and medical equipment during load shedding. Other options include investing in rechargeable batteries, or energy-saving alternatives such as solar, wind, and biomass solutions. 4. Stay Safe: During load shedding or power outages, it's essential to stay safe and vigilant. Be sure to follow all safety instructions, switch off all electrical appliances not in use to avoid electrical surges, and never use open flames indoors, such as candles, as they pose a fire hazard. 5. Be Patient: Lastly, remember that load shedding is temporary, and will pass. Be patient, work together with others in your community, and join hands to support one another or with local community forums for assistance or ideas. Loadshedding.com - A Convenient Solution Loadshedding.com, an online app that is simple to use, is one of the most convenient solutions available for dealing with load shedding in Cape Town. As the load shedding schedule can change, the app sends a notification when the schedule has been altered or moved onto a new stage, ensuring that you are always informed in real-time. It also allows you to check immediately if the power is out in your area, eliminating guesswork and allowing you to plan accordingly. You can easily see when the next load shedding cycle will take place in your area, making it possible to schedule around it. Importantly, loadshedding.com is free to use for all, making it a reliable and low-cost option for anyone that is affected by load shedding.
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Load Shedding In Cape Town: Tips and Solutions

Load shedding, the deliberate and temporary interruption of power to different areas of the country to help manage demand and prevent a total grid collapse, has been a frustrating reality for many South Africans. Cape Town is no exception,…
Yzerfontein

My Yzerfontein

Hout Bay? Camps Bay? I’ve found better. Find interest from an ex-Disney, party-animal to set-up a beach club and this town would be the South African Mykonos. Around 85 kilometres from Cape Town Centre, Yzerfontein is a hidden treasure, and…