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SAASA Wins Skål Sustainable Tourism Award
South African Animal Sanctuary Alliance (SAASA), owners of Monkeyland in The Crags, Plettenberg Bay, and sister sanctuary Monkeyland KZN in…
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The Best English Language Centres for Foreigners in South Africa
Learning a new language when travelling abroad is one of the most beneficial experiences for tourists. With English being the…
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Domestic Tourism Poised for Growth
Johannesburg, 11 September 2019 – Despite the prevailing tough economic conditions putting pressure on disposable income, South Africans are still…
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Glamtrails Making Tracks in Hemel en Aarde
Cape Town, 10 September 2019. An exciting new tourism offering, Glamtrails, presenting exclusive walking tours with wine and food experiences,…
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Sho’t Left Travel Week Lifts Off With 16 Days To Go
SOUTH AFRICA, Friday 06 September 2019 – Sho’t Left Travel Week is back for 2019 with lots more deals for…
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Game Reserve Dehornes Rhino to Combat Poaching
Mount Camdeboo Private Game Reserve embarks on dehorning its rhinos to combat the impact of poaching #ConservationInAction Cape Town, 5…
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Amakhala Celebrates 20 Years of Conservation and Community
This year, Amakhala Game Reserve celebrates 20 years of Conservation and Community, continuing to thrive as a unique example of…
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Part 2: Understanding Depth Of Field
Whilst there are many technical aspects relating to this subject, Depth Of Field (DOF) relates basically to the area in…
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Dates for 2019 Provincial Lilizela Tourism Awards
Before the 2019 national Lilizela Tourism Awards take place at the Sun Arena, Pretoria, on 9 November, its provincial legs…
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Global End to African Elephant Exports
The first vote at the 18th meeting of the CITES Conference of the Parties has delivered a historic win for…
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Fastest Train in the World to Launch in 2027
The Japanese Linear Chuo Shinkansen will be the fastest train in the world when phase one of the new line…
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How to Increase Digital Visibility at Zero Cost
A top digital strategist to show Wine & Food Conference delegates how to up their communication game at zero cost…
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Mercedes-Benz V-Class Facelift
The Mercedes-Benz V-Class facelift has made the 2019 model now even more attractive Restyled and striking front-end design Refreshed interior:…
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How to Simplify Overseas Bus, Train and Ferry Travel
Reviewing Bookaway, a platform that claims to simplify overseas bus, train, and ferry travel Noam Toister and his wife were…
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Why Timeshare Rentals Offer the Best Holidays
In the past, timeshare resorts were for the exclusive use of owners and their families or friends, but not anymore.…
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R3.5m Geneva Trip Affects 10.2m Unemployed
The South African government spent a whopping R3.5 million on a 12-day trip to Geneva for 35 delegates in June.…
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200th Black Rhino Translocated
South Africa, 7 August 2019 – Marking a major milestone in wildlife conservation, the WWF-SA Black Rhino Range Expansion Project…
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Chefs Shine at Hotel Oscars in Cape Town
The Southern Sun Cape Sun was the glittering venue for the ‘Hotel Oscars’, the Distell Inter Hotel Challenge, on Saturday…
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Part 1: Understanding The Golden Hour
The best photographs are usually taken when the light is soft, and besides cloud cover or smog, you can guarantee…
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Best Casinos and Shows in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is known for its bright lights, amazing casinos and restaurants, along with dazzling shows of every variety. With…
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What is Lemon Law?
There’s a whole bunch of different law types out there, from Tort law, and constitutional law, to criminal law, but…
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National Minister Of Tourism A First For Wine And Food Conference
For the first time, a national government minister will attend the annual Wine & Food Tourism Conference, when South Africa’s…
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How to Prepare for a High-Altitude Trip
Research shows that many countries are recognising and prioritising adventure tourism as active spending of free time becomes more popular…
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5 Steps to Filing a Wrongful Death Claim
The death of a loved one can be a devastating experience. More so if your loved one’s death was caused…
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Things to know when Relocating to Australia’s Gold Coast
The Australian Gold Coast offers an excellent quality of life with a wide variety of flora and fauna, an abundance…
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Long Haul Flight? Here’s How To Enjoy It
Travelling is amazing – there is so much to do and so much to learn. You’ll find inspiring new places…
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Top Ten Reasons To Own A Boat
Listing a boat among the properties you own has a certain ring to it. If you have the money, enough…
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The Number One Requirement for British People on Holiday is Value
Many factors motivate people when it comes to travelling abroad. But the most important factor for British tourists going on…
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Discounts Fuel Domestic Travel Boom
South African Tourism recorded a 59,7% growth in domestic tourism during the first four months of 2019. Local demand, fuelled…
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Top 10 Vegetarian Restaurants in Spain
Spain has been developing its plant-based food scene for over 30 years and is home to a wide variety of…
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Cape Town Ranked World’s Top Africa Destination
New data reveals the world’s most popular bucket list destinations in Africa for 2019. Released by hoppa, a ground transportation…
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Pros and Cons of Single-Use Plastic Alternatives
What sustainable options are available to replace single-use plastics and what are their advantages and disadvantages? It’s no surprise that…
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World Elephant Day Events
World Elephant Day, celebrated internationally on 12 August each year, aims to create awareness of the plight of African and Asian elephants by sharing…
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Holidays That Help Save The Ocean
First Group has launched a holiday campaign that aims to help save the oceans – a project that goes beyond…
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Exclusive-Use Wine Estate Launches In Paarl
Brookdale Estate is the newly built country house that stands against the Paarl skyline, tucked away in the middle of…
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Saudi Arabia Domestic Tourism Growth Forecast
Government-led investment is driving a surge in domestic tourism across Saudi Arabia – with experts predicting a 40% rise in…
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6 Things To Do At A Holiday Resort
If you have a high-energy family, you may think that booking at a holiday resort would be too sedate to…
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Voluntourism At Ashia Cheetah Sanctuary
Ashia Cheetah Sanctuary and Awareness Centre offers opportunities to participate in ground-breaking conservation programme CAPE TOWN, 20 June 2019 –…
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Kuzuko Welcomes Second Cheetah Cub Litter
PORT ELIZABETH, 20 June 2019 – Following the milestone birth of the first litter of Cheetah cubs in the wild…
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Dion Chang To Headline Wine & Food Tourism Conference 2019
This year’s Wine & Food Tourism Conference, taking place at Spier near Stellenbosch on 18 September 2019, will feature South…
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ATA To Host World Tourism Conference in Joburg
New York, 18 June 2019 – The Africa Tourism Association (ATA) will be hosting the World Tourism Conference in Johannesburg, South…
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Tourism Savvy Party Registers In Seychelles
Mahé, Seychelles, 18 June 2019 – A new political party headed by Seychelles’ former tourism minister, Alain St Ange presented…
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2019 Wine & Food Tourism Awards Deadline Extended
The deadline for nominations to enter the inaugural Wine & Food Tourism Awards has been extended to 30 June – see…
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Awesome Street Art in Johannesburg
Art tourism is a growing niche and Johannesburg might not be the first place you think of as a destination…
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Applications for youth hospitality bursary open
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, 14 June 2019 – Applications to apply for FEDHASA Cape’s 2019 Youth Bursary programme are now…
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Lilizela 2019 Entries Close Soon but Voting Continues
JOHANNESBURG, 11 June 2019 – Tourism establishments in South Africa have until Friday 14th June to enter the 2019 Lilizela…
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Giltedge Joins Conservation Forces
“We are in a unique position to inspire and inform travellers about the challenges we face when building hotels and…
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Golf For Charity At The President Hotel
CAPE TOWN, 11 June 2019 – In a spectacular coastal setting in the Mother City, avid golfers, including locals, nationals…
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5 Secrets to Buying a Surfboard
It’s obvious that surfing is a load of fun, but buying the right surfboard – well, that’s not as obvious.…
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To the greens and beyond!
“We have enabled disadvantaged children to gain access to the game of golf; a sport that teaches teamwork, integrity, and…
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Adventure Tourism: An Operators Guide To Risk Transfer
The business of providing adventure activities to tourists is a contentious issue when it comes to securing risk transfer via…
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Ecotourism: A Case Study
Ecotourism is about uniting conservation, communities, and sustainable travel. This means that tourists who participate in ecotourism activities want reassurance…
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The Evolution of Souvenirs
Souvenirs are a multi-million dollar business and have always formed a crucial part of the travel experience. Holiday Inn has…
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New Tasting Menu at Azure Twelve Apostles Hotel
Journey Through the Cape – inspired food and wine pairing menu delights diners at Azure Restaurant. Cape Town, May 2019…
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All Abuzz for World Bee Day
Cape Town, South Africa, 20 May 2019 – South Africans are abuzz for World Bee Day, celebrated annually on 20…
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Exploring the Benefits of Film Tourism
Film tourism is a growing phenomenon worldwide, motivated by both the growth of the entertainment industry and the increase in…
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How You Can Help Save The African Pangolin
CAPE TOWN, 18 May 2019 – Eye of the Pangolin, a ground-breaking new documentary about the most trafficked mammal on…
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What To Do If Injured In A Car Accident Abroad
Road traffic accidents are one of the most common, and invariably serious risks that tourists face when travelling abroad. According…
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Common Problems Tourists Encounter After Partying Too Hard
Travelling abroad is a great adventure but can reach extremes when problems are encountered after partying too hard. Driving under…
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How to Become a Tourist Guide in South Africa
Tourist guides in South Africa are some of the most important people in the travel trade. They interact on a…
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How To Design Homepage Takeover Skins
Leveraging brand exposure by maximising visibility when booking online advertising space should be a top priority for digital savvy marketers.…
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Call for Comments on SA Tourism Amendment Bill
South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, Derek Hanekom, published the Tourism Amendment Draft Bill in the Government Gazette on 15 April…
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Tourism Tattler Wins Best Digital Travel Trade Platform 2019 Award
We are proud to announce that TourismTattler.com has been awarded: ‘Best Digital Travel Trade Platform’ by MEA Markets 2019. “Following…
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Looking for the Best Southern African 4×4 Amateur Drivers
VW Amarok V6 3.0 bakkies in a test to find the best teams from Botswana, Namibia and South Africa.Over 400…
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Africa Business And Mice Tourism Master Class
The 2nd edition of the Africa Business and MICE Master Class will be held in Johannesburg at the BDO South…
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The 7 C’s of buying a diamond
The diamond is symbolic of eternal love and previously celebrated and known through the ages to increase relationships and inner…
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Marketing Strategies to Attract Millennials
Millennials are a niche tourism market that many Destination Marketing Organisations (DMOs) have been targeting over the past half a…
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Housekeepers Critical for Hotel Guest Experience and Safety
The most important curator for hotel brands is not the concierge, reception or hotel manager – it’s the housekeepers. Housekeeping…
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Make Your Anniversary Truly Special This Year
We all lead busier lives these days and often feel that we do not have the time to celebrate important…
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Tourvest Ploughs Millions Into Indaba 2019
Tourvest is investing R5-million into Africa’s Travel Indaba exhibition this year and will bring around 120 staff members to the…
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5 Must-Visit Places After Retirement
We wait for retirement our entire lives. Well, most of us do. Whether the big event is years or just…
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Birth Of Cheetah Cubs A Milestone Event For Breeding Project
Kuzuko Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, 11 April 2019 – During the early hours of a stormy late-summer morning, the first…
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Spreading South Africa’s Good News
Spreading South Africa’s good news is at the heart of SA INC., a new 20-part series set to air on local…
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How NOT to handle a Social Media Complaint
Some life lessons, no matter how painful, are too valuable not to recount. A rather amazing exchange between a disgruntled…
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An unofficial guide to the German Travel Contracts Act
While reading this article concerning the German Travel Contracts Act and the relevant Consumer Protection issues, kindly note that I…
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Crime in South Africa? What Crime?
Search the internet for just about anything to do with travel to South Africa and a crime story is bound…
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How to source local fair trade goods and products
Most tourism service suppliers want to support locally produced goods and products that ascribe to fair trade principles, but actually…
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5 Mistakes People Make When Buying a Camper Trailer
You will be surprised to know the mistakes people make when it comes to buying a Recreational Vehicle (RV). The…
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Off-Road 4×4 Driving Guide
The following off-road driving guide is provided as an educational resource and is reproduced with acknowledgement to Nissan South Africa.…
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Nuovo At Hotel Verde Launches New Sustainable Menu
On Wednesday 3 April, Nuovo Restaurant showcased their new menu at a media event held at Hotel Verde Cape Town…
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Rhino Conservation Awards Call for Entries
Nominations for the 8th annual Rhino Conservation Awards have officially opened and are invited from the five rhino range states…
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Advertising Strategies For Tourism Businesses
The tourism industry isn’t what it used to be. Walk-in travel agencies used to be the main outlet for people…
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An Insight Into Fashion Tourism
On this website, we’ve blogged about niche tourism groups but have not posted about the growing trend of fashion tourism.…
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Earth Hour For Hotels
This year, Earth Hour falls on Saturday 30 March and the initiators of the #Connect2Earth global campaign – WWF has…
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Radisson RED Launches Chilli Bang Bang
Radisson RED Hotel V&A Waterfront recently launched Chilli Bang Bang; an urban massage area where you can indulge in a…
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Thula Thula Wins Prestigious Award
Thula Thula Private Game Reserves’ Francoise Malby-Anthony has been awarded the prestigious “French Abroad Award” for her dedication to conservation…
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The All New Sprinter Spirit For You
Johannesburg, 26 March 2019 – Living up to its claim “100% For You”, the all-new third-generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has been…
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How Travel with Children Strengthens Relationships
Nothing feels better than finally getting the chance to go on that vacation you’ve been looking forward to, perhaps all…
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Wine and Dine with Cape Town Icons
Take a leisurely 20-minute drive from Cape Town’s city centre towards the northern suburbs of Tygerberg and you’ll find Durbanville…
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Event Planning Without the Smoke & Mirrors
Corporate, association and public sector organisations who are the decision-makers for undertaking myriad differing types of events are getting street-smart…
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Mobile Economy Boom for Africa
Africa is positioned to be the next big mobile market, enviously eyed by global investors for her enormous growth opportunities.…
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ATI Launches Green Stand Awards
For the first time, Africa’s Travel Indaba (ATI) will introduce the Green Stand Awards to recognise exhibitors who go that…
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Cheetah Release For Metapopulation Legacy
Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 14 March 2019 – The release of a captive-born female cheetah named Jasmin onto Kuzuko Lodge,…
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Chef Garth Shnier Joins Legacy
Internationally qualified chef, Garth Shnier has joined Legacy Hotels and Resorts at the Windhoek Country Club and Resort in Namibia.…
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Cheetah Sanctuary Attains Fair Trade Accreditation
Ashia, a world-class cheetah sanctuary outside Paarl in South Africa’s Western Cape, has this month been awarded Fair Trade Tourism’s…
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New Innovation For THINC Africa 2019
The 4th THINC Africa conference to be held on 15 November 2019 at the Westin Hotel in Cape Town promises…
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Kenya Tourism Exceeds Global Growth
Travel & Tourism in Kenya grew faster than the global average of 3.9% and the Sub-Saharan Africa average of 3.3%,…
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African Tourism Sector Booming
Travel & Tourism in Africa is booming, growing 5.6% in 2018 compared to the global average of 3.9% and the…
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60 Things to do in Dubai
With exciting theme parks, kid-friendly activities and shopping and dining options, Dubai is the ultimate year-round destination for a memorable…
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Student Performers Shine at Vivaldi Restaurant
There’s a new ultra-chic restaurant cum theatre venue in Cape Town’s Waterfront precinct that is rapidly becoming one of the…
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