The Festive Ideas market turns ten this year with a celebration of exhibitors that will remind visitors of the splendor of a traditional bazaar. Organisers have gathered the most innovative, hand-crafted items that will add sophistication and fun to any festive occasion. During this unique market from Wednesday, 24 October,…
LOUISE CARVER LIVE IN CAPE TOWN
Chart-topping songstress Louise Carver is heading to Cape Town in October. The multi-nominated Carver has featured at the top of musical charts across the world, including the United Kingdom, Europe, Russia, South Africa and even twice on the US Billboard charts. Louise Carver signed her first record deal at…
DRAKENSTEIN CELEBRATES HERITAGE AND WINE AT CAPE WINE
Drakenstein Local Tourism Association used the recently held Cape Wine 2018 to showcase the proud heritage and award-winning wines of the Paarl and Wellington regions. With 352 producers attending this year’s event, Cape Wine is considered to be the flagship business showcase of the South African wine industry and is…
MADIBA MAGIC LIVES ON IN PAARL
The Drakenstein Municipality is paying homage to South African icon President Nelson Mandela with a photographic exhibition in honour of his centenary celebrations. The poignant exhibition of photographs shot by ordinary South Africans was opened in the imposing KWV Cathedral Cellar earlier this week. According to Councillor Conrad Poole,…
DRAKENSTEIN CELEBRATES THE ROOTS OF PINOTAGE
The Drakenstein Local Tourism Authority is celebrating International Pinotage Day on Saturday, 13 October, by paying homage to the father of this proudly South African varietal, Professor Abraham Izak Perold. According to Annelize Stroebel, general manager of the Drakenstein Local Tourism Association, the region can proudly claim the title of…