The family-owned farm recently became the first WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) Conservation Champion in the Bottelary ward of Stellenbosch. This outstanding achievement follows the submission of their latest IPW-audit (Integrated Production of Wine), which acknowledges the environmental responsibility of their production practices. The audit includes factors such as…
PAARL AND WELLINGTON RECEIVE SAFETY STAMP OF APPROVAL
The World Travel Tourism Council (WTTC) has issued Paarl and Wellington with their ‘Safe travels’ approval. This means that the two destinations adhere to the strict guidelines and protocols set by the global industry representative and travelers can visit the region and its tourism attractions with confidence. Following the outbreak…
Summer living in the land of wine
Summertime is fun time and we have seven spectacular options for enjoying exceptional wine experiences in the heart of the Cape winelands. Award-winning wines, outdoor dining and even accommodation options make Paarl the ideal summer destination. Visit Landskroon wines for their great value-for-money food and wine pairings as well as…
Taste Paarl perfection in a glass
Wine lovers have the unique opportunity to taste the best of Paarl wines at Proe Paarl – taste the best of the best, a wine celebration of the world-class wines produced in this prime wine region. Visit Grande Roche Hotel on Saturday 7 December from 11:00 to 17:00 to sample…
ENJOY A SIZZLING SUMMER IN DRAKENSTEIN
Skip the traffic jams in the city and the congestion at the beaches this season and head for the beautiful towns of Paarl and Wellington in the heart of the Cape winelands. Picture-perfect scenery combines with incredible outdoor activities to make this excursion a perfect family destination for a day…
Spectacular finish for 2019 Spur Schools MTB league
A record-breaking 2019 Spur Schools Mountain Bike League (SSMTBL) finished in grand style this weekend at Wagpos High School in North West with 87 schools competing for the various National SSMTBL Championship titles. After a day of fiercely contested racing that saw 536 riders from 11 provinces and regions as…
Ten years of fantastic farmers’ markets at Windmeul
Windmeul Cellar is celebrating a decade of delicious farmers’ markets on Saturday, 5 October. This amazing fresh produce market has drawn the crowds for the past ten years with unbeatable local products. The co-operative cellar opened its tasting venue in 2006, which enabled them to broaden their offering to the…
Drakenstein supports cancer awareness campaign
The Drakenstein Local Tourism Association proudly supported the cancer awareness campaign by the Little Fighters Cancer Trust during September. The childhood cancer support organization was established in 2010 to provide support to children with cancer and their families, while also raising public awareness of early warning signs of childhood cancer.…
Titanic battle expected for 11th Spur MTB finals
The finals of the Spur Schools Mountain Bike League (SSMTBL), one of the most anticipated events on the South African mountain biking calendar, will take place in the North West Province next weekend. The fiercely contested 2019 season saw a record-breaking 18 757 entries during the regional trials and will…
NEW APP STREAMLINES PROPERTY BUYING
AIM Brokerage, a subsidiary of AIM Investment Holdings has launched a revolutionary real estate web based application (app) that can be accessed by both Android and Apple devices off the Mzuri website. The App will enable property investors to view, consider and reserve properties at the mere click of a…