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…
Record breaking wrap-up for Spur Schools MTB League in Western Cape
The Western Cape wrapped up an exciting 2019 Spur Schools Mountain Bike League (SSMTBL) season with a record number of 1025 entries this weekend. Host school Paul Roos Gimnasium continued their winning streak of the past 11 years and walked off as the winner in the boys and overall categories…
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…
PAARL ACKNOWLEDGES WOMEN IN TOURISM
The Drakenstein Local Tourism Association (DLTA) is celebrating Women’s Month in August by recognizing women, who play an important role in the local tourism industry. According to Annelize Stroebel, DLTA general manager, tourism remains one of the most significant economic contributors to the region and the sector is powered by…
CELEBRATING A DECADE OF WATERBLOMMETJIE FESTIVALS
Four local wine producers in Paarl have joined forces to celebrate the 10th annual Waterblommetjie Festival with a fun-filled line-up for the whole family on Saturday, 7 September. Explore a taste journey from traditional waterblommetjie bredie and soups, to gin cocktails and decadent waterblommetjie ice cream at Boland Cellar,…
UNPACKING THE AMENDMENTS TO THE B-BBEE SCORECARD
The Department of Trade and Industry’s amendments to the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice on Friday, 31 May, were published in the government gazette with very little fanfare considering the significant impact they may have on generic entities in the country. Rajan Naidoo, director of Edupower Skills Academy, takes a…
TWO PAARL ICONS ONCE AGAIN IN THE GLOBAL SPOTLIGHT
Two of Paarl’s most iconic brands have received worldwide recognition once again. The definitive UK publication Drinks International has included both Nederburg Wine Estate and KWV in their 2019 listing of ‘The World’s Most Admired Wine Brands.’ According to Annelize Stroebel from the Paarl Wine Route, these accolades once again…
FABULOUS FAMILY FUN IN PAARL AND WELLINGTON
The stunningly beautiful Boland towns of Paarl and Wellington have become renowned as the ultimate holiday destination for families. Whether you’re planning a quick day visit, weekend stay or extended holiday breakaway, multi-generational groups are accommodated with varied activities and offerings to suit any age group. The spectacular scenic beauty…