Moyo: The African restaurant with a recipe for success

Published: 28 June 2007
{pp}The tourist season is upon us and local restaurants are gearing up to provide international quality fare to the expected discerning hordes. However, there are few restaurants that offer a truly African experience, one that entertains, informs and sates all at the same time, in perfect harmony. moyo is as much about entertainment, ambience and atmosphere as it is about culinary delights. Guests are cocooned in the rarefied atmosphere of a truly African experience, with dancing, singing, face-painting and typically African food with a modern twist. For tourists and locals alike, moyo is almost a holiday within a holiday, where the guest feels more like a visitor to an old friend’s home, than just a restaurant patron.

First downhill Toboggan Track in Africa opens 30 June 2007

Published: 28 June 2007
{pp}The much awaited Cool-Runnings toboggan track opens on Saturday 30 June 2007 on the hillside opposite the Bellville Velodrome, in the northern suburbs of Cape Town. All rides are FREE on this day 9am-6pm (weather permitting).

Cool-Runnings family adventure

Published: 12 June 2007
{pp}In the lead up to the coolest thing happening in Cape Town today, there’s been a lot of uphill, but It’s all downhill from here! We’re talking about the Cool-Runnings toboggan track on the hillside opposite the Bellville Velodrome.

Cool-Runnings is Africa’s first toboggan run, not on snow, but on stainless steel. It is the summer version of a thrilling winter sport. The 1,25 kilometres of twisting and curving stainless steel half-pipe that will soon open as the Cool-Runnings toboggan track, is easily seen making its way down this Durbanville hillside. From the 30 June 2007 everyone will have the chance to try it out for the very first time.

New Book Release: Pedlar of Poison

Published: 08 June 2007
{pp}Larry Dee explores the vicissitudes of life in a violent South Africa after freedom, with Print on Demand availability of his novel “Pedlar of Poison”, at Lulu.com

HotPrice.co.za – Introduces HotPrice Travel

Published: 04 June 2007
Image{pp}On the 1st of June 2007, Daniel Martins, marketing manager for HotPrice.co.za announced, “HotPrice.co.za has launched a brand new service called, HotPrice Travel, that enables consumers to find and book the best flight deals. When you search for a flight with us, you'll get results from all the major and low-cost carriers displayed in one place so that you can compare prices. You can refine your results by playing around with various parameters such as 'departure time' or 'preferred number of stops'.

It's just like being your own travel agent, only cheaper.” HotPrice.co.za is a price comparison engine whereby consumers can compare prices online and search for products that they are interested in buying and making an informed decision on whether to purchase online or from a physical store taking into consideration variables such as the lowest price or what is more convenient to the consumer.

Senegalese Mbalax Maestro Omar Pene To Perform In South Africa

Published: 30 May 2007
{pp}Senegalese vocalist, composer and mbalax maestro Omar Pene and his group Le Super Diamano, often dubbed - “the people’s band of Dakar” - are set to perform their Southern African debut in South African in June 2007.

"Without A Kiss" preview show at Intimate Theatre 3 June 2007

Published: 30 May 2007
{pp}Don't miss a 20 minute preview show of the production "Without A Kiss" at the Intimate Theatre this Sunday from 7h30 pm.

BBC chooses township Guest House as base for documentary

Published: 29 May 2007
{pp}March 27, 2007: An entire team from the UK Television channel, BBC Food, chose to stay, and party, at Liziwe's Guest House in Gugulethu this week, experiencing the culture and tradition of the locals, and what makes South Africa a major attraction.

Early last week, the Cooked In Africa crew arrived with cameras rolling, and were welcomed by local dance troups. Each member of the crew approached Liziwe and kneeled before her to taste the umqhobhothi. They came to understand what Proudly South African means for the Xhosa tradition.

Justin Bonello, host of Cooked In Africa Show, learnt exotic skills from Liziwe as she prepared traditional beer, known as umqhobhothi. The intricate process can't be rushed, as Bonello was to find out, during this three-day wait for the beer to rise.

Pick 'n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival

Published: 17 May 2007
{pp}From the 6th to the 15th of July 2007,10 days, 18 new events, approximately 58 000 visitors, yip, figures that definitely prove that the 2006 Oyster Festival broke some long standing records making it the best yet!  So, the goal for 2007, to make this years festival even better!

Work-Life Balance Now Possible With I-Kids Safety Device

Published: 07 May 2007
{pp}Achieving a work-life balance - mission impossible? Think again! Thanks to i-Kids – an innovative safety device from mobiles2go, working parents can now work their way up the corporate ladder, while having peace of mind about the safety of their kids, 24-7. “The GPS/GSM based i-Kids isafety device is the answer to the working parent’s dilemma of knowing the whereabouts of their children at all times,” says David Lehman, Managing Director of mobiles2go South Africa, the operators of the i-Kids service.
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