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August:
6th Samantha Barriac, 11th Pauline Van de Ven, 22nd Demi Buma,
23rd Hanna Dienberg
August Arrivals:
Elena Hirschler Mateo Galtier Lisa Schmitt Pauline van de Ven Jorn Veenstra Mark Masternak Bernice De Vries Leonie Vos Rebecca Austin Max v Goethem Vivianne Venes Tom Kooi
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Newsletter | 01 August 2019
WEATHER FORECAST
NEWSLETTER | 01 January 2018
UPCOMING EVENTS
THE STELLENBOSCH FINE WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL
THE STELLENBOSCH FINE WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL
BATTERY PARK UNDERGROUND SERIES
JAZZ & FONDUE @ DELHEIM WINE ESTATE
TO CAPE TOWN
09 August is a public holiday in South Africa (National Women's Day). This public holiday commemorates the women who marched against the Apartheid Government and the change they inspired.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
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More Wonderful Ways To Experience Cape Town
he monthly SALSA EVENT
Walk into the lush tropical gardens at Butterfly World Zoo and be greeted by the sound of running water, birdsong and free flying butterflies, while taking care not to step on the green tree iguana lying on the path. It doesn’t take one long to realise that this is not only a butterfly park, but indeed a sanctuary for exotic animals, a bird sanctuary, a place where reptiles gets the highly specialised care they should and a whole lot more. Open Monday to Sunday from 09h00 – 17h00, Cost: R 88
Butterfly World Zoo / Route 44 / off N1 Highway / Stellenbosch
In the heart of Woodstock, you will find this awesome Caribbean-themed restaurant, complete with cocktails, fantastic food and a laid back vibe fit for the islands. It’s a top spot for a drink or a meal after work or on the weekend. Caribbean specialties include Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Woodstock Lamb Curry and the famous Chicken & Chorizo Jambalaya. Vegetarians are well catered for - try our Trinidad Roti or Jamaican Jive pizza. Open everyday 11h00 -22h00 except Sundays 12h00 – 23h00 74 Roodebloem Road /Woodstock /Cape Town / Tel: 021 448 0691
The new Franschhoek Brew Hopper service offers a Hop-on, Hop-off experience visiting the three craft breweries in Franschhoek. Inspired by the Wine Tram, the air-conditioned 20-seater bus departs every hour from central town and stops at Tuk Tuk Microbrewery, Hey Joe Brewing Co and The Franschhoek Beer Co. Visitors set their own pace and can "linger longer" if they so desire - and if they have a favorite stop, their ticket allows them to hop back - simply, wait for the bus, hop on and hop off where they want. Open everyday from 11h00 – 16h00, Cost: R 99 per person for hop-on, hop-off service.
54 Huguenot Road /Franschhoek / Cape Town/ book tickets at: https://secure.activitybridge.com/book?activityid=9814
Go and enjoy a wine tasting session with one of their friendly, helpful and knowledgeable wine enthusiasts at Rust en Vrede wine estate. They offer their full range of seven wines for tasting and informal cellar tours of our underground cellar are offered on request. Tasting room open every day from 09h00 – 17h00 except Sunday 10h00 – 16h00, Cost: Estate Tasting R60 (4 different wines), Vertical Tasting R100 (3 different wines), Single Vineyard Tasting R120 (4 different wines), Tasting of all wines R150 (7 different wines) Rust en Vrede Wine Estate / Annandale Road / Stellenbosch /
VISIT THE BUTTERFLY WORLD ZOO
WINE TASTING @ RUST EN VREDE WINE ESTATE
CRAFT BEER TOUR WITH THE FRANSCHHOEK BREW HOPPER
VISIT JAMACA ME CRAZY RESTURANT
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The most anticipated wine and food festival is back, and it is more spectacular than ever! Stellenbosch Wine Routes, in association with Nedbank Private Wealth, will bring the invigorating energy of Stellenbosch to life in August when it unites talented winemakers and top chefs for the ultimate culinary showcase: The Stellenbosch Fine Wine & Food Festival. Tickets include all wine & food at the festival: the opportunity to taste over 120 of Stellenbosch’s best premium wines and all food on the night prepared by Stellenbosch’s top chefs. 03 August 2019, Time: 17h00 – 23h00, Cost: R500
Stellenbosch Town Hall / Plein Street / Stellenbosch / Book tickets at: https://bit.ly/2Y4NnWj
Beerhouse on Long is celebrating their 6th Birthday. Visitors are invited to celebrate 6 awesome years of great beer, great food and awesome vibes. Don't forget that their birthday falls on International Beer Day so be on the lookout for some cool specials from their range of beers and ciders. The Beerhouse loves supporting local music so they have a killer line-up: Chris Werge, Aston Wylie, Amy Tjasink Music, Mark Haze and our resident DJ Albert Bashmouth (Live music starts at 6pm). 02 August 2019, Time: 18h00 – 02h00, Cost: Entrance is FREE
Beerhouse (on Long) / 223 Long Street / Cape Town
V&A Waterfront presents The Battery Park Underground Series in collaboration with Radisson Red, Havaianas, Sneakerlab, Boardhub and McDonalds. Be part of the movement and get in the arena of giving back to your neighbourhood. Experience a profusion of music, food, games, arts & crafts, giveaways and loads more at V&A Waterfront’s new urban park undercover parking. Bring along your donation of blankets, warm clothes and non-perishable foods. All proceeds go to our fellow Capetonians: Melela 4 Children, The Homestead Project for Street Children and Ladles of Love. 03 August 2019, Time: 14h00 – till late, Cost: Free (Note: Claim ticket below) Battery Park Parking Entrance / Stanley St / V & A Waterfront / Cape Town / Free tickets at: https://bit.ly/2MoUkQ6
There's nothing like a little jazz to warm the centre of your heart. So, get your fix this winter at Delheim wine estate's popular Jazz & Fondue. If you're a jazz nut, this is an event for you. The event again takes place in Delheim's cosy, downstairs wine tasting cellar – an intimate and snug venue that's as perfect as any mellow jazz club. Tickets give you access to a sizzling pot of melted Swiss cheese, along with bread and vegetables for dipping. 23 June – 25 August 2019, Time: 12h00 – 15h00, Cost: R350
Delheim Wine Estate / Knorhoek Road / Stellenbosch / Book tickets at: https://bit.ly/2RkdRSa
What’s On This Weekend
THE STELLENBOSCH FINE WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL
THE STELLENBOSCH FINE WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL
JAZZ & FONDUE @ DELHEIM WINE ESTATE
BATTERY PARK UNDERGROUND SERIES
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Chocolate, chocolate and even more chocolate! That’s what you are guaranteed to find at this year’s Chocolate Festival. Heaven for any sweet tooth fanatics, this two-day chocolate extravaganza takes place over the weekend. Balancing out the sweetness will be a selection of non-chocolate offerings. These range from charcuterie, hamburgers, pizzas, artisanal cheeses and bread and so much more. 31 August 2019 – 01 September 2019, Time: 11h00 – 16h00, Cost: R50 – R180
The Woodmill / Vredenburg Rd / Devonvallei / Stellenbosch / Book tickets at: https://bit.ly/2MrbZqq
The ever-popular Fairview Shiraz and Free-Range Lamb Shank Evening is back. Visitors can expect to find a warm and inviting atmosphere created by bringing together a bold red and a hearty meat in the middle of winter. Not to mention the underfloor heating, roaring oven fire, and cosy Goatshed interior. The Goatshed crew invite visitors to come and enjoy Chef SJ Nel’s reinvention of classic dishes. Shiraz is also Fairview’s flagship grape variety, used across a wide range of blends and single bottles. 16 August 2019, Time: 18h30 – 22h00, Cost: R355 (Wine Pairings included)
The Goatshed restaurant / Fairview Wine Estate / Suid-Agter-Paarl Rd / Paarl / Book tickets at: https://bit.ly/2JYYA76
Cape Gate Shopping Centre is excited to present their craft beer festival. This year, the annual festival will evolve into a fully-fledged craft beer festival, allowing local breweries to show off their amazing produce as well as by-products. Festival goers can also expect yummy food over the two-day festival from the infamous Truck Norris, who will be serving up delicious grub to pair with your chosen brew. 30 August 2019 from 17h00 and 31 August 2019 from 13h00, Cost: R75
Cape Gate Shopping Centre / Cnr Okavango & de Bron Rd / Brackenfell / Cape Town / Book tickets at: https://bit.ly/2ymwBYi
2 Gin or not 2 Gin that is the real question... Tastings from Traditional G&Ts to Flavour Infused Gin. For those not into G&Ts there will be Diesel and Dust Craft Beer on tap to provide guests with tasters and the finest craft beer. As well as a variety of Wines available for those wanting to #unwined or just #winedown and so much more... Easy listening music will be provided by our resident DJ who will keep you entertained whilst sitting back, relaxed and soaking up the ambience. Visitors can also expect a few carefully selected Foodtrucks to take care of their dinner plans. 09 August 2019, Time: 11h00 – 19h00, Cost: Entry into event is FREE
2 Gin or not 2 Gin – Reloaded / Cape Town Cricket Club / Victoria Rd / Plumstead / Cape Town
What’s On In Cape Town In August
CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL
2 GIN OR NOT 2 GIN – RELOADED @ THE CAPE TOWN CRICKET CLUB
CAPE GATE CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
FAIRVIEW SHIRAZ AND LAMB SHANK EVENING
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Cafe Roux is a well-known restaurant situated in the heart of Cape Town. At night, one of the country’s most loved live music venues, staging top SA artists. Catch your favourite musician/ band/ comedian up-close & personal, in this very special &very intimate 100-seater venue. Make a night of it by grabbing a bite to eat at the restaurant itself before the show. Restaurant is open every day with performances almost every night, Time: restaurant opens at 12h00 and the show starts at 19h00, Cost: Varies from performance to performance.
74 Shortmarket Street/Cape Town City Centre/Cape Town / View performance schedule and book tickets at: https://bit.ly/2kI1h0W
The Mojo Market is a contemporary, indoor food and lifestyle market situated in the heart of Sea Point. The market is a hybrid and eclectic mix of 20 designer retail stalls, a weekend market and 35 food vendors. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Choose from a variety of different cuisines and eat in our open dining area with floor-to-ceiling views of the sea and palm-lined promenade. Open every day from 08h00 - 23h00.
30 Regent Road / Sea Point / email: [email protected]
HERMANUS WHALE FESTIVAL (27 – 29 September 2019) Go to their WEBSITE for more details: https://bit.ly/2bSsgjR
Every Week Activities
Time To Plan Ahead
CAFE ROUX SESIONS CAPE TOWN
MOJO MARKET
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PASSENGER SOUTH AFRICA TOUR (26 November 2019)
Go to their WEBSITE for more details: https://bit.ly/2WXhtKV
Dear Students even though our dam levels have increased, please continue to save water. Thank you for your commitment to saving water.
WATER RESTRICTIONS: Our water is expensive, please save water as each one of us can help towards water conservation:
Take short showers.
Turn off the water while brushing your teeth.
Rinse your razor in the sink.
Try to use a bucket of water while you shower or wait for the water to heat up.
Use your dishwasher and clothes washer for only full load.
Close all dripping or running taps.
When washing dishes by hand, don't leave the water running for rinsing.
Don't let the faucet run while you clean vegetables.
Keep a bottle of drinking water in the fridge.
Report any leaking (dripping) taps to us at the office, so we can have them repaired. Let’s all try and save water on a daily basis. Clickhttp://www.capetown.gov.za/en/MediaReleases/Pages/CitysMayoralCommitteeapprovesproposedwaterrestrictions.aspx to read more
SAFETY TIPS ON SECURING YOUR PROPERTY / LIFE: Don't feed/support street beggars - refer them to a Haven.
Don't trust car-parkers.
Don't leave valuables visible in your vehicle (lock them away in the boot).
The slogan “STASH IT, DON’T FLASH IT” is very appropriate in our city.
If possible don't park your vehicle in the street.
Close your curtains/blinds after sunset.
Be alert when leaving an ATM or bank, as you may be followed.
Before entering your driveway, be alert.
Please don't walk with your cell phone, iPhone, iPad, tablet or laptop visible.
Download applications to track your phone.
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Please assist the police with the serial numbers of stolen items. Report any suspicious behaviour and hotspots to SAPS on 021 680 9588/7 or to [email protected], this is for the Mowbray area.
Handouts to Beggars: We know you care and that you want to help, but please do not give money or handouts. Handouts given directly to street people sustain a deeply damaging lifestyle on the streets and prevent successful interventions offered by the City, social development and NGO’s. Instead support dignified giving and think before you give.
CRIME IN CAPE TOWN: Crime in Cape Town is on the increase and we urge you all to BE ALERT AT ALL TIMES. Cape Town is no different to any other city in the world; crime is a fact of life. Muggings, cell phone thefts, housebreak-ins, car thefts and break-ins happen every day. The most important thing is to always be aware and not take chances. With the large number of unemployed people in the country crime is on the increase. All your houses are as safe and secure as we can make them, with burglar bars, safety gates, alarms etc. It is each and every one of your own responsibilities to be aware of your safety at all times. Lock doors behind you and close gates in the best interests of your own safety and that of your fellow housemates .Do not take chances, rather be safe than sorry. If you see someone suspicious telephone the police and report it. If you are the recipient of any theft, break-in or any crime whatsoever, it must be reported to the police immediately. They can be contacted on South African police 10111 or emergency number on your landline 107 or on your cell phone 112.
SAFETY RULES: PLEASE BE VIGILANT WHEN AT YOUR HOUSES - there have been reports of break-ins and hi-jackings that we must be made aware of. PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING: Please remember that the Sector Van is only too happy to be called out to check on ANYTHING, no matter how trivial it may seem to you. The more the van is seen in the area, especially with the excellent response time we have come to expect from Mowbray SAPS, the better. We have to accept that there are people sussing out ALL areas, at ALL times and watching our movements - we just do not seem to see or notice them.
SAPS MOWBRAY (021 680 9588)
SECTOR 2 (east of Liesbeek Parkway, Little Mowbray, Park Estate, Sybrand Park)
SECTOR 2 VAN (079 894 1466)
SECTOR 2 COMMANDER (082 469 2462 – W .O. Derek van der Merwe)
ADT EMERGENCY NUMBER (086 12 12 301)
Never let anyone onto/into your property unless you have specified the person expected, as well as the expected time of arrival. Please remember this: it is important to stay calm. No material possession is worth risking injury for.
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ADVICE FROM SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICES (SAPS):
REPORTING TIPS IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE:
Car Number Plates: Focus on letters and first 3 numbers. Don’t worry about all 6 numbers – accurate letters and first 3 numbers are all we need.
Note the exact time on your cell and watch. This makes a HUGE difference to our workload
Vehicle Type: Make and colour is fine (e.g. Silver Merc).
Write it all down as quickly as possible, or enter onto your phone. Memories are often unreliable!
Contact your service provider/SAPS, and let us know by email. VEHICLE SAFETY TIPS FROM ADT: Here are some useful vehicle safety tips received this week from ADT:
DO’S:
Travel with car doors locked and windows closed.
Constantly monitor vehicles travelling behind, ahead and next to you.
If you think you’re being followed, drive to the nearest police station. Don’t go home.
Leave room between your car and the one in front to avoid being boxed in.
Attract the attention of other drivers or pedestrians if you think you’re in danger.
Hoot, flash your lights, put on your emergency lights, or shout.
Be aware of people approaching your car or loitering near traffic lights, stop signs, parking areas or your driveway.
If approached by a suspicious-looking person, especially at night or in deserted areas, drive off quickly from a stop street or intersection, always heeding traffic danger.
On long journeys only stop overnight at safe places. Stopping next to the road or in a parking area overnight is not safe.
DONT’S:
Don’t stop at the scene of an accident unless you’re sure it’s genuine.
Don’t enter your garage or a parking area if you think you’re being followed.
Don’t stop if a passer-by indicates that, for example, you have a flat tyre or other defect. Drive to a service station or safe area and check it there.
Don’t leave your car door open and the engine running while opening garages
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