Cape Town Active

13/09/2016

South Africa Hosts World’s Biggest Obstacle Race

Paarl will host South Africa’s first FISHERMAN’S FRIEND StrongmanRun, the world’s biggest cross-country obstacle race, on Saturday 1 October 2016. This is the first time this event, known as the ‘strongest race of all time’ will be held outside of Europe. More info at http://cape-town-active.com/south-africa-hosts-worlds-biggest-obstacle-race/

01/05/2016

The red table is serving winter on a plate.

The Red Table has launched its new winter menu to showcase Nederburg’s richly fruited and delicious wines.

You’ll find tasty soups, traditional fried fish and chips with red onion salsa and tartare sauce, the signature venison burger with avocado and caramelised onions, and hearty fare for the hungry like grilled lamb rump and succulent pork belly served with new season root vegetables.

Read on at http://cape-town-active.com/red-table-serving-winter-plate/

10/04/2015

Show your Cape Town Love with this great shirt.

First person who I see in Cape Town with this shirt gets a free coffee from me :) Click the link to check it out: https://www.design4t.com/iheartct also available as Womens shirt at https://www.design4t.com/iheartctladies

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Whether you are from Cape Town, living in Cape Town, have been or want to visit Cape Town, there really is no other place like it. Table Mountain, the mountain in the sea as referred to by the Khoisan people, is the trademark landscape that forms the center of this great city.

05/03/2015

Donate to Volunteer Wildfire Services (VWS) Firefighters

The Southern Cape Peninsula is on fire. Hundreds of brave Firefighters from all of South Africa are working around the clock to battle devastating blazes, to save lives and homes from burning down.

This T-shirt is dedicated to these heroes, to their courage and bravery!

100% of proceeds will be donated to the Volunteer Wildfire Services (VWS) to cover much needed operational costs, such as fuel, vehicles, uniforms and firefighting equipment.

Show your support and pride with one of these limited edition T-shirts. Not available in stores! Buy and donate now by clicking this link: https://www.design4t.com/CapeCares

21/01/2015

The third edition of Cape Town Art Fair ( Thu 26 Feb to Sun 1 March 2015) will feature work presented by prominent Italian, Pan African, South African and a variety of other top international galleries.
Read all about it here:http://cape-town-active.com/

21/01/2015

Viva Vodka is here for summer!
Produced from the tropical sugarcane fields of Kwa-Zulu Natal, on the East Coast of South Africa, VIVA VODKA owes it perfectly smooth taste to its uncompromising quality. Five-times distilled, making it smoother, crisper and cleaner, Viva Vodka is a spirit bravely beautiful in every way.

Read about this premium Vodka here: http://cape-town-active.com/

14/01/2015

January is typically a tight month for Capetonians, especially as school holidays stretch on for another week, but Cape Town Tourism has been hard at work creating a list of 50 fantastic budget experiences that cost no more than R50 per person.
From hippo spotting at Rondevlei (R12 per adult. R5 per child), to visiting the Slangkoppunt Lighthouse (R16 for a guided tour) or picnicking in the Greenpoint Urban Park, there is plenty of low-cost Cape Town to go around.
Read More:http://cape-town-active.com/

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13/01/2015

The City of Cape Town said in a statement on Monday that it will be rolling out a new roster when load shedding strikes and it will kick in from February 1.2015

Here are some tips to minimise the inconvenience of load shedding, according to the City:

- Ensure that your cell phone is always fully charged when power is available.
- Ensure that your vehicle always has fuel in the tank since during power outages, petrol stations cannot pump fuel
- Ensure that you have adequate cash as auto tellers cannot operate without electricity.
- Release automatic electric garage door mechanisms to allow you to gain access to your property during a power outage.
- Release electric security gates and switch to manual operation to avoid either being locked out or locked into your home.
- Keep temporary lighting, such as candles and electric torches readily available.
- Keep a torch (with fresh batteries) by your bedside at all times
- Obtain a small LP gas lamp, as they provide good quality lighting for a large area
- Boil water and keep in hot water flasks for hot drinks for when the power is scheduled to be switched off

Read more here:http://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Healthy-you/New-load-shedding-schedule-for-Cape-Town-20150112

29/12/2014

What will you be doing this New Years' Eve?

2014 is almost over and 2015 is looming on the horizon. Wondering where to party or what to do in South Africa this New Year’s Eve? We’ve picked out 27 of the hottest New Year’s Eve parties and events around Southern Africa for you. Choose from rock concerts, dance parties, a chilled picnic, gourmet dinner, a night at the theatre and a festival of lights to celebrate the end of another year and usher in a brand new one.
Read it here: http://www.getaway.co.za/event-blogs/new-years-eve-events-south-africa/

10/12/2014

CAPE TOWN WINS!

The best destinations in the world for a city break, as chosen by readers in the Telegraph Travel Awards 2014, the world's biggest reader travel awards

"You can go almost anywhere to experience the city’s in-your-face beauty – adrenalin junkies plunge into the marine-rich waters around Dyer Island to go nose-to-nose with Great Whites; shoppers scoure Woodstock for the latest in Afro-chic design, then quench their thirst with local craft beer; foodies are spoilt for choice in valleys carpeted with vines, where world-class chefs prepare Michelin-rated fare at bargain prices"

Read it here: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/citybreaks/11271025/The-worlds-best-cities.html

24/11/2014

3 more days to go!
http://cape-town-active.com/counting-down-to-the-cape-town-festival-of-beer/

With just over a week to go until the Cape Town Festival of Beer, what are you looking forward to the most? The festival will be taking place at Hamilton’

31/10/2014

“instead of just rejoicing in the undercooked rand, consider what South Africa offers value-seeking travellers at any time,”

http://www.sapeople.com/2014/10/22/south-africa-best-value-destination-lonely-planet-948/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SAPeopleNews+%28SAPeople+-+Connecting+and+Celebrating+South+Africans%29 .CuqE7Ztq.dpuf

The travel experts at Lonely Planet have placed South Africa second in their list of the world’s best-value destinations! In an article by Tom Hall, much of this value is attributed to “currency fluctuations” – the fallen Rand has made the hidden and unhidden treasures of South Africa more affordabl…

28/10/2014

This is The Giant Flag initiative.
http://www.thesouthafrican.com/a-giant-south-african-flag-visible-from-space-you-say

Graaff Reinet is to host South Africa's Big Flag. A 66 hectare flag encompassing everything from a power plant to the world's largest succulent garden. If this doesn't fill you with pride...

24/10/2014

Some recent Cape Town accolades and awards

http://www.capetown.travel/content/page/cape-town-accolades-and-awards

Cape Town Tourism is the official visitors' website for accommodation, attractions, events and tours in Cape Town, South Africa.

17/10/2014

Repatriation deposits- act now before you lose it!
Please share!
http://www.intergate-immigration.com/blog/forfeiture-repatriation-deposits/

For some people the below is great news, for others they will sit back and wonder just how on earth the DHA feels this is in anyway fair. Let's start by

05/09/2014

Due to recent growth, we are looking for a Senior PHP Developer with a strong command of JavaScript and PHP. You will join a dynamic, fast-paced environment and get the opportunity to work with progressive technologies.

What You Will Be Doing
- Develop and integrate our custom web-based applications written in PHP
- Design solutions according to client requirements
- Maintain and upkeep existing solutions

What You Need for this Position
1. 3-5+ years of PHP programming experience
2. Experience with open source PHP frameworks
3. JavaScript and SQL expertise
4. Web Application expertise
5. Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or a related field

What's In It for You
For your hard work, you will be rewarded with an offer that will include a competitive base salary. You will be joining a fun, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment with a very bright team of individuals!

Interviews are occurring immediately for qualified candidates, so apply now if interested!

18/07/2014

Cape Town was selected as the best place in the world to visit by the New York Times in 2014.

It is also the World design Capital of 2014, which is a first for any
African country.

Table Mountain, craft beer, diverse selections of food, and world-class public transport systems are just a few of the highlights of Cape Town.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyUsWVMukT0 =50

Cape Town local Andrew Brauteseth (aka Guy with Camera) gives you 10 reasons why Cape Town is the best city in the world. This video was originally made as a...

11/07/2014

Meet South Africa (Official)
Experience the fun, friendly, vibrant, contemporary and unexpected South Africa with our new cinema video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6Yr-6qLY0c

Experience the fun, friendly, vibrant, contemporary and unexpected South Africa with our new cinema video.

03/07/2014

Cape Town. Stand a chance of winning 500 high quality, lithographic business cards. Check the link now http://gutbe.com/BCcomp

18/06/2014

5 Insanely Weird Things You Can Eat in Cape Town

http://www.capetown.travel/blog/entry/5-of-the-weirdest-foods-in-cape-town

In a city famous for the diversity of its people and its cuisine, we take you on an adventure through some of Cape Town's strangest and (mostly!) most delicious. Let's get started when you tuck into... 1. Buffalo Milk, Baobab, Octopus Carpaccio, Roast Rib-Eye and Marrow Bone Just try imagining what…

12/06/2014

TripAdvisor users have again shared their love for Cape Town by voting them second in the categories “Best for Restaurants” and “Helpful Locals”.
This was revealed as results were released for the TripAdvisor World City Survey 2014, in which Tripadvisor’s users rated cities across a number of categories.

Only New York came in ahead of Cape Town for their restaurants and Tokyo for their hospitable people, confirming Cape Town as a place with fantastic value for money food offerings and where visitors are most likely to receive warm and friendly advice.

TripAdvisor users have again shared their love for Cape Town by voting them second in the categories “Best for Restaurants” and “Helpful Locals”.

03/06/2014

Cape Town, an inspiring place to discover, at number 1 in Buzzfeed’s 20 most beautiful cities in the world! http://www.buzzfeed.com/mayathebee/the-20-most-beautiful-cities-in-the-world-r9ot

Most cities aren't exactly what would be called beautiful and the term 'concrete jungle' doesn't conjure up visions of paradise. There are cities that prove it's possible to b...