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Welcome to the inaugural issue of News with Views
Whether visiting Cape Town for the first time or if you are a local
planning a day out in the Mother City and scenic Cape Peninsula, News
with Views is designed to help you plan your time and maximise your
experience by bringing you hot and happening events, special offers
and discounts, special insider travel tips and so much more.
You may have been on a City Sightseeing Cape Town tour, exploring the
views from one of our open-top buses before, or you may be planning
your first trip to one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
With the on-schedule completion of the impressive new Cape Town
Stadium, and with Cape Town gearing up to host the tournament's Final
Draw on 4 December, which will determine the match order for
the 2010 FIFA World Cup, countdown to kick-off continues – a very
exciting time!
Along with soccer fever, Summer has also arrived in Cape Town and to
celebrate, City Sightseeing is running a brilliant special until 20
December 2009 where two children under 18 travel free with any full
paying adult - don't miss out!
Warm regards
 Claus Tworeck
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INTERESTING INFO
Navigate your way
Did you know that you can now rent a Great Guide GPS navigator from our kiosk for R99 per day? This provides commentary on all major attractions and sights on a National basis and you can drop it off again at the JHB airport if necessary.
Visit this new info centre
When
in Cape Town, be sure to visit Cape Town Tourisms brand new visitor
centre. Completely renovated it is well worth a visit. Situated in
the City Centre, it lies within easy walking distance of Green Market
Square. Opens 14 November 2009.
Visit: www.capetown.travel
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TOP UPS!
Top up with a boat cruise
Visitors to Cape Town can top up their City Sightseeing bus tour ticket with a boat cruise @ R80. This hour long cruise, usually costing R100 per person, that departs from the V&A Waterfront is a lovely way to see Cape Town and Table Mountain from a different perspective.
Take a City Walk
You can also top up your tour with a City Walk ticket at Stops 4 and 5. The perfect way to see the sights up close and personal. The walk takes a minimum of 15 minutes and a suggested route is from Naumann's Bookshop down to Green Market Square, to Old Town House and Central Methodist Church, via Mandela Rhodes Place with the Mandela Statue to St George's Cathedral where you hop on the next available City Sightseeing bus.
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TOP TRIP TIPS
A few insider travel tips on Cape Town to make your visit to this lovely City even better…
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Did you know that a common dessert found on most South African menu’s, the Dom Pedro, is uniquely South African? Be sure to indulge in one of these delicious adult ‘milkshakes’ made from vanilla ice cream blended with a liquor of your choice, usually whiskey or Kahlua.
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Whilst in Cape Town be sure not to miss the Long Street Antiques Arcade, situated at 127 Long Street – for hidden vintage gems from jewellery and watches to tableware and decorative objects. Call 021 423 3585.
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On balmy summer evenings, make your way down to the Clifton Beaches with your picnic basket. This tradition of evening picnics, accompanied by snacks, is an unforgettable experience and as dusk sets in, you will see the curve of the bay become decorated by rings of candlelight reflected in the sand. |
Hot & Happening Events & News
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Welcome to Hot and Happening – a section of News with Views dedicated to bringing you news on selected events and happenings around Cape Town for the next two months.
In an attempt to make your Cape Town experience that much more meaningful and memorable, City Sightseeing have chosen several events that we are sure will enhance your holiday – making your time off the City Sightseeing bus as pleasurable as your time spent on the bus. |
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| OBZ Festival
The largest street festival of its kind in Southern Africa, the annual OBZ festival brings a celebratory mood to the cultural heart of the Mother City.
Come and see top musicians in action, the best of Obz nightlife, art installations, and exciting playgrounds for the kids, a craft market, as well as the Lazy Sunday concert aimed at jazz lovers.
When: 5 to 7 December 2009
Where: Observatory
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| Mother City Queer Projects (MCQP) 2009
A truly unique Cape Town event, Mother City Queer Projects is a Queer Art Party Project, now in it’s 14th year. Each year the main event is a huge costume party with a new theme and venue.
Come along and see Cape’s hottest artists, DJs and bands. Dance the night away!
When: 19 to 20 December 2009
Where: De Waterkant
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| Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts
Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts are a wonderful way to spend a Sunday evening in Cape Town. All music lovers are catered for in the open-air amphitheatre from, rock to jazz and big band Swing.
Bring your friends and family and enjoy the breathtaking setting of the botanical gardens with a picnic and a bottle of wine.
When: every Sunday from 22 November to 11 April 2010
Where: Kirstenbosch
Times: Concerts start at 17h30 and ends at 18h30, Gates open at 15h30
Contact: 021 799 8782
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| Chris de Burgh in concert
For a wonderful evening of music under the stars, head to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens for the Chris de Burgh concert.
There is no better place to listen to this world-class entertainer than in the breathtaking setting of Kirstenbosch.
When: 19 November 2009
Where: Kirstenbosch
Contact: 083 915 8000 or 021 799 8782
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| World aids day gala concert
Come and enjoy the New Apostolic Cape Church Symphony Orchestra and Choir who perform with artists including Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Sterling EQ, Wilmot Fredericks, Janelle Vigasie, Pretty Yende, the Circle of Dance Academy and the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra.
When: 1 December 2009
Where: Artscape Theatre
Time: 19h30
Cost: R 100
Contact: 021 410 9800
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| Kirstenbosch craft markets
Taking place on the last Sunday of every month, and twice in December, the Kirstenbosch Craft Market offers wonderful hand crafted goods, a large variety of refreshments and delicacies and there are even pony rides for children.
When: 29 November , 13 and 20 December 2009
Where: Corner of Kirstenbosch Drive and Rhodes Avenue, diagonally opposite the main entrance to Kirstenbosch Gardens
Time: 09h00 – 15h00
Contact: 021 799 8783
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| Festival of Chariots
The Festival of Chariots is an amazing East-meets-West cultural experience and everyone is welcome to this ancient celebration, the oldest street festival in the world.
The parade is the highlight of the day, and also come and enjoy live performances, featuring classical dance, music and dramas, sample traditional Hare Krishna food and browse stalls selling exotic imported clothing, books and more.
When: January – dates to be confirmed
Where: Seapoint Civic Hall, Main Road, Seapoint
Time: 12h30 – 20h00
Contact: 021 686 1179
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| Cape Town Minstrel Carnival
The city of Cape Town comes alive to celebrate New Year in a unique raucous carnival unlike anything else in the world.
This celebration sees over ten thousand costumed, banjo-picking musicians and dancers, parading their way through the streets of Cape Town, culminating at the Green Point Stadium for a day of merriment.
When: 1 January 2010 Where: Cape Town
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ARTS AND CULTURE
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| The FNB Whisky Live Festival
Whisky-Lovers, whether connoisseurs or occasional sippers of a dram or two, should make their way to the FNB Whisky Live Festival, the largest consumer whisky show in the world.
The festival is the largest consumer whisky show in the world and features more than 180 top brands from all over the world.
When: 4 to 6 November 2009
Where: Cape Town International Convention Centre
Cost: Main tasting hall - R180 per person. Tasting workshops - R100 per person. Combo ticket for R255 from Webtickets
Contact: 021 880 0180
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| Kurt Schoonraad live
Born and bred Cape Town comedian, Kurt Schoonraad is Cape Town's favourite comedian. Come and see Kurt’s new show, and find out why Patricia de Lille wore the rainbow nation to the opening of parliament, why Beki Cele is pimping the police and why Michael Jackson isn't really dead (he is alive and has fled to a house in Durbanville Hills!!)
When: Sundays and Mondays, 18 to 30 November 2009
Where: On Boardway, 88 Shortmarket Street
Time: 20h30
Cost: R65 per person
Contact: 021 424 1194 |
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| Cape Dance Company
From their sell-out performance at the Grahamstown Festival, the company presents new works by local and international choreographers including Adele Blank, Mamela Nyamza, Gregory Vuyani Maqoma and Michael Thomas.
When: 3 to 7 November 2009
Where: Artscape Theatre
Time: 20h15
Cost: R85 per person
Contact: 021 410 9800
Email: artscape@artscape.co.za or visit: www.artscape.co.za |
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| CATS
Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS. This musical spectacular, which has won numerous awards and has been performed around the world, is back to grace the South African stage in Cape Town at the Artscape Opera House!
You will laugh, cry, sing along and dance in your seat to this wonderful show. CATS will be remembered by your whole family!
When: 1 December to 10 January 2009
Where: Artscape Opera House
Time: Tuesday to Friday: 19h30, Saturday: 14h30 & 19h30, Sunday: 14h00 & 18h00
Cost: R 150 - R 325 per person
Contact: 021 410 9800
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| Discovery Cape Times Big Walk
This fun family day out is a wonderful way to explore Cape Town, whilst getting some exercise out in the sun. Consisting of eight different routes starting at different points in the Cape Peninsula with all paths leading to Rhodes High School in Mowbray. The routes consist of a timed 80km, 50km, 30km, 25km and 20km and untimed 15km, 10km and 5km.
The festive finish area holds something for everyone from live music, an obstacle course, children’s play area, a beer tent and much more.
When: 8 November 2009
Where: Routes starting at different points in the Cape Peninsula with all finishing at Rhodes High School in Mowbray
Contact: 021 685 3333
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| Community Chest Twilight Team Run 2009
The Annual Community Chest Twilight Team Run, starting and finishing on Table Bay Boulevard, sees 20 000 participants crawl, walk or run in teams of six, some dressed in the wackiest costumes, through the streets of the Mother City followed by a party that rocks the city.
When: 8 December 2009
Where: Cape Town Central
Time: 19h00
Contact: 021 424 3344
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| Cricket: South Africa v England
A One Day International between the old rivals. The Barmy Army are coming to Cape Town for a one-day test!
When: 27 November 2009
Where: Sahara Park, Newlands
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