Summary: Nederburg in the Cape Winelands is inviting companies and groups to plan year-end functions with a little more personality. Options include relaxed picnics on the lawns, private lunches in the historic Manor House and elegant long-table celebrations with canapés and Cap Classique. Year-end functions have a habit of looking suspiciously similar from one December to…
Summary: 96 Winery Road in the Stellenbosch Winelands is putting the spotlight on its legendary Winery Road Ice Cream, a rich and indulgent signature dessert that has built its reputation one spoonful at a time. Dessert deserves its own moment, and sharing is entirely optional. There are restaurant dishes people order because they sound good, and…
Summary: Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa in Somerset West hosts its Wine Society evening at Magnolia Social Dining Lounge on Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 18h30. Priced at R495 per person, the experience includes a tasting of 10 wines from Barton Vineyards, Kloovenburg Wine & Olive Estate and (L)equinox Wines, paired with a selection of delectable…
Summary: Quay Four at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town is screening the Springboks vs All Blacks game on Saturday, 5 September 2026. Kick-off is at 17:00, with the game shown on big screens and harbour views setting the scene. It’s the perfect occasion to try their combo specials. Few rugby fixtures need much introduction, and…
Summary: The Wicket Brewer at Newlands Cricket Stadium is screening South Africa vs New Zealand on Saturday, 5 September 2026, with kick-off at 17:00. The Springboks and All Blacks rivalry will be shown on the big screen, giving rugby fans a relaxed spot at the bar to watch every tackle, try and match-changing moment. Some rugby…
Summary: The Homestead in Plumstead is hosting a Heritage Day braai on Thursday, 24 September 2026 from 12:00. Adults pay R590 per person and children under 10 pay R250. The menu includes Pickled Fish Bunny Chow, Beef Oxtail Dumpling Potjie, Spatchcock Chicken, Lamb Boerewors, South African sides and a selection of baked puddings with homemade custard…
Summary: Culture Wine Bar Newlands is launching its first brunch weekend in Newlands, Cape Town, on Saturday, 5 September and Sunday, 6 September 2026. From 11:00 to 14:30, guests can settle in for bottomless bubbles, mimosas and Bloody Marys. No brunch food menu or price for the bottomless drinks was supplied. Newlands has a new excuse…
Summary: Rick’s Cafe Americain at 103 Kloof Street in Gardens is hosting free live jazz this weekend from 19:30. On Friday, 4 September, Willy van Zyl takes over on saxophone, followed by Ian Smith on trumpet, fluegelhorn and vocals on Saturday, 5 September. Admission is free, with advance table reservations encouraged. A weekend in Gardens always…
Summary: Rick’s Cafe Americain at 103 Kloof Street in Gardens is screening the Springboks vs All Blacks on Saturday, 5 September, with kick-off at 17:10. The big game will be shown across the venue, including the Roof Terrace and Downstairs Bar. Tables tend to fill quickly on game days, so early booking is encouraged. Some rugby…
Durbanville Hills has reached a new milestone on the international wine stage, earning its first-ever 95-point score from acclaimed Master of Wine and international wine critic Tim Atkin MW. The accolade was awarded to the 2024 The Tangram White, a Sauvignon Blanc-led blend with a touch of Semillon, in Atkin’s 2026 South Africa Special Report,…
The wines of Brookdale Estate have once again commanded attention in Master of Wine Tim Atkin’s annual South Africa Special Report. Leading the charge is the newly released 2025 Brookdale Grenache Noir, which earned an impressive 95 points in its maiden vintage as a vibrant expression of Paarl Grenache, combining aromatic intensity with freshness, savoury…
Summary: The President Hotel in Bantry Bay, Cape Town, will host the opening of Zarah Cassim’s In Residence exhibition on 3 September 2026 from 5:30pm to 8pm. Presented in collaboration with Art School Africa, the exhibition brings Cassim’s paintings and photography into the hotel, exploring perception, spatial illusion and the creative filter through which she views…
