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  • Wine, Views & a Dash of Rock: Why You Don’t Want to Miss the RAAF Concert at Benguela Cove

    If sipping wine by the ocean while listening to incredible live music sounds like your ideal Friday evening, mark 2 May 2025 on your calendar. That’s when RAAF—yes, the artists formerly known as Bottomless Coffee Band—are touching down in Hermanus for a one-night-only concert at the stunning Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate. What’s the vibe? […] More

  • Wedding Package Special: Say “I Do” in Style at The Homestead

    Calling all lovebirds, ring-flashers, and Pinterest board planners—The Homestead has just rolled out a wedding venue package that’s as charming as your proposal story. Set in a picture-perfect location with just the right mix of rustic elegance and modern flair, The Homestead is offering customised wedding packages for intimate celebrations between September 2025 and April […] More

  • A Feast to Remember: Easter at Taj Cape Town’s Mint Restaurant

    Looking for an Easter Sunday plan that doesn’t involve slaving over a hot oven or refereeing chocolate-fueled sugar highs at home? The Taj Cape Town has it covered. This year, the five-star inner-city hotel is throwing a lavish Easter buffet at its stylish Mint Restaurant—and it’s everything you’d want from a celebration: deliciously, family-friendly, and […] More

  • From Boardrooms to Team Building: Corporate Retreats at Waterval Country Lodge

    In the heart of the Western Cape, just a breezy 90-minute drive from Cape Town, lies a hidden gem where corporate retreats transform into unforgettable adventures. Welcome to Waterval Country Lodge, the ultimate playground for teams seeking both productivity and playfulness. Imagine this: your entire crew, from the interns to the CEO, gathered amidst nature’s […] More

  • The Beauty of Transformation: Blossoms, Birds, and Sea by Yiull Damaso at Benguela Cove

    Join Benguela Cove Art Gallery in an art exhibition about transformation, with cherry blossoms, sea life, and birds symbolising nature’s evolving beauty, resilience, and the passage of time. This art exhibition by Yiull Damaso brings together cherry blossoms, sea life, and birds to explore themes of change, resilience, and interconnectedness. Through evolving imagery, the works […] More

  • Sip, Sip, Hooray! Social Hour Just Got an Upgrade at Urban Umami

    After a long day of pretending to work hard (or, you know, actually working hard), there’s no better reward than a perfectly poured drink—preferably two. Enter Urban Umami’s Social Hour, the weekday escape everyone’s been waiting for. From 4 to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, Urban Umami invites the thirsty, the social, and the “I […] More

  • Honouring the Faces Behind South Africa’s Wine

    The recent Wine Harvest Commemorative Event celebrated the immense contributions of five visionary figures who have significantly influenced the South African Wine Industry. This year’s honourees continued the tradition of recognising outstanding leaders. Johann Krige received the 1659 Award for Visionary Leadership, Praisy Dlamini was honoured in the Growing Inclusivity category, Bennie Howard in the […] More