Archive for April, 2008
Celebrated SA athlete overcame rough seas, spirited male competition and a record field to take victory in the gruelling 7.5km Cadiz Vista Nova Freedom Swim from Robben Island to Blouberg on Sunday.
Du Toit, 24, who swam a winning time of 1hr55min5sec, has now won the women’s division of this extreme event in seven successive [...]
It’s actually a matter of – “whats the point?” – something so simple, yet possibly the cause of a huge accident, death and families hurt.
02:11AM – returning home driving down Blaauwberg road I spot a red car (GP license plate) oddly parked half in the middle of the left lane just past PG Autoglass in [...]
This Saturday will see 200 open water swimmers from around the country taking on the 2008 Cadiz Vista Nova Freedom Swim.A trip to Robben Island is usually a time for reflection.
For South Africans it is an emotional reminder of the past, whereas the sight of Nelson Mandela’s cell gives foreigners an idea of the sacrifices [...]
According to the Facebook group, ” Medley’z – Beachfront ” the old Beachfront 711 is transforming into a(nother) club. There is no set opening date as of yet. Visit their group to be kept up to date.
Willem Barendsz was built in 1955 as a whale factory ship, was later a fish factory ship off South Africa during the 1960s and partially blamed for the collapse of South Africa’s fish stocks in the late 60s and 70s. For many years she was anchored in Table Bay between Robben Island and Blouberg until [...]
Construction on the R300, rated as the city’s most dangerous freeway and set to be upgraded at a cost of R600-million, is expected to start at the beginning of July.The multimillion rand upgrade is being conducted by the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral).
The R300 is notorious for its high accident rate and crime-related incidents, [...]
Excellent ambiance, wonderful lighting, specials that are truly satisfying, service really great and layout of entire restaurant truly magnificent.
With the wonderful view and lights inside it truly set the backdrop for a romantic evening or just a wonderful atmosphere to dine out with your mates. I definitely want to go back.
I was truly captivated [...]