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Cape Town Jazz Festival

By LAURA NASS | Friday February 03, 2012 10:08 AM

The 13th annual Cape Town Jazz Festival will be held this year in South Africa, claiming the title of the “number 4 in the world” of its event kind. This entertainment experience is one for those who want to experience South Africa through art and music to gain an unique feel for the area. The Cape Town Jazz Festival grows in success each year and has become an ever popular international event.

Each year since the first presentation of the Cape Town Jazz Festival popularity has grown and attendance size has nearly tripled. If you are interested in music and experiencing South African culture first hand then this is the event for you. The Cape Town Jazz Festival will be held over two days, with over 40 international and African artists playing on five stages.

The Cape Town Jazz Festival will be held on Friday March 30 and Saturday March 31, 2012. The event will be held at the dazzling Cape Town International Convention Center, a venue that creates an unique experience all in its own. Do not miss the Cape Town Jazz Festival, for a once of a life time South African music experience!

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Cape Argus Cycle Tour

By LAURA NASS | Friday January 27, 2012 02:23 PM

If you will be adventuring through South Africa in March and interested in an exciting and physical event consider attending the Cape Argus Cycle Tour. The tour is known as the “largest timed cycling event in the world” featuring over 35,000 contestants each year. This event is popular among the international community and such celebrities as Lance Armstrong and Gabrielle Sabatini have competed in the Cape Argus Cycling Tour.

The Cape Argus Cycling Tour will be an exciting event welcoming to all visitors and locals alike, a great opportunity to experience the beauty of Cape Town. The route of the race will circle down and around South Africa’s coast, known as one of the most beautiful cycling courses.

In addition to the 110 km race that will be the main attraction, the Cape Argus Cycling Tour will also feature a Lifecycle Expo in Cape Town as well as a Cape Argus Junior Cycling Tour. Featuring all of these events and more, the event will be one not to miss when adventuring through South Africa.  The Cape Argus Cyling Tour will be held on March 11, 2012.

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Hands-On Harvest Wine Festival

By LAURA NASS
Friday January 06, 2012 02:38 PM

Consider attending the Hands-On Harvest wine festival which will be held in Robertson Wine Valley offering visitors many wine making adventures such as grape picking, bunch sorting, stomping, wine tastings, and much more. The festival can be experienced in small groups for an intimate Cape Town experience.

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The Cape Town Minstrels Carnival

By KAY BRADFORD
Monday December 12, 2011 05:32 PM

If you are in South Africa around New Year’s Day consider the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, also known as Kaapse. The celebration held on January 2  offers singing, dancing, colorful costumes, and more, all parading through the streets of Cape Town.

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Kirstenbosch Sunday Summer Concerts

By ANNE POTTER
Monday November 28, 2011 10:36 AM

The Kirstenbosch Sunday Summer Concerts are a unique way to spend any of your summer Sunday nights in Cape Town. Consider adding this entertainment experience to your Cape Town itinerary for stunning views and well-celebrated music.

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South African Horrorfest

By LAURA NASS
Thursday October 13, 2011 08:51 AM

The South African Horrorfest is said to be “Africa’s most exciting Halloween event”, featuring film premiers, costume contests, prizes, giveaways, a marketplace, and more. Consider adding this creepy fun event to your Cape Town Halloween itinerary.

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The Discovery Cape Times Big Walk

By LAURA NASS
Wednesday September 14, 2011 08:35 AM

Consisting of 10 different distance walks to choose from, the timed races featured in The Discovery Cape Times Big Walk have become a favorite way to explore the city, get some exercise, and donate to charity at the same time.

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The Hermanus Whale Festival 2011

By HANNAH BLACK
Tuesday July 19, 2011 09:43 AM

Every year, thousands of people flock to the Walker Bay to attend the Hermanus Whale Festival, the only enviro-arts festival in South Africa, and host to the most incredible shore-based whale watching in the world. The festival is a must for all who want the opportunity to see Southern Right whales.

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The Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town

By ALLISON HELMER
Thursday July 14, 2011 10:17 AM

The Two Oceans Marathon is presented by Nike each year with various racing events held on the breathtaking sea side of Cape Town.

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Cape Town Fashion Week

By JEANIE ERWIN
Friday May 20, 2011 12:49 PM

If you follow the latest designers with an obsessive passion, and think haute couture is hot, then the Cape Town Fashion Week is the place to be. Cape Town Fashion Week is Africa's largest gathering of the most compelling and cutting edge fashion talent across the continent and beyond.

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