Exciting events are happening near you!

Some say potato, some say coach potato! The summer is finally here and there is absolutely no excuse to lie around when there is so much to do in sunny South Africa! Scroll down to see what exciting event is being held in your town.

Get moving at the Liquifruit Irene Half Marathon and 10 km

Both the half marathon and 10km races are moderate courses. Part of the 21.1km race is run on Irene Farm with the rest of the race taking place around Irene Dairy Farm, Irene Golf Course and Southdowns Residential Estate. The 10km race takes place on the farm. There is little traffic on the route which adds to the enjoyment. Walkers are welcome.

Above: Get moving at the Liquifruit Irene Half Marathon. Photo by: GORE-TEX® Products

Celebrate music at the Kalk Bay Theatre

An evening of classics with Wesley Wolhuter (piano and cello), Sherné Heaton (mezzo-soprano) & Sello Maroga (tenor and piano). Classical music from Scarlatti, Scriabin and more, as well as old classics such as Smile, When I fall in love and others performed by brilliant, talented young artists. With an amazing first performance on Sunday, this is a show not to be missed! Book your seat now and prepare for an evening of beautiful music performed with passion and energy.

Above: For the love of music, join the magical trio at the Kalk Bay theatre. Photo: Moyan Brenn

Be inspired at the AFDA Film Festival

This film festival is a collaborative culmination of the work that AFDA students have produced. The programme schedule consists of a vast selection of 12min, 24min and MFA feature films. It is through these films that the students hope to enter into the South African film industry and deliver content of unequivocal quality and substance.

Above: See movies out of the ordinary at the AFDA Film Festival. Photo by: Provided.

Enjoy a glass of bubbly at the Franschhoek Champagne Festival

The Franschhoek ‘Magic of Bubbles’ Cap Classique and Champagne Festival will be welcoming visitors from around the country over the weekend of 2 to 4 December to this annual social calendar highlight. Sponsored by Investec Specialist Bank, this popular festival will have a new fashionable twist with a black and white emphasis. Franschhoek, situated in the heart of the South African Winelands and with its French heritage character, provides the perfect location for visitors to delight in sampling both Champagne and Cap Classique wines.

Get the Christmas spirit with Carols by Candlelight

Carols by Candlelight at the Walter Sisulu Garden are brought to you by Botanical Society of South Africa in association with Old Mutual. Come join us and sing Christmas Carols with the Mzansi Youth Choir. This is great entertainment for the whole family. Please bring along items for donation, such as clothing, toys, soaps and canned food.

Above: Carols by Candlelight is a must if you celebrate Christmas. Look for one in your town and make sure you attend this special event. Photo by: max_thinks_sees

If you plan on going on an adventure to one of these majestic locations from another part of the country, you might want to use a vehicle to get there. Car rental South Africa would be a great place to start looking for the best wheels to get you there.

You might also want to consider flying to the nearest city and then having a look at the car hire options.

New List of Durban Street Names - Updated

KwaZulu Natal's new Durban street names has caused much controversy. Here is a comprehensive list of both the old and new road names of the city.

5 great roadside restaurants to visit when travelling South Africa

Road tripping is always an awesome time to unwind, bond with family and friends and escape the city for a few days. However road food often doesn’t leave much to the imagination with literally hundreds of generic fast food chains being the only real option along many of the main routes in South Africa.

This however is a vague misconception as if the discerning road traveler takes a little time to get to know a few more of the places just off the highways, they will in fact come to the conclusion that there are a handful of quaint road side restaurants to experience which will definitely help fight the road food blues.
Here are 5 worthwhile places to experience great food whilst exploring the highways and byways of South Africa.

What You Can Experience in Johannesburg & Pretoria on Your Next Holiday

Johannesburg is the vibrant heart of South Africa and Pretoria is the Administrative Capital and together they form the multi-cultural, multi-lingual powerhouse of Africa. They sizzle with energy and enthusiasm, from squatter camps in Soweto to world-class hotels in Sandton. This is also the jump-off point to many of the biggest and best Game Reserves […]