Vini Vidi Vino

[Ilse van den Berg] We came, we saw and we had a glass of wine on the weekend of 14 to 16 October 2011, which marked the open-air festival Wine on the River's fifth year on the banks of the Breede River at Goudmyn Farm, between Robertson and Bonnievale. Read more >>

Electric cars, are they a realistic alternative?

The much talked about electric vehicle (EV) strategy has started opening the doors to further debate around costs and potential infrastructure problems. Many also feel that the slow take-off rate in other areas of the world is another major concern, especially when choosing to go green seems to be such an obvious move. Read more >>

A love affair with travel - how it all began

[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] People often ask how I got into travel writing. It began with a love of hotels - I still remember the excitement when exploring a new, albeit temporary home. I wasn't interested in luxury at an early age, I just loved all the discoveries, awaiting me around every corner. Read more >>

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club to headline Synergy Live

Synergy Live 2011 is back with a killer line-up from 25 to 27 November, 2011, at the Boschendal Wine Estate, Franschhoek Valley, Western Cape. The international main stage headline act will be Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. Read more >>

Top SA artists at The Cape Town Folk and Acoustic Music Festival

Eighteen top South African artists will be performing at The Cape Town Folk and Acoustic Music Festival, which will be held at the CTICC, Cape Town, on Saturday, 10 December, 2011. Read more >>

Karen Zoid and Vusi Mahlasela on the same bill at The Fugard Theatre

South African stars Karen Zoid and Vusi Mahlasela will share the stage at The Fugard Theatre, District Six, Cape Town, on 11 and 12 November, 2011, at 8pm. The two are appearing in concert together to emphasise the integration of South African people through combining their music and audiences. Read more >>

In Flames to play RAMfest 2012

In Flames, the Scandinavian death metal band, will be performing at Ramfest in Joburg on Saturday, 10 March at Riversands Farm, Fourways and at Cape Town Ostrich Ranch, N7, Cape Town on Sunday, 11 March, 2012. Read more >>

Il Divo world tour to open in SA

The classical crossover group Il Divo will embark on a world tour, taking in six continents, in 2012, but will kick the tour off with performances in Cape Town, Joburg and Sun City. Songs from their new album, "Wicked Game", will be featured. Read more >>

Four international acts at Parker's in November

The Parker's Comedy & Jive November line-up will feature an American, a Zimbabwean, a Scotsman and an Aussie, as well as a host of local acts. Read more >>