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SA vs West Indies, 2007

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Official 'fan fest' locations of the World Cup

by CatherineReichardt

For those who don't have tickets to some or all of the games, today's Sunday Times also provides the following update on 'fan fests' (free viewing zones) around the company. Note that in addition to these 'official fan fests', there will also be other fan zones such as the MTN fan zone at Montecasino in Johannesburg, for which entrance will be charged (and where facilities such as parking and food/drink outlets will be more formalised)Follow this link: http://www.google.co.za/search?hl=en&q=No+tickets%3F+No+problem+at+free+fan+fests+%2B+Karen+van+Rooyen&btnG=Search&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai="More than 260000 soccer enthusiasts who cannot attend World Cup games need not worry - they will be accommodated at 10 official "fan fests" around the country. Entrance to these facilities will be free, and fans are encouraged to come early to enjoy the entertainment. The venues, which will operate...

Get into 2010 spirit with 'Boys in the Photograph'

by CatherineReichardt

If you're coming to Jo'burg for the World Cup, the games won't keep you busy 24/7. Fortunately there are heaps of other things to keep you occupied - and hopefully entertained - in between times, many of which have latched onto the soccer theme.One of the more interesting offerings is a production of 'The Boys in the Photograph' by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben Elton which will run at the Johannesburg (Civic) Theatre in Braamfontein between 18 May and 11 July. You have probably heard awful things about going to the Jo'burg CBD, especially after dark: I would usually concur with at least the latter, but in this instance, I can assure you that both the parking and theatre are secure, and that it would be a pity if you let misguided concerns about safety deter you from attending one of the shows here, as every show that I've ever seen at the Civic has been wonderful (see my travel tips...

SNORKELING THE COASTLINE.

by PEE-WEE

Most beach coastlines along the shores of Southern Africa cater for safe snorkeling conditions, here you can leisurely snorkel at your own tempo and explore the wonderful underwater creatures that live on our coast line.A relaxing experience of wonder. Goggles ,flippers and a healthy lung system,a knife may be taken with you.

Sports : general

by PierreZA

South Africa is quite a sporting nation, bordering on fanatical. The major spectator sports include rugby, cricket and football (soccer). South Africa is the current IRB rugby world champions. During 2010, the FIFA Soccer World Cup will be hosted in South Africa. Many cities are involved, where matches will be taking place: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth, Durban, Polokwane (Pietersburg), Nelspruit, Bloemfontein and Kimberley.Cities like Durban and the coastal town of Jeffrey’s Bay are very well known for surfing.

PEAK HIGH MOUNTAIN GUIDES

by mtncorg

The Drakensberg is a wild and lonely land of mountains. There exists a fair network of trails near the base of the range along the South African side. There are even a few ‘trails’ that snake up to the rim of the Escarpment itself, but these tend to be frail affairs that have the nasty habit of disappearing at times. This magnificent outdoor venue offers one of Africa’s best outdoor adventures - the Drakensberg Traverse - a multi-day affair which will take you over and along some of the best terrain the range has to offer. It is a range best visited in the company of someone else whom has prior personal experience with these mountains. In the process of making my own personal Drakensberg traverse, I found that experience with Peak High Mountaineering. Peak High’s founder and main leader, Gavin Raubenheimer, is Mr. Mountain down here in South Africa. He has been running Peak High for over...

Sports mad South Africa

by Jenniflower

South Africans are fanatical about sport. Although rugby, cricket, soccer (football), boxing and golf are the most popular, many sports have an ardent following. Even South Africans living abroad seldom forget their origins when it comes to sport. It is a grand occasion to meet fellow South Africans abroad during major (televised) sporting events.Traditionally, rugby and cricket have been the sports of the white man in South Africa, and soccer the sport of the black man, and this is changing and progressing as the country is changing. The 'Springbok' jersey is a favourite for South Africans to wear. The springbok is emblazoned on peak caps, tshirts, mugs, scarves, you name it.

Table Mountain guides

by MichaelFalk1969

Kabboadventures offers half-, full- and multi-day-trips (hiking and climbing) to the Tafelberg as well as to other destinations in South Africa. The mountain guides are excellent and adapt the itinerary to your experience and fitness level. The prices are very reasonable. It is a much better way to experience the Tafelberg than just to take the cable car!

Surfing

by MikeAtSea

Cape Town is one of the best spots to base yourself, as the shape of the peninsula and the different prevailing winds and swells ensure that there is almost always something surfable. Further up the coast, you'll find some legendary spots. Jeffreys Bay (J-Bay) is probably the most popular surf destination on the coast, which is not surprising as there are some awesome waves, including the iconic Supertubes. Close by is the small town of St Francis Bay, where Bruce's Beauties (officially one of the top ten waves in the world) works, when it feels like it. When it does, you can follow the pilgrimage from J-Bay.Port Elizabeth doesn't have anything to match J-Bay but it's a nice town with some cool waves, and it's worth a stopover en route up the coast. Your next stop could be Port Alfred, or Kowie, as the locals call it. Take a walk down to the pier and, if it's working, go wild. If it...

Diving General

by MikeAtSea

If it's variety you're after, you've come to the right place. We have an enormously long coastline ranging from about 35°S to 27°S, which isn't quite within the usual range of tropical diving. However, the Mozambique Current, which flows down our East Coast, brings warm, tropical water with it, and at Sodwana Bay we have the most southerly coral reefs in the world. These are blessed with the full complement of colourful fish and some great nudibranchs, including the outrageous Spanish dancer (Hexabranchus sanguineas). Whale sharks, turtles, dolphins and ragged tooth sharks (Carcharias taurus) are often seen in specific places. As you head down the coast, the underwater faunal and floral assemblage changes gradually until, once you've reached Cape Town, you're diving in chilly but beautiful kelp forests. These, too, are unique. There are three major types, or genera, of kelp, and a short...

Sport Mad South Africa

by MikeAtSea

Yes we are a sport mad nation!! There are few countries in the world so deeply in love with such a wide spectrum of outdoor sports as South Africa. We have more sunshine than most countries, a good sporting infrastructure, established development programmes and many of our national heroes are sportsmen and women. Moreover, we have a land that lends itself to a wide variety of sports: 3 000 km of dramatic coastlines, ocean beds, mountain ranges, rivers, forests and plenty of wide-open space.The tale of South African sport falls into two historical categories: the Apartheid era and the Democratic era. During the Apartheid years preceding the release of Nelson Mandela in 1990 and the first democratic elections of 1994, most South African sportsmen and women were not welcome in the world arena. Although individuals like golfing icon Gary Player were active in their fields, SA cricket and...

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