La Motte’s association with the art of renowned South African landscape artist Jacob Hendrik Pierneef (1886 – 1957) dates back to early 2002, with the creation of the estate’s premium wine, the Pierneef Collection. Ever since, Pierneef’s love for that which is truly South African, as well as his passion for his art are echoed…
October at Babylonstoren: Garden Day, spring abundance and hands-on farm experiences This October, Babylonstoren invites visitors to celebrate the fullness of spring on the farm – from Garden Day festivities and edible flower crowns to seasonal produce, springtime workshops, farm heritage experiences and special dining events rooted in the bounty of the garden. Garden Day…
Chef Mynhardt Joubert is giving his celebrated annual festive fruit cakes a bold new expression, transforming each cake into a complete gifting experience in which the wrapping is an act of generosity in itself. The new collection presents Mynhardt’s luxury festive cakes in an exuberant visual world best described as ‘Boere-Baroque’ with an Afri-French flourish….
From fresh Mediterranean flavours and hand-rolled pasta to fire-cooked meats, summer fruit and a glass of chilled wine, Neil Ellis Wines welcomes the new season with a relaxed menu designed for sharing, savouring and settling in. There is something about summer in the Cape that calls for a slower pace: long lunches that stretch into…
When guests visit La Motte Wine Estate, the focus is always on an authentic Cape Winelands experience. Making guest feel at home with the warm hospitality of the Franschhoek Valley. Or course not everyone can make it to the magnificent front door of this renowned wine and tourism destination and therefore, the estate is delighted…
A symbol of French winemaking heritage in the Franschhoek Valley, La Motte Wine Estate with its centuries-old history dating back to 1695, its magnificently restored Cape Dutch buildings and its reputation for conserving heritage is delighted to announce a new addition to its wine portfolio, quite fittingly for Heritage Month in September. A Bordeaux-style red…
The R2-billion, South African-owned resort in KwaZulu-Natal is the largest hospitality investment in South Africa and the SADC region since the 1970s. It also marks the global launch of Club Med’s new Beach & Safari offering, pairing the Indian Ocean coastline with a Big Five safari experience. Club Med South Africa Beach & Safari Resort…
Ramenhead, the FYN Group’s ramen shop that first opened on Parliament Street in 2022, opened on 15 September 2026 as Ramenhead Izakaya at 75 Kloof Street. The larger space adds wood-fired izakaya plates, oshizushi, a four-stop omakase and a courtyard sake bar alongside the ramen for which it has become known. “Ramen is still the…
From 28 October 2026, Artscape Theatre becomes a world of shadows, seduction and the supernatural as David Nixon CBE’s acclaimed Dracula returns to the stage, presented by Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) and featuring an all-star cast led by Leading Principals Kirstél Paterson and Leusson Muniz. Nixon’s Dracula is a darkly theatrical collision of dance, music, design and gothic…
Luke Dale Roberts opens Boscia at Tswalu: built into the earth, beside an ancient forest, under celestial skies. Boscia opened in August 2026 under the creative direction of Luke Dale Roberts, creator of The Test Kitchen, which during its celebrated run ranked among the World’s 50 Best Restaurants and won the Eat Out Restaurant of…