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Football Fever is Real!
I start to relax and look out the window at my fellow, and sister, motorists. For the first time I notice the beautiful colours of their various football shirts. Brazil, Spain and Portugal are among the favourites.
Think BRICSA
South Africa doesn’t have the population or the GDP of the so-called BRIC’s — Brazil, Russia, India and China — so it’s a bit cheeky of us to argue we’re in the same league, right? Well, don’t tell that to the Financial Times Johannesburg correspondent Richard Lapper.
Matt. Dancing Madly. Here.
Mondays are like any other day as long as I get to do what I love and that is flying. Today however, is different as great excitement looms in my airspace. I am about to meet Matt and see him in action.
SA at the World Economic Forum
Boarding passes on hand, innovative conversation and excitement were the order from last week as the teams of Brand South Africa and the International Marketing Council (IMC) left for Davos – Klosters, Switzerland.
The Blogosphere Strikes Back
Jeffrey Hoffman, a former play-by-play baseball announcer now working as a web developer, blogs about sports for the Huffington Post, to which, on or about January 14, he uploaded an item predicting chaos and mayhem at the forthcoming South Africa-hosted FIFA World Cup. He probably wishes he hadn’t.
Skepticism breeds solutions in a paradoxical nation
Spend some time with a South African, simply engage in casual conversation and see the impossible become the possible.
Final Draw, Final Straw
Our intrepid correspondent sets out to party hearty at the FIFA World Cup draw in Cape Town on December 5, but ends up feeling like a Hobbit.
A Contributor’s Carrot is Grated
I am a huge fan of technology, writes Ms. Print. I Tweet, I Facebook, I blog, I work for a website, I Digg, I Twitpic and, occasionally, I even format my hard drive. But.
Coming to your living room carpet: Bafana vs. Mexico in 3D
The players won’t just be on your TV screens, they’ll be running around on your living room.
Diverse culture
How do we educate ourselves on the diverse cultures that surround us, asks contributor Mongezi Mtati.
Eight (grumpy) reasons to work over Xmas
There is always a bright side to everything so here are a few reasons to enjoy working over the Xmas period.
Flying with the dreamers
This is by far my favourite time of the year! Perfect summer days flying into Cape Town with Table Mountain visual miles before we commence our descend into the city.
Iziko South African Museum
I love idling away hours in the museum. I visit so often that I know the floor plan by heart. I’m always amazed that I learn something new with each visit.
Day of Reconciliation
South Africa’s DNA on display on the Day of Reconciliation — the spirit of Invictus lives.
Kite Surfer’s Paradise
Talk in town has it that the Dutch, Swiss, Germans, Russians, and well, kite surfers from all over the world love it here in Cape Town
Romance is all around Cape Town
Undoubtedly the most romantic, joyful and exciting day in a couple’s life is their wedding day.
Inspired
I challenge you to take a fresh look at our amazing Mzanzi. Go on a journey, find the possibilities and who knows you might just like Kahn Morbee – “.. be thinking of a time I felt inspired.”
Life’s great in Greyton …
The first time I heard about Greyton was when my boyfriend asked me to come along at the beginning of this year. I wondered what this little town could offer that would make it so special?
Here’s looking at you, kid
The African bush delivers surprises, even to the most seasoned travellers and game lovers.
Company Gardens Pulls Up Its Socks
The Gardens, a haven situated at the top of Adderley Street, has been a sanctuary for the city’s overheated and overworked people for over 200 years…
Go for green, in the shopping mall, well done Canal Walk..
Going green is all the rage and this is great. What really excited me a few days ago, was an unexpected pop in to Century City and oh my how quickly things change.
Moses Mabhida Stadium Opening
It’s a cool, wet day, but none of the throngs of people pouring into the Stadium have dampened spirits. This is the official opening of the Moses Mabhida Stadium…
Friday Football Fever hits Tshwane!
Celebrities take on the Media – on the football “pitch”. Hundreds of people descended on Sammy Marks Square in Tshwane today to celebrate Football Friday – Mzansi style.
