We have a shop in Cape Town where we get a lot of tourists who would like to ship things back to their country. No problem — we have been doing it for years — but there is a question I get asked daily that grinds my gears. Customer:“How much does it cost to ship?” Me:“W...
It is better to take a taxi as the hotel bus into town is besieged by hawkers. The public beach is great, the separated seawater there is actually pool-like, but without service. We almost always used the pool at the Level lounge. Lots of sunb...
“Ow–ow–outta town,” I stammer, embarrassed and awed. “Bullshit. I can smell him,” she declares, cruising the bedroom, tearing open closets, wardrobes, chests, disappearing into the master bath. “Son-of-a-bitch!” she shrieks, fuming at the absence of her prey. “Wh-what is ...
My first impression was that the town should immediately commission an artist to create a work to symbolize the “New Cape Charles,” one that conveys a narrative of who we are. Maybe a work comprised of a pig, a bird, and a snake to symbolize the three Buddhist poisons of ignorance, a...
I grew up and still live in the town of Bourne. I started fishing the Cape area when I was 5 years old and I have been hooked ever since! I have my Dad to thank for that... Here I am in the early 90's with my dad Jake and sister Katelyn. This photo was likely taken somewhe...
Although Hatteras Island may feel a bit like a ghost town, the late fall and winter months are some of the best times to visit Cape Point, especially for beachcombers and sunset lovers. Even on the best fishing days, the beaches of Cape Point are fairly uncrowded during the off-season, ...
Bullion worth a million being conveyed from the Rand to Cape town was seized (by the Boers) and sent to Pretoria —with a ‘receipt’ for the same. It was minted into coin”. The ransacking of Natal The Boer Republics declared war on Great Britain on the 11th October 1899. This was ...
This is the finale in GMF’s fall-winter 2016-17 concert series. The Meetinghouse, an icon on Gloucester’s skyline, is located at the corner of Church and Middle Street in downtown Gloucester. Parking is available on the green. Accessible side entrance with a lift at 10 Church Street....
Desmond, a refugee from Zimbabwe who has become a Cape Town taxi driver, explained to me how being able to spot a customer immediately can “enable you to have a wage for several months”; just as not spotting one can mean “putting your life on the line.” The singular character of ...
Being a virtual live auction, online, telephonic and commission bidding will also be available. Those wishing to bid will be able to register online with Strauss & Co from Monday, 12 September 2022 at www.straussart.co.za. 10 CAPE TOWN AUCTION WEEK Art, Decorative Arts, Furniture, Jewellery...