Berg River Canoe Marathon
When: Wednesday, 11 July 2012 to Saturday, 14 July 2012
Where: Paarl to Velddrif
Categories: Sporting Events
Where: Paarl to Velddrif
Categories: Sporting Events
Berg River Canoe Marathon
This is THE event on the WCCU racing calendar and the flagship event. The 4 day Berg River Canoe Marathon event covers a distance of over 250km from Paarl all the way to Velddrif. A hard race not for the feint hearted.
A time trial is held to determine the starting positions of the top 60 paddlers.
The Berg River Canoe Marathon has been contested since 1961. It is an extremely tough challenge, taking place over four days and covering 227 kilometres, making it the longest race in South Africa. On top of this, it takes place in winter. The weather can be a fierce opponent, not to mention the tricky nature of the river. The water tends to be fast-flowing, but the channels are narrow, and overhanging trees give another angle to the test.
The Cape Town Festival is expected to take place at the Good Hope Centre in Cape Town, is billed as a diverse arts, culture and heritage event that caters for all cultural groups and ages.
Mother City residents and visitors alike can look forward to 2009 Idols winner Sasha-Lee Davids, soulful singer Chad Saaiman, reggae masters The Rudimentals, evergreen The Rockets, jazz diva Emily Bruce, the Cape Town Jazz Orchestra and popular local singers Alistair Izobel and Emo Adams.
The festival offices can be contacted on telephone +27 (0)21 465-9042.
All concerts are FREE to the public.
Please Note: Dates for this event to be confirmed.
A time trial is held to determine the starting positions of the top 60 paddlers.
The Berg River Canoe Marathon has been contested since 1961. It is an extremely tough challenge, taking place over four days and covering 227 kilometres, making it the longest race in South Africa. On top of this, it takes place in winter. The weather can be a fierce opponent, not to mention the tricky nature of the river. The water tends to be fast-flowing, but the channels are narrow, and overhanging trees give another angle to the test.
Cape Town Festival
When: Dates to be confirmed (Wednesday, 18 July 2012 to Saturday, 21 July 2012)
Where: Cape Town Central
Categories: Annual Festivals / Concerts & Shows / Music Festivals
Where: Cape Town Central
Categories: Annual Festivals / Concerts & Shows / Music Festivals
Cape Town Festival
Mother City residents and visitors alike can look forward to 2009 Idols winner Sasha-Lee Davids, soulful singer Chad Saaiman, reggae masters The Rudimentals, evergreen The Rockets, jazz diva Emily Bruce, the Cape Town Jazz Orchestra and popular local singers Alistair Izobel and Emo Adams.
The festival offices can be contacted on telephone +27 (0)21 465-9042.
All concerts are FREE to the public.
Please Note: Dates for this event to be confirmed.
Vaal River Meander Wine Route
When: Saturday, 07 July 2012 to Sunday, 26 August 2012
Where: Vaal Meander
Categories: Food & Wine
Where: Vaal Meander
Categories: Food & Wine
Vaal River Meander Wine Route
More than twenty different Venues on and around the banks of the Vaal River have been carefully selected to showcase the wines from over 50 premier South African Wine Estates. The venues on the Vaal River Meander Wine Route are diverse, fun and interesting and provide for all different tastes and entertainment.
You might fancy sipping wine on the patio of a 5-star hotel overlooking the Vaal River or you might prefer sitting in front of a roaring fireplace in a cosy River Pub. Or what about a wine tasting aboard one of the Cruisers? You have the option of enjoying the Wine Route by cruiser, car, bus or by limo. A great way to break the winter blues for your family, with a relaxing meander on and around the Vaal River, where you can enjoy well-priced tastings of excellent wines at a wide range of different venues.
Besides the fun of experiencing excellent Wine Estates at the diverse selection of venues, there is lots of local entertainment for the whole family that can be incorporated into the day. This includes game drives, a river cruise or dining on a cruiser, a game of golf, visiting the newest zoo in South Africa, fun at a warm indoor water world, ten pin bowling, children's entertainment, craft shopping, or maybe trying your hand at lady luck at Emerald Casino. There is so much to do and perhaps make a weekend of it to fit it all in!
When: Every Saturday and Sunday from midday till 18h00
Contact: Stonehaven on Vaal on +27(0)16 982-2951
You might fancy sipping wine on the patio of a 5-star hotel overlooking the Vaal River or you might prefer sitting in front of a roaring fireplace in a cosy River Pub. Or what about a wine tasting aboard one of the Cruisers? You have the option of enjoying the Wine Route by cruiser, car, bus or by limo. A great way to break the winter blues for your family, with a relaxing meander on and around the Vaal River, where you can enjoy well-priced tastings of excellent wines at a wide range of different venues.
Besides the fun of experiencing excellent Wine Estates at the diverse selection of venues, there is lots of local entertainment for the whole family that can be incorporated into the day. This includes game drives, a river cruise or dining on a cruiser, a game of golf, visiting the newest zoo in South Africa, fun at a warm indoor water world, ten pin bowling, children's entertainment, craft shopping, or maybe trying your hand at lady luck at Emerald Casino. There is so much to do and perhaps make a weekend of it to fit it all in!
When: Every Saturday and Sunday from midday till 18h00
Contact: Stonehaven on Vaal on +27(0)16 982-2951
Springbok Vasbyt
When: Saturday, 14 July 2012
Where: Pretoria
Categories: Sporting Events
Where: Pretoria
Categories: Sporting Events
Springbok Vasbyt
The Springbok Vasbyt road race will take place at the Voortrekker Monument. The race is presented by the marathon club of the Tshwane University of Technology.
Distances of 12km and 21km may be completed and persons who would rather walk these distances are welcome to come and take part. The races are subject to the rules of the AGN and the ASA and unregistered runners will have to pay for a temporary licence.
There are medals available in several categories. Gold medals will be awarded to the first three runners in the open division. Gold medals will also be awarded to the first runner in five other divisions and thereafter the first 100 runners will obtain silver medals, followed by 700 bronze medals.
There is ample, safe parking on the site and medical services will be available.
Venue: Voortrekker Monument, Eeufees Road, Pretoria
Time: 07h30
Contact: Leon Bezuidenhout at +27 (0)12 386-9000
Distances of 12km and 21km may be completed and persons who would rather walk these distances are welcome to come and take part. The races are subject to the rules of the AGN and the ASA and unregistered runners will have to pay for a temporary licence.
There are medals available in several categories. Gold medals will be awarded to the first three runners in the open division. Gold medals will also be awarded to the first runner in five other divisions and thereafter the first 100 runners will obtain silver medals, followed by 700 bronze medals.
There is ample, safe parking on the site and medical services will be available.
Venue: Voortrekker Monument, Eeufees Road, Pretoria
Time: 07h30
Contact: Leon Bezuidenhout at +27 (0)12 386-9000
National Antiques & Decorative Arts Faire
When: Friday, 20 July 2012 to Sunday, 22 July 2012
Where: Sandton
Categories: Arts & Culture / Exhibitions & Conferences
Where: Sandton
Categories: Arts & Culture / Exhibitions & Conferences
National Antiques & Decorative Arts Faire
Are you interested in books, coins, porcelain figures or do you want to find some beautiful antique pieces to incorporate in your home then the Antiques and Decorative Arts Faire is where you need to head in Sandton, Johannesburg.
There will be exhibitors from all over the country as well as internationally and will be showcasing their collections. There will be a wide range of furniture from the Victorian, Georgian, Edwardian and Art Nouveau collections. There will be collectable cutlery and novelty silver on show from specialist dealers of Russian, Irish, English and Cape silver. There will be jewellery, glassware, porcelain as well as prints, maps, coins, military memorabilia and books on display.
Times: 10h00 to 18h00
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre
Contact: Clyde on +27 (0)11 482-4259
There will be exhibitors from all over the country as well as internationally and will be showcasing their collections. There will be a wide range of furniture from the Victorian, Georgian, Edwardian and Art Nouveau collections. There will be collectable cutlery and novelty silver on show from specialist dealers of Russian, Irish, English and Cape silver. There will be jewellery, glassware, porcelain as well as prints, maps, coins, military memorabilia and books on display.
Times: 10h00 to 18h00
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre
Contact: Clyde on +27 (0)11 482-4259
Marico MTB Classic
When: Saturday, 18 August 2012
Where: Groot Marico
Categories: Outdoor Events / Sporting Events
Where: Groot Marico
Categories: Outdoor Events / Sporting Events
Marico MTB Classic
The annual Marico MTB Classic will once again take place at Groot Marico in the North West Province. Groot Marico is a small village forgotten by time, but with some of the best technical riding in South Africa. Groot Marico is situated an hour’s drive from Rustenburg.
The route has a circular approach and starts at the Bosman Feesterrein. There are different trails and distances to choose from and each varies in difficulty and terrain.
All funds raised will go towards local community upliftment and empowerment projects.
Distances:
61km - Extreme technical terrain
51km - Technical terrain for the fit rider
41km - Jeep track and dirt road
23km - Dirt road
Contact: Ronnie Schild on +27 (0)82 655-4053 or Chris de Bruyn on +27 (0)82 823-3815 from more information.
The route has a circular approach and starts at the Bosman Feesterrein. There are different trails and distances to choose from and each varies in difficulty and terrain.
All funds raised will go towards local community upliftment and empowerment projects.
Distances:
61km - Extreme technical terrain
51km - Technical terrain for the fit rider
41km - Jeep track and dirt road
23km - Dirt road
Contact: Ronnie Schild on +27 (0)82 655-4053 or Chris de Bruyn on +27 (0)82 823-3815 from more information.
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