SANIBONANI SOUTH AFRICA- WELCOME TO MY CITY PART 2

A few months ago I promised a part two of the "Welcome to my city" post. Here goes ☺

A blanket of stars almost always cloaks us, our equivalent to the city light that shine so bright.
Traffic jams are not of concern, instead we wait at stop-streets for donkey carts to take their turns.

Weekends are spent bundu-bashing, in search of new adventures. With trucks and cows and mountains and rivers on the way, its easy to get a little dazed. Fishing is a big sport, attracting tourist too. A perfect weekend would be spent with friends & family in a cozy camping site set up by us all. There's nothing more fitting for lunch than potjie-kos and pap, or a fish braai.

So for a renewal of the mind, body and soul, come down to my Farm Town and experience what I do, Everyday ☺

SANIBONANI SOUTH AFRICA - CAPE TOWN CARNIVAL

Recently this blog has been seeming more like a fashion blog than anything else. My apologies. Here's an event post (other than fashion event), which is long overdue.

If you're in and around Cape Town this weekend be sure not to miss the 4th annual Cape Town Carnival. A celebration of diversity and African culture & heritage. This years theme: AFRICAN LEGENDS.

Its all going down this Saturday, the 16th of March on the fan walk, Green point. It promises excitement for the whole family. Starting at 5pm until midnight. Don't fear, hunger will not strike as food will be sold along the way from 3pm. Expect to be dazzled by the best of Africa.

Performers include 2010 Idols finalist, L' loyd Cele, Claire Philips, Crazy White Boy and Dj Ready D.
Kids will enjoy the colourful costumed dancers and standout floats which include Van Hunks smoking on Table Mountain, The Flying Dutchman in full sail, the colourful Namaqualand Daisies, the ancient Khoi-San legend of The Mantis and the Moon, the spectacular Queen of Sheba, and fierce Nyami-Nyami and The Spirit of the Zambezi.

So come alive with Cape Town and join in the fun and lively atmosphere.

Image: www.capetownmagazine.com

SANIBONANI South Africa- Charity

This past weekend I attended and participated in a ladies lunch and fashion show to collect funds and raise awareness for Gaza, Palestine.

Thanx to all the organizers for all the hard work that they put in, the event was a great success and thoroughly enjoyed by all the attendees.

I'm sure most of you are familiar with the struggle in Palestine. Apartheid, yes, being South African we all know what that is. Being born in the 1990's I was fortunate enough not to experience apartheids oppression. Yet looking into the eyes and listening to the stories of those who lived through it, brings shivers and tears to my eyes.

Reading about and viewing pictures of the current state in Palestine is heart breaking. The little that we can do to assist the people of Palestine, must be done. Looking at SA and how far we've come, brings hope for the future of Palestine. Please remember them in your prayers. Palestine must be free!

For more info on the Israeli apartheid Read "Israeli Apartheid: A beginners guide" by Ben white

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SANIBONANI SA - Welcome To My CITY (Part 1)

Welcome to my city. Far away from the buzzing cities of SA, between mountains, hides my happy place, my piece of heaven, my farm town. No, we don't have sky high buildings here, but what we do have is sky scraper trees.
The ocean may be miles away, but surrounding us are beauteous dams.
The water so clear, the air so fresh, more so after a summers rain.
Right now the flowers have bloomed and the sight is oh so heavenly. Nature at its best. These sunsets are incomparable and donkey carts rule this town. Yes, this is my little eden, a place I call home.(Keep a lookout for part 2)

SANIBONANI South Africa - AFCON 2013

Ke nako, Ayoba, Zakumi. How far back does it feel? To me, at times it feels like it was just yesterday that the 2010 Fifa World Cup was on our home grounds.

The unity, excitement and celebrations are on their way once again.

On the 24th of October 2012 the Orange Africa Cup of Nations 2013 draw took place in Ethekwini, Durban.

The results were as follows:

Group A: South Africa, Morocco, Cape Verde, Angola

Group B: Ghana, Mali, Niger, DR Congo

GROUP C: Zambia, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Nigeria

Group D: Ivory Coast, Togo , Algeria, Tunisia

The opening match will be on 19th January 2013 where the hosts, Bafana will face Cape Verde at the FNB stadium in Johannesburg.

The three week tournament will take place across the country at 5 different stadiums.
Johannesburg- FNB Stadium
Durban- Moses Mabhida Stadium
Port Elizabeth- Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
Nelspruit- Mbombela Stadium
Rustenburg- Royal Bafokeng Stadium

Ticket price's range from R50 to R200.
Don't miss out on the fun and excitement.
Buy your tickets before 20 December and take advantage of the discounts on offer.
Get your tickets at Selected Spar stores across the country or via the Local Organising Committee's call centre on 087 9803 000.

*Most importantly; DON'T FORGET YOUR VUVUZELA!

SANIBONANI South Africa - Cape Town International Kite Festival

When: 10:00 - 18:00, Saturday 3 November and Sunday 4 November

Where: Zandvlei, Muizenberg, Cape Town, Western Cape

Costs: R20 for Adults R10 for Kids

"Let's Go Against the Wind & Fly Our Kites High."
Feast your eyes on beautiful creations that will be filling the sky, the most unimaginable designs.
The 18th Cape Town International Kite Festival is taking place this weekend, 3rd & 4th November. Hosted by Cape Town Mental Health, the theme being 'All about Ability'.
This spectacular event attracts over 20 000 visitors. Entertainment will not only be among the clouds, but on terra ferma too. Enjoy the electric flea market, food stalls and kiddies rides. An event for the whole family.

for more information on the Cape Town International Kite Festival and Cape Mental Health contact +27 (0)21 447-9040