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NEW MOUNTAIN BIKE STAGE RACE BOOST FOR NORTHERN DRAKENSBERG RidetheBerg, a new two-day mountain bike stage race, scheduled for 25 and 26 June 2016, is set to establish the Northern Drakensberg as one of the premier mountain biking destinations in South Africa. Stimulated by the success of the Absa Cape Epic, established in 2004 and the Sani2c, established in 2005, there are now more than 60 multi-day mountain bike events in South Africa each year. The high volume has led to the events market becoming highly competitive, with stage races vying for fresh rider experiences and unique selling points. On average, there is more than one stage race per week to choose from and consequently South African mountain bikers are spoiled for choice and have become eminently discerning in their event choices. Any new stage race needs to offer either exceptional value for money or an incredible experience. Or both. Curiously, no mountain bike stage races have been establish

The Union Bar , masters of here-today-gone-tomorrow entertainment, is collaborating with none other than Black Bottle   blended Scotch   whisky to offer the who’s who in Jozi a world-class pop-up production to run for 13 weeks, starting on March 11. This is   not just any bar. Think black. Think gold. Think sophistication, style and delicious cocktails. From the décor to the specially prepared artisanal menu presented in black and gold, to the golden girl dancing in her gilded cage – the stage is set for an experience unlike any other. Did you notice the new The Union Bar logo? It heralds the beginning of a new era, of collaborations and extravaganzas, pushing what we expect from a pop-up into unchartered territories. Case in point:   The Union Bar with Black Bottle   blended Scotch whisky.   With a bottle of pure blackness, a distinctive golden label and a blend of the finest Scottish whisky true to the original blend developed by the Graham brothers in A

Carnival City plays host to much anticipated Pride Weekend again this year Carnival City has been selected once again to host the much anticipated Pride Weekend which combines hilarious stand-up comedy and awesome live music performances by proudly South African artists. This year’s Pride Weekend takes place on 11 and 12 March 2016, and tickets are on sale at Computicket, ranging in price from R125 per person. The first day of the Pride Weekend features a music concert characterized by infectious afro soul and house tunes. Artists on the bill for the Pride Weekend music event include The Soil, Mafikizolo, Black Motion and K2 hosted by mzansi sexiest woman and big brother finalist Blue Mbombo, and comedian Tumi Stopnonsons. The second day of the event is dedicated to comedy, with top comedians such as Joey Rasdien, Trevor Gumbi, Salesman, Pule, Thapelo Tips, Dillan Oliphant, Mdu Ntuli, Tumi Stopnonsons, hosted by the hilarious TallAssMo, collaborating to have the audi

Eikendal Weintaufe 2016 a feast of family fun A Sunday wind down on the lawn for young and old Put on a sun hat and make a beeline for Eikendal Estate when it gets its summer groove on with its annual Weintaufe , a next level harvest celebration which invites young and old to unwind with an al fresco feast on the lawn on Sunday, 6 March 2016 . This popular Winelands destination, conveniently situated on the R44 between Stellenbosch and Somerset West, is renowned for its elegant wines of great fruit purity and finesse and it is its flagship Chardonnay 2016 that will steal the show on the day as the estate’s first wine of the new vintage. “What started out as an intimate ceremonial blessing to celebrate the end of the harvest at Eikendal 35 years ago, has evolved into a not-to-be-missed highlight on the social calendar, attracting a cool crowd each year,” explains acclaimed winemaker Nico Grobler. After the official baptism of the new cellar gem, guest

THERE'S ALWAYS A STORY IN NEDERBURG Live it, love it and savour every second of it.  That's the message of Nederburg's new TV advertisement.  The gorgeously shot commercial shows a dream-like sequence conjured by that first sip of Nederburg, as it triggers memories, reveries and flights of fancy. Swopping the cerebral for the sensory, it tells viewers: "There's always a story in Nederburg". The ad that goes live in late February was launched at a media event held in a Cape Town gallery, where guests could sample wines from Nederburg's elegantly repackaged range at individually themed stations as they embarked on a deliciously different taste adventure. Each taste station evoked a scene. Guests could sip, sample and nibble at the installations, stopping at one shrouded in swirling mists reminiscent of a day at the beach or another that was like a dazzling carnival. There was a bullfight, a walk in the orchard, an interlude in a rose garde

The Neon Run 2016 The Neon Run TM   2016, a 5km run & music festival, will be glowing up Wanderers, Johannesburg on Saturday the 14 th May 2016 with an epic new stage, route and lineup.   Ready? Set… GLOW!   Neon Runners will crawl, run, walk, roll or ride their way through a 5km neon wonderland, dressed in their lumo-best, ready and warmed up for an electrifying after party with South Africa’s top DJs and musicians. The Neon Run 2016 route will have you glowing crazy with some new fluorescent fun and more Glow Stations than ever before. Each Glow Station is designed to light up your night with music, black lights, UV arches, UV paint and unique themes. Neon Runners will Travolta their way through Disco World, become human walks of art when they blast their way through Paint Paradise and encounter other splashy surprises. After the run is said and done, the lights will go down and the music will turn up. The Neon Run 2016 will be takin