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FNB Whisky Live Festival has reformatted their offering to return to Durban and Cape Town in April and June 2014… Exciting news is that they’ve added Nelspruit to the roll-out plans in May! The team has created a new-look, much more intimate, hand-crafted show enabling them to bring you beautiful whiskies presented by whisky experts designed to showcase the whisky at its best. A platform for whisky brands from as close as Wellington in the Cape and as far afield as Taiwan, Keepers of the Quaich, whisky experts and those in the know will be ready to engage with discerning whisky lovers who will attend these events knowing that they will leave with more whisky knowledge than they arrived with. Think premium whiskies, bespoke mini-tastings, whisky stories and an evening of sophistication… The FNB Whisky Live Showroom! The FNB Whisky Live Showroom kicks off at the Suncoast Casino’s Sun Zone from 25 – 26 April 2014. Nelspruit, you can pencil in 16 – 17 May 2014 at Emnotweni Casino and ...

The 2014 Gauteng Outdoor Expo- Eco, Adventure and Travel Experiences and Events for the whole family (including the four-legged members)  Gather all your friends and family and head to The 2014 Gauteng Outdoor Expo, Waterfall Polo Estate Midrand, May 30- 1 June. The Outdoor Eco Adventure and Travel Expo has been an annual event for the past 22 years and offers Jozi-goers the opportunity to escape the concrete jungle and experience the outdoors in their own backyard. The event not only offers people information on where to go and what to do in SA’s great outdoors but equips you with the correct tools to make the most of your outdoor experience. From camping, climbing, hiking or enjoying the tranquillity of a South African sunset, The Outdoor Expo has it all, from camping kits, caravans and trailers, with experts lending their advice and instruction on how to best enjoy all that this magnificent country has to offer. With the best gear for on-the-go , The Outdoor Expo ...

Sunday 25 th May – 11am to 3pm At the “Old Mill”, Magaliesberg About This Event Thirteen years ago, Woodland School in Magaliesberg approached Cellar Rats Wine Tasting Club to assist them with an annual fund raising event, and the Cellar Rats Spring Wine Festival was born. Five years ago we realized that there is no festival in Joburg to showcase the Fortified wines produced in South Africa, so we decided to produce a Port and Sherry festival, which has been renamed as the Port & Red Wine Festival. Now in its 6th year, the Cellar Rats Port & Red Wine Festival  still promotes an ethos of "good living". This family festival is held at the historic “Old Mill", on the banks of the picturesque Magalies River, approx. 40 minutes from Jhb's Northern Suburbs.  The atmosphere is relaxed and convivial, and several bonfires will be provided around the venue for warming you up once the sun starts setting and for toasting marshmallows. Our emphasis is ...

Universal Music South Africa –  2014 SAMA Nominations   Universal music South Africa    artists are definitely representing across all categories at this year’s South African Music Awards (SAMA). From Newcomer of the Year to Album of the Year, Universal Music South Africa’s got it covered. Taking the lead with five nominations are newcomers Gangs of Ballet for their album Yes/No/Grey, they share the pole position with dance group Mi Casa. SA super group Mafikizolo is right behind them with four nominations as well as the fresh new female artist, Naima Kay, also with four nominations. Mafikizolo’s Reunited and Naima Kay’s Umsebenzi were both nominated for the prestigious Album of the Year award. Mafikizolo was also honoured with a Duo/Group of the year alongside Gangs of Ballet, while Gangs of Ballet share a Newcomer of the Year nomination with Naima Kay. Three out of the five ladies nominated for Female Artist of the Year are from Universal Music’s re...

Located off the south eastern coast of Africa, Mauritius is a tropical hideaway renowned for its beauty. This little bit of  heaven on Earth  was formed approximately 10 million years ago during a volcanic eruption under the sea. Known for its soft, sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, and reefs that expand around the island’s 205 miles of coastline. Mauritius was first discovered by the Arabs, since it is situated in their trading routes, but the first settlers of Mauritius were the Portuguese, and then after that the Dutch. Mauritius was named by the Dutch, after the Prince Maurice Nassau. The island was developed by the French in 1710, after they came to settle on the island. The last colony to possess Mauritius was the British. Mauritius is a country with a rich history. It has been hallowed by important organizations like the UNESCO. In fact, ‘Le Morne’ has been identified as a “place of resistance to slavery” and the Aapravasi Ghat, is considered as a “symb...