Porcupine sighting - Strandfontein

I could not believe my eyes when I was driving home last night(23 June 2006 after 19:00). What initially appears to be a moving bush turned out to be two porcupines moving across the road. If you tell people that there are porcupines right on our doorsteps living in the bushes along the beach in Strandfontein, they will not believe you. This was surely an eye opener for me.One can only guess that because of the encroachment of urban development,...

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The Monday Night Jazz Jam

"The best things in life are free." So, the saying goes. But I can honestly tell you that in this case it is true. If you do not believe me come see for yourself.The occasion: The Monday Night Jazz Jam Session.The venue: Swingers Jazz Pub & Restaurant, 1 Wetwyn Road, Wetton, Cape Town. call +27 21 7622443Entry: FreeEvery Monday at just after 21:00 this venue dishes up some of the best jazz. Led by guitarist Alvin Dyers, this is one jam that should...

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One Giant (Jazz) Leap For Little Giants

LITTLE GIANTS PRESS RELEASE – 2006The Little Giants are proud to announce their debut recording with an album called Ungalibali. The CD is intended to be a true expression of the major role South African music has played in our society as it reflects the voice of young and old while highlighting the diverse cultures of a growing nation. The album also highlights the growth and development of the music industry in Cape with the inclusion of so many...

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Can The Real National Flower Please Stand Up?

With the South African government's introduction of regulations for the control of plastic shopping bags the plastic bag has lost its claim to be one of South Africa's 'national flowers'. Its place has now most certainly been taken over by millions of used tyres strewn across open areas by irresponsible tyre dealers.The problem with tyres is that where they are dumped and left they are almost indestructible, unless burnt.In many cases tyres are burnt...

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