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There is a kaleidoscope of fun filled activities available for kids at The Boardwalk this festive season. Kids under 12 can join the Holiday Club to enjoy hours of fun and games in a safe environment. Located at the Kids Corner in The Boardwalk’s retail area, the Holiday Club is available daily from 4 December 2019 until 14 January 2020 (excluding Christmas Day).
There will be an array of entertainment such as craft work, games, kiddies’ movies, a jumping castle, face painting, electronic games, children’s racing games and other indoor activities. For R150, children can enjoy eight full hours of jam-packed entertainment and some light snacks. There is also a four hour package available for R80 per child (excludes snacks).
Other fun, family friendly activities at The Boardwalk include:
STATEMENT BY THE CITY’S MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND ASSET MANAGEMENT, ALDERMAN JAMES VOS
According to recent statistics, the Cape Town International Airport (CITA) has contributed R4,7 billion to the South African economy. Of this, R2 billion went towards the income of South African workers, supporting 43 608 direct and indirect jobs.
At the annual Feather Awards Ceremony this morning, I had the opportunity to pay tribute to the incredible team who make the airport a success. Our globally competitive airport is often recognised for service excellence and has been awarded the most accolades in Africa.
It is a pleasure to partner with CTIA to help deliver on this consistent world-class performance.
My priority, for the past year, has been to position my portfolio as the City’s growth directorate. This means that we focus our energy on attracting investment, which in turn creates jobs and leads to economic growth.
A key driver of growth through tourism and trade is what I have termed the ‘Blue Economy’ that encompasses both the aviation and ocean economies.
The festive season is the time for family-styled fun at The Boardwalk. From 9 to 15 December 2019, there will be an entertaining puppet show for the little ones to enjoy. The puppet show organised by The Boardwalk in conjunction with Obed Productions will be at 13h00 at The Boardwalk Amphitheatre. Tickets will be available at the door and cost R20 each. Proceeds will be donated to Khayalethu Youth Centre.
Other fun, family friendly activities at The Boardwalk include:
Speedway Go-Kart Track – an action-packed grand prix track for emerging speedsters situated behind Vodacom Amphitheatre. Minimum heights apply. Trading hours: 15h00 to 23h00 on Fridays. 10h00 to 23h00 on Saturdays and Sundays.
The Magic Company – an amusement arcade with the latest computer and simulation games. Kids can choose from go karts, mini golf, bumper boats and a 3D/4D motion theatre. Trading hours: 10h00 to 22h00 from Sunday to Thursday. 10h00 to 00h00 on Fridays and Saturdays.
Free Live Music Concerts at the V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre
TAKE THE STAGE PRESENTS: The Pebble Shakers
Date Saturday, 21 December 2019
Venue V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre
Cost Free
Performer The Pebble Shakers
19h00
The Pebble Shakers will take you back into the era of Swing at the V&A Waterfront’s Amphitheatre from 7pm. The group of talented jazz musicians will pay tribute to Swing legends such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Benny Goodman on Saturday, 21 December.
TAKE THE STAGE PRESENTS: Mandisi Dyantyis
Date Saturday, 28 December 2019
Venue V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre
Cost Free
Performer Mandisi Dyantyis
19h00
Port Elizabeth born music composer, arranger and producer, Mandisi Dyantyis will have the audience in awe on Saturday, 28 December at the V&A Waterfront’s Amphitheatre. Mandisi played the trumpet from the age of eight and studied Classical music throughout his school career. He achieved a BMus Honours Degree in Jazz Studies at the University Of Cape Town in 2005. Mandisi has since shared the stage with artists such as Jimmy Dludlu, The Abdullah Ibrahim Big Band and Robbie Jansen to name a few.
The countdown to the end-of-year summer break has begun, but it’s also the season when many South Africans fall prey to tummy bugs, unexpected colds, migraines and other nasties which can spoil the holiday fun.
Alisha Mackintosh, Allergy and Immunity Portfolio Manager at Pharma Dynamics says it’s likely that certain changes in our routine may be to blame.
“During the holidays we travel more, eat out-, shop- and party more. We stay up late and are perhaps a little more relaxed about hygiene, which can weaken our immune system and make us more susceptible to viruses and bacteria.”
How healthy soil can mitigate Climate Change.
Land degradation such as unsustainable farming practices, industrial activities, mining, untreated urban waste and other non-environmental friendly practices are all human activities that affect our soil.
World Soil Day is held annually on 5th December, to raise awareness of the importance of soil quality for human well-being, food security and ecosystems. Soil carbon that is released into the atmosphere, through land degradation, is a big contributor to climate change.
Karen Shippey, Chief Director for Sustainability at the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP) says: “Soil is essentially a non-renewable resource as it takes years, decades, even centuries, to grow a centimetre of healthy topsoil.”
Today, 4 December 2019, the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Malusi Booi, visited the Lourensia Park Housing Project in Somerset West to check on its progress. The first houses in this project are expected to be handed over early next year.
This phase of the City of Cape Town’s Lourensia Park Housing Project will comprise of 150 opportunities at a cost of approximately R41 million.
The expenditure on this project includes money allocated for the:
· earthworks
· internal civil engineering services for the provision of water, sanitation and roads
· electricity reticulation
· street lighting
· houses
In the previous phase 216 units were constructed. Continue reading
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell knows the route to the top of the podium at the Emirates Airline Dubai Sevens – he has after all lifted the trophy more than once as a player, and watched his team do the same as a coach.
The Dubai tournament – the first of ten in the 2019/20 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series – starts at The Sevens Stadium on Thursday, with the Blitzboks playing Kenya in their only match of the day.
Ann according to Powell, the Blitzboks arrived in Dubai confident after good preparation in Stellenbosch for the last two months.
“We also played in a warm-up tournament, so a lot of things we wanted to do have happened – but the real test remains here in Dubai when the tournament and series start,” said Powell.
South Africa have won the Dubai title six times before and for Powell a good start has always indicated what the season has in store for the Blitzboks.
“The pre-season normally manifests itself here and in Cape Town next weekend, but I think we have laid a good foundation for the opening two weeks,” he explained.
“There are a couple of challenges though. We needed to get through the 10-hour flight and its effects, and then a slight mindset change as the tournament is now starting a day earlier and will be played over three days and not the usual two.”
