Jetsetting with Janet

Whether you're a tourist, nature lover, business traveller, or simply passing through, Okiep Country Hotel offers warm country hospitality and modern comfort in the heart of Namaqualand. Proudly graded three stars by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa, it’s the perfect stopover or base to explore the region. Located in the historic town of Okiep — once home to the richest copper mine in the world — the hotel is run by Malcolm and his friendly team, who are ready to make your stay memorable. Guided tours of the area, including Kleinzee De Beers diamond mine and sundowners at Crying Rietberg mountain, are available on request.

Doppio Caffè at Protea Hotel Sea Point is a stylish Mediterranean-inspired café offering artisan baked goods, fresh coffee, and a relaxed yet upscale dining experience just steps from the Sea Point Promenade. It blends European café culture with Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard charm, making it a go-to spot for breakfast, cocktails, and casual dining. Location & Contact - Address: Arthurs Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa - Phone: +27 21 434 1205 - Hotel: Located inside Protea Hotel Cape Town Sea Point Atmosphere & Concept - Mediterranean Café Vibe: Relaxed yet elegant, designed for both casual meals and social gatherings. - European Ambiance: Artisan breads, pastries, and confections paired with specialty coffee. - Hospitality Focus: Known for warm service and a welcoming environment. - Scenic Setting: Just a short walk from the Sea Point Promenade, offering great views and a coastal atmosphere. Menu Highlights - Breakfast: Freshly baked breads, pastries, and hearty morning plates. - Lunch & Dinner: Italian-Mediterranean inspired dishes, vegetarian-friendly options. - Cocktails & Drinks: Popular for sundowners and evening gatherings. - Buffet & Casual Dining: Flexible for families, celebrations, and private functions.

Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek • First time in Africa • 3 days of festivities – Friday and Saturday Arches stage and Jazz Village performances and on the Sunday, the village transforms into the Sunday Slowdown with a number of offerings including some pop-up performances – lots for the public to see and do throughout the weekend. • Hospitality offerings – based at Arches stage – Prelude, Crescendo lounge and the ultimate, the Adagio Terrace. (Day passes and/or weekend passes here). • Jazz Village – ticketed per show. • Artists will be announced on Wednesday 28th January. Kingdom of Ubuntu Elvis Sibeko production – completely new works – semi-staged concert at Artscape Opera House on 6 & 7 March. CPO, AfriArts Choir, Sibonelo Dance Project and for the first time, an indigenous orchestra led by Emeritus Professor Dizu Plaatjies – scholar, composer and Keeper of the Music in a work that is both ancient in spirit and urgent in message. Tickets on Webtickets (press release will go out on Tuesday – we hope). Meraki Dance Festival • Presented by Jazzart Dance Theatre, this is an Expanded Two-Week Celebration of Dance and Storytelling and the 2nd annual Meraki Festival. • Week one in the Arena • Week two in the Artscape Theatre • More than 10 dance companies will showcase a variety of contemporary dance pieces. • Workshops and masterclasses – for dance groups and keen dancers to participate in • The festival is for everyone and is growing year on year and is a wonderful way to escape into the imagination and an experience that will leave audiences lifted and spirits rejuvenated. So much dance talent in this country and it deserves support. Press release will be distributed on Monday 26 January.

Boldman is a bespoke travel and charter services company headquartered at Grand Central Airport in Midrand, South Africa. Strategically located between Johannesburg and Pretoria, we operate from one of the country’s most accessible and efficient aviation hubs, positioning us perfectly to serve a broad range of clients across Southern Africa and beyond.. Our Core Services • Travel Coordination – Comprehensive support for premium travel, covering every aspect from itinerary planning and VIP ground transfers to hospitality logistics. • Private Air Charter – Custom flight solutions via our fleet of planes and helicopters, suitable for business trips, leisure travel, VIP transport, and medical evacuations. • Executive Lounge – Exclusive access to our airport lounge facilities in Midrand, offering comfort and convenience for discerning travellers. • Ground Handling – Professional hosting for aircraft, including hangarage and a full range of ground operations services. • Plane craft brokerage - We have a team which assists our clients with buying and selling their aircrafts.

Horse Rides at Pete’s is a unique and unforgettable outdoor experience nestled just outside Stellenbosch in the heart of the Cape Winelands. Set on a private 240-hectare wildlife sanctuary, we offer guided horse trail rides that take you gently through landscapes where giraffe, zebra, springbok, eland, kudu, wildebeest, bontebok and a rich variety of birdlife roam freely. They offer a range of trail options, including classic 90-minute wildlife rides, longer 2-hour journeys, and special experiences that combine wildlife viewing and wine tasting.

Kiren Thathiah is a creative academic; Born in Durban, his teacher father decided to move away from Durban to, initially, Umkomaas, then Sezela and back to Umkomaas before returning to Durban almost twenty years later. These formative years shaped Kiren's worldview in ways that no formal education ever could. He studied at the University of Durban Westville when he eventually lectured in Fine Art, History of Art and Public Management. While primarily a visual artist and academic with exhibitions nationally and internationally (eg: Durban, Johannesburg Germany, France and Germany) works in private and public collections and many academic publications to his name, Kiren has also composed the songs for a music CD with SA Local Content: See Mela video: https://youtu.be/AZ0V_SGGUAI?si=EARmeri5HZaLiF3W and published two novels. This novel is set in Sezela. See Prof Rajend Mesthrie's foreword: https://thepost.co.za/features/2025-12-04-new-novel-sheds-light-on-life-in-sezela-a-sugar-cane-village-by-the-sea/ Come Join us whilst talking with Kiren Thathiah to discusses the new book called Sezela: A season in the sun

Madelein Mkunu is a multilingual Pan-African leader and global influencer dedicated to advancing women’s leadership, inclusive policy development, and Africa’s socio-economic transformation. She is the Founder and President of the Leading Women of Africa (LWA) Group, a pioneering network connecting business and professional women across Africa and the Diaspora. Under her leadership, LWA has become a catalyst for high-impact partnerships and gender-inclusive development strategies across Francophone, Anglophone, and Lusophone regions. In 2025, she launched Beyond Boundaries, a thought leadership and media platform designed to amplify African women’s perspectives on politics, governance, leadership, business, spirituality, and global affairs. Through strategic storytelling, digital content, and policy dialogue, Beyond Boundaries positions Madelein as a trusted voice in shaping both continental and global narratives. With over two decades of experience, Madelein is widely recognized for her ability to build cross-sector alliances, mentor emerging leaders, and influence institutional reform. She has addressed global audiences at the European Union, African Union, United Nations, and other prestigious international forums. Her insights have featured in policy publications, research journals, and high-level roundtables on gender, geopolitics, and leadership

Meet Marlene le Roux, the transformation stalwart who helms Artscape Theatre She is the first woman of colour to take the helm at Cape Town’s biggest theatre. Marlene Le Roux is a CEO at Artscape. In this capacity she endeavors to close the divide that exists due to the legacy of our Apartheid history. She goes to great lengths to bring people to the theatre, and when that proves difficult she takes the theatre, in the form of a fully-fledged production to the rural areas and the communities. Join us in listening what’s on at the theatre in the Western Cape this month of December 2025 into January- especially this upcoming months events happening at the Artscape this festive season!

About the Bloukrans Bungy The Bloukrans Bridge is 216 meters high. When you bungy Bloukrans, you’ll free-fall to a maximum of about 160 metres (depending on your weight and the cord you jump on). We secure you in a full-body harness combined with ankle connection to ensure your safety. We use pendulum bungy technology (the cord is secured to the opposite side of the bridge from the launch platform) so that you’ll enjoy the smoothest, most comfortable bungy on the planet. When the cord pulls you out of your free-fall, you’ll immediately segue into a huge pendulum swing as you rebound towards the bridge. After your bungy, you’ll be retrieved by a member of our crew via winch and cable. We offer single jumps only (no tandems): this is a very personal journey from fear to elation. Our walking tours of the Bloukrans Bridge are designed for people who prefer not to jump, but who nevertheless want the experience of walking out to the top of the bridge’s arch via our suspended mesh walkway (which is attached to the underside of the road deck). Bloukrans Bungy is open every day of the year. Come Join us whilst Thomas Ngomana discusses all the benefits of enjoying the Face Adrenalin at Bloukrans Bungy

Sonwa Sakuba is a multi-award-winning South African performing artist, director, choreographer,producer, educator, and founder of the Sonwa Sakuba Institute for the Performing Arts. He is celebrated for his work in developing world class performers and producing compelling, socially conscious theatre. Driven by a passion for storytelling and movement, Sonwa graduated top of his class from the Waterfront Theatre School earning his triple-threat qualifications in dance, singing, and acting. He also holds professional teaching qualifications in Modern and Tap from the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) in London A visionary leader and bridge builder, Sonwa Sakuba continues to transform lives through powerful performance, rigorous training, and bold storytelling. His work remains rooted in cultural authenticity, creative excellence, and a deep commitment to uplifting his community through the performing arts. Join us this December at the Theatre where Moana will be live. Sonwa Sakuba is the Producer and Director - from Sonwa Sakuba Institute for the Performing Arts

Join us chatting with Trish wood from Homestead from Home For years, friends have suggested that I turn what I do naturally, into a business. This is how the concept was born - Home(stead) from Home - Be our guest – we open our door, invite you in, and we treat you as we would good friends. We have so much to share. This history of the valley, our farm and Cape Dutch Homestead (dating back to 1743). Lots of anecdotes and tales. My family has been here since 1864. Much thought has gone into the experience, table settings, designing of individual menus, incorporating products with a South African story – in fact everything has a story. The food is Cape inspired. We use tried and tested family recipes and incorporate food that was historically grown on the farm. We cook with heart. The experience is aimed at international guests. A minimum of 8 people and a maximum of 12. The experience is exclusive and all inclusive. It includes transport (pick-up and drop-off), a welcome drink and nibbles, a 3-course dinner, all refreshments and even some padkos for the road home. We are looking for a tour operator to collaborate with, who has guests who would like to be welcomed into an authentic Cape Dutch home by a Cape family and experience warm, vibey Cape hospitality – and have the place all to themselves! We want guests to leave here enriched, satisfied and with a smile on their faces. Wednesday and Friday evening 18:30 to 22:30 Join us by listening to Trish wood from Homestead from Home (a real value especially since the food is Cape inspired)

Meet Marlene le Roux, the transformation stalwart who helms Artscape Theatre She is the first woman of colour to take the helm at Cape Town’s biggest theatre. Marlene Le Roux is a CEO at Artscape. In this capacity she endeavors to close the divide that exists due to the legacy of our Apartheid history. She goes to great lengths to bring people to the theatre, and when that proves difficult she takes the theatre, in the form of a fully-fledged production to the rural areas and the communities. Join us in listening what’s on at the theatre in the Western Cape this month of November 2025- especially this upcoming week events happening at the Artscape

Meet Marlene le Roux, the transformation stalwart who helms Artscape Theatre She is the first woman of colour to take the helm at Cape Town’s biggest theatre. Marlene Le Roux is a CEO at Artscape. In this capacity she endeavors to close the divide that exists due to the legacy of our Apartheid history. She goes to great lengths to bring people to the theatre, and when that proves difficult she takes the theatre, in the form of a fully-fledged production to the rural areas and the communities. Join us in listening what’s on at the theatre in the Western Cape this month of November 2025- especially this upcoming week events happening at the Artscape

It was the power of steam that drove the expansion of the British Empire during the Victorian Era, and the Cape Colony was no exception. Special steam train trips to epic destinations, keeping this unique, scenic & historic mode of transport alive & thriving in the Cape. A must-do!

Witsand has a long history of inhabitants as it has the only permanent water sources in the area Archaeologists have found evidence of several Stone Age sites reflecting the changing lifestyles over many thousands of years.

Meet Marlene le Roux, the transformation stalwart who helms Artscape Theatre She is the first woman of colour to take the helm at Cape Town’s biggest theatre. Marlene Le Roux is a CEO at Artscape. In this capacity she endeavors to close the divide that exists due to the legacy of our Apartheid history. She goes to great lengths to bring people to the theatre, and when that proves difficult she takes the theatre, in the form of a fully-fledged production to the rural areas and the communities. Join us in listening what’s on at the theatre in the Western Cape this month of November 2025- especially this upcoming week events happening at the Artscape

We are Thys and Amalia van Niekerk, with our two lovely daughters Daniella and Almari.  In our life before Thali Thali we used to farm with export grapes, wine and vegetables. Now that seems like a lifetime ago.  Even while farming with fruit, Thys and I were always involved with entertaining guests. Thys would take guests out on game farms, and I would do the catering. I also did flowers and décor for weddings as I do now. When we decided to sell our previous farm, Thali Thali immediately seemed like a good fit for both of us to live out our passions. Our dream for Thali Thali is that guests leave with a feeling of belonging and peace. Just for the moment, to forget about life out there – of all the worries and troubles of their day-to-day lives. Over the years we have seen what quiet nights around the camp fire under the stars can do for our guests. We see how parents re-connect with their children, how couples find time to chat over a glass of wine, how families and friends re-unite. This is the thrill for us more than anything else. Of course we cannot create the Thali Thali experience on our own. We have a wonderful team who make it their mission to make you feel welcome from the moment you set foot at Thali Thali. You will experience broad smiles from our groundsmen, excited waves from the house keeping staff as they drive past in their golf cart. Our waiters and front of house staff will do everything to make your visit effortless, while our game drive guides will gladly share their knowledge with you as our guests. Even if you don’t have the privilege to meet the The Thali Thali chefs, you might just hear their banter and laughter drifting from the kitchen. They are renowned to delight guests with beautifully prepared, generous food. We believe their laughter translates into their food. As you can gather from our story, we are an extended family just waiting to welcome you to our beautiful farm. Pop in, come for lunch or stay for while. We will make it our mission to make you want to come back! Stay tuned as we speak to Amalia van Niekerk Co-Owner of Thali Thali Game Lodge

Meet Marlene le Roux, the transformation stalwart who helms Artscape Theatre She is the first woman of colour to take the helm at Cape Town’s biggest theatre. Marlene Le Roux is a CEO at Artscape. In this capacity she endeavors to close the divide that exists due to the legacy of our Apartheid history. She goes to great lengths to bring people to the theatre, and when that proves difficult she takes the theatre, in the form of a fully-fledged production to the rural areas and the communities. Join us in listening what’s on at the theatre in the Western Cape this month of November 2025

Lumanyano “Mzi” Bizana is a South African-born, New York-based award-winning drummer, composer, producer, and bandleader. He began drumming at age six and is influenced by reggae, jazz, gospel, and African music. He studied at the South African College of Music (UCT) and later at Berklee College of Music, graduating in 2024. Known for his dynamic, collaborative style, he has performed with artists such as Larry Klein, Sona Jobarteh, Terry Lyne Carrington, Kris Davis, and Freshly Ground. Now based in New York, Lumanyano continues to innovate and grow on the global music scene.

Meet Marlene le Roux, the transformation stalwart who helms Artscape Theatre She is the first woman of colour to take the helm at Cape Town’s biggest theatre. Marlene Le Roux is a CEO at Artscape. In this capacity she endeavors to close the divide that exists due to the legacy of our Apartheid history. She goes to great lengths to bring people to the theatre, and when that proves difficult she takes the theatre, in the form of a fully-fledged production to the rural areas and the communities. Join us in listening what’s on at the theatre in the Western Cape this month of October 2025 into November 2025