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A 200 year old bottle of South African wine – still in drinkable condition – just sold at auction for a record price

From Businesstech staff Writer 15 September 2021 Multiple records were smashed during a virtual live auction facilitated by Strauss & Co this week, featuring five iconic single bottle lots of South African wines. The marquee lot and expectedly the star of the sale, a bottle of Grand Constance 1821 fetched a staggering R967,300 including commission, doubling an earlierContinueContinue reading “A 200 year old bottle of South African wine – still in drinkable condition – just sold at auction for a record price”

Stunning Shots of a Caracal on the Hunt at Kirstenbosch Gardens

Local photographer Jacque Smit shared some captivating shots of a caracal in Cape Town on September 13. The stunning snaps showcase the gorgeous predator prancing around Cape Town’s iconic Kirstenbosch Gardens. Lunch anyone? There appears to be rodent and spurfowl on the menu. Take a look. Just having a look around… Anybody there? BINGO! On the move…ContinueContinue reading “Stunning Shots of a Caracal on the Hunt at Kirstenbosch Gardens”

A DEA Takedown of a Criminal Genius & his Empire

With a very South African connection With a foreword by four-time Oscar nominated filmmaker Michael Mann. The story of Paul LeRoux, the twisted-genius entrepreneur and cold-blooded killer who brought revolutionary innovation to international crime, and the exclusive inside story of how the DEA’s elite, secretive 960 Group brought him down. Paul LeRoux was born inContinueContinue reading “A DEA Takedown of a Criminal Genius & his Empire”

Wildlife interactions in South Africa is seen to be frowned upon in new guidelines

Published by Aimee Pace on January 27, 2020 Experiences where South African and visitors are able to interact with wildlife could be radically altered as the South African Tourism Services Association (SATSA) has announced these practices are frowned upon. Interactions between the public infant wildlife, walking with predators or elephants and the riding of wildlife will all beContinueContinue reading “Wildlife interactions in South Africa is seen to be frowned upon in new guidelines”

The Top 10 restaurants in South Africa for 2019

The Top 10 is subjective but the ones chosen are excellent some are more pretentious than others we see some newer entries mingling with the usual suspects only one restaurant outside Cape Town & Winelands wow your views who was left out My personal choice. Wolfgat in Paternoster The winners of the 2019 Eat OutContinueContinue reading “The Top 10 restaurants in South Africa for 2019”

The Royal Portfolio’s Best Restaurants in Cape Town

We’re often asked by our discerning guests to recommend the best restaurants in and around Cape Town. Our team of expert concierges has compiled The Royal Portfolio’s list of Cape Town’s Top 20 Restaurants 2019. FYN Restaurant Exquisite food in an equally picturesque environment. The food and décor are perfectly paired, to the point where youContinueContinue reading “The Royal Portfolio’s Best Restaurants in Cape Town”

San and Khoi to profit from rooibos after landmark agreement

The Rooibos Bush  Nicole McCain After nine years of negotiations, the Khoi and San communities will now benefit from the rooibos and honeybush-producing industry. A benefit-sharing agreement was signed on Friday between the community and industry representative at the !Kwa Ttu San Culture and Education Centre in Yzerfontein in the Western Cape. Research by theContinueContinue reading “San and Khoi to profit from rooibos after landmark agreement”

8 Reasons Why South Africa Should be the Next Place You Visit

 Aliyah Shaw4 days ago The delicious food South Africa is an incredibly diverse place. With eleven official languages and many different cultures, it’s no wonder this comes out in the South African foods. From traditional staples such as pap to braaivleis and bobotie (to name a few), South Africa is certainly the place for foodies withContinueContinue reading “8 Reasons Why South Africa Should be the Next Place You Visit”