July
19, 2008
 
 
 

 
   

Whisky, fresh oysters a meal fit for King Neptune

Timothy Twidle

VERY few foods can claim a history like that of oysters. They have been harvested and consumed since Roman times, are believed to have aphrodisiacal powers, and have managed to be classified as both peasant food and haute cuisine....

Car looks like a lady but under the bonnet lurks a real beast

Her Mercedes Cosworth 190E may look like a standard luxury sedan, but as Cathy Rutledge of Jeffreys Bay explained to Yolandé Hayward, underneath its bonnet lies the heart of a pure-bred racer......

Surf and turf mix for leisure menu

Brett Adkins

IT STRIKES you the second you catch a glimpse of gemsbok staring inquisitively back at you on a mid-morning game drive....

Local lads wild about waves

Melody Brandon

AMONG the six South African and six international young “wildcard” surfers at this year‘s Billabong Pro in Jeffreys Bay, three entrants from the Eastern and Southern Cape don‘t believe in rivalry when it comes to the watersport they‘re passionate about....

Martial arts just that – an art and a sport

By Bob Hopkins

ALTHOUGH martial arts may have a mixed image with the extraordinary antics of Jackie Chan and Chuck Norris at one end of the scale and the animated Ninja films at the other, for Hoekwil resident Wessel Wilms and partner Elrie Bosman it is the story of an art form as well as a source of income....




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George Irvine

Stars out in splendour to support charities

TOP South African performers, soprano Aviva Pelham and Port Elizabeth-based “Mr Showbiz” Ian von Memerty, will be the headliners in a one-off big benefit concert being staged in the Opera House next month....

Madiba still a symbol of hope

IT is entirely fitting that the occasion of Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday has created such an absolute groundswell of goodwill and unrestrained admiration around the world for this remarkable South African....

The world honours Madiba

Brian Hayward WEEKEND POST REPORTER haywardb@avusa.co.za

IN an unprecedented global show of affection, Nelson Mandela was a birthday boy like no other yesterday as he was showered with tributes and good wishes from around the world....

Eagles pack have edge over EP in vital clash

Stan Terblanche ASSISTANT EDITOR : SPORT

WITH rugby in the South Western Districts soaring to new heights following the success gained by their schools team at Craven Week, the senior side will now be out to build on this when they take on EP in an Absa Currie Cup first division match in George this afternoon....

Economic crisis a wake up call to young and old

IMAGINE you are this mom and/or dad....


 
 
 
 
 
 
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