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Audience awards Mzansi Youth Choir the Golden Buzzer on AGT

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Audience awards Mzansi Youth Choir the Golden Buzzer on AGT

Mzansi Youth Choir from Soweto, Johannesburg brought Simon Cowell to tears on America’s Got Talent.

The choir was so inspired by Nightbirde’s story, and her song “It’s OK”, they chose to cover it. The beautiful tribute left everyone emotional, and for the first time in AGT history the Golden Buzzer was awarded by the audience!

Watch Mzansi Youth Choir’s performance.

Jane Kristen Marczewski, professionally known as Nightbirde performed her original song “It’s OK” at America’s Got Talent, in 2021, she too got the Golden Buzzer. Sadly she lost her battle to cancer in February 2022.

Musa Motha lights up the Stage with his final performance on BGT

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Musa Motha lights up the Stage with his final performance on BGT

Musa Motha wowed the audience at Britain’s Got Talent which led to all four judges pressing the Golden Buzzer. Originally from Sebokeng, he relocated to London last year.

Musa was diagnosed with bone cancer when he was 10 which led to the amputation of his left leg. He has not let his disability hinder his future, instead, he decided to dance and inspire others.

“Dance is the main priority. I’m currently stepping into acting as I want to be a movie star one day. I do motivational speaking, I’m a DJ and I also do video editing,” he explained.

Watch his sensational, inspiring first performance on BGT.

First group Golden Buzzer in the history of BGT that brought everyone to tears!
His spectacular semi-final performance.

His dream was to reach the BGT finals and he did that with a phenomenal performance.

Although he did not win BGT, he definitely won hearts and lit up the stage with his final performance. The future is bright for Musa.

Watch Musa’s BGT Final performance.

Boschendal is rated the most Beautiful Vineyard in the World

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Boschendal is rated the most Beautiful Vineyard in the World

A new report recently released by CV Villas has rated Franschhoek’s Boschendal wine estate as the “Most Beautiful Vineyard in the World”.

To find the most beautiful vineyards in the world, a list of 200 wineries was compiled, and the number of associated hashtags was analysed. Those with the highest number of hashtags were listed as the most beautiful.

Google searches for ‘wine holiday’ and ‘vineyard tours’ are up 22% and 50% respectively, over the past 12 months.

Franschhoek’s stunning Boschendal was listed as the ‘Most Beautiful Vineyard in the World’. Stellenbosch was also listed as fifth in the ‘World’s Best Destinations for Wine Lovers’.

Top 15 Most Beautiful Vineyards in the World:

Rank Vineyard Name Country Instagram Hashtags 
1 Boschendal  South Africa 95,501 
2 Penfolds Magill Estate Australia 94,761 
3 Castello Di Amorosa United States 88,784 
4 Donnafugata-Marsala Italy 65,445 
5 Catena Zapata Argentina 62,763 
6 Champagne Billecart-Salmon France 58,093 
7 Domaine Carneros United States 45,478 
8 Marques de Riscal Spain 44,811 
9 Chateau Margaux France 44,427 
10 Château La Coste France 41,648 
11 Wilson Creek Winery USA 37,544 
12 Ferrari Trento Italy 33,568 
13 Chateau Mouton Rothschild France 23,892 
14 Chateau Montelena United States 23,774 
15 El Enemigo Wines Argentina 23,399 
16 Wölffer Estate United States 22,905 
17 Château d’Yquem France 22,330 
18 Nyetimber United Kingdom 22,009 
19 Tokara Winery South Africa 19,105 
20 Waterkloof South Africa 18,958 
21 Mission Hill Winery Canada 18,681 
22 Familia Torres – Pacs del Penedes Spain 18,680 
23 Niepoort Winery Portugal 18,630 
24 Chateau Haut Brion France 18,239 
25 Ceretto Italy 18,036 
26 Champagne Taittinger France 17,719 
27 Seppeltsfield Barossa Australia 15,770 
28 Craggy Range New Zealand 15,427 
29 Robert Mondavi Winery United States 14,779 
30 Spier Wine Farm  South Africa 

The World’s Ten Best Destinations for Wine Lovers:

Rank  Region Country  Total Combined  Vivino Score  
1  Champagne  France  188.3  
2  Côtes de Provence  France  72.7  
3  Napa Valley  USA  41.2  
4  Bolgheri  Italy  36.8  
5  Stellenbosch  South Africa  31.3  
6  Toscana  Italy  27.6  
7  Ribera del Duero  Spain  18.7  
8  Sonoma County  USA  18.2  
9  Puligny-Montrachet  France  18  
10  Franciacorta  Italy  17.7 

South African Braai Day

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South African Braai Day

We are hosting another South African Braai Day on Saturday the 29th of July at The Old Boot Inn. Live music, children’s bouncy castles and games, Boerewors, sosaties, potjiekos, koeksisters, peppermint crisp tart, and lots of other traditional favourites. Our outdoor bar is stocked full of your local favourites, and included in the ticket price will be your first drink in a branded beer glass for you to keep as a memento. Adults £10, under 18’s £5, and children under 12 free.

South African Shark Attack Survivor’s Short Film

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South African Shark Attack Survivor’s Short Film

Caleb Swanepoel was in Buffalo Bay with his brothers bodysurfing when he was attacked by a great white shark, which pulled him underwater and severed his right leg above the knee. His recovery was remarkable and within 3 days he was on crutches and on the road to recovery and within a few weeks he was back in the water. Interestingly, Caleb only began surfing after the incident.

Caleb has grown from strength to strength and has amazingly gone on to become a South African and Western Province Para-Surfing Champion and a National Para Swimming Champion. He describes himself as a South African dad, friend, brother, a motivational speaker, shark attack survivor and an athlete.

And now, his short film, And yet, I Remain, directed by Rick Wall and Dougal Paterson, is premiering at the Northern America Mountainfilm Festival, famous for screening independent documentary films.

A truly inspirational story.

Watch the trailer below.

www.instagram.com/calebswanepoel

Live Music at The Percy Arms

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Live Music at The Percy Arms

Head to the Percy Arms in Chilworth this Sunday, 28th May for live music with Gavin Thomas from 4 pm. Loads of South African favourites on the menu to taste too.

 

 

Summer Wine Festival in July 2023!

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Summer Wine Festival in July 2023!

Cape Wine & Food are hosting a summer wine festival in July.

Taste up to 40 wines.

Tickets include entry and lunch.  Let us know if you have any special dietary requirements.

For wine club members, admission is free but limited to one person only.

Numbers are limited so please book soon!

Summer Wine Festival July 2023

SA Boat Party 2023

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SA Boat Party 2023

Join a bunch of fun loving South Africans for a 3 hour party cruise on the Thames followed by a gathering at a local pub/club for the Ultimate South African After Party.

https://www.facebook.com/events/891566198638322

CeleBRAAItion 2023

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CeleBRAAItion 2023

A great weekend full of humour and home hospitality for all Southern Africans and friends of in the heart of UK @ Horsham Rugby Club. Camp the weekend or visit for the day.

Loads of live music, entertainment for kids and adults.

Buy tickets at https://celebraaition.eventcube.io/events/41541/celebraaition-2023

Join the FB group to keep updated.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/celebraaitions

 

Manchester Saffa Sokkie

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Manchester Saffa Sokkie
Hello Mense!
Ons gaan NOU Sokkie!!!
We cordially invite all SAFFAS, their partners and friends to come and join us for an evening of kuier, sokkie, lekker kos and good times.
This is our 5th event and we are looking forward to hosting in Manchester.
We will be featuring an authentic SA DJ that will get the party started. DJs for this event is the fabulous DJ Troye who will be spinning Afrikaanse treffers along with some recent Afrikaans and English music. Lekker man!
There will also be a pop up shop run by the Lisa’s Emporium giving you a chance to pre-order all your favourite SA goodies and bakes or just buy what you fancy on the night.
The Klondyke will be serving serving a selection of authentic SA dishes to purchase. Menu to follow.
Come and join us and show these people how we do it!
Hier is ‘n kaans om ons Afrikaans te oefen, en vir Charlize te wys daar is baie meer as 44 net hier in Manchester.
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