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The OpenMoko Neo FreeRunner

The OpenMoko Neo FreeRunner

Posted 04 January 2010 | By aslam | Categories: Gadgets | 3 Comments

The last year of steady Android growth has got me seriously thinking that we are finally seeing a veritable challenger to the monumental growth of the iphone. My last post on the soon to be released “Nexus One” shows that this is a space that Google plans to aggressively target. Rafiq Phillips your Cape Town Web AddiCT has [...]

Google Nexus One “Phone” on sale in 2010

Google Nexus One “Phone” on sale in 2010

Posted 14 December 2009 | By aslam | Categories: Gadgets | 1 Comment

Over the past weekend details have started to emerge on the purported “Google Phone” with Google officially admitting that they are “Dogfooding” the phone amongst Google staff. The Name of the phone has been reported as the Nexus One Some Key Features: – Has a 1Ghz “Snap Dragon” Chip – High-resolution OLED touchscreen – No [...]

Metro Police “Ghost Squad” at the FIFA Final Draw Long Street Party

Metro Police “Ghost Squad” at the FIFA Final Draw Long Street Party

Posted 08 December 2009 | By aslam | Categories: Automotive, Cape Town | 1 Comment

When my first post on the Ghost squad was published in July there was lots of speculation into whether they really existed. As countless drivers started getting pulled over by these unmarked Golf GTi’s the realisation that Cape Town now had a “secret” Metropolice squad hunting the dicers sunk in. I was at the Final Draw Party [...]

InterFaith Dialogue

InterFaith Dialogue

Posted 07 December 2009 | By aslam | Categories: Cape Town | 1 Comment

How much do you know about other religions? Do you know that Muslims believe in Jesus? The arabic name for Jesus in the Quraan is “Esaa”, and like Christians, Muslims also believe in his second coming. Do you know that Hindu’s also believe in 1 Supreme Being, but worship him via a multitude of attributes? [...]

World Cup 2010 Final Draw Seedings

World Cup 2010 Final Draw Seedings

Posted 02 December 2009 | By aslam | Categories: 2010 World Cup, Cape Town | 1 Comment

Looks like South Africa are clear of the Big Guns for the first round of games. Groups are decided by selecting a team from each “Pot” From http://www.businessghana.com: Fifa’s Organising Committee today approved the procedure for Friday’s draw which will be held in Cape Town. The seeding was based on the October 2009 FIFA/Coca-Cola World [...]

Guide to Moffie (Gay) Slang

Guide to Moffie (Gay) Slang

Posted 02 December 2009 | By aslam | Categories: Cape Town, Funny, South Africa | 1 Comment

Cape Town is generally regarded as the Gay Capital of South Africa. I spoke about it in the Gay Tourism article here. So, inform yourself and learn a few words from this unofficial 12th language THE GAYLE Ursula: Understand / Know Bag: Man / Boyfriend Gerty: Girl / Woman Fish/Vis: same as above Wendy: White [...]

Official City Road Closures for FIFA Final Draw 4 -5 December

Official City Road Closures for FIFA Final Draw 4 -5 December

Posted 01 December 2009 | By aslam | Categories: 2010 World Cup, Cape Town, Cape town Tourism | 1 Comment

We received a copy of the official Road Closures during the Final Draw happening on Friday the 4th December. If you work in Town please note the closures below and plan alternate routes. For all Cape Town 2010 information vist http://www.capetown.travel/2010/ For a behind the scenes view of the Final Draw see my inside scoop [...]

Behind the Scenes – FIFA Final Draw 2010 Cape Town

Behind the Scenes – FIFA Final Draw 2010 Cape Town

Posted 26 November 2009 | By aslam | Categories: Cape town Tourism | 3 Comments

Earlier today I went on the Media Tour of the FIFA Final Draw Venue at the CTICC along with Cape Town Tourism. It was really impressive to see the co-ordination and effort that has gone into this event. As with our tagline “Ready to welcome the world”, so too is Final Draw, as they “are [...]

My Interview on Travelwires.com

My Interview on Travelwires.com

Posted 26 November 2009 | By aslam | Categories: Cape town Tourism | 1 Comment

Today I was selected as the Featured Interview on Travelwires.com See the article here: http://www.travelwires.com/wp/2009/11/interview-with-aslam-levy-emarketing-co-ordinator-at-cape-town-tourism/ Snippet from the about Travelwires page: “My name is Muzi Mohale, your host on this blog through the love of travelling and the internet. Through Travelwires.com I aim to highlight the latest trends available to effectively running a profitable small tourism [...]

200 Days to 2010 soccer worldcup Kickoff

200 Days to 2010 soccer worldcup Kickoff

Posted 04 November 2009 | By aslam | Categories: 2010 World Cup, Cape Town, Cape town Tourism | No Comments

It’s been a crazy busy fews weeks. The lack of fresh content on this website is indicative of that. But this one needed to be online Please Diarise the Cape Town Tourism 200 Days to Kickoff details: Venue:                                 V&A Waterfront, Ampitheatre Date:                                     Sunday, 22 November 2009 Time:                                    14h00 – 16h00pm In celebration of 200 days [...]