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Mxit Office Presentation and Office Tour

Mxit Office Presentation and Office Tour

Posted 11 February 2010 | By aslam | Categories: Cape Town, emarketing | 1 Comment

As you may have read in my previous post:
On Tuesday I joined a group of bloggers on a tour of Fire ID and Mxit, who are both based in the Stellenbosch Techno Park. The Tour was arranged byDave Duarte, known for amongst other  things the hugely popular 27 Dinners
FireID are a hugely successful and proudly South [...]

FireID OTP Startup in Stellenbosch

FireID OTP Startup in Stellenbosch

Posted 11 February 2010 | By aslam | Categories: Cape Town, Gadgets, South Africa | No Comments

On Tuesday I joined a group of bloggers on a tour of Fire ID and Mxit, who are both based in the Stellenbosch Techno Park. The Tour was arranged by Dave Duarte, known for amongst other  things the hugely popular 27 Dinners
FireID are a hugely successful and proudly South African Startup mentored by Justin Stanford [...]

Cape Town Stadium 1st Rugby Game – Photo’s

Cape Town Stadium 1st Rugby Game – Photo’s

Posted 08 February 2010 | By aslam | Categories: 2010 World Cup, Cape Town, Cape town Tourism | No Comments

On Saturday I attended the first Rugby Game at the recently opened Cape Town Stadium.
I had a “All access” Arm Band on the day and was allowed to walk around the stadium Tiers while getting some great photo’s.
I even managed to get on the field during the Main match. Let me tell you, the Stadium [...]

Taj Hotel Cape Town Pre-Opening Preview with Photo’s

Taj Hotel Cape Town Pre-Opening Preview with Photo’s

Posted 19 January 2010 | By aslam | Categories: 2010 World Cup, Cape Town, Cape town Tourism, South Africa | 1 Comment

Cape Town is about to welcome another 5 Star Hotel and Spa to grace our already illustrious line up.
On the 25th of January the doors will open to this stunning Hotel.
I was Part of the Cape Town Tourism team that went on a Preview Tour today. The variety of Restaurants, conference venues and exquisite suites [...]

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?
There are more [...]

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 Ranking.
Ghana, ranked 38th during [...]

Guide to Moffie (Gay) Slang

Guide to Moffie (Gay) Slang

Posted 02 December 2009 | By aslam | Categories: Cape Town, Funny, South Africa | No Comments

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
Chlora: Coloured
Natalie: Black
Indera: Indian
Molly: Muslim
Nancy: No
Sheila: Shit
Gayle: Talk [...]

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 here.
-A-

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 to kick-off, Cape Town Tourism will [...]