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101 Things to do in Cape Town for under R101.00 (under $15.00). From climbing to the top of Table Mountain, horse riding on Noordhoek Beach, club-hopping to see up-and-coming South African Musicians, Dragon Boat racing at the Waterfront, Cruise around Cape Town’s historic harbour, museum visits, wine-tasting, indoor karting, Sight-seeing on the double-decker, topless City Explorer Bus, Theatrical Dining at a Restaurant in Rondebosch, places to go, things to do all for under R101.00. And about 50% of the suggestions are totally free of charge!

Visit the South African Rugby Museum in Newlands, attend a parliamentary session (no charge but bring your passport!), stroll up Government Avenue, Watch the firing of Cape Town’s Noon-day Gun on Signal Hill (it’s free), enjoy a site-seeing horse-drawn carriage tour through the streets of Cape Town (did you know that exists? I didn’t), visit the Comedy Warehouse for a good laugh or laugh yourself silly at the side-splitting comedy at Theatre Sports … so much to do, so many places to see.

A very cool list. See … 101 Things to do in Cape Town »
on the Cape Town Accommodation site, or see Things to Do in Cape Town on SA-Venues.com for a more comprehensive list (500+ and counting …)

South Africans will be rooting for two Oscars this year, as both Charlize Theron and the movie Tsotsi have been nominated for an Oscar in the 78th Academy Awards ®.

Charlize Theron has been nominated in the category “actress in a leading role” for her performance in “North Country”. She plays the part of Josey Aimes, a single mother who is subjected to humiliating sexual harassment after she takes a job at a coal mine. Other actresses nominated in the category are Judy Dench for “Mrs. Henderson Presents”, Kiera Knightley in “Pride & Prejudice”, Felicity Huffman for her perfomance in “Transamerica” and Reese Witherspoon for “Walk the Line”.

The other South African nomination is for Tsotsi, in the “foreign language” film category. Tsotsi will be competing against films from Italy, France, Palestine and Germany. Tsotsi (South African slang for thug, rogue or hoodlum), tells the story of a violent young criminal who finds redemption after he inadvertently abducts a baby during a car hijacking. The film is based on a novel by the famous South African playwright, Athol Fugard. In its North American debut, the film won the People’s Choice award at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Tune in on the 5th March when the Oscars will be announced in Los Angeles.

Related Links:
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
“Tsotsi” – The Official Website
Charlize Theron – The Official web Site