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Remember when…

By 6000 | 6000 | March 29, 2011

Just found this in an old email folder: Isn’t it… flat?!? As the opponents to the new Cape Town Stadium built for the World Cup asked at the time: “Why can’t we just use the stadium that’s there already?” Beats me – it looks great.

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Slug & Lettuce – Lunch

By 6000 | 6000 | February 14, 2010

The Slug & Lettuce in Green Point opened in December, but unless you are a regular at Ultra Liquors next door, you’d probably never know it. Somehow, I seem to have become aware of it. Hmm. Of course, for all those Saffas who did their stint in the UK, most likely working out of somewhere with a [...]

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Last rites

By 6000 | 6000 | February 8, 2010

It seems that Saturday’s rugby game may have been the final nail in the coffin for Newlands – traditional home of the Western Province Rugby Union. Previously, the Union had steadfastly refused to consider any move from the Newlands ground to the new stadium. However, popular South African rugby website keo.co.za thinks the friendly game [...]

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Cape Town Rugby Festival – a few thoughts

By 6000 | 6000 | February 7, 2010

How any rugby fan could possibly ever complain about vuvuzelas after yesterday’s inaugural rugby match at the Cape Town Stadium is beyond me. At least they make you realise that you’re at a major sporting event. As for yesterday, I have experienced more atmosphere on the moon. Not personally, obviously, but my good friend Buzz [...]

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Busy Day

By 6000 | 6000 | January 23, 2010

Today always promised to be a hectic day – from appointments in the morning, lunch with football friends and an afternoon at the Stadium through to the fancy dress party in the evening. Hence I am utilising the somewhat risky, but very helpful “scheduled post” option on WordPress. And I’m giving you a quota photo of the all-new, [...]

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