The area around Plett has always been a hiker’s paradise. Okay, always is forever and that’s a long, long time. But it is true that some of the first people to walk the earth, some 160 000 years ago, did so around here.
I’m at the Matjes River rock shelter, a 30-minute walk east of the ...more
It's a long dirt road down to Langa Lapu, the women's co-operative just outside Plettenberg Bay. Founded by Pru Bolus 20 years ago, the fabric house specialises in hand-dyed textiles that have supplied her local shop and the global quilting market.
"I love working with ...more
Forget Swimming With Dolphins – Welcome To The South African Bay Where You Can Swim With 6,000 Wild Seals
This incredible footage shows swimmers sharing the shores of Plettenberg Bay with playful Cape Fur seals.
While there are great White Sharks lurking in the surrounding waters, the sheltered ...more
The South African wine industry has come a long way since 1994. Inclusivity, upliftment and growth of our industry and its people are at the forefront. While there is still much to be done, we should also recognise the many entities that consistently aid the well-being and positive growth ...more
Wandisile’s Plett
A blog by Wandisile Sebezo
Soweto Derby revives locals' love for soccerSaturday the 29th of July saw the clashing of two South African soccer giants- Orlando Pirates vs. Kaizer Chiefs, to what we have come to know as the “Soweto Derby”. It’s an event that is never ...more
The controversial R4 billion small-boat harbour development in Plettenberg Bay is off the table after the developer failed to meet the deadline for resubmission of the project’s scoping report. The proposal elicited massive opposition from ratepayers and visitors.
Eye candy was the predominant theme this year at the Plett Arts Festival, a three week event bringing colour, sound, memorable performances and feasting on fabulous food to the seaside town of Plettenberg Bay. Festival goers relished in music, drama and comedy, enjoyed musicians, art ...more
The fourth Plett Food and Film Festival has been labelled a massive success, with delectable cuisine and wine, great entertainment and an all-round good time taking centre stage. The event ended on a high note at the White House Theatre on July 12, when more than a hundred food and film aficionados enjoyed the ...more
Over the past week, Plettenberg Bay hosted its fourth Plett Food & Film Festival with world-class food, wine, films and other entertainment.
The three-day event not only drew local and visiting foodies who came out in droves to the White House Theatre for a taste of Plett’s culinary and other ...more
An insight into the growth of the South African wine industry over the past 20 years. Farm workers and their families have opportunities for growth, through education, land ownership, schools and health care schemes. This short clip is a teaser that precedes the full version of the short documentary that showcases a mere handful of these programmes that are in place today.
Wandisile’s Plett
A blog by Wandisile Sebezo
Dinangwe Lounge: An ideal spot for a Sunday chillSundays in Kwano are pretty much like Fridays, even though the mood is quite calm and easy, but don’t let that fool you, it’s a great day to go out; grab a beer, chill with friends over ...more
Watch Nik Rabinowitz preparing for #PlettARTSFestival. He will be performing at Plett Fringe at Plett ARTS Festival this weekend.
