Tourism, Food, and Wine news headlines
* The World Bank has warned our country to face its electricity supply problem, saying that the situation is ‘very severe‘, and warned that South Africa should not ‘sugar-coat‘ it. Minister of Public Enterprises Lynne Brown has estimated the cost of loadshedding at R20 – R80 billion per month!
* ‘Happy’ Pharrel Williams was spotted partying in Cape Town nightclub Living Room with Jennifer Hudson last weekend, reports the Cape Argus, on the eve of the announcement that he has been appointed as Woolworths’ new Style Director, launching a new ‘sustainable‘ clothing range.
* A new Eco-Centre and restaurant On The Edge have opened in Bettie’s Bay next to the penguin breeding centre Stony Point, which is visited by 100000 tourists annually.
* The BBC is calling for our country’s budding bakers! An international series, BBC Lifestyle is now bringing it to local amateur bakers, inviting them to participate in The Great South African Bake Off. Entries close on 24 May, and the contest takes place in June.
* Lust Bistro and Bakery in Franschhoek is hosting a Pizza and Wine evening on 15 May, at R90 per person for a large pizza and a glass of Vrede & Lust wine.
Chris von Ulmenstein, Whale Cottage Portfolio: www.whalecottage.com Tel (021) 433-2100, Twitter:@WhaleCottage Facebook: click here
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