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		<title>Retail powered by insight: How the V&amp;A Waterfront is leading with data (and celebrating those who do)</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 20:29:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The V&#38;A Waterfront, located in the heart of Cape Town and with Table Mountain as its backdrop, is one of Africa’s most visited destinations, receiving more than 25 million visits from locals and tourists annually. But it’s not just location that makes a retail destination iconic, it’s also foresight – making bold decisions backed by robust data and recognising the retailers who evolve alongside them. That dual strategy is playing out in the form of the V&#38;A Waterfront’s award-winning retail ecosystem, and in its increasingly powerful data platform, developed in partnership with PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers), launched in 2023. ‘We knew we had a lot of data,’ says Alex Kabalin, Executive Manager of Retail at the V&#38;A Waterfront, ‘but until recently, we weren’t using it as well as we could to support our tenants. That’s changed.’ A data-driven retail ecosystem Thanks to the PwC Insights programme, the V&#38;A Waterfront now collects and analyses over 11 million transactions over a six-month period, from card swipes that are completely anonymous and compliant with the POPI Act and GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). These insights include country of origin, and location and time of spend. The result is a living map of how and when [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Don’t miss out: 1 week left of immersive Light Art at Spier</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:27:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WHEN: Until 21 April, from 18:30 nightly WHERE: Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch  COST: Free entry; book on Dineplan  ‘Artificial light – with its implications of liberation from the restrictions of darkness – embodied an erosion of boundaries between public and private life. It is true that illumination allowed surveillance, but it also promoted freedom.’  — Visual artist Félix González-Torres  ‘I had forgotten how much light there is in the world, till you gave it back to me.’   — Author Ursula K Le Guin  Stellenbosch, South Africa – From 21 March to 21 April, the Spier Light Art exhibition unfolds on Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch, transforming the farm into an immersive space of nocturnal adventure. With numerous site-specific installations activating the landscape, visitors are free to wander, discover and immerse themselves in the play of light and the stories that each artwork tells – an embodied reminder of art’s transformative power to illuminate even the darkest corners of our world and minds.   One of the only dedicated contemporary light art exhibitions in Africa, Spier Light Art is dedicated to growing the light art genre in the Global South. While focused on curated, site-specific light art interventions by emerging and established South [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Setting new precedents for Winelands wellness, the Spier Spa at the reimagined Spier Hotel is now open.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:33:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The generously appointed new Spier Spa is a haven of peace and quiet, surrounded by indigenous fynbos gardens that soothe your senses from the moment you step inside its private courtyard, which sits beside a tranquil apothecary garden. This beautifully landscaped, secluded space is complete with its own outdoor plunge pool. The perfect antidote to the everyday stresses of life, the Spier Spa offers a space where you can fully relax and rejuvenate. Set to become the stand-out wellness destination of the Winelands, the Spier Spa is open to both hotel guests and day visitors. It is one of the many notable features of the new Spier Hotel, which opened its doors in early March 2025. Like the hotel itself, the Spa’s offering has been completely reconceptualised, and it was also relocated to embrace a broader vision of wellness. Unique to the Spier Spa is a magnificent Cape Herbal Bath House. A signature experience, the Cape Herbal Bath House is all about detoxification and deep relaxation. You start with a warm exfoliation using fresh snowbush and herbal salt, drawing out toxins and preparing your body for the next step. Then you’re wrapped in a cosy linen blanket and treated to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lalibela Wildlife Reserve&#8217;s bold ‘ecosystem reset’ takes root</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:50:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a corner of South Africa&#8217;s Eastern Cape, something extraordinary is unfolding. Lalibela Wildlife Reserve, known for its conservation-first approach, is expanding its protected wilderness through a carefully orchestrated series of land acquisitions and rehabilitation projects that will reshape both the landscape and the future of wildlife conservation in the region. The expansion is a strategic vision that will see former agricultural land restored to its natural state, creating what Johann Lombard, CEO of Lalibela Wildlife Reserve, describes as &#8216;the most rough uncut diamond of a landscape that facilitates some of the highest-quality wildlife experiences’. At the heart of this transformation lies a former commercial peach and prune farm, where systematic rehabilitation is already underway. The process began with the careful removal of the fruit trees, the first step in a complex ecological restoration that could span anywhere from five to seventy-five years. The removed trees are burned, their ashes worked back into the aerated soil, creating a nutrient-rich foundation for indigenous vegetation. &#8216;We have to be mindful of the chemicals previously used in these orchards,’ says Lombard. ‘By systematically removing and burning the trees, we&#8217;re ensuring any residual agricultural chemicals don&#8217;t affect our wildlife populations, initiating a complete ecosystem [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Feasts, fun &amp; family</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:39:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BRING THE KIDS, THE GRANDKIDS, THE OUPAS AND THE OUMAS – BECAUSE THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT SPIER THIS EASTER. Easter is just better at the farm. Whether you’re a little one racing around in search of a hidden chocolate treasure or a much bigger one on the hunt for the ultimate food and wine experience, Spier serves up perfect family moments. Fresh air, nutritious food, award-winning wine and loved ones all around you – these are the essential ingredients for an Easter family picnic in the beautiful winelands. Easter Scavenger Hunt For The Kids  It’s that time of year again when the Easter Bunny comes out to play at Spier Wine Farm. This annual event, which has the little ones find clues around the farm, is packed full of fun, problem-solving and a surprise Easter hamper for the kids. Parents, no Easter eggs for you, but there will be a few wine tasting stations along the way. Suited for kids aged 3-12 Friday 18 April &#8211; Sunday 20 April, from 9:00-15.30 Cost per child: R200 Celebrate Easter With A Picnic  Share memorable moments with loved ones this Easter – and what better way to do that than by sharing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Soulmates of the wild: meet the Eastern Cape animals that form lifelong pair bonds</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[February is the month of love, and if you look closely, you&#8217;ll see that love can be everlasting in the animal kingdom. From devoted blue crane pairs to family-oriented jackals and fiercely protective elephant shrews, you can experience the wonder of creatures that mate for life at Lalibela Wildlife Reserve. In Lalibela’s grasslands, you’ll find South Africa’s national bird, the blue crane. These elegant birds are known for their striking charcoal-blue, grey and white plumage, and males perform a dazzling courtship dance to win over females. Blue cranes typically lay two eggs and both birds share incubation duties. Once hatched, the chicks stay under their parents’ care for three to five months until they learn to fly, during which time the adults are dedicated to feeding and protecting them. Among the blue crane’s predators is the black-backed jackal, a daring and fast-footed animal that forms a partnership with a single mate. Breeding once a year, each family holds its own territory, where the young are reared and weaned. If one partner dies, the surviving jackal remains solitary until a new mate is courted and successfully integrated into the pack. So named because of their long, flexible snouts, elephant shrews, found [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Spier Hotel Redefines Contemporary Cape Elegance</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 06:06:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spier Wine Farm unveils new 80-room hotel, opening March 2025 Stellenbosch - One of South Africa&#8217;s oldest and most loved working wine farms has entered a new season. Spier Wine Farm, renowned for its award-winning wines and commitment to regenerative farming, will welcome guests to its new hotel from March 2025.  The complete transformation of the Spier Hotel comes at a significant moment for Western Cape tourism. International travel to Africa is evolving, with a new generation of visitors seeking experiences that go beyond luxury to embrace authenticity and purpose.  Enver Duminy, CEO Cape Town Tourism notes: &#8220;The reopening of the Spier Hotel marks a milestone in Cape Town&#8217;s tourism evolution. As travellers increasingly seek sustainability and meaningful connections, Spier sets a new benchmark for luxury that is deeply rooted in heritage and purpose. This remarkable transformation reaffirms our region’s position as a global leader in authentic, forward-thinking tourism experiences.&#8221; The Art of Hospitality Since 1993, the Enthoven family has nurtured the 620-hectare farm into what it proudly is today. The new hotel is another extension of their long-term vision: &#8220;The farm and hotel are an immersive place of peace and connection. Simple and timeless, with the elegance of comfort [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Introducing the Soil Room at Spier</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:36:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SPIER’S LOVE OF THE LAND MADE VISIBLE Stellenbosch, South Africa – At Spier, everything starts with the soil. Regeneration is the golden thread that runs through all farm life, from vineyard practices to indigenous propagation and re-planting programmes. Everywhere on the farm, the passion for life from the ground up is almost tangible. Now the new Soil Room adjoining Spier’s Cowshed Shop is a dedicated space where visitors can experience the farm’s regenerative mastery, firsthand.  The Soil Room shows Spier’s mission to not only sustain the land but actively keep improving it. Curated with artistry and attention to detail, it’s a living showcase of Spier’s unending work in propagating indigenous species, restoring biodiversity, and keeping healthy ecosystems in balance. Meet the Visionaries Behind Spier’s Regenerative Practices    The Soil Room makes tangible the life’s work of Spier’s dedicated team: people who have made it their mission to transform the farm, one living thing at a time. All who live and work at Spier have inculcated this philosophy into their daily lives and tasks. Many exceptional individuals have driven this ethos with passion and decades of commitment, meet three of them: Wilton Sikhosana, Nursery Manager, has overseen the propagation of indigenous species, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Experience ethical tourism at Lalibela Wildlife Reserve</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:04:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Travellers today are seeking experiences that don’t just minimise harm but actively contribute to local welfare and environmental health. By combining eco-conscious tourism with community development, Lalibela Wildlife Reserve demonstrates how ethical tourism can support ecological balance and social development. A robust approach to conservation, research and land management is paired with Lalibela Community Outreach Foundation’s meaningful efforts to support the neighbouring village of Seven Fountains. ‘Our reserve is deeply connected to the surrounding communities, and we have a moral obligation to involve them in its success and daily operations,’ says Lalibela CEO Johann Lombard. ‘Through the Lalibela Community Outreach Foundation, we dedicate time, resources, and expertise to supporting the families in the neighbouring village of Seven Fountains’  Aiming to create long term socio-economic benefits for the community, the foundation operates according to four key pillars: education, sports development, conservation and health. For the past three years, a daily meal of a nutrient-rich porridge has been provided to 180 learners who attend Masakhane Primary School in Seven Fountains. Additionally, a recreation centre within walking distance of the school provides after-school tutoring, soccer, cricket, netball, karate and gumboot dancing, and a safe place to socialise in the afternoons. In collaboration with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spier announced as official wine partner to the Sunshine Tour</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:44:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spier Wine Farm is excited to announce its partnership with the Sunshine Tour as the official wine partner! With this significant collaboration, Spier is set to join in on the South African sporting calendar. As the exclusive wine sponsor for seven men’s events and two ladies’ events throughout the 2024-2025 tour period, Spier will elevate the experience of both players and golf fans. The Sunshine Tour – a spectacular showcase of talent from Southern Africa and beyond – offers golfers the chance to rise through the ranks and shine on a global stage. Spier’s selection of premium wines, including their acclaimed, multi-award-winning Creative Block blends, will be front and centre, offering an unmatched experience to attendees. &#8220;We admire how the Sunshine Tour has brought out the best in local talent &#8211; and it’s a privilege to be in the game, and on the international stage too, as a wine partner. As we pour our award-winning wines, golf fans will experience the exceptional quality and craftsmanship that Spier represents,&#8221; said Frans Smit, Managing Director for Spier Wine Farm. The Sunshine Tour, known for its legacy of producing world-class golfers, will see Spier wines flowing at some of the most anticipated events, [...]]]></description>
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