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Language school news about the World Cup |
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Language school news about the World Cup
Cape Town and the rest of South Africa is getting ready to host the FIFA World Cup. Tomorrow the 2nd of March marks 100 days before kick-off and a number of games will be played at Cape Town Stadium which is about 12 minutes walking distance from our English Language School in Cape Town. Accommodation will be at a premium during the time of the games but fortunately many institutions are making beds available. Below is a small article of what the University of Cape Town is doing to help with the success of the first World Cup to be played on African soil
"UCT to open doors for 2010
1 March 2010
The University of Cape Town (UCT) says it will become Africa's largest "accommodation hub" when it opens its doors to 2010 World Cup soccer fans.
It said on Monday that from June 9 its residences would become a home-from-home for thousands of visitors to the Mother City.
Head of UCT's 2010 task team John Simpson said UCT and its huge residence infrastructure were ideally placed for fans.
Guests would have access to the university's extensive shuttle system, which would transport visitors to and from the airport and Cup fixtures, as well as to entertainment and shopping
UCT's already comprehensive campus security system would be beefed up over the tournament.
Single rooms started at R550 per room per night excluding VAT.
A portion of the profits would be channelled into the university's endowment to support "socially responsive" projects."
Source: Sapa
If you have not yet booked your ticket for this historic event, don’t delay! Here is your opportunity to do an English language course in Cape Town and watch the games at the same time!
Greetings
Stevin |
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Things to do while visiting our English Language School in Cape Town 2 |
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Sport in Cape Town
Long Street Turkish Baths
The baths have always been a popular haunt and were quite recently beautifully upgraded. Inside is a heated swimming pool and Turkish baths with steam and dry-heat rooms, massages are also available. The pool is very well attended at lunchtime by keep-fit enthusiasts and business people.
Location: End of Long Street in the City Centre
Hiking
The mountainous terrain around Cape Town boasts of many hiking trials with spectacular views and potential for bird-watching and cycling trails. The best hiking trails offer picturesque views, with some hiking trails covering extensive areas around Table Mountain, which can be reached either by foot or taxi from the language school. For professional hikers, Lions Head and the hike up Skeleton Gorge offer challenging yet fulfilling alternatives. Guided tours are also available on most popular trials and are recommended for people not familiar with the mountain. During the hot summer months please make sure that you have adequate sun protection, enough water and a warm jacket/pullover (should the mist suddenly set in).
Feel free to ask for more information at the language school reception. Also check out www.hikecapetown.co.za and www.uncoverthecape.co.za/hiking-guide |
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South Africa celebrates!! |
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Today 11 February 2010 is the 20th anniversary of the day our hero and father of the nation Mr. Nelson Mandela was released from Victor Verster (nowadays called Drakenstein Correctional Services Centre and about 70km to the north of our language school) prison in Paarl after having been imprisoned for 27 years in jails around the country including Robben Island. All living South Africans irrespective of colour or creed including myself will clearly remember where we were at that moment in time. I also clearly remember the scenes of jubilation and celebration when this great man first set foot outside of the prison gates and greeted us with the struggle greeting of “Amandla!” (which means “Power!”) and the crowd answered with “Awethu” (which means “to the people”). It is a moment which will be forever burnt in the collective memory of those who witnessed it and it is something which I will be proud to tell my children and grand children about. It was this moment and the events that followed afterwards which finally gave us as non white South Africans our pride and dignity back. It was that moment that I realized that no longer will be chased out of restaurants and shops and that finally we will be able to enjoy the same rights and privileges which the other half of our citizenry took for granted for so long. It was then and still is now a moment of overwhelming emotion and it is the celebration of these events which students at our English Language School in Cape Town were told about and which they will be allowed to attend today. Mr. Mandela, although no longer seen in the public eye, will be attending the opening of the South African parliament in Cape Town and for those lucky students at our language school it is an opportunity to finally try to get a picture of this man who is regarded as a giant amongst men.
Mr. Mandela is honored in our school every day – we have his picture hanging of the walls of our language school. We would like to take this opportunity to once again say to him “THANK YOU TATA, you have suffered for us and through your suffering we have our humanity back and because of you we are able to have this language school in Cape Town. May your twilight years be filled with pure joy and good health – Aluta Continua”
Until the next time, peace, love and harmony.
Stevin |
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Traditional Food Party at our Language School in Cape Town |
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On Friday the 12th of February we will be having a big traditional food party at our English Language School, Cape Town. We have invited all our current and ex-students to join us in celebrating the month of February at the school. It is also our intention to make this a permanent happening on the monthly school calendar and all the staff at our English language school is looking forward to mixing with and welcoming our invitees. We will be posting some pictures of this party on the website on Monday 15th February, so watch this space.
Until next time – keep well.
Stevin |
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Things to do while visiting our English Language School in Cape Town |
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Cocktails in Cape Town
The Buddha Bar invites you to sip cool cocktails in an atmosphere of warm intimacy. The décor features oriental fabrics, vibrant and earthy colours not forgetting he grand Buddha satue which is a significant feature. www.buddhabar.co.za
The Extreme Hotel offers delicious cocktails in a very stylish atmosphere. Check out the bathrooms – the decoration there is amazing! The hotel is situated on the corner of New Church Street and Bree Street, Cape Town City Centre.
Nightlife in Cape Town
Feel like dancing the night away? Hemisphere situated on the 31st floor of the ABSA building in Riebeek Street, Cape Town City Centre offers a setting with a view which is also trendy and chic. Whilst there don’t forget to try out their cocktails.
Leisure in Cape Town
Lions Head is the distinctive shaped mountain slope found alongside Table Mountain. The proud lion overlooks the city and Table Bay on one side, and the scenic Atlantic Ocean coastline on the other. On a clear day the views from the top of Lions Head are spectacular and great for taking photographs of the Cape Peninsula and Robben Island. Do not forget to take a warm pullover or top in case of a sudden change in weather and on a hot day make sure that you have enough liquids.
Remember the days of open air movies? The Pink Flamingo is dedicated to restoring the experience of cinema. On an open-air rooftop that is The Grand Daddy Hotel’s Airstream Penthouse Trailer Park, the occasion, the glamour, the ritual and the wonderful world of make believe is celebrated. www.pinkflamingo.co.za
Into Hiking?
Check out www.hikecapetown.co.za and www.uncoverthecape.co.za/hiking-guide to see what the Mother City (Cape Town) has to offer.
I trust the above is helpful and look forward to posting some more helpful blog entries in future.
Stevin |
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