South African Airways Open
Cape Town
Dec 2008

The second oldest golf tournament, only behind the British Open, is hosted annually at Cape Town's beautiful Pearl Valley. There is more at stake than the purse for this event, as the top ten performers in the European PGA tour are automatically selected to the European team against the US at the Ryder Cup.

Maynardville Open- Air Theater
Cape Town
12 Jan - 17 Feb, 2009

Molded after the performances in London's Regent's Park, the Maynardville Open-Air Theater is a popular place to see some fantastic plays, and attracts thousands each year. This years featured performances are "The Merchant of Venice", and "Giselle."

Dragon Boat Festival
Cape Town
13 Feb - 15 Feb, 2009

The Cape Town Dragon Boat Festival attracts all kinds of teams to paddle it out on the water in beautifully decorated Chinese Dragon Boats. The event is free to watch and always attracts a large crowd.

Dance Umbrella Festival
Johannesburg
21 Feb - 14 Mar, 2009

For nearly 20 years, the FNB Dance Umbrella Festival has been performing in Johannesburg. In their performances, South African and international dancers showcase new and exciting contemporary moves. Each year, more and more impressed by their moves.