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Seven Days in Cape Town by Sean Fraser.

Robben Island by Charlene Smith.

This book is divided into seven one day-tours in and around Cape Town. Each day-tour is accompanied by a map covering the day's recommended itinerary. Following the seven day-tours are eight "specialist" itineraries, which describe areas further afield.

Far-reaching political changes in South Africa have re-ignited much interest in Robben Island, particularly as the South African President, Nelson Mandela, was imprisoned there for so long. This is an informative guide to one of the most controversial places in the country.

These comprise: Robben Island; the west coast; Southern Cape Coast; Stellenbosch; Paarl and Franschhoek; Breede River; Namaqualand; and the Garden Route. A directory listing covers shopping, nightlife, cuisine and events, giving names and addresses and relevant additional information. aerials are accompanied by historical background, useful facts and anecdotal information.

Besides covering its political history, the book also discusses Robben Island as a key naval and military base during World War II, its environment, flora and fauna, the Xhosa chiefs interred on the island in the 19th century, the lives of the Robben warders, its shipwrecks, escapes and many tourist attractions.

Red Car Diaries
The success of the SABC3 TV series Going Nowhere Slowly was the inspiration for the journal of the second season - Red Car Diaries.
A team of well-known presenters travels from Cape Town in the iconic red Chevrolet Impala along South Africa's south coast, taking in some of the hinterland towns along the way. The journey becomes an adventure package, with a touch of history thrown in. The travellers experiment with ostrich-riding, bungee-jumping, shark-cage diving and kayaking. They visit the Knysna elephants, experience the desolate beauty of the Karoo, befriend a notorious former brothel Madame, meet quirky characters, and share the secrets and the anecdotes of the region. A memorable record of these travels and generously illustrated with

photographs, Red Car Diaries retains the energy, spirit and humour that made the show so popular."Somehow the TV series Going Nowhere Slowly recalled the youthful energy of the sixties, free love and the seeming immortality of the Age of Aquarius. James Dean drove a Porsche Spyder 550; Elvis drove a pink 1955 Fleetwood 60 Special Cadillac. And it's no coincidence that our car was red: any self-conscious media tart will tell you that if you want to stand out on a TV shoot, then 'wear red, darling, if you can get away with it'. "And did she get away with it! She was the star of the show. A fact that was callously impressed upon us by a producer who was blind to any SA celebrity star system, if there is such a thing. Which was, of course, another possible reason why the show reached the audiences it did. No personality, other than the car and the South African landscape, hijacked the show." - Ashley Dowds, Preface

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