Audrey Raubenheimer – Rhino Warrior

Audrey Raubenheimer protect the Rhino

In the year 2000 an estimated 7 Rhinoceros were killed per year, by the end of 2011, 411 Rhino had been killed per year. The world Rhino population has fallen 90% in the last 30 years and only five species are left in the world. Powdered Rhino horn is selling for over R480 000 p/kg, which is more than the price of gold, platinum or cocaine. Audrey Raubenheimer, originally from Durban and now living in Kathu is against the poaching of our beautiful African Rhinos which are dying at a horrific rate due to the greed of money by some individuals in this world. Audrey has a passion for the protection of nature and our children’s heritage. She is currently on a gruelling training course to eventually combat Rhino poaching in South                  

Happy Women’s Day 9 August 2012

Womans Day South Africa public holiday

56 years ago over 20,000 women staged a march on the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest against the proposed amendments to the Urban Areas Act (also known as the pass laws). They left bundles of petitions containing over 100 000 signatures at Prime Minister, J.G. Strijdom's office doors. We are reminded of this monumental occasion on the 9th August every year to celebrate these amazing women and remember the slogan that was coined… “Wathint' Abafazi Wathint' imbokodo!” (Now you have touched the women, you have struck a rock) a strong reminder of those women's courage and strength! There are many inspiring women to be celebrated on this day; one in particular we would like to raise a glass to is Granny Graham,  a                  

Sonja Kruse – Ubuntu Girl

Sonja Kruse the Ubuntu Girl

Would you, at an absolute whim after your sister’s wedding in East London, give up everything you have? This, of course, to begin a journey travelling across South Africa with 100 bucks in your pocket and the clothes on your back, in search of the real meaning of “”Umuntu, Ngumuntu, Ngabantu”? Yes, it really is okay, I don’t think many people would! Let alone travel across 9 provinces for a year, relying on the absolute kindness of strangers. One very brave woman has, and she has one heck of a story to tell as ‘Ubuntugirl’. Sonja Kruse has spent a year travelling across South Africa, sans credit card or comfy hotel bed, in a somewhat bizarre, but always incredibly fascinating, quest to                  

Life’s delicious – Take a big bite

Cooksister review, Cobblestone Bakery

We often hash tag our tweets with #ProudlyPE referring to how proud we are of our City and the folks that contribute to that status. This week we feature just one of those special Proudly PE peeps. Cook Sister or Jeanne Horak-Druiff is a born and bred Port Elizabethan. Although she relocated to the UK 11 years ago she continues to visit and spread only good words about her beloved home town through her award winning foodie blog www.cooksister.com Jeanne’s day job as an advocate has directed her to a knowledge management role within a law firm. After hours her passionate hobby for food leads her to expressing the deliciousness she experiences through reviewing hot spots and blogging about it – she does it so                  

Happy Birthday to US!

Happy Birthday Whats Up PE

Happy Birthday to US! April 20th is an auspicious day - not only is it a Friday, and a week before Freedom Day, but it's also What's Up’s third anniversary. Three years ago we started out as a humble blog letting people know what amazing and quirky events were happening in Cape Town, introducing you to some interesting people, and sharing some of our favourite foodie, wine, tourism and other discoveries. The 2010 Fifa World Cup was a highlight, as has been the rapid adoption of social media as a primary form of communication. Building on this great foundation, we've expanded rapidly, adding What's Up Jozi, What's Up Durban, What's Up PE, What's Up South Africa, as well as partnering with