If you’re anything like us you’ve no doubt noticed the amazing fan helmets that every cool football supporter seems to be wearing.

Image courtesy of Makoya Makaraba (http://www.makaraba.co.za)

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These traditional fan helmets, known as Makaraba, are used to show support and they reflect one of the most vibrant and positive aspects of South African soccer culture – the absolute support, love and loyalty bestowed on a football team by its adoring fans.

If you’d like to join in the fun by donning a Makaraba, during the 2010 World Cup, you will find them at the following places:

1. Order your customised Makaraba online through Makoya Makaraba. The design of these can be specified by the client which means that yours will be completely unique!
2. Find a Makaraba at one of the stalls situated outside the stadium.
3. Support local initiatives by purchasing a Makaraba from a street vendor.
4. Purchase a Makaraba from any shop that stocks fan memorabilia.

An unforgettable food and wine experience!

The annual Cape Times V&A Waterfront Wine Affair is taking place from 4 to 7 May 2010. A state-of-the-art marquee on the roof of the Breakwater parking garage serves as the venue for this well loved food and wine festival. The Cape’s top wine estates, producers and boutique wineries will showcase their wines, alongside carefully matched gourmet exhibitors and award-winning Waterfront restaurants, offering delicious accompaniments.

Wine bottles (image from Stock.Xchng – http://www.sxc.hu)