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Peek-a-boo Jacob is 2!

Peek-a-boo Jacob is 2!

by The Jax | Mar 3, 2024 | Western Cape, inspirational, #jaxpirational, The Jax Blog, kids parties, party, summer, cocomelon, Instagram, cape town, Food, blessings, south africa, hotel, Travel

Peek-a-boo Jacob is 2! As addictive as sugar itself, the larger-than-life, wide-eyed brightly coloured Jay Jay & friends invaded our home a few years ago. Just seeing the joy it brings to my little toddler made it a no-brainer when selecting this year’s...
First-class delivery

First-class delivery

by The Jax | Jun 16, 2023 | pregnancy, birth, Western Cape, The Jax Blog, cape town, Travel

Originally Posted on 7 April 2022 in Mediclinic Family Magazine First-class Delivery: A new mom shares how Mediclinic Cape Town and the Mediclinic Baby programme made her journey from pregnancy to birth a stress-free experience to treasure. Expecting your first...
WIN a Tanzanite ring worth R40 000!

WIN a Tanzanite ring worth R40 000!

by The Jax | May 9, 2023 | #Meetsouthafrica, Africa, sponsored, Western Cape, The Jax Blog, competition, Travel

A piece of Africa Enter NOW to WIN your very own 18K WHITE GOLD 1.00 CARAT TANZANITE RING WORTH AT R40 000.00 from The Diamond Works! Let your story shine by posting your moments at Indaba 2023 and tagging @thediamondworks @tourvest @thejaxblog on Instagram and...
WIN a pair of Tanzanite Earrings!

WIN a pair of Tanzanite Earrings!

by The Jax | Mar 31, 2023 | Western Cape, The Jax Blog, competition, #Meetsouthafrica, Africa, sponsored, Travel

A Taste of Africa – Tanzanite earrings Enter NOW to WIN your very own pair of Tanzanite earrings from The Diamond Works! Celebrate your moments at Travel Africa Week and the events ILTM (International Luxury Travel Market), WTMA (World Travel Market Africa),...
PLANNING THE ULTIMATE BABY BASH FOR MY THE LITTLE PRINCE

PLANNING THE ULTIMATE BABY BASH FOR MY THE LITTLE PRINCE

by The Jax | Sep 25, 2022 | Western Cape, inspirational, #jaxpirational, The Jax Blog, cape town, authentic, blessings, life, love, south africa, Travel

Top Tips when planning your ultimate baby bash Once upon a time, this mommy was a girl about town and the only event planning I ever did (outside of work) was for my own birthday parties. These days I’ll be lucky if I remember my own name after a busy day at...
Home is where the Art Is

Home is where the Art Is

by The Jax | Mar 19, 2021 | #Meetsouthafrica, Africa, Instagram, Western Cape, inspirational, The Jax Blog, tourism, cape town, south africa, Travel

Home is where the Art Is Home is where the Art is, the Zeitz MOCAAโ€™s current exhibition, is one Iโ€™m proud to be a part of. A fervent celebration of all things Cape Town, this collection comprises nearly 2000 works of art. Paintings, sketches, Sculptures, audiovisuals...
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13 Dec

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13 Dec

@Stellenzicht is a must visit in the Stellenbosch winelands. That Wine Pod is just ๐Ÿ˜ The natural beauty, eco-friendly vibe, phenomenal wines, good food & friendly hospitality are world-class. Be sure to book on @dineplan ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿท๐ŸŒฟ #VisitSAWinelands #VisitStellenbosch #SouthAfrica

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livingitupct Nadine - Living It Up CT @livingitupct ·
5 Dec

๐‹๐ˆ๐•๐ˆ๐๐† ๐‹๐€ ๐ƒ๐Ž๐‹๐‚๐„ ๐•๐ˆ๐“๐€! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น
Last week's culinary sensation at ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—–๐—›๐—œ๐—” ๐—ฅ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ near Stellenbosch was delizioso! ๐Ÿ‘Œ Traditional Italian fare served with flair & made with love โค๏ธ A true taste of Italy in the heart of the winelands. #TBT #food #wine

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29 Nov

Green light! Letโ€™s goooo โœ…

24 hours to go til @RedBullZA King of the Air takes flight ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿช๐Ÿ„

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find_my_za Find My ZA @find_my_za ·
29 Nov

๐Ÿ๏ธExplore the hidden gems in Hout Bay

A visitorโ€™s guide to must visit gems โ˜€๏ธ

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