Cape Dutch

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Cape Dutch

1. (Languages) an obsolete name for Afrikaans

2. (Furniture) (in South Africa) a distinctive style of furniture or architecture

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Late on the evening of February 4, Cyril Ramaphosa and the five other top leaders of South Africa's ruling party went to President Jacob Zuma's Cape Dutch colonial-style residence in the capital, Pretoria.

When Jacob Zuma knew his time was up

Beautifully maintained and easily accessible, they extend down from the slopes of the dramatic Table Mountain into the plain, offering excellent food, Cape Dutch architecture and art - all in a spectacular natural setting.

Will travel for culture? Here's where you should go

The standout architecture is an original Cape Dutch house, which was used as the main entrance and a meeting room.

ON THE CREATIVE Ogilvy & Mather Johannesburg

Ferguson's Aqalim impresses Although Cape Dutch could only finish runner-up behind Funny Star, Newmarket based John Ferguson is still a trainer to follow when making the long haul west as his tally now reads four winners from five runners after the potentially smart Aqalim made a winning debut in the bumper.

DESPITE trainer Anthony Honeyball's pessimism

Durban Country Club: The Durban Country Club dates back to 1922 with its Cape Dutch inspired architecture is the pride and joy of both golf enthusiast and Durban residents.

South Africa (Prince's Grant Golf Course)

Soon, outside that vehicle, the road winds into the hills that are covered with wine tendrils and long avenues leading up to the stately, white mansions built in the Cape Dutch style.

Sour grapes: South Africa is one of the largest wine-producing countries in the world. Exports have boomed over the last 10 years, and have risen from 174 million litres in 2001 to 350 million in 2011. The Cape Winelands--the wine district of the Western Cape province--is one of the wealthiest areas of South Africa, but the workers hardly get a living wage

But unlike its raucous and often rough-and-ready British equivalents, Simon's Town appears to be actually quite a genteel place, full of pretty Cape Dutch and Victorian buildings, quaint streets and a lovely Marina with shops and restaurants set right on the waterfront.

South African Adventure: Able Seamen and Endangered Penguins

One of my very favourite dishes, Bobotie, has its origins with the Cape Dutch settlers, and we've had a look at it here on these pages before - it's a wonderful use for lamb mince or even leftovers, gently spiced and baked beneath a wobbly custard made with yoghurt and eggs.

South African Sweeties; Stephen is co-owner and chef at T&Cake Cafe, Almondbury

This stunning Cape Dutch farm and elegant cottages are surrounded by beautifully landscaped organic gardens with scented herb beds, citrus orchards, and brightly coloured vegetables.

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Its Table Mountain, Cape Point, world-class beaches, whale watching, cultural landmarks, and historic Cape Dutch architecture draw travelers to this Southern Hemisphere city.

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In a race where there is plenty of strength in depth, Attaglance enters calculations despite top weight, along with Cape Dutch, who dipped in the Coral Cup at Cheltenham.

Bourne to run .. quickly

25pm Cape Dutch The seven-year-old probably found the Arkle's two miles too sharp taking on such a slick rival.