MAY 2007

International  visitors to South Africa reflect the country’s attractiveness. 

·          Michael Bolton and Westlife entertained crowds on a gorgeous summer evening at the River Club in Cape Town, while George Benson and Al Jarreau set the Bellville Velodrome alight in the concert promoting their new CD ‘Givin’ It Up’.   

·          Actress Meg Ryan stayed at Ellerman House over Easter while she shot a scene with William Macy for a new comedy ‘The Deal’ at the Convention Centre, transformed into the Los Angeles airport! 

·          Cliff Richard sang at Kirstenbosch, and visited Grande Provence in Franschhoek for dinner and wine-tasting.

·          David Helfgott, about whom the movie “Shine”, starring Oscar-winner Geoffrey Rush, was made, returns to Cape Town to celebrate his 60^th birthday with concerts at the Baxter in Cape Town on 9 and 13 May, and in Johannesburg on 19 and 20 May.   He is doing a special performance at Jan Harmsgat, outside Swellendam.   

·          American actor, Forest Whitaker has arrived in Johannesburg for a two week ‘goodwill tour’ of SA. He is joined by his wife and three children as guests of SA Tourism and South African Airways.   Whitaker won an Oscar this year for his portrayal of Ugandan dictator, Idi Amin, in the movie ‘The Last King of Scotland’.
His itinerary includes stays in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, a visit to the University of Johannesburg, the Cape Winelands and a luxury safari.   

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS MATT LAUER??

The Today Show Wraps Up Round the World Trip In Cape Town

Friday, May 4 - We’re delighted to announce that Sun International’s Table Bay Hotel on Cape Town’s waterfront was the final stop this morning on NBC’s Today Show segment “Where in the World is Matt Lauer?”

NBC chose the Table Bay as the ideal location to base their productions as they filmed the vibrant Cape Town area.

Matt Lauer culminated a full-week of travel around the globe for his popular Today Show segment “Where in the World is Matt Lauer,” with a dockside stage outside Sun International’s beautiful Table Bay Hotel, located between the sparkling bay and grand Table Mountain. He was joined by Today Show correspondents Giada DeLaurentiis, who braaied (barbecued) with Table Bay’s Chef Nicholas, and Tiki Barber.

The Today Show is unparalleled in its ratings dominance in the morning news arena, serving as America’s overwhelming favorite for 11 consecutive years. Matt Lauer has been an anchor on the show for the past 10 years.

"If I could find a way to commute from New York to Cape Town, I will move to South Africa in a heartbeat"- Matt Lauer.

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