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Don’t let the delicate wings fool you — the Painted Lady Butterfly (Vanessa cardui), affectionately known in Afrikaans as a Sondagsrokkie, is one of the earth’s toughest and most well-travelled insects.

Sushi fans, get your chopsticks ready – Polo Pavilion by Back’s has added a fresh Japanese twist to its menu.

Art is the application of human skill to produce works appreciated for their beauty or emotional power.

The Val de Vie Foundation recently embarked on a community tour, offering residents of Val de Vie Estate an opportunity to witness the direct and profound impact of their contributions within the Paarl-Franschhoek Valley.

Val de Vie Estate is home to many remarkable individuals, but few embody the spirit of focus, discipline and joyful determination like 12-year-old Layla Kyriacou

Early European explorers to South Africa encountered the local wild horses: the Cape Mountain Zebra (Equus zebra zebra)

Security is not just a service at Val de Vie Estate; it is the foundation of a safe and peaceful lifestyle

The 13ᵗʰ annual Pink Polo on Saturday 15 March 2025 was an unforgettable fiesta. While the event featured riveting polo matches

An update on the 2025 harvest from Renier van Deventer, Head Winemaker at L’Huguenot Vineyards.

Malcolm and Tyler Lange, proud Val de Vie Estate residents, have made history as the first father-son duo to win the iconic Cape Town Cycle Tour

The brand-new Val de Vie Polo Clubhouse has officially opened its doors on Saturday 18 January 2025 and it’s everything polo enthusiasts

Platõ Coffee, now open at the Val de Vie Sports & Leisure Centre, is quickly becoming a favourite meeting spot for residents on the Estate

Is there anything better than strolling through a lively market on a bright spring day, enjoying freshly baked treats and refreshing drinks

The four-striped grass mouse, with its soft golden-brown fur and distinctive black-and-gold stripes, is not just a small resident here in the Cape Winelands

Owning a dog is a joy, a privilege and a responsibility. It requires commitment, as dogs need daily attention

In collaboration with Brenthurst Wealth, the Val de Vie Estate Garden of the Year Competition 2024 shone a spotlight on the residents whose gardens

Businesses communicate with their prospective clients through advertising, often using bright visuals to target a specific target market

The 40-hectare biodiversity corridor that runs from the upper boundary of the Estate to the Berg River is an important protected area

In a pioneering move to bolster the well-being and safety of our residents, the Val de Vie HOA is proud to announce the availability

Under the guidance of Michele de Witt, a group of volunteers from Val de Vie Estate harvest fresh vegetables each week

Adene’s Farm Flowers – a flower farm in Wolseley renowned for growing beautiful flowers and foliage – has established a new micro-farm