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UPDATED: Kosher Info from Beth Din in Cape Town (last updated Dec. 2020) http://www.uos.co.za/kashrut/ct_kosher.asp

Kashrus Note According to link above, all meat is glatt however milk is NOT Chalav Israel.

Restaurants

NameTypeHoursContactLocation & Description
Avron's Place (Sea Point)
Meat
S – T: 11am – 3pm; 5pm – 10pm; F: 11am – 2:30pm
+27 (0)21 439 7610 Link
19 – 33 Regent Road - Oldest kosher meat restaurant in SA. The humbly adorned, family-friendly eatery, serves a wide variety of dishes, including beef ribs, burgers, mixed grills, boerewors, Cape lamb curry, vegetarian platters, pastas and sushi. Prices rather reasonable. On Tuesdays there's a special on its beef burger and chips (R49 instead of the usual R59). Offers takeaways and catering and packed Shabbat meals for visitors. For the Sephardim the meat is Bet Yosef. But check to make sure.
The Press (Sea Point)
Meat
S – T: noon – late; F: 11am – 3pm; Sat: 1 hour after Shabbat till late
+27 (0)21 434 7724 Website
176 Main Road - Restaurant and Bar (many craft beers on tap).
Coffee Time (Gardens)
Milk
M – T: 8am – 3:30pm; F: 8am – 3pm
+27 (0)21 461 8414
20 Breda Street - Set in an old house in a lush, garden environment. Lawn seating with views of Table Mountain. Breakfast, brunch or lunch. Menu includes scrambled egg, salmon and humus wrap, fish bobotie with homemade chutney, tuna lasagne, sandwich, salad, quiche or smoothie. Early-morning special between 8am and 11am (a combo of two eggs, grilled tomato and mushrooms goes for R25) and also serves a delicious, and incredibly popular, buffet lunch every Wednesday between 12:30pm and 2:30pm. Gluten-free and sugar-free options. Offers catering. Proceeds support the Astra Centre.
Café Riteve (Gardens)
Milk
S – T: 8:30am – 5pm; F: 8:30am – 3pm
+27 (0)21 465 1594
Website
88 Hatfield Street - Located on a piazza that’s part of the same centre as the historical Gardens Shul, the South African Jewish Museum, the Cape Town Holocaust Centre and the Jacob Gitlin Library. Large and varied menu includes three-egg omelette, sushi salad, grilled hake, falafel with dukkah wedges and humus, tuna and mushroom cannelloni, smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwich and chocolate ganache-filled croissant. Also sells range of shakes and juices as well as kosher wine and liquors. Offers catering, takeaways, no delivery. They had some CY, just ask. The earlier you go the more likely the have.
Goldies Deli and Diner (Sea Point)
Meat & Pareve
S – T: 8:30am – 8pm; F: 8:30am – 4:30pm
+27 (0)21 439 3008
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174 Main Road - Meat and parev deli and bakery - next door and connected to The Press. Menu include burgers, steak rolls, schwarmas, bagels, salads, fish cakes, breakfast plates and more. Specials every Wednesday and Friday (deals like a three-course meal for four for R120). Delivery is free in Sea Point. Bakery treats include carrot cake, cinnamon twists, chocolate brownies, doughnuts, cupcakes, apple crumble, croissants and teiglach. Offers Shabbat meal orders.
Café B'tayavon @ Highlands House
Milk
021 461 1100
9 Gorge Rd, Highlands Estate - Snacks and Light Meals
Jean's Kitchen @ The Kaplan Centre
Milk
021 650 3064 info@jeanskitchen.co.za
The Kaplan Centre - University of Cape Town - Tea, coffee,
sandwiches, gourmet salads, falafel etc
Baskin Robbins @ Mojo Market (Sea Point)
Note: This is the only kosher B & R
All ice creams, ice cream cones, milkshakes and waffles are Kosher, milchik.
The following topping ONLY are kosher: Crushed Almonds, Crushed Cashews, Fudge, Mini Astros, Mint Crunch
NB: Cakes are NOT KOSHER

Bakeries, Groceries & Ice Cream
Checkers Sea Point- 76 Regent Road - They have a large selection of kosher products including a kosher take out and bakery.
Spar Sea Point - 96 Regent Road - They have a large selection of kosher products including a kosher take out and bakery.

Shuls
Sea point is the main Jewish area.
Green and Sea Point Hebrew Congregation (Marais Road Shul)
Chabad


Hotels with Points near a Shul (Walking Minutes)
Protea Sea Point

Airport Transfer Options
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Executive Bus -
Public Bus -
Train -

Major Activities
Name
Cost
Distance from CPT
Description and Notes
Boulders Beach
R17035 min• "I found that there were two different entrances, boardwalk and beach. The boardwalk has a higher density of penguins but if you want a better experience, I recommend visiting the beach side- especially at low tide. Because of the tide I was able to walk past the few dozen folks on the beach, climb under and over some boulders, and encounter effectively a different private beach- with penguins!!"
• For budget travelers, take the train to Simonstown and from there a cab to Boulders beach - R20.
Betty’s Bay
1.25 hoursAlso features African Penguins though less crowded than Boulders beach, though further.
Chapman's Peak Drive
R45/car45 min• Beautiful scenery, you have the mountain on one side and the ocean on the other side, great pics, great to make a BBQ come during daylight hours.
NOTE: You need Rand or an SA issued card to pay for the Chapman's Peak toll.
Cape of Good Hope/Cape Point
R360/pp1.5 hours• LONG but AMAZING drive
• almost a full day activity
Lions Head
• Hike - not difficult
• Paragliding - around $85 (prices might be outdated). Book ahead
Robben Island
Tours depart three times a day and take about 3.5 hours, consisting of a ferry trip to and from the island, and a tour of the various historical sites on the island that form part of the Robben Island Museum. These include the island graveyard, the disused lime quarry, Robert Sobukwe's house, the Bluestone quarry, the army and navy bunkers, and the maximum security prison. Nelson Mandela's cell is shown. Reviews are mixed
Table Mountain (Cable car or hike)
~R350• Follow on Twitter for updates on if open or closed
• Cableway costs ~R350 rand pp - depends if morning or afternoon
• Can repel down
• 895 rand pp (prices might be outdated)
• repel for like 15 mins
• hike back up is 25 mins
• Closes 6pm
• BOOK IN ADVANCE
Signal Hill
Go there for a sunset with bit more a "local" flavor. Views aren't great compared to Lion's Head and can be quite crowded at sunset.
V & A Waterfront
The Garden Route
long scenic drive

Kirstenbosch Gardens
Shark Diving
$88 +$34 for video (prices might be outdated)2 hoursCan do in Gansbaii. Links:1, 2, 3

Sandboarding
Bring goggles!
Skydiving
$170 (prices might be outdated)
Cheaper
Quad Biking (ATVs)

Hout Bay market

Kayaking at Hout Bay
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Amazing experience. Views may very but can often see Heaviside dolphins jumping right in front of you
Cheetah Outreach
Where you can go and pet cheetahs and other animals super cool. Website

Aquila Private Game Reserve

2 hoursPricey but quality accommodations for overnight stays. Good for people who aren't leaving Cape Town area but want to see wildlife. Some dismiss as a "glorified zoo"
Cango Wildlife Ranch

5 hours


Winelands
[Likely way more then listed but those are the few I remember]
(Might be worthwhile to make a trip to the winelands, even if one does not enjoy wine, for the scenery. Only about an hour or two from CPT)
  • Franschoek
  • Kleine Dracken - Kosher
  • Backsberg - Kosher

Johannesburg

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Restaurants
http://www.uos.co.za/kashrut/restaurants.asp

http://yeahthatskosher.com/2013/04/kosher-restaurants-travel-advice-for-johannesburg-south-africa-joberg/

Map of Kosher Johannesburg

NameTypeContactLocation & Description
Corner Cafe (Glenhazel)
Milk
+27 11 440-3160 Link
Corner of Queens square and cross road in Glenhazel. Corner Café is the best place to go (or maybe the only) for kosher gluten free muffins. I’m told they’re very good. They also have great breakfasts and pastas, but I usually stick with a toasted cheese and chips.
Dee-Jays (Sandton)
Milk
+27 11 883-2265 Link
Morningview Shopping Centre, 100 South Road, 2196 - Dee-Jays provides casual dairy food that is perfect for a breakfast out with the family. Their fishballs are really good and if you need a cake in the Sandton area, they’re the place to go.
Market Cafe (Norood Mall)
Milk
Cholov Yisroel cafe
KosherWorld, Mi Vami Kosher and Chop N Wok (Glenhazel)
+27 11 440 1402 Website
1 Long Avenue, Johannesburg, 2192
Gelatisimo (Glenhazel)
Across the road from Kosher World, authentic Italian gelato. Chalav Yisroel. Absolutely fantastic.
Michelos (Glenhazel)
Milk
+27 11 885-1500 Link
17 Northfield Ave, Johannesburg, 2192 - Michelos is the second best pizza restaurant. They are very centrally located (in the Jewish area of Glenhazel) and their food is nice. Never go there the night after Pesach because you’ll wait hours but most other times are good, plus they serve chalav yisrael.
Nandos Kosher (Savoy)
Meat
+27 11 885-1496 Website
553 Louis Botha Ave, Savoy, Johannesburg, 2090, South Africa - Nandos is a large chain of Portuguese chicken restaurants, but there is only one kosher Nandos in South Africa, so be aware that you can’t step into any of them! They serve top notch chicken but be sure to also try their beef burger (and order extra sauce).
Next Door "Non-CY" (Norwood)
Milk
+27 11 728-2577 Link
80 Grant Ave, Johannesburg, 2192 - Next Door is rated as a top restaurant in Johannesburg, kosher and not, so you know it must be pretty good. It is usually full so booking is highly recommended. While their sushi may not be top class, their pizzas certainly are and, if you’re around in Summer, definitely try their fish braai (barbeque in South African).
Pie Works (Sandringham)
+27 11 485 2447 Website
74 George Ave, Johannesburg, 2192 - Their pies (clearly) are the best kosher pies in the country and are perfect if you want to buy some to take home and reheat. Their burgers are delicious and the have a milk side with pizza that is really good. They’re situated on what is known as the Kosher Strip, so any Jew will be able to direct you.
RTG "Ready to Go" (Norwood)
A fast food place next door to ... Next Door. While they do offer steak and a Chinese menu, the focus is their extensive burger and hot dog menu.
The Deli Store (Sandton)
011-656-3142 / 4915  info@thedelistore.co.za, http://thedelistore.co.za/menus/main-menu/
Shop 52, (opposite Woolworths) Morning Glen Shopping Mall Cnr Bowling & Kelvin Road Gallo Manor - Reviewed in CBS's TR, as having excellent food for very low prices. According to Google is "Permanently Closed".
So Sushi (Glenhazel)
Jozi Blue (Glenhazel)
Milk
They have some items Cholov Yisroel, which they will serve on disposables on request


Bakeries, Groceries & Ice Cream
Kosher World - http://www.kosherworld.co.za/

Shuls

Hotels with Points near a Shul (Walking Minutes)

Airport Transfer Options
Cab - Uber
Executive Bus - Shuttle from HLA airport to anywhere in Sandton for R80 per person.
Public Bus -
Train - Gautrain from JNB airport is R135-155 depending on destination. Must purchase gold card before for R13.

Major Activities
Apartheid Museum
Flea Market
Gold Reef City - amusement park, along with other African themed attractions (tribal dancing, old "gold mine tour")
Lion Park - see lions from your car up close, pet lion cubs.
Monte Casino - Casino and shopping mall, with cool "outdoor" Tuscan style
Soweto Tour
Pilanesberg Safari- If you can't make it to Kruger for malaria, time or other concerns,  this is a much smaller park with less wildlife, and not as good of an experience, but definitely well worth it. About 2 hours out of Joburg, it can be done in your own vehicle, but will be a lot better with a guided game drive.
Sun City Right outside of Pilansberg
Elephant & Monkey Sanctuary- About an hour out of Joburg. Get close to elephants, touch, feed and ride them. The monkey sanctuary has a massive enclosure with hundreds of various monkeys and lemurs. No feeding or touching, unless one jumps on you. If you do go to Pilansberg, this can be done on the way.

Kruger National Park

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Tour Options

Major Activities

Near Kruger:

The Panoramic Route includes a half dozen waterfalls; Lisbon, Horseshoe, Bridal Vail, Mac Mac, Sabie and others; The Potholes, G-d's Window, Wonder View, The Pinnacle, The Three Rondawels and views of the stunning Blyde River Canyon (third largest canyon in the world).

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« Reply #1640 on: January 04, 2020, 10:46:41 PM »
@Dan I tried to bring back some Nandos,  but never made it out of our hotel room ;)

Worth going or overrated?
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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #1641 on: January 04, 2020, 11:39:34 PM »
Worth going or overrated?
IMHO worth going.  Thank you for  turning me on to Nando's while we are observant leaning -keyword leaning'  - and avoid non-kosher animals - while we look for GK meats - we are not that strict (even tho' I think GK meats taste better).

That said I completely disagree with the KFC comparison - and  in some ways chicken would be raved about if it had been presented in Michelin star fashion and setting.

So we ate probably at least every other day at a Nando's  it's that consistent and that good---as well we bought a couple of bottles of Peri-Peri sauce at Kosher World in Jo'burg and got a pretty close facsimile by mixing the roasted chicken juices with the sauce, at home.

So based on our shared food predilections  (from what I recall of the foods we both enjoy, that you've shared about in post over the years -I say well worthwhile - as both me and my DW have talked several times about how great Nando's  would be for our next meal).

So I'm just now starting to work on a TR - as I got news of my Abba's passing while en-route home (2nd night of Hanukkah).

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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #1642 on: January 05, 2020, 12:24:25 AM »
Worth going or overrated?
Been a few times and still think basically all the same chicken with a different sauce.
Thank you @cdlaz ! For AVIS, did you book at the counter, or online? (I have a reservation online in advance of upcoming travel - not prepaid, no option to waive CDW online, but booked through AVIS Preferred and next to CDW reservation says "FREE.")
Online but from the US site.

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« Reply #1643 on: January 05, 2020, 09:44:59 AM »
as I got news of my Abba's passing while en-route home (2nd night of Hanukkah).
BD"E  :'(
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« Reply #1644 on: January 05, 2020, 09:45:31 AM »
IMHO worth going.  Thank you for  turning me on to Nando's while we are observant leaning -keyword leaning'  - and avoid non-kosher animals - while we look for GK meats - we are not that strict (even tho' I think GK meats taste better).

That said I completely disagree with the KFC comparison - and  in some ways chicken would be raved about if it had been presented in Michelin star fashion and setting.

So we ate probably at least every other day at a Nando's  it's that consistent and that good---as well we bought a couple of bottles of Peri-Peri sauce at Kosher World in Jo'burg and got a pretty close facsimile by mixing the roasted chicken juices with the sauce, at home.

So based on our shared food predilections  (from what I recall of the foods we both enjoy, that you've shared about in post over the years -I say well worthwhile - as both me and my DW have talked several times about how great Nando's  would be for our next meal).

So I'm just now starting to work on a TR
Great, looking forward to the TR :)
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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #1645 on: January 05, 2020, 07:32:42 PM »
So I'm just now starting to work on a TR

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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #1646 on: January 10, 2020, 01:55:22 PM »
Dan - good to hear that you are finally making it to south africa.  Here is my 2cents. I think you should skip Zim if youre just going for what looks like a quick morning look at the falls. By the time you get out of of the airport on sunday it might be too late..  As someone else mentioned there is really a lot of cool stuff to do including world class rafting, helicopter over the falls, Chobe etc.  Also devils pools is only safe in low water times.  In terms of Kruger -  If you can swing it you should visit the Kruger Park as well a private game reserve  - and stay inside the park(Lower Sabie?). Its a very different experience. Try stay at Sabi, Timbavati etc that are attached to Kruger rather than the fenced in ones. Take anti-malaria - for zim and kruger. Dont listen to the locals. In Cape Town, I dont think you should stay at the waterfront or downtown or worse Century City. Stay in Sea Point and stay in a nice place e.g. not the protea.  We always stay at the President. We also stay at the Genesis inj Joburg but you might be better off in Sandon for shabbat unless you have friends in Glenhazel.  Sandton might be better setup off for visitors?  I like Joburg so i think you should try spend more time there. Eat at Next Door in Norwood as well as the places mentioned in Glenhazel.   

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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #1647 on: January 10, 2020, 02:02:50 PM »
Dan - good to hear that you are finally making it to south africa.  Here is my 2cents. I think you should skip Zim if youre just going for what looks like a quick morning look at the falls. By the time you get out of of the airport on sunday it might be too late..  As someone else mentioned there is really a lot of cool stuff to do including world class rafting, helicopter over the falls, Chobe etc.  Also devils pools is only safe in low water times.  In terms of Kruger -  If you can swing it you should visit the Kruger Park as well a private game reserve  - and stay inside the park(Lower Sabie?). Its a very different experience. Try stay at Sabi, Timbavati etc that are attached to Kruger rather than the fenced in ones. Take anti-malaria - for zim and kruger. Dont listen to the locals. In Cape Town, I dont think you should stay at the waterfront or downtown or worse Century City. Stay in Sea Point and stay in a nice place e.g. not the protea.  We always stay at the President. We also stay at the Genesis inj Joburg but you might be better off in Sandon for shabbat unless you have friends in Glenhazel.  Sandton might be better setup off for visitors?  I like Joburg so i think you should try spend more time there. Eat at Next Door in Norwood as well as the places mentioned in Glenhazel.
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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #1648 on: January 12, 2020, 07:46:41 PM »
Dan - good to hear that you are finally making it to south africa.  Here is my 2cents. I think you should skip Zim if youre just going for what looks like a quick morning look at the falls. By the time you get out of of the airport on sunday it might be too late..  As someone else mentioned there is really a lot of cool stuff to do including world class rafting, helicopter over the falls, Chobe etc.  Also devils pools is only safe in low water times.  In terms of Kruger -  If you can swing it you should visit the Kruger Park as well a private game reserve  - and stay inside the park(Lower Sabie?). Its a very different experience. Try stay at Sabi, Timbavati etc that are attached to Kruger rather than the fenced in ones. Take anti-malaria - for zim and kruger. Dont listen to the locals. In Cape Town, I dont think you should stay at the waterfront or downtown or worse Century City. Stay in Sea Point and stay in a nice place e.g. not the protea.  We always stay at the President. We also stay at the Genesis inj Joburg but you might be better off in Sandon for shabbat unless you have friends in Glenhazel.  Sandton might be better setup off for visitors?  I like Joburg so i think you should try spend more time there. Eat at Next Door in Norwood as well as the places mentioned in Glenhazel.

@Dan and @ others working on fleshing out a TR for SA(ZA) with and will pull from response and pics from this thread combined into a dedicated TR.

@Dan   I'll share my .02cents as well as some photos and thoughts.
Anti-malaria - I went with Pilanesberg NP to avoid the Malaria area (Anti-Malaria can have a somewhat psychotropic effect with some people and can have side effects with other Rx (I'm on 4 BP meds plus 1 maintenance Rx) - as well you have to load up before and take after (better to test Stateside if you have time and a good health plan).    So I decided to skip the "popular" Kruger NP and the anti-malarials  for me and DW.

Did six days in Cape town, reflection would have done at max 2 in Jo'burg -and had another 36 to 48 hours in Cape Town. 

We did hop on/off bus in Cape town and Jo'burg - a most excellent decision  - as well as a good great bang for the buck ( www.citysightseeing.co.za codes as travel for Chase/Citi and others at 3Xish - our CSR annual travel credit posted and covered our 5 day premium pass -couldn't have planned that LOL).  Plus you can easily and safely use it from an observant friendly Sea point location.  (I initialed planned on using SPG pts at Sea point at the Protea, but as not a strict observant person, I had more options, as I was in Cape Town to do the "Tourist thing" I(we) passed on the "One and Only at the V&A", The Nelson Hotel, the Presidential, AirBNB , etc.  We chose the SPG Protea Cape Castle Hotel ( a Cement and re-bar construction [rough Asia labor intensive property] like hotel that is tier 1 but perfect as a tourist staging sleep/shower and snack location.


Personally if I went solo like you I would spend 6-8 days in Capetown - 1-2 in Jo'burg and do AM/PM game drive(s) at Pilanesberg NP and self drive game drive at Lion park and safari (or Rhino) and do the Lion and/or Cheetah walks + Cub experience.

That said after the Lion walk experience at Lion safari and park - I have tremendous respect for the beast even for more for Daniel, Hananiah, Mishaeal and Azariah.   One never truly comprehends how massive this beast are nor how formidable - the cub that "tasted" my hand  his paws were larger than my hand and he/she was the size of a rottie/retriever 4-5mo pup - but incredibly dense.  How fear inspiring they would be in the dark.   


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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #1649 on: January 15, 2020, 03:31:57 AM »
Where should I stay at Pilanesberg?

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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #1650 on: January 15, 2020, 09:32:38 AM »
Where should I stay at Pilanesberg?
We got the best deal at the place we stayed at. See my TR for details. It was called Rhino something or other.

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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #1651 on: January 24, 2020, 11:11:17 AM »
If JNB changed codes every time it changed names, we'd be the winners on the number of unique airports thread.
Here's a joke for you @Yehuda57
Ek verstaan die nuwe naam vir Pretoria "Tswane" pla nie meer nie.
Dis eintlik vernoem na Generaal de La Rey se swaer, Generaal Tswanepoel.

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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #1653 on: March 05, 2020, 09:22:33 AM »
What’s the oilam do for food to bring up to Kruger park ?
I heard there’s someone who can meet me at airport even with a box of pre packaged meals...
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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #1654 on: March 05, 2020, 12:17:17 PM »
What’s the oilam do for food to bring up to Kruger park ?
I heard there’s someone who can meet me at airport even with a box of pre packaged meals...
Thanks
I ordered pre frozen kosher meals for really cheap from the kosher store. I picked it up, but it could be they'll deliver.

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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #1655 on: March 05, 2020, 01:25:31 PM »
What’s the oilam do for food to bring up to Kruger park ?
I heard there’s someone who can meet me at airport even with a box of pre packaged meals...
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You can try Jack Myerwitz +2783965300one

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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #1656 on: March 05, 2020, 03:54:39 PM »
I ordered pre frozen kosher meals for really cheap from the kosher store. I picked it up, but it could be they'll deliver.
Thanks
Which store ?

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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #1657 on: March 05, 2020, 03:54:58 PM »
You can try Jack Myerwitz +2783965300one
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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #1658 on: March 05, 2020, 03:55:38 PM »
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Which store ?
IIRC, Kosher World

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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #1659 on: May 21, 2020, 09:47:03 AM »
Who knows if they will follow through with this but Delta planning on flying to Cape Town also! Triangle route between ATL-JNB-CPT-ATL

https://onemileatatime.com/delta-air-lines-cape-town/