At the Franschhoek Literary Festival, books provoke and inspire a dizzying range of emotions from fans and players alike. Shaun de Waal and Charlotte Bauer highlight the festival’s emotional panels, debates, humour, and global flair. brnw.ch/21wSKGL

The SAWS warns of heavy rain from 20 May across the Cape Metropole, Winelands & Western Cape. 🧹 Clear gutters & drains 🪑 Secure loose items 🚗 Allow extra travel time 💡 Switch on headlights ⚠️ Drive safely

OPINION | What comes after globalisation, free trade and democracy? Adriaan Basson has some clues after attending the Franschhoek Literary Festival. brnw.ch/21wSMgs

The municipality is aware of the unplanned interruption in the electricity supply affecting a large part of Franschhoek . Our teams are on site attending to the fault.

Toasting to International Chardonnay Day with Franschhoek’s finest. 🍷 Here are a few of our top Chardonnay selections: facebook.com/share/v/16MXbf… 📸 La Motte #Chardonnay #InternationalChardonnayDay #DiscoverFranschhoek #FranschhoekValley #ValleyOfDreams #Franschhoek_SA

Cyclists knocked down in a hit-and-run on the R45 Franschhoek Main Road tinyurl.com/yswwo6ou #ArriveAlive #CyclingSafety ER24 EMS (Pty) Ltd. #MikeCharlie1

It’s not just a souvenir, it’s a little piece of Franschhoek you can take home. 😍Handcrafted ceramics and prints made with love, inspired by the valley’s charm. Pop into Orgari at the Franschhoek Shop and feel the story behind every creation. #Orgari #Franschhoek_SA

Virgin territory! Enjoy a winter break for less at Richard Branson’s Franschhoek bolthole (for SA residents only). bit.ly/44WoMJH

#Franschhoek this afternoon.

Still dreaming of Franschhoek and the magic of the lit fest 🥹📚 We squeezed some time between all the festival fun and our detours to the wine farms left us very inspired… 🍷✨ So we made a little something pairing our favourite books with our favourite sips #FranLitFest

Two critically injured in a motorbike collision on the R45 Franschhoek tinyurl.com/24dmslxn #ArriveAlive #MikeCharlie1 Motorcycle Safety Institute ER24 EMS (Pty) Ltd.

Just a stone’s throw from Cape Town, yet it feels like you’ve escaped to a whole different world — that’s the magic of Dam House Cottage at Wildeberg 🌿✨ Wildeberg #southafrica #franschoek #getaway #coupletravel

Happy Africa Day! 🌍 Cape Town, often called Africa’s jewel, is home to countless gems waiting to be discovered, making it one of the continent’s top bucket list destinations 😁 What are your favourite things to do in the Mother City? Drop them in the comments…

#Franschhoek this morning.

Happy Africa Day! Today, we honor our vibrant cultural identity, celebrate our diversity and cherish our heritage. Each year, we mark this occasion to remember the establishment of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) on May 25, 1963. #AfricaDay

Biker critical after going off the R45 Franschhoek Pass tinyurl.com/23jfwtnm #ArriveAlive #BikeCrash #MikeCharlie1 Motorcycle Safety Institute ER24 EMS (Pty) Ltd.

Hello Franschhoek, 2026! For the first time in history, the Montreux Jazz Festival lands in South Africa. Bringing you a world-class celebration of Music, People, and Place. 🌍 #DiscoverFranschhoek #MontreuxFranschhoek #montreuxjazzfestival #mjfsa #Franshhoeksa

🍂 Meanwhile, at La Motte, Franschhoek. Autumn vibes and sunny skies. We love our Valley! ☀️ 📷 Franschhoek Wine Valley

Mark those calendars! 🇿🇦🇫🇷

Franschhoek brewery wins best beer African Beer Cup – again winemag.co.za/food/news/fran…