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Cape Town's beaches are superb and while the water on the Atlantic side is damn cold, it's very pleasant on the other side. Bring your golf clubs if you play - Cape Town has some fabulous golf courses.

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Wilbur Smith
Age: 91
Born: 1933
Born: January 9
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