Have Your Say: Shape the Future of the Good Hope Centre

The City of Cape Town’s Economic Growth Directorate is calling on residents, businesses, and stakeholders to share their thoughts on the proposed redevelopment of the iconic Good Hope Centre. This exciting initiative aims to unlock the site’s full potential through sale or transfer for redevelopment, ensuring long-term benefits for Cape Town’s economy, heritage, and communities. The public participation period opens tomorrow, Thursday, 20 March 2025, and will run until Monday, 21 April 2025.

Dive into Summer Safely: Cape Town’s Festive Beach Safety Plans Unveiled

As Cape Town gears up for a bustling festive season, the City has rolled out an extensive beach safety plan to protect both locals and tourists flocking to its pristine shores. With over 5,000 personnel deployed citywide and 680 lifeguards stationed at beaches and pools, the initiative is set to ensure a safe and enjoyable summer.

“Take a Hike Day 2024” – Climbing Table Mountain, for a good cause.

In alignment with Earthshot’s mission to inspire environmental restoration and innovation, Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) is excited to present its annual “Take a Hike Day” on Saturday, 16 November 2024.

Get Ready for a Season of Musical Magic at Ster-Kinekor Cinemas

This November and December, Ster-Kinekor is bringing a festive musical extravaganza to cinema screens across South Africa with two grand concert films: Andrea Bocelli’s 30th Anniversary Celebration and André Rieu’s 2024 Christmas Concert: Gold and Silver.

Experience the joy of live music in the heart of Cape Town with friends and family at Jazz on The Green

Red Hot & Blue and Rolling Audio are proud to present a day for friends and family to come together and experience the joy of live music in the heart of Cape Town.

"Conclave" – A Thrilling Look at Power, Faith, and the Secrets of the Vatican

The movie Conclave, directed by Edward Berger and based on Robert Harris’s novel, is a riveting, suspense-filled thriller set against the secretive backdrop of the Vatican. Ralph Fiennes stars as Cardinal Thomas Lawrence, the Dean tasked with overseeing the selection of the new Pope following the sudden death of the previous pontiff. This process, known as the conclave, is typically conducted behind closed doors, but Berger’s film opens a window into the intrigue and moral dilemmas that underlie the proceedings.

Boulders Beach

Cape Point Nature Reserve

Robben Island

A visit to Robben Island, the infamous prison where Nelson Mandela was held for 18 years, is a profound experience. Accessible by ferry from the V&A Waterfront, tours are guided by former prisoners, adding a personal and emotional element to the historical narrative. Visitors explore the prison cells, including Mandela’s, and the island itself, which offers insights into the struggle for freedom during apartheid. The ferry ride provides a scenic view of Cape Town from the sea, making the trip both educational and visually rewarding.

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

Table Mountain Hike

Hout Bay Organic Market (Hout Bay)

Cape Town’s October events line-up has festivals, sport, and global music

October is loaded with topnotch events, including world-class musical acts, high-energy action women’s rugby, exciting local football, a World Athletics label road race marathon and a number of festivals. The City, through its Events Department, is providing funding and/or support in the form of municipal services to at least 21 events hosted in October.

Drakenstein residents say no to Eskom’s proposed 40% electricity tariff hike

Residents of Drakenstein, led by Councillor Stephen Korabie, Executive Mayor of Drakenstein Municipality, braved the pouring rain yesterday morning (30 September 2024) as they took to the streets of Paarl in a peaceful community-driven march against Eskom’s excessive proposed electricity tariff increase of 40%.