Events

This Saturday, 20 April, sees the return of one of Cape Town’s most beloved outdoor-based fundraising events – The 2024 Cableway Charity Challenge. In its 15th edition, the mass hiking event will be hosted by Table Mountain, challenging individuals, corporate teams and school groups to climb Platteklip Gorge as many times as they can between sunrise and sunset – all… Read more →

The Eoan Group School of Performing Arts and Academic Centre is reaching out to the public for assistance in getting two of its students, who were accepted for a five-week programme, to The Ailey School in New York – the official school of the prestigious Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. Also read: Mitchells Plain teen author to release second poetry… Read more →

American star Doja Cat tapped into her South African roots as she harmonised with South African a cappella group, The Joy, on stage during her headline performance at Coachella music festival on Sunday. Also read: Exploring selfhood and community: ‘Chaos Lilies’ by Oliver Scarlin During her performance, Doja – whose real name is Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamnini – welcomed South… Read more →

South African artist Oliver Scarlin’s latest exhibition, ‘Chaos Lilies,’ invites viewers to explore the complexities of selfhood, queerness and community. Displayed at EBONY/CURATED, Scarlin’s collection of portraits and still lifes captures moments of connection against the – sometimes unsettling – landscape of contemporary life. Cape {town} Etc discount: Looking for things to do in the city at half the price? Let… Read more →

Get ready to be dazzled by the energy, compelling story and outstanding performances of Fame the Musical, coming to The Star Theatre (Homecoming Centre) from 16 to 21 April. This iconic production, directed by Regina Malan, is based on the beloved film and television series, promising an unforgettable experience filled with music, dance and drama. The musical follows the journey… Read more →

South Africa’s Thabang Mosiako stole the show at the Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon this morning finishing first in a blistering 1:04:40. Also read: Seasoned Two Oceans Marathon runner passes away He was followed less than a minute later by Lesotho’s Kamohelo Mofolo while South Africa’s George Kusche came in moments later in a time of 1:05:32. Mosiako got off to… Read more →

The annual Two Oceans Half Marathons place this morning and will result in several road closures across Cape Town. Also read: Stephen Mokoka – Ready to tackle the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Following a very successful ultra-marathon, traffic congestion can again be expected in parts of the city as thousands of runners meander along the 21.1km route through some of… Read more →

Entries are now officially open and the search has begun for South Africa’s new artistic talent in the annual Sasol New Signatures Art Competition 2024. For 34 years, the competition has served as a symbol for unrestricted creativity and artistic exploration in the country’s visual arts community. Also read: Explore Dr Esther Mahlangu’s illustrious art career at Iziko Museum The… Read more →

The Baxter Theatre has announced the South African premiere of Lara Foot’s highly acclaimed production of Othello by Shakespeare. This eagerly anticipated adaptation, directed by Foot herself, promises to captivate audiences with its unique perspective and stellar cast. Originally debuting at the Düsseldorf Schauspielhaus, the production received widespread acclaim, earning Foot the Gustaf Theatre Award for Outstanding Artistic Achievement in… Read more →

This year’s Two Oceans Half Marathon features two City firefighters carrying the weight for fire safety awareness and fundraising for the Volunteer Wildfire Services. They are joined by two VWS firefighters to raise awareness for the cause. Also read: Road closures for Two Oceans Marathon on Saturday and Sunday Jermaine Carelse and Renaldo Duncan, two City of Cape Town firefighters, are… Read more →