The Sustainable Trendsetters Buildathon event has raised awareness of the importance of recycling and waste reduction. This event has significantly promoted environmental sustainability and encouraged people to rethink their relationship with waste. ## Youth Participation Demonstrates Environmental Awareness
The City of Cape Town is proud to support once again the annual Suidoosterfees, which will take place from April 26 to May 1, 2023, at the Artscape. This festival has become a major cultural event on the Cape Town calendar and highlights the best of the region’s arts and culture scene.
De Hoop Collection is a toprated destination for wine lovers, music enthusiasts, and nature lovers. As a premier Cape Country Routes member, De Hoop Collection is nestled in the heart of De Hoop Nature Reserve. It offers a range of affordable accommodations, including campsite rondavels, selfcatering cottages and houses, romantic suites, an old stone manor house, and De Mond Villa, which was recently restored and refurbished. This outstanding nature reserve offers visitors pristine beaches, a Ramsarlisted vlei, rare indigenous plants, diverse animals, and birdlife for a unique outdoor experience.
The Norval Foundation is excited to celebrate its fifth anniversary this Sunday, offering various thrilling activities for all ages. The day is packed with fun and festivities, from live music performances to food stalls and tastings of local wines, craft beers, and gins. In addition, kids can participate in various delightful activities, including scavenger hunts, cupcake decorating, and balloon shaping.
Journey to Jazz, a worldclass music festival, will take place in Prince Albert, a charming town in the heart of the Karoo, in May of this year. Produced in collaboration with the Prince Albert Community Trust’s outreach program, 100 of the town’s youth will showcase their skills in event production, sound engineering, photography, videography, media, marketing, and music performance. The festival’s creative director, Brenda Sisane, emphasizes the unifying power of music and the storytelling abilities of Jazz.
As the world observes International Mother Earth Day on April 22nd, Cape Town offers a picturesque setting to ponder our connection with the planet and work towards a sustainable future. With its spectacular natural beauty and dedication to environmental preservation, Cape Town provides multiple avenues to respect and cherish our planet.
Monster Jam, the worldrenowned monster truck competition, has returned to Cape Town Stadium for another thrilling event. The competition is known for its highoctane action, with eight powerful trucks competing against each other in various competitions. The stadium was buzzing with excitement as the media and Mayor GeordinHill Lewis were given a sneak peek at the trucks before the event.
DarkFEST 2023 is set to take the world of mountain biking by storm, with an impressive lineup of riders ready to tackle the biggest jumps and gaps in Stellenbosch’s Hellsend Dirt Compound. The event promises to be a showcase of the incredible skill and bravery of the riders who push the boundaries of their sport and challenge themselves to new heights.
In just a few weeks, King Charles III and his wife, Camilla, will be crowned at Westminster Abbey in London, marking the transition to a new era in the British monarchy. The event promises to celebrate tradition and modernity, with a guest list including members of the Royal Family, politicians, world leaders, celebrities, and community representatives. In this article, we will provide an overview of the coronation, highlighting some of the notable guests and reflecting on what this event means for the monarchy and the country.
For a decade now, the Karoo Food Festival has been tantalizing the taste buds of South Africans and visitors from around the world. This muchloved culinary event celebrates the Karoo region’s rich and diverse food culture, where local chefs and home cooks use fresh, seasonal ingredients to create mouthwatering dishes that reflect the area’s history and traditions.
The Two Oceans Marathon is one of the most iconic and highly anticipated annual events in Cape Town. This prestigious marathon has been taking place for over five decades, attracting local and international participants. The race provides a unique opportunity for runners and spectators to experience the beauty of Cape Town’s coastal landscapes while pushing boundaries and exploring personal limits.
On Friday, 21 April, the streets of eight Cape Town communities came alive with the launch of Sporting Chance Street Netball. Within the villages of Grassy Park, Elsies River, Mitchell’s Plain, Khayelitsha, Langa, Mfuleni, Ocean View, and Nomzamo, the program’s goal is to teach 768 young girls under the age of 13 essential life skills. In addition, the program also features a component that teaches life skills. This effort is being carried out as a part of the Countdown to the Netball World Cup being hosted by the City of Cape Town, and it is going to reach its climax during the festival finale, which will take place at the same time as the 2023 Vitality Netball World Cup. (VNWC).
The world of animation has been expanding rapidly, providing countless opportunities for local creators to showcase their work on a global stage. The Cape Town International Animation Festival (CTIAF), in partnership with the United States Consulate General in Cape Town, has taken this a step further by launching the Pitch, Persuade, Produce incubator program. This program offers aspiring South African creatives the chance to develop their pitching skills, sell their concepts effectively, and refine their creative works over eight weeks.
The South African National Swimming Championships took place in Gqeberha this week, and it was an incredible showcase of the country’s top swimming talents. The event was a mix of veteran and young swimmers looking to make their mark and qualify for the World Swimming Championships later this year in Fukuoka, Japan.
Cape Town, South Africa, is a city of contrasts. It is a place where history is intertwined with modernity, and natural beauty blends seamlessly with urban development. At the heart of this vibrant metropolis lies the Artscape Theatre Centre, a dynamic and multifaceted arts center offering a range of performing arts and creative excellence to locals and visitors.
The Wavescape Surf & Ocean Festival is a celebration of ocean culture, art, and environmental activism that recently took place in Cape Town. The festival’s primary goal is to raise public awareness of critical ocean issues and inspire people to protect what they love. This year’s edition, which featured a plethora of events, from screenings to talks, performances, and exhibitions, was successful in raising an astonishing R712 000 for ocean charities.
