V&A’s sustainability strategy leads to signing a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Etana Energy for 43 gigawatt hours (GWh) of renewable energy a year. The deal means electricity from wind and solar farms operated by independent power producers will meet up to 70% of the V&A’s energy needs, starting by early 2026. André Theys, Executive Manager:...

Earthbox Outdoors and Into adventure this school holidays for children who have no time to fuss about a bit of rain when there’s a whole world to explore! So put on a warm coat and some gumboots and let your kids get you out into the elements this winter. SPECIAL WINTER PRICES TO COSY UP TO...

Kirstenbosch Winter Wonders - It's family chill out time. Experience the “chilling” magic of the Winter Wonders programme at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town, from 15 June to 8 July 2024. With FREE entry for children 17 and under, it’s the perfect school holiday escape. ...

Two Oceans Aquarium - Weird and Whimsical School Holidays - Heather Wares, Communications Manager tells us what to expect this weekend and what's in store over the winter holiday period to make your visit extra special. Heather tells us what to expect this weekend and some highlights as World Ocean Day continues to be celebrated throughout...

ENCOUNTERS 2024 and the environment and man’s impact on it, as always, takes centre stage at Encounters South African International Documentary Festival with several films focused on an orphaned baby elephant, seabirds, tiny American hummingbirds and citizens fighting against environmental destruction.

Groot Constantia, the oldest and most iconic working winery in South Africa, scooped 14 top awards at this year’s prestigious National Wine Awards - including three Grand Cru Awards, a phenomenal six Top 100 and Double Platinum Awards, as well as two Double Gold Awards, and three Double Silver! The Grand Cru Award category recognises exceptional...

MAXHOSA AFRICA, legendary South African fashion and lifestyle brand, will be at Decorex Cape Town this year, off the back of showing at Paris Fashion Week in March 2024. Known for their incredible use of pattern and bold colour palettes, MAXHOSA AFRICA’S designs translate the beauty, culture, language and aspiration of African people into...

The Two Oceans Aquarium is celebrating World Ocean Day, 08 June 2024, with a multitude of exciting and educational activities running between 1 and15 June 2024. There are inside and outside events for all ages, with book readings, film screenings, a rocky shore explore, Trash Bash beach cleanup and a speaker night with renowned icthyologist Professor Mike Bruton. ...

EARTHBOX winter season - a time of nourishment and exploration, bringing you the pause to invest in our own curiosity and creativity. At EARTHBOX they’re keeping you inspired with a programme of winter events that will take place in their chamber. They’ve prepared the space to keep you warm and dry so here’s what’s ahead in...

Vendor Artist Batsi Jorofani, with his artwork 'Doing Laundry' is featured in The Big Issue #329 now available The Art Theme: was based on Art Facilitator, Elaine Millin, introducing the vendors to the work of Marc Chagall - for him the most important thing is love, colour and flowers.

Woodhead Dam Museum, situated across the Hely Hutchinson Dam on Table Mountain, offers a detailed exploration of the Woodhead Dam's history, its intricate construction process, and its role as one of Cape Town’s primary water sources back in the day. Operating since 1972 and managed by the Bulk Water branch of the City’s Water and Sanitation...

"The City of Cape Town wants to congratulate the South African team for winning gold at the Chelsea Flower Show with their exhibition on ‘The Cape Floral Kingdom of South Africa’. I want to congratulate Leon Kluge, head landscape designer, and his team for their extraordinary achievement at the Chelsea Flower Show, the world’s most prestigious...