Boulders Beach has made the list again! The famous Cape Town beach has been named one of the world’s best, coming in at No. 20 for 2026. There are plenty of beautiful beaches around the world, but very few where you can swim in calm, clear water while watching endangered African penguins going about their day....

Bulbs of the Fynbos, by John Manning & Dee Snijman, features 345 of the region’s more common, showy and unusual species, representing the full diversity found in the he Cape Floristic Region. Bulbous plants produce some of the most striking natural floral displays and are among the crowning glories of Cape fynbos. ...

With the Franschhoek Literary Festival (FLF) just a few days away (15–17 May 2026), audiences can look forward to a weekend of ideas, storytelling and riveting conversations in one of South Africa’s most beautiful literary settings. Alongside its headline international and local authors, this year’s programme features a number of unique sessions. From family storytelling and...

The City of Cape Town marked the official opening of the Bo-Kaap Market on Saturday, 14 February and Sunday, 15 February 2026. While the market has been trading since December 2025, this weekend formally recognised it as a permanent public trading space that supports local entrepreneurs and reflects the...

The Botanical Art & Photography Exhibition, running for four months from 13 September 2025,.at the Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, is home to some of the most diverse and unique plant life in the world, and world-class botanical artists, illustrators and photographers, who come together for this exhibition, now in its 3rd year.

The Bird Art Group Exhibition at The Cape Gallery opens on 5 June, First Thursdays, and keen bird watchers and the public alike will be sure to enjoy this exhibition. Birds are among nature’s most decorative creatures, some sporting bright plumage, others are more discreetly toned and honed to fit with the environment. An...

Dr Bongani Ndhlovu, Acting CEO of Iziko Museums, Acting CEO Iziko SA Museum, reflects on South African Museum's 200th year celebration, the journey to arrive at this point and a look into the future - on this edition of the Sanlam Arts Round Up. PODCAST HERE Listen to the Arts Round Up on...

Join Will Linley & Lloyiso at Kirstenbosch to start off a new year with an unforgettable evening of music and joy at Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts! Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Table Mountain, this special New Year’s Eve event promises an uplifting and electrifying atmosphere, blending two extraordinary talents for one incredible night of music....

Botanical Art and Photography Exhibition at Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, the oldest Academic Botanical Garden in South Africa, opens on Saturday 28 September. This year the exhibition showcases the exceptional works of 31 botanical artists and photographers. Many works pay homage to the the Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden's incredible impact on conservation and education by depicting...

Blaauwberg beach clean-ups - Cape Town’s Blaauwberg Nature Reserve will be taking part in the upcoming Clean-up SA week by running beach clean-ups at different locations every day between 16 and 21 September 2024. The week builds up to International Coastal Clean-up Day on Saturday, 21 September, when more than 700 000 volunteers in 120 countries around the world...