South African children aged 15 and under can visit Robben Island free of charge under a new offer running until the end of October 2026. The Robben Island Museum has launched the NextGen Heritage Free Pass, allowing children in this age group to enter free when accompanied by a paying adult. The offer ends...

Conservationists, researchers, horticultural professionals, policymakers, students, and tree enthusiasts from across South Africa will gather at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden for the inaugural South African Tree Symposium (SATS), an event dedicated to advancing knowledge, promoting collaboration, and celebrating the remarkable value of trees in sustaining life and protecting biodiversity. Celebrate the Vital Role of Trees in...

The programme also coincides with South African National Science Month, an annual initiative that encourages South Africans of all ages to engage with science, technology and innovation in everyday life. It's a  month of discovery and you can choose from several experiences throughout the month.

The vision of retired SA Navy (SAN) admiral Arne Söderlund to establish the Submarine Museum SAS Assegaai on the grounds of the SA Naval Museum in Simon’s Town is noted with appreciation in the latest Naval Heritage Trust of SA (NHTSA) annual report.

It's the SA Naval Festival and Commander Leon Steyn of the SA Naval Museum & Assegaai Submarine Museum tells us what to expect in Simonstown for the SA Naval Festival taking place from 17-19 April. LINK to Podcast HERE Listen to the Arts Round Up on Fine Music Radio FMR 101.3fm...

In its first student exhibition, Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden (SUBG) is exhibiting 50 excellent artworks produced by unexhibited artists as young as 10 years old. This exhibition showcases works in many mediums and subjects of nature – from a beautiful charcoal drawing by Andrea Slabber to a botanically accurate crochet piece by Genevieve Broccardo. ...

The Brendel Botanical Teaching Models Exhibition at the Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, curated by Karen Stewart, is an exhibition of rare and beautiful models to entice a quest for botanical knowledge. A fascinating exhibition of botanical models from the 19th century!

The My Cape Town Market at the Company’s Garden returns from 16 to 20 December 2025, bringing five festive days of shopping, delicious food, live entertainment, and summer celebrations to the heart of Cape Town. The market runs from 17:00 to 22:00 on Tuesday to Friday, and 16:00 to 21:00 on Saturday, at 19 Queen...

South Africa’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show design stole the show and won gold for the second year in a row. In exciting news for all who celebrated the win, the display is coming home for spring! South Africans celebrated in a big way last week when we learned that our flora display at this year’s ever-prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower...

The Slave Route Challenge 2025, honouring Cape Town’s heritage, takes place this Sunday, 1 June 2025 and approximately 8 000 runners in total are expected to take part in the 21km half marathon, a 10km walk or run and a 5km fun run. Starting on Darling Street, in front of the iconic City Hall,10km...