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New Schapenberg Nature Reserve spoils visitors with spectacular views & critically endangered veld
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September 22, 2025
The City of Cape Town has added another nature reserve to Cape Town’s protected areas, namely Schapenberg. Located on the western side of the Schapenberg Hills in Somerset West, it offers visitors spectacular views of the False Bay coastline and the Kogelberg, Hottentots Holland and Peninsula Mountains. The City’s Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member...
September 21, 2025
This Zero Emissions Day, the V&A Waterfront is shining a spotlight on its partnership with pioneer transport operator, The Green Cab, showcasing how emission-free, electric transport is already making a difference across the precinct. The Green Cab is a women-led sustainable transport company operating a free, hop-on hop-off electric shuttle service within the V&A Waterfront precinct...
September 18, 2025
The City of Cape Town is inviting you to visit any of their nature reserves on Heritage Day, 24 September 2025, and to enjoy free access to these beautiful natural and recreational areas across the city. The municipality protects and conserves natural areas and the biodiversity heritage within 16 reserves and other conservation areas across...
September 09, 2025
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.
Cape Town launches Arbor Month at Westridge Gardens with planting of Milkwood (Sideroxylon inerme)
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September 09, 2025
The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department launched Arbor Month with a ceremonial tree planting and awareness event at Westridge Gardens, in Mitchells Plain, on 3 September 2025. The event also acknowledged staff from the department who play a central role in the City’s greening efforts.
The 31st Cape Town International Kite Festival #CourageToFly at Youngsfield 25 - 26 October 2025
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September 09, 2025
The Cape Town International Kite Festival will return in 2025 with renewed spirit and a powerful theme, #CourageToFly. Now in its 31st year, the festival has become a symbol of hope, resilience and unity, and this year it celebrates the bravery it takes to face life’s challenges, particularly in relation to mental health.
September 02, 2025
Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth: "I am kicking off Tourism Month at the Tygerberg Nature Reserve, one of Cape Town’s most spectacular vantage points. From here, you can take in sweeping views of our city, from the Cape Flats across to Table Mountain, one of the New Seven Wonders of...
September 02, 2025
Meet Vendor Artist Batsi Jorofani and the Art Theme, set by Art Facilitator Elaine Millin, was inspired by Nelson Mandela that each one of can shine our own light and do small acts of kindness to uplift others. The vendors could find a symbol for their light. This session was facilitated by Jeffrey Lok.
August 26, 2025
Wildlife 2025 previews at The Cape Gallery on ‘First Thursday’ the 4th of September and you are invited to pause, enjoy, and engage in conversations as to the future of SA Wildlife.Wildlife 2025 previews at The Cape Gallery on ‘First Thursday’ the 4th of September and you are invited to pause, enjoy, and engage in conversations as to the...
August 22, 2025
The City’s Urban Waste Management Directorate applauds the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) for its bold step in leading and embracing a zero-waste journey in the higher education sector. The Zero-Waste Initiative celebration, held at the CPUT Bellville Campus this week, showcased how institutions of higher learning can lead the way in creating a sustainable...
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