Free: All time Table Mountain is the single most iconic landmark of Cape Town and South Africa. Getting to the plateau of the mountain is a popular outing for tourists and locals alike. Cable cars are available for a fee but hiking it is free! There are a number of trails of varying difficulty. Because...
Free: All time When you wander around Victoria & Albert Waterfront in Cape Town, you will likely bump into four larger-than-life bronze statues in Nobel Square. These are the four South African Nobel Peace winners: Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, the former president of African National Congress Albert Luthuli and the last president of...
Free: All time The Goodman Gallery focuses on contemporary art in South Africa. Its featured artists are either from South Africa and the greater African Continent or delve into art with African context. Established in 1966, the gallery has, from the outset, supported artists to exhibit despite strictures of apartheid. It was involved in the...
Free: All time Witness first hand, the art of diamond cutting and the careful craftsmanship of jewellery manufacturing by The Diamond Works’ skilled experts – all whilst enjoying a complimentary glass of sparkling wine.View a replica of the iconic Cullinan diamond and discover the history of the Diamond and Gold Trade in South Africa. The...
Free: Every second Tuesday of every second month Looking for some creative and inspiring event in Cape Town? Join a PechaKucha session! Originally started by Tokyo-based architects, the event which gets its name from the Japanese word for “chit-chat” has blossomed to over 700 cities around the world. The original aim of PechaKucha was to...
Free: All time With the majestic Table Mountain as the backdrop, De Waal Park is a delightful spot to kick back and relax in. The entrance to the park is free. De Waal Park is especially renowned for the social interaction of adults, children and dogs. Also, during the summer, there are free summer concerts...
Free: All time With a week’s notice and online booking, visitors can tour the Parliament of South Africa. The guided tour goes through the history, function of the Parliament, debate observation from the public galleries in the National Assembly, etc. The hour-long tour takes place every start of the hour. Make sure to bring your...
Free: All time This historic house and garden, on the edge of the central business district of Cape Town, is home to the William Fehr Collection of pictorial Africana. This collection, comprised of superb water colours, etchings and lithographs, reflects past moments of social and maritime history at the Cape as well as across Southern...
Free: All time Iziko Social History Centre boasts a collection of historical artefacts aiming to promote South Africa’s unique cultural diversity. The artefacts cover the pre-colonial archaeology, colonial archeology, colonialism and resistance, domestic and family life, economy and trade, anthropology, and contemporary history. Featured along with the collections is the extensive library that houses some...
Free: All time The Stevenson Gallery is located in an industrial-looking space in the hip suburb of Woodstock. It was established by an art historian Michael Stevenson, who is well known for this publication on South African art history. The gallery’s permanent collection comprises of work by Pieter Hugo and Mustafa Maluka. As for its...
Free: All time The Green Point Park is a 12.5 hectare, magnificently landscaped urban space. The eco park also contains a biodiversity garden that has over 300 plant species. The paved pathways allow both joggers and bikers to navigate freely and the shady trees provide the perfect picnicking spots. Outdoor exercise gym and children playground...
Free: Second and fourth Saturday of every month 8pm South African Astronomical Observatory is open to public on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. Visitors are invited to join a 45-minute presentation on various space-related topics (check the official website for updated listing). The evening’s programme will also include an introduction to the...
