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Participants Gafoor Cassiem, from Bo-Kaap, Abduraghmaan Mohamed, from Salt River, and Zahir Abrahams, from Bo-Kaap.
CAPE COMMUNITY MEDIA
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Watch: Join free Tai Chi and Qigong classes for wellness at the Bo-Kaap Museum

Explore the benefits of free weekly Tai Chi and Qigong classes at the Bo-Kaap Museum, where community and wellness come together for all ages.

  • Fouzia van der Fort
3 min read
Get ready to sing along, dance in your seat and experience one of the world's most beloved musicals when MAMMA MIA! The Musical returns to Cape Town.
CAPE TOWN ART EVENTS

MAMMA MIA! The Musical returns to Cape Town for a night of ABBA hits

Get ready for a night of music and nostalgia as MAMMA MIA! The Musical returns to Cape Town, featuring ABBA's greatest hits and a heartwarming story of love and friendship. Don't…

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
CCID communications manager Sharon Sorour-Morris presents atest State of Cape Town Central City Report 2025 – A Year in Review (SCCR), published by the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID).
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

What drives the R12.8 billion success of Cape Town's inner city?

Discover how Cape Town's Central Business District has transformed into a thriving hub of investment, with property developments exceeding R12.8 billion in 2025/26 – a remarkable…

  • Fouzia van der Fort
3 min read
Professor Thuli Madonsela will lead an inspiring conversation at Izi-Women 2026
IZIKO MUSEUMS OF SOUTH AFRICA

Experience empowerment and celebration this Women's Day at Iziko Museums in Cape Town

Join Iziko Museums in Cape Town for Izi-Women 2026, a transformative Women's Day celebration that promises yoga, inspiring dialogues, and live music. Don't miss this unique…

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read
The production was created in 2021 to mark the 150th anniversary of Lesya Ukrainka's birth
BAXTER THEATRE EVENTS

Award-winning interactive children's show The Forest comes to the Baxter Theatre

Step into an enchanted world with The Forest, an award-winning interactive children's show at Baxter Theatre from July 31 to August 15. Join the adventure and let your children…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Authors Tanya Meeson, Anoshi Saretzki, Shameez Patel and Mitchel Luthi.
CAPE COMMUNITY MEDIA

Join Cape Town’s vibrant speculative fiction community at Otherworld 2026

Get ready for Otherworld 2026, Cape Town’s premier celebration of science fiction and fantasy, returning on Saturday, July 25, with exciting panels and renowned authors!

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Amirah Jacobs, from Strandfontein, and Asisipho Maqhashu, from Silversands, weld to the keel, the structural spine of a ship.
LUXURY YACHTS
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Watch: Cape Town marks a new era with the Quay 7 Superyacht Marina launch

Witness Cape Town's transformation into a superyacht hub as the V&A Waterfront and Damen Shipyards celebrate the Quay 7 Marina's keel laying ceremony.

  • Fouzia van der Fort
2 min read
Capetonian high tea at its best.
CAPE COMMUNITY MEDIA

London elegance meets Cape charm: Afternoon tea returns to the V&A Waterfront

Discover the return of 'From London, With Love' at Cape Grace, where British elegance meets Cape Town charm. Enjoy a unique afternoon tea experience featuring a blend of heritage…

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
Audience members watch the screening of 'Palestine 36' at the Labia Theatre in Cape Town.
CAPE COMMUNITY MEDIA

Palestine 36: A film bridging South African and Palestinian histories in Mandela Month

In the heart of Mandela Month, Cape Town hosted a sold-out screening of Palestine 36, a film exploring the 1936 - 1939 Arab Revolt, reflecting on shared struggles for justice and…

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read
Cape Town Central police station's detective constable Claude Sucks, visible policing's Sergeant Aaliyah Alli, station commander secretary Zelda Bussey, and crime information management and analysis centre Captain AJ Brink.
COMMUNITY POLICING

Cape Town Central police station recognises community heroes for outstanding service

Discover how Cape Town Central police station's community police forum honoured dedicated members for their exceptional service in keeping the community safe.

  • Fouzia van der Fort
1 min read
The V&A Waterfront has launched Cape Catch, a sustainable initiative to source seafood from the ocean and to the plate.
CAPE COMMUNITY MEDIA

Cape Catch initiative at V&A Waterfront promotes sustainable seafood choices

What does the new Cape Catch initiative at V&A Waterfront mean for sustainable seafood lovers? Discover how this ocean-to-plate project supports local fishing communities.

  • Fouzia van der Fort
3 min read
The V&A Waterfront's third annual Sustainable Seafood Fest returns to Makers Landing on 4 and 5 July
SEAFOOD

Weekend highlights: sustainable seafood fest, Pride in Langa, and thrift shopping in Cape Town

From a vibrant Pride celebration to a Sustainable Seafood Fest, discover the best free activities in Cape Town this weekend, perfect for all ages

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
The team is getting ready to go on a live site visit
CAPE COMMUNITY MEDIA

Golden Acre redevelopment: Transforming Cape Town’s Gateway into a vibrant community

Discover how Cape Town’s Golden Acre precinct is transforming from a transient transport hub into a vibrant, mixed-use community, offering affordable housing and a wealth of…

  • Fouzia van der Fort
2 min read
Jubilation as the Constitutional Court of South Africa rules that the Tafelberg school site be used for afforable housing, at Sea Point Methodist Church on Thursday, July 2.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Constitutional Court decision paves the way for affordable housing in Cape Town

Sheila Madikane, a Sea Point activist, celebrates the Constitutional Court's ruling that mandates public engagement in land disposal decisions, marking a pivotal moment for…

  • Fouzia van der Fort
4 min read
Anton Kleyn with his green Kango beach buggy, Shrek, scouting the gates of the SAAF Museum at Ysterplaat ahead of the Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club winter cruise on Saturday, July 11.
CAPE COMMUNITY MEDIA

Join the classic VW winter cruise: A call to all air-cooled owners

This winter, the air-cooled engines of Cape Town will roar as The Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club gears up for an unforgettable mid-winter cruise

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis delivers City of Hope budget during during virtual council meeting.
CAPE COMMUNITY MEDIA

Cape Town's Mayor presents the City of Hope Budget: A R40 billion investment

Despite opposition from several political parties, the DA's majority ensured the approval of the R40 billion City of Hope Budget, aimed at improving Cape Town's infrastructure.

  • Fouzia van der Fort
3 min read
The Cape of Good Hope SPCA appeal to the public to protect animals during this downpour.
CAPE COMMUNITY MEDIA

Urgent: SPCA appeals for animal safety during yellow level 4 weather warning

The Cape of Good Hope SPCA urgently calls on pet owners and the public to protect animals from dangerous weather conditions following a Yellow Level 4 warning for disruptive rain.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Rory Booth, plays the swashbuckling feline hero, descended from a long line of noble Spanish cats - Puss in Boots, also known as Tiddles; and his hapless owner, and sometime surfer, played by Kyran Brady Taylor.
CAPE COMMUNITY MEDIA

Experience winter magic with Puss in Boots at The Baxter Theatre

KickstArt Theatre brings the beloved Puss in Boots pantomime back to Cape Town this winter, inviting families to enjoy a magical adventure filled with music, laughter, and…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
The District Six Community Day Centre is hosting an adult diaper drive for senior citizens at 14 old-age homes.
ELDERLY CARE

Support the elderly this Mandela Day: Join the adult diaper drive at District Six CDC

Join the District Six Community Day Centre this Mandela Day to make a meaningful impact on the lives of elderly residents through an essential adult diaper drive. Your support…

  • Fouzia van der Fort
1 min read
Hyrax Studios team and entrepreneurs. Pictured at the back, from left are Seth Gordon, Tristan Gold, Stuart Proctor, Luke Barrows, and Michaela Esterhuizen. In front is Jack Robinson.
SOUTH AFRICAN GAME DEVELOPMENT

South African graduates launch Hyrax Studios: A new player in game development

Discover how six talented graduates from The Vega School are transforming South Africa's gaming landscape by launching Hyrax Studios and their debut title, Get Rammed, on Steam.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read