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The Castle is regarded as one of the world's best-preserved examples of 17th-century architecture

7 historic buildings in Cape Town you can actually visit

Discover another side of Cape Town beyond its mountain views and bustling streets, where historic buildings tell stories of triumph, hardship, and resilience. Explore seven…

Sekunjalo Group Chairman Dr Iqbal Surve delivered a keynote address reflecting on the significance of Youth Day during the event at the Castle of Good Hope.

Youth Day in Cape Town: Commemorating the 50-year legacy of the 1976 uprisings

The Castle of Good Hope hosts a poignant series of events commemorating the 50-year anniversary of the June 16, 1976, student uprisings, where survivors share their powerful…

 IOL interns visiting the Cape Heritage Museum.

A new collaboration: Survé Philanthropies and Cape Heritage Museum unite for cultural preservation

Learn how the partnership between Survé Philanthropies and the Cape Heritage Museum aims to safeguard South Africa's diverse cultural heritage and foster inclusive storytelling…

Silent Disco at Clifton 3rd Beach returns this weekend for what the organisers are calling their final beach event of the season

Explore Cape Town's exciting weekend events: From music to markets

Discover the best of Cape Town this weekend with a vibrant lineup of events, from the Mother's Day Maskandi Fest to the thrilling Cape Town 10K. Whether you're into music,…

Saxophonist Don Vino will host SaxyVibes at the Castle of Good Hope this month.

SaxyVibes fest at the Castle of Good Hope

The SaxyVibes Festival, hosted by saxophonist Don Vino will take place at the iconic Castle of Good Hope on Saturday, November 22. Enjoy performances from top local artists,…

The Slave Route Challenge will take place this Sunday in the city bowl.

Expect road closures for the Slave Route Challenge in Cape Town

About 8000 participants is expected to partake in the historic race.

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, ward councillor Ian McMahon and Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson helped plant trees at the Castle of Good Hope on Saturday November 16.

Tree planting marks start of reclaiming the castle

People from all over the city braved the hot sun on Saturday to team up with Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson and staff at…

A clean moat at the Castle of Good Hope after squatters were evicted last Friday.

Castle clean-up after squatter siege broken

It took almost three days to clear the tons of debris from the Castle of Good Hope’s moat left behind by the squatters who occupied the area. They were evicted from the historic…