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Every Capetonian remembers the lolly. Now, a book remembers the people behind it

‘A Lolly to Make You Jolly’: New book recalls Cape Town’s beach-trading heritage

A new book by former beach trader Paul Jacobson and Vinetia Cedras documents the people, memories and traditions behind Cape Town’s iconic beachside lolly sellers.

Celebrate Heritage Month by exploring the culture, history, food and traditions that make Cape Town unique.

Heritage Month 2026: Things to do in Cape Town

From Heritage Day events and community braais to walking tours, comedy and South African food experiences, here are Cape Town activities to consider in September 2026.

Meet the CFO helping safeguard Groot Constantia’s heritage

Amanda February on leadership, legacy and Groot Constantia’s future

Groot Constantia CFO Amanda February reflects on nearly two decades at the historic estate, financial stewardship and the importance of supporting women in leadership

 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…

Tauriq Jenkins, convenor for Save Our Sacred Lands addresses the crowd outside Cape Town High Court

Community protests against the auction of the historic Good Hope Centre

Protesters chant 'Hands off our land' outside the Western Cape High Court as civil society organisations rally against the City of Cape Town's controversial auction of over 50…

The historic Auwal Masjid in the Bo-Kaap is located near the approved hotel development

Approved Bo-Kaap hotel proposal sparks heritage preservation debate

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis confirms the approval of a six-storey hotel near the historic Auwal Masjid in Cape Town, amid concerns from the Bo-Kaap Civic and Ratepayers Association…

A public participation process is currently underway for interested and affected parties to give input on how to preserve the historic well found in Bo-Kaap.

Discovery of historic well in Bo-Kaap welcomed

Bo-Kaap residents want historic well to be the centre piece of new market.