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Explore Cape Town’s natural heritage with free entry to four nature reserves over the Heritage Day long weekend.
HERITAGE CONSERVATION

Cape Town residents get free entry to four nature reserves over Heritage weekend

Cape Town residents can visit Blaauwberg, Helderberg, Table Bay and Tygerberg nature reserves for free from Thursday, September 24 to Sunday, September 27.

  • Staff Reporter
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Lungie is the granddaughter of the late Shiyani Ngcobo, the respected KwaZulu-Natal Maskandi guitarist, songwriter and teacher whose music travelled from South Africa to international stages.
HERITAGE CULTURE

Lungie Ngcobo carries her grandfather’s Maskandi legacy to Cape Town stage

KwaZulu-Natal musician Lungie Ngcobo, granddaughter of late maskandi guitarist Shiyani Ngcobo, is among eight emerging artists performing at Beyond Busking Live in Hout Bay on…

  • Staff Reporter
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Heritage Day is a chance to experience the many things that make South Africa what it is: food, music, culture, history, art and stories
HERITAGE DAY

7 things to do in Cape Town on Heritage Day 2026

Looking for things to do in Cape Town on Heritage Day? From live music and traditional performances to free museum entry, astronomy and rock, here are seven events taking place…

  • Sinazo Mkoko
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Every Capetonian remembers the lolly. Now, a book remembers the people behind it
CAPE TOWN

‘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.

  • Sinazo Mkoko
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A performance in the lower Atrium Bowl of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) in Cape Town.
ZEITZ MOCAA

Free Heritage Day 2026 programme at Zeitz MOCAA in Cape Town

Zeitz MOCAA will offer free entry, tours, workshops, live music and food in Cape Town on Heritage Day, 24 September 2026. Activities run from 10am to 6pm, with entry and…

  • Leah Samuels
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Celebrate Heritage Month by exploring the culture, history, food and traditions that make Cape Town unique.
HERITAGE CULTURE

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.

  • Sinazo Mkoko
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Goema, Klopse & Memory brings Cape Town’s musical and cultural traditions into focus through photography and sound.
EXHIBITION
Video

‘Cape Rhythm’ brings goema, Klopse and Cape Town memory to Company’s Garden

Melany Ismail’s outdoor exhibition ‘Cape Rhythm: Goema, Klopse & Memory’ forms part of the Cape Town Photography Festival, running from 2–26 September 2026 under the theme “Truth”.

  • Staff Reporter
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There’s something very South African about packing the cooler box, loading up the meat and finding a good spot to braai outdoors
CAPE TOWN ATTRACTIONS
Video

7 best braai spots in Cape Town for your next outdoor feast

Join the ultimate Cape Town braai adventure with friends and family at these seven stunning locations, where good food meets breathtaking views and unforgettable experiences

  • Sinazo Mkoko
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The team behind the custodianship transfer from left are Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) CEO, Dr Shaheem De Vries, GSH Hospital Facility Board member, Marc Petersen, chairperson of the GSH Hospital Facility Board, Hassen Kajie, Museum manager, Cindi Lategan and hospital facility board member, Nisaar Pangarker.
MUSEUM

Groote Schuur Hospital assumes custodianship of the Heart Museum, celebrating Heritage Day

In a significant move ahead of Heritage Day, Groote Schuur Hospital's Facility Board takes custodianship of the Heart of Cape Town Museum, promising to preserve its rich history…

  • OWN Correspondent
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