Franschhoek comes alive with creativity when Franschhoek Creates transforms the valley into a vibrant celebration of art, culture and collaboration. Bringing together local artists, galleries, performers and creative minds, this annual festival offers an inspiring programme of exhibitions, performances and immersive experiences across the village’s galleries, studios and cultural spaces. From contemporary art and established…
Design Week South Africa, presented by Pinterest, has launched the Johannesburg programme for its upcoming edition, bringing together designers, artists, architects, makers, brands, creatives and the public across the city. Taking place across multiple venues and creative spaces, the programme explores the ideas, people and places shaping Johannesburg today — from design and craft to…
La Motte’s association with the art of renowned South African landscape artist Jacob Hendrik Pierneef (1886 – 1957) dates back to early 2002, with the creation of the estate’s premium wine, the Pierneef Collection. Ever since, Pierneef’s love for that which is truly South African, as well as his passion for his art are echoed…
In exciting news in the ballet world, Dutch National Ballet principal dancer Anna Ol and soloist Jan Špunda will headline The Legacy of Dance Gala at the Artscape Opera House on 24 and 25 October 2026, joining an unprecedented gathering of South African dance talent on one stage. Ol and Špunda will perform the electrifying…
OLIVER! THE MUSICAL – AT ARTSCAPE FROM 11 DECEMBER 2026 Pieter Toerien with Cape Town Opera, by special arrangement with Cameron Mackintosh, is delighted to announce the principal cast for Lionel Bart’s OLIVER!, directed by Steven Stead and coming to the Artscape Opera House from 11 December 2026.Based on Charles Dickens’ timeless novel Oliver Twist, OLIVER! brings…
The Royal Countess Zingara is returning to Century City in Cape Town by popular demand, this time with Melanina – Return to Origin, a brand new production set to open mid- October 2026. Tickets are officially on sale. Conceptualised by Richard Griffin, Craig Leo and Valentina Leo, Melanina – Return to Origin is a new chapter for Zingara, offering…
De Hoop Collection is proud to announce that it has officially opened its newest educational attraction, the De Hoop Earth Age Display. Launched at a function at De Hoop Collection on Saturday 22 August 2026, The Wall, developed in partnership with the Overberg Geoscientists Group, offers visitors an accessible, engaging look into the region’s geological…
South Africa’s longest-standing design mentorship programme, Nando’s Hot Young Designer (HYD), has announced the top 10 finalists in its latest talent search. The challenge to emerging designers was to create a linear light fixture suited to any Nando’s restaurant, anywhere in the world. Managed on behalf of Nando’s by Clout/SA, HYD is a biennial design…
Vergelegen Wine Estate, home to Africa’s only International Camellia Garden of Excellence, has hosted its inaugural contemporary botanical drawing masterclass, dedicated to exquisite camellia blooms. The full day of focused creativity took place at the Somerset West estate on 8 July under the guidance of botanical artist and teacher Sally Arnold, who has an M.A….
For many artists, the hardest part of making a living from art is being seen. Artists create approximately 25 to 50 artworks a year, with an estimated 5 million active artists globally producing between 125 million and 250 million new artworks annually. Yet most of this work remains unseen and unsold, with 85% of artists…