This June, Babylonstoren invites visitors to embrace the fullness of winter on the farm – from Father’s Day celebrations and fruit-bearing arbour art to seasonal harvest dinners, winter heirloom tomatoes, hands-on workshops and restorative farm stays. June carries a generous spirit at Babylonstoren, as the farm honours beloved father figures – those who lead by…
South African audiences can look forward to an inspiring winter season of live music, as four internationally acclaimed ensembles tour the country between May and July 2026. Presented by Classical Movements, the tours will bring choral and orchestral performances to audiences in Johannesburg, Soweto, Pretoria and Cape Town, offering a rare opportunity to experience world-class…
Unmasking is a 90-minute feature documentary that urgently needs support to be brought to life—a powerful, intimate portrait of six autistic South African women reclaiming their voices through an innovative puppetry workshop. At a time when autistic women remain among the most underdiagnosed and misunderstood, this film offers something rare: a space where they are not…
Johannesburg, South Africa – This Mother’s Day, Sunday 10 May 2026, music lovers are invited to celebrate in unforgettable style as Jeremy Loops takes centre stage at the iconic Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden for the highly anticipated return of the Sunset Music Series. Set against one of Johannesburg’s most breathtaking natural backdrops, this special…
The launch of the KZN Art Fair to held from the 7th-9th August signals a bold step forward for the province’s creative economy KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has long produced exceptional artistic talent, supported by a vibrant visual art and design ecosystem. Yet for many years, artists seeking sustainable careers have felt compelled to relocate to larger…
Okapi marks a new creative chapter with the introduction of the Cunard Collection, the debut collection by creative director Tiaan Nagel. Known for his distinctive editorial eye and deep engagement with contemporary culture, nagel brings a refined perspective to the brand, one that balances sculptural design, craftsmanship and cultural dialogue. For this collection, Nagel initially…
It is with great excitement that The Sovereign Art Foundation (SAF) today announces the launch of The 2026 Sovereign African Art Prize, the fifth edition of its award for contemporary artists from Africa and its diaspora. The competition, which aims to benefit artists by increasing their international exposure and raise funds for charity by selling the finalists’ artworks, offers…
Strauss & Co, Africa’s leading auction house, is pleased to announce details of its flagship Cape Town live-virtual auctions to be held on 24 and 25 March 2026 at the company’s Woodstock salesroom. The programme comprises four auctions, beginning with collectable modern and contemporary art on the first day, followed on the next day by…
Heirloom Futures is a landmark contemporary fashion exhibition and benefit auction celebrating African design, craftsmanship, and cultural storytelling. Presented by Norval Foundation in partnership with Buchanan & Co., the exhibition positions fashion as both cultural artefact and collectible art form. “Initiatives like Heirloom Futures create a platform where designers, collectors and audiences can engage with…
Opened on 2 March 2026 as a Live-Virtual sale, Generations of Collecting: An Important Collection of Cape Silver, Oriental Ceramics, Furniture and Art brings to market an important private collection that traces the material culture of the Cape across the 18th and 19th centuries. Split into two sessions spanning Cape silver, Oriental ceramics, fine furniture and art,…