Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West, declared a provincial heritage site in 2019, offers an authentic Cape experience in one remarkable destination. It’s rich in centuries of history, breathtaking nature, award-winning wines and delicious food – a place to discover the multiple layers that make the winelands so special. Glorious gardens Set against a dramatic…
There is something about the arrival of summer in the Franschhoek Valley that invites us to gather a little more often, linger a little longer and make an occasion of being together. This October, Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons welcomes the season with the launch of a new menu by Chef Emile Fortuin, marking an exciting new…
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…
October at Babylonstoren: Garden Day, spring abundance and hands-on farm experiences This October, Babylonstoren invites visitors to celebrate the fullness of spring on the farm – from Garden Day festivities and edible flower crowns to seasonal produce, springtime workshops, farm heritage experiences and special dining events rooted in the bounty of the garden. Garden Day…
When guests visit La Motte Wine Estate, the focus is always on an authentic Cape Winelands experience. Making guest feel at home with the warm hospitality of the Franschhoek Valley. Or course not everyone can make it to the magnificent front door of this renowned wine and tourism destination and therefore, the estate is delighted…
From 28 October 2026, Artscape Theatre becomes a world of shadows, seduction and the supernatural as David Nixon CBE’s acclaimed Dracula returns to the stage, presented by Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) and featuring an all-star cast led by Leading Principals Kirstél Paterson and Leusson Muniz. Nixon’s Dracula is a darkly theatrical collision of dance, music, design and gothic…
Jules and Steve Horrell join Babylonstoren executive chef Schalk Vlok for a weekend of open-fire cooking guided by the garden, the farm and the season. This Garden Day weekend, Babylonstoren welcomes acclaimed Somerset cooks Jules and Steve Horrell for two distinctive dining experiences celebrating spring produce, open-fire cooking and the pleasure of gathering around a…
Babylonstoren invites guests to Rietvlei, home to the farm’s herd of water buffalo, for a new hands-on tour that awakens all five senses and draws visitors into the rhythms of working farm life. The Water Buffalo Tour is more than an opportunity to see these impressive animals up close. It is a sensory experience that invites adults…
This September, Neil Ellis Wines is celebrating both Grenache Day on 18 September and South Africa’s Heritage Month with an invitation to slow down, gather around the table and discover the distinctive character of one of the country’s most exciting red wine varieties. From 18–30 September, visitors to Neil Ellis Wines can experience the Neil Ellis Piekenierskloof Grenache 2021,…
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…