Friends of the Ballet’s Exclusive Mother’s Day Celebration

Friends of the Ballet

Friends of the Ballet, in proud support of Joburg Ballet, invites all ballet-lovers to a Mother’s Day fundraising event – a celebration of women, artistry and the enduring legacy of ballet on Saturday, 9 May 2026 at 12h00 at Joburg Ballet Studios in Braamfontein. This exclusive event invites audiences into the heart of Joburg Ballet – its studios,…

Joyful Mega-Hit MAMMA MIA! Returns With An Extraordinary Cast!

MAMMA MIA!

MAMMA MIA! comes back to South Africa, guaranteeing singalong satisfaction for fans of ABBA and musical theatre alike! The 2026 production features a cast that raises the bar on almost any piece of musical theatre previously staged in South Africa, led by the iconic Amra-Faye Wright, best known for being the longest-running actress in the…

Five Years of Perfection: Durbanville Unveils Latest Colab Sauvignon Blanc

2026 Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc

The highly anticipated 2026 Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc – the signature collaborative vintage from Cape Town’s premier Northern vineyards – has officially been signed off for release. Its first, much-anticipated public unveiling takes place at the region’s Sauvignon Soirée, on Friday, May 8. This year marks a major milestone as the project celebrates its fifth consecutive…

Sink Into The Softer Season with Babylonstoren

Autumn has arrived on the farm, bringing cooler days, richer colours and every reason to linger a little longer. With Mother’s Day around the corner, there are many ways to celebrate Mom in style – from a garden stroll and a farm-fresh scone at the Greenhouse Restaurant, to wine tasting and a generous platter in…

Cape Town Opera Presents Bizet’s Carmen at Artscape This May

From 19 to 31 May 2026, Cape Town Opera returns to the grandeur of the classic repertoire with a dazzling new production of Georges Bizet’s beloved opera Carmen. One of the most popular and electrifying works in the operatic canon, Carmen promises an unforgettable theatrical experience as Cape Town Opera (CTO) brings together a stellar cast, brilliant orchestration and vivid…

Freedom Day: Helplink Sponsors Entrepreneurs for Prescient Freedom Paddle Around Robben Island

Helplink

Helplink — the AI-powered platform transforming South Africa’s informal economy is sponsoring four entrepreneurial paddlers from challenging backgrounds to take on the Prescient Freedom Paddle around Robben Island on 27 April 2026, aligning the endurance race with Freedom Day and the island’s powerful legacy of resilience. Held in Table Bay, the Prescient Freedom Paddle is…

Now Now Festival in Johannesburg on 9 May with Headliner The Human League

Now Now Festival

The inaugural Now Now Festival is turning up the volume with the announcement of its proudly South African line-up, as Prime Circle, Arno Carstens, and Absinthè are confirmed to perform alongside international headliners The Human League and special guests Blancmange on Saturday, 9 May 2026 at Marks Park, Johannesburg. This exciting addition cements Now Now Festival as a must-attend celebration of timeless music, blending global icons with…

WONDERboom Celebrates 30 Years with WONDERFEST

WONDERFEST

Born from the restless alternative underground of 1990s Johannesburg, WONDERboom have spent the last 30 years doing what few bands ever achieve – evolving without losing their edge. Built on a foundation of raw chemistry and a “music first, ego last” philosophy, the self-styled WONDERbrothers have become one of South Africa’s most enduring and electrifying…

Kids Storytelling, Crime Writing and Big Ideas at Franschhoek Literary Festival 2026

From crime fiction to storytelling and fun for young readers, The Franschhoek Literary Festival offers something for every reader this year The Franschhoek Literary Festival returns from 15–17 May 2026 bringing together acclaimed authors, thinkers, storytellers and readers for a weekend that celebrates the many ways stories shape our lives. Set against the backdrop of…