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Styli Charalambous, CEO of Daily Maverick, and acclaimed journalist Rebecca Davis discuss the role of fearless reporting in holding power to account, strengthening democracy, and keeping the public informed.
James takes us behind famous canvases to meet Vincent, listen to his story, and find echoes of our own struggles.
Behind Van Gogh’s great paintings lies a story of anguished struggle and defeat. He died a broken man, believing he was a failure, but history sees him differently.
Vast crowds at his exhibitions testify to his art’s power.
Take your Indian dinner party to the next level!
Join Dee and Mien in this hands-on roti rolling workshop and learn how to make your own deliciously buttery and flaky rotis and snack breads, and how to roll them out professionally.
You will also make two dips which you will enjoy.
Launch your use of the design app, CANVA – on your laptop only. This is to ensure the focus on navigation is the same for all participants and across all devices.
Explore the ancient art of embroidery and blend tradition with creativity. Learn the basic stitches, learn about colour contrasting and complementing, and create a design using an embroidery hoop and provided materials. After lunch, dive into free embroidery and Japanese Boro stitching. All welcome. Maruanda, a full-time artist from Prince Albert, is inspired by Kintsugi
Absorb the art of abstraction by finding the patterns in everyday things. Engage in the simple meditative process of pattern-making in ink and charcoal to soothe your mind and enhance focus. This workshop is designed to nurture both creativity and relaxation.
Orchids, with over 30,000 species, are the largest plant family, found on every continent except Antarctica.
During the Victorian era, orchid collecting became a craze, with collectors, driven by status and eccentricity, risking their lives for rare specimens. Explore the history of “orchid madness” and visit Raymond Burr’s Garden of the Sleeping Giant in Fiji.
Enjoy a delightful morning tea with sweet and savoury treats, lovingly prepared and served by intellectually challenged students from Camphill. Through specialised training and meaningful employment, they proudly showcase their skills in a warm, welcoming space.
At Only Specials, you’ll be greeted with open arms and warm smiles, making you feel right at home. More than just a café, it is a heartwarming celebration of dedication, passion, and learning – offering not only delicious refreshments, but an inspiring experience.
Many people are not always sure how it really is done, so Heidi Duminy, Director of the Cape Wine Academy is doing a masterclass on how to really appreciate a line-up of super
selected wines.
Adventure Chef David Grier has been traveling again!
Taste a traditional dish of São Tomé and Príncipe, a Portuguese-speaking island nation in the Gulf of Guinea. The country consists of two remote archipelagos around the two main
islands: São Tomé and Príncipe, off the northwestern coast of Gabon. Calulu is a traditional dish prepared with fresh or smoked fish, prawns, tomato, okra, aubergines (eggplant), onion, and spices, including grains of paradise.
This repertoire showcases the depth, variety, and brilliance of the classical accordion, offering listeners a fresh appreciation for this instrument.Loren,a virtuoso accordion player and BMus student at the University of Cape Town, is redefining the accordion’s role in classical music. This instrument, often associated with folk traditions, has been increasingly embraced by classical composers. Loren’s performance will highlight the accordion as a versatile classical instrument. The programme includes arrangements of popular classics such as Bach’s famous Toccata, several Scarlatti sonatas, and Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.
A very Irish weave of fate, family history and music.
Christopher Hope introduces a TV documentary, commissioned by Arte Europe, that traces the Irish roots of his son Daniel’s family history. Ireland made a vital impression on his musical career as a celebrated violinist. Daniel’s great-grandfather settled in South Africa at the turn of the 20th century, at the age of just 16 years.
Space Science fuels curiosity to uncover the unknown.
Join Prof Kosch to explore how blue skies research enabled a South African start-up to lead in wildfire detection, saving lives, assets, and emissions – unlocking new possibilities for a better life on Earth.
Three leading chamber musicians will perform Mozart’s Trio in G Major, one of his greatest piano concertos, Claude Debussy’s acclaimed Piano Trio in G Major, and Schoenfield’s Café Music which represents Viennese, light classical, gypsy, and early 20th century Broadway styles.
Associate Professor François is the Head of Chamber Music at UCT. An acclaimed soloist, he has performed with numerous orchestras and collaborates with renowned musicians
worldwide. Associate Professor Farida, a distinguished violinist with an MMus from the Moscow Conservatory is Head of Strings at UCT. Graham, a freelance performer with the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra holds an MMus in cello performance.
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