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Every year on 19 October, the world pauses to honour one of the most iconic serves in cocktail history: the Gin & Tonic. What began as a simple, refreshing pairing has grown into a timeless symbol of elegance, balance, and sophistication. At Queens Lounge, we celebrate this iconic duo regularly, offering guests the chance to …
If your child is a budding builder or DIY enthusiast, they will be overjoyed to learn that there is a new product range just for them. It’s called Tool Buddy and the range of playsets is filled with realistic tools, drill bits, hammers, pliers, spanners, screwdrivers, measuring tape and other DIY play essentials. Choose from …
MEX25: 15 YEARS OF INFLUENCE & INNOVATION GLOBAL VERSE: MUSIC & CULTURE SUMMIT Cape Town | 25 October 2025 | Fire & Ice! Hotel: Cape Town’s creative pulse hits new heights next weekend on 25th October as MUSIC EXCHANGE (MEX) celebrates its 15th year with a not-to-be-missed one-day summit Global Verse: Music & Culture Summit designed to …
The world is loving Dr Squish Putties, and in South Africa the fun, squishy, sciencey brand is bringing delight to both children and adults. In a world of distractions and fast-paced living, finding something tactile and creative is just the perfect playful fun required and Dr Squish Putties deliver exactly that. The range consists of …
All Johannesburg audiences think about is love – their love for CHICAGO! CHICAGO The Musical, presented by Showtime Management in association with Barry & Fran Weissler, has lit up Montecasino’s Teatro at the beginning of its Gauteng run – so much so that the season has already been extended by a week to (must close …
Eight-time nominee and two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter will now perform live at the Durban International Convention Centre on Saturday 15 November as part of his three-city Love is King South African concert tour which also includes Cape Town and Johannesburg. Tickets for the Love is King SA Tour are on sale at …
The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) Nyoloha Scholarship Programme (NSP) is entering its final stage, and excitement is mounting for the 2 signature events of the programme, namely the ACT NSP Exhibition and the ACT NSP Performing Arts Gala Showcase. This year, ACT is proud to present the Visual Arts Exhibition at the MTN Head …
Opera UCT’s Die Fledermaus production at the Baxter this October is set to celebrate the composer’s 200th birthday in fashionable style. Cape Town, 30 September 2025 – Opera is about to trade its powdered wigs for streetwear edge as Opera UCT brings Johann Strauss’s Die Fledermaus into the now, styled by award-winning fashion designer, Gavin …
Fraser is taking his exciting new show on a seven-city South African safari. What is it really, that makes Africa the Heart of the World? They say the world has seven continents, but only one has a heartbeat: Africa. It’s not just a place; not just a memory. It’s that pulse that reminds us how …
Cape Ballet Africa and Global Star Events are proud to announce international stars of world ballet to perform in the December 2025 season of The Nutcracker at Teatro, Montecasino. Presented by Global Star Events in association with Cape Ballet Africa, a brand-new production of The Nutcracker opens at Montecasino’s Teatro on 4 December, running until …
In a landmark cultural moment, the Greek National Opera Ballet (GNO) will perform in South Africa for the very first time as part of Dance Intersect 2025, taking place in Cape Town at Artscape Theatre this October. The company will present Les Nuits d’été, a contemporary ballet by acclaimed choreographer Konstantinos Rigos, set to the timeless song cycle by …
Born to Perform 2025: The Future Takes the Stage showcases South Africa’s future on stage, celebrating youth, creativity and unstoppable spirit – all important facets of making what is to come so much better. This year’s production will fill the stage at the Teatro at Montecasino, turning the space into a jamboree of joy on …
In a landmark cultural moment, the Greek National Opera Ballet (GNO) will perform in South Africa for the very first time as part of Dance Intersect 2025, taking place in Cape Town at Artscape Theatre this October. The company will present Les Nuits d’été, a contemporary ballet by acclaimed choreographer Konstantinos Rigos, set to the …
The 12th European Film Festival in South Africa is a cinematic journey in search of love, identity, family, and belonging. Ten contemporary European films reflect on the realities of Europe and its place in the world now. Their strong characters in unusual situations, carefully crafted stories, and breathtaking landscapes make these films a road trip …
YOU’VE got it coming, Johannesburg! CHICAGO The Musical, presented by Showtime Management in association with Barry & Fran Weissler and featuring a superb all-South African 23-member cast, 11-piece band, crew and creative team, has seduced Cape Town audiences since the beginning of its run on 27 August, with tickets at a premium for the rest …
How Dance Intersect Is Becoming the World’s Cultural Meeting Point Cape Town, 9 September 2025 – Dance is a universal language, and in October it will once again speak powerfully from the stage of Cape Town’s Artscape Theatre as Dance Intersect 2025 brings together artists from across the globe for three nights of unforgettable performance …
The hit kykNET series MegaBoere, proudly sponsored by Santam, is back with a brand-new season starting Monday, 13 October at 20:00 on kykNET (DStv channel 144). This season is presented by Marco Botha, a well-known agricultural journalist and media personality with a deep passion for farming and the people behind the industry. His experience and …
Opera meets high fashion in Cape Town this October as Opera UCT stages Johann Strauss II’s beloved operetta Die Fledermaus – just in time to celebrate Strauss’s 200th birthday and World Opera Day – in a glitzy, tongue-in-cheek style that promises to be as unforgettable as it is unmissable. This isn’t your grandmother’s operetta. Opera …
Global power players, buyers, makers and film and TV executives have assembled in Cape Town for FAME Week Africa, the continent’s biggest entertainment industry trade event and an engine room for creative economic development in Africa. Opening the event for the Host City of Cape Town, a key partner of FAME Week Africa, Mayoral Member …
At the heart of Africa lies its music and Muziki Africa, an industry gathering at FAME Week Cape Town from 2-3 September, is where the music industry will meet to unpack the latest trends and topics, meet their peers and get down to business. This year’s programme features panel discussions with prominent industry speakers such …
She’s the unforgettable butler ‘Sheila Cannon’ in Shonda Rhimes’ Netflix hit The Residence, and this September, Edwina Findley brings her star power, wisdom and boundless optimism to Cape Town as the headline speaker at FAME Week Africa—the continent’s leading platform for film, television, music and fashion. For two decades, Edwina has captivated audiences worldwide, from …
Gathering some of the most powerful people in film, television, fashion and music in Africa, FAME Week Africa spotlights the high prevalence of women shaping the industry; from concept to investment, production to distribution. Women in Africa are in the director’s chair and the executive boardroom, building an industry that is, in parallel, building a …
The 2Roads Foundation is pleased to announce its inaugural Gallery on the Greens Residency, a 6-week immersive programme dedicated to supporting and developing emerging and independent visual artists. Hosted at the biclique setting of the 2Roads Retreat by the Vaal River, this residency provides selected artists with an immersive environment to deepen their creative practice. …
FAME Week Africa has announced the finalists for the Inclusive Lens Awards 2025—a powerful celebration of filmmakers, creators, and storytellers who are pushing boundaries and reshaping perspectives through film and television. Proudly presented by Bronx Colors, a professional makeup brand rooted in diversity and bold self-expression, the Inclusive Lens Awards spotlight African stories that reflect …