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Catching up with Toberin from Artscape, we get insight to all the productions and exciting line ups that are taking place. Be sure to book your tickets.

Located at 11 Marine Circle, Grass Roots specialize in authentic, fire-cooked soul food. From their signature fire-baked Roosterkoek to their 8-hour slow-cooked Oxtail, everything is cooked with deep respect for tradition. Their rustic interior features a cozy indoor fireplace, perfect for Cape Town winters. Join them for a feast around the fire and experience the best of South African hospitality.

Kevin is the Sales and Marketing Executive at The Diamond Works Institute, a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Cape Town. Specializing in relationship building, Kevin drives partnerships that showcase South Africa's rich diamond and gold heritage to global and local markets alike. Passionate about talent development collaboration, he manages and mentors local and international tertiary interns, shaping the future workforce of the tourism economy. When away from the tourism industry, Kevin can be found immersing himself in nature and the spectacular mountain landscapes Cape Town offers.

A landmark black-tie gala concert marks the extraordinary journey from exclusivity to the ongoing journey of inclusivity through the arts From a theatre shaped by the divisions of its past to a national cultural asset that proudly declares “A Place for All”, Artscape will bring its 55th anniversary celebrations to a spectacular close with the Artscape 55 Gala Concert on Sunday, 8 November at 17:00. The grand black-tie and ball-gown occasion will be more than a celebration of artistic excellence. It will mark a remarkable journey, one that mirrors South Africa’s own transition from exclusion to democracy, diversity and inclusion. Today, Artscape is proudly regarded as a people’s theatre of choice, presenting world-class productions to audiences from all communities almost daily. Artscape stands as a living cultural institution carrying the memory of where South Africa has come from while continuing to shape where its creative future is going. The Artscape has been a vibrant home to the Cape Town and the Western Cape’s heritage, diversity and creativity for 55 remarkable years. It has showcased world-class productions while providing a vital platform for emerging artists and new voices. I have enjoyed many memorable evenings at Artscape, celebrating the best of what our diverse cultures bring to the arts. This theatre’s commitment to nurturing talent, supporting education and making the arts accessible has strengthened our cultural landscape and creative economy. I congratulate everyone who has helped make Artscape a cornerstone of our province’s cultural life. May the next 55 years inspire even greater creativity, inclusion and excellence.

Nansi Rail was established in Feb 2026 by Sisa Ngondo its Founder CEO. This innovative rail tourism company was started after Sisa left his fulltime employment. Sisa is a seasoned tourism development practitioner with expertise in tourism product development, community based tourism and local economic development. Sisa has more than 18 years of experience in the City of Cape Town Tourism and Economic Development Departments. Prior to the City employment Sisa has been part of various other private companies where he mastered retail, sales and marketing amongst others. Nansi Rail offers three rail tours Langa, Kalk bay and Vredenheim Farm.

Catching up with Toberin, from Artscape. We get to hear about all the exciting productions that are taking place. Be sure to book your tickets.

Established in 1997, Kwathlano has grown to be one of the leading luxury passenger transport and tours. Kwathlano offers a wide variety of services relating to transportation of passengers and tourism. We provide you or your customers with a professional, reliable and cost effective service for all your transporting needs. Solutions ranging from airport transfers for staff or VIPs, chauffeuring individuals from one urgent meeting to their next leisure destination, short cab services, car rental, transporting large groups of people by bus or coach and a variety of day-tours and game viewing safaris. Kwathlano offers a professional and total transport solution.

Catching up with Toberin from Artscape. We hear about all the exciting productions currently taking place. Be sure to book your tickets.

Catching up with Toberin from Artscape, we get to hear about the amazing productions that are currently taking place. Be sure to book your tickets.

Island Club Hotel & Apartments – Located in the heart of Century City, Cape Town, Island Club Hotel & Apartments offers a blend of comfort, convenience and tranquillity. Surrounded by picturesque canals and landscaped gardens, the four-star accommodation caters to both business and leisure travellers, with stylish hotel rooms, spacious apartments, swimming pools and gym facilities. Ideally situated within walking distance of Canal Walk Shopping Centre and close to the Century City Conference Centre, Island Club provides a welcoming base from which to explore Cape Town and its many attractions.