Festivals, music and nightlife
Festivals, gigs, bars and gay Cape Town.
The Earworms of South Africa
I expected to find a huge variety of animals in South Africa, but one I wasn't prepared to encounter was the insidious earworm .
AfrikaBurn
October saw the annual South African AfrikaBurn Festival make its incendiary mark on the Great Karoo at the temporary village of Tankwa Town just outside Tweefontein.
The World Celebrates 90 Years of Nelson Mandela
The battle for the position of grand elder statesman on the African continent was won several years ago by Nelson Mandela.
Ons Skrik Vir Niks: Exhibitions of Race
Black On Black In an action rich in irony this week a certain Mr Black successfully brought legal action against the notorious ‘whites only’ South African holiday resort, Broederstroom Vakansie-Oord…
From the Kaapse Klopse to the Field of Dreams: SA Music Culture
Splashy Fen Legend has it that two friends, Peter Ferraz and Bart Fokkens, were sitting around over a beer one evening in 1990, discussing the decline of the great music festivals of yore.
Out in Africa: Gay and Lesbian film festival
Cape Town is rivalled only by Sydney and San Francisco as the pink destination, with many organised events parties and now even specialised pink tourism facilities.
Decorex and Design for living Exhibitions: Part 1
These huge design and gadget exhibitions are held once a year for a reason. They wear your hips out from trundling around like a flatfoot.
Things to do in Cape Town: Cape Town Festival 2007
Its nearly time for the 2007 Cape Town Festival l. The dates are from 3 March - 24 March and comprises of hundreds of shows (Many of them free) all over Cape Town.
Gun's and Roses coming to South Africa
It will be a real welcome to the jungle (sorry) for the leather clad rockers. Axl and his band of miscreants will be playing in both Johannesburg and Cape Town for the first time ever on April 27th…
Canal Walk and the V&A Waterfront: Tis the season to get trampled.
I started my Christmas shopping today and seemingly so did the rest of South Africa. Both the V&A Waterfront and Canal Walk at Century City were full to the teeth and not just with Capetonians.
MCQP: Mother City Queer Project Pictures, The straight and harrowing.
The evening started with us debating whether or not we were going to go at all, but try and persuade a hair and makeup artist not to go to a costume ball and you’ll know how the negotiations went.
Just a Fortnight Left to Get Rocked in Cape Town
Londoners! Are you sad to have missed seeing the hit Queen musical, We Will Rock You in the West End before embarking on your trip to Cape Town? Well, guess what? It followed you!
Seeking a (Musical) African Connection? Tune into Richard Nwamba
The best African music show on the radio is Richard Nwamba's African Connection , which hits the airwaves on SAfm each Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Bart Simpson Beams Down to Cape Town
The problem is, someone (something?) aboard the alien ship mis-programmed the transporter settings while simultaneously beaming up a few African curios from the street vendors below, resulting in…
Nobel Prize Winner Wants Adelaide Tonight
Alert! SA press reports are saying that the South African novelist and Nobel Prize winner, JM Coetzee, is appearing in full-page advertisements in Australian newspapers.
Expand Your Horizons at the Encounters Film Festival
Alert! South Africa's annual documentary film festival, Encounters , has arrived in Cape Town, and will be offering food for thought on screens at the V&A Waterfront all weekend and beyond.
Musical Explores SA's Slave Roots
Don't miss the chance to catch the songs of South Africa's own Woodward and Bernstein, I mean Rogers and Hammerstein, I mean Gilbert and Sullivan (!) - David Kramer and Taliep Petersen, who have…
Art Vaarks Should Head to Clarens
Call Clarens the Santa Fe of the Free State. Not because of its size - it's a tiny village of just 400 souls - but because of its heart, which beats art, art, art.
Knysna Oyster Festival on the Go
South Africa's Garden Route is currently aflame with passion , as people flock to the Pick 'n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival, which is gathering steam ahead of its climax this weekend.
Oh Yes, There Was Also a Horse Race Yesterday
The World Cup casts a long shadow over all the rest of sport - including yesterday's Durban July, which SA Logue confesses to having forgot. Sorry, Durban.
Luminaries Light Up Book Fair
The Cape Town Book Fair is abuzz with excitement - its first day was a slick success , and there are three more days to come.
First Cape Town Book Fair Coming Up!
Alert! South Africa's long-awaited and much-deserved first international book fair kicks off this weekend, when the Cape Town Book Fair gets underway on Saturday.
Comrades Marathon Final Countdown Begins
It's "t-minus two days " for the Comrades Marathon, South Africa's premier ultra-distance running event , which takes place between Durban and Pietermaritzburg on 16 June each year.
SA Field Band Foundation Gets Big Boost from Lincoln Center
Your Correspondent was in the right place at the right time on Friday evening, attending a function designed to raise awareness about the Field Band Foundation , an organization whose purpose is to…
Grahamstown Festival Booking Now Open
Tickets for South Africa's marquee arts, theater and music festival, the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown , are now on sale.
Catch the Last Day of the Olive Festival
There's still one day to go for this year's Riebeek Valley Olive Festival, happening in the twin Swartland towns of Riebeek Kasteel and Riebeek West , just an hour and half drive from Cape Town on…
Snoop Dogg Inna House
Alert! According to the front page of today's Cape Argus , Snoop Dogg has completed a fracas-free trip to Cape Town, and is warming up his vocal chords for tonight's Premier Foods concert at the…
Snoop Dogg Misses His Flight
The "American hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg", as he is known to the press in South Africa, spent last night in police custody in London, instead of on stage in Johannesburg, where he was due to perform…
Two Oceans Marathon
Cape Town shakes to the rumble of thousands of feet tomorrow, in the annual human stampede known as the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon , "the world's most beautiful marathon", and the city's biggest…
Local's View: Mzwakhe Mbuli, the People's Poet!
Spotted! Mzwakhe Mbuli, the People's Poet! Where? Johannesburg! The People's Poet Loving SA yet? Yes! Why? "Once again, I extend my most profound appreciation, sincere thanks and volumes of love.
Cape Town Jazz Festival Tonight!
Jazz lovers, don't forget that "Africa's Grandest Gathering", the Cape Town International Jazz Festival kicks off tonight at the CTICC!
Symphony of Fire Returns to Cape Town
One of Cape Town's most popular summer events is back! Last seen and heard in 2000, the Symphony of Fire, a fireworks competition between professional pyrotechnicians - set to music provided by Kfm -…
Party it up at Upendi!
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! If you like a party in aid of a good cause, then mosey on down (or up) to the Garden Route paradise of Sedgefield, and its number one hostel, Upendi Backpackers .
Cape Town Power Outage: Koos Gets His Revenge on Eskom
Koos Kombuis is a regte South African original, known primarily for his music, but also as a dabbler in many other genres of the arts.
Cape Argus Blog: That's a Wrap!
The 2006 Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour has come and gone - and afforded Capetonians with all the usual excitement and drama.
Countdown to the 2006 Cape Argus: Where to Watch the Show
Countdown: The Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour is just 1 day away! (Counting today.) Argus Head Tomorrow, the city comes to a virtual standstill as tens of thousands of spectators fill their cooler…
Cape Argus Blog: Avoid the Curse of the Greedy Little Baboon's Paw
Not only is the Cape Argus the world's largest timed cycle race, but it's also the only one watched by two species of primate . Cape Town weather forecast: click here .
Countdown to the Cape Argus: Take Care to Stay Injury Free
Countdown: The Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour is just 3 days away! (Counting today.) Argus Head 6 WAYS TO PREVENT PRE-RACE INJURIES The Cape Argus attracts droves of amateur cyclists, who, in fits…
Cape Argus Blog: Taming the Tough Bits
The splendid 109 km route that is the Cape Argus Pick ‘n Pay Cycle Tour has many highlights - but also, of course, some tough bits .
Cape Argus Blog: This Weekend's Road Closures
ROAD CLOSURES DURING THIS WEEKEND'S CYCLE TOUR If you're planning a leisurely peninsula drive this weekend, or want watch the high-drama of Sunday's Cape Argus (or the Giro del Capo time trial on…
Countdown to the 2006 Cape Argus: Time Your Splits
Countdown: The Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour is just 4 days away! (Counting today.) To help you with your race preparation, Cape Argus Blog brings you a HANDY SPLIT CALCULATOR for the race route.
Cape Argus Blog: Top 9 Things To Remember on Race Day
NINE MUST-HAVES ON RACE DAY When you’re standing in the chutes amid thousands of other cyclists at the start of the Cape Argus, the last thing you need is that sinking feeling that you may have left…
Countdown to the 2006 Cape Argus: Key Links
Countdown: The Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour is just 5 days away! (Counting today.) Argus Head Cape Argus news: Energade Taken Off Shelves | Government Gets Involved | Velo Mondial Blog | Google…
Snap Guide to the Cape Town Festival (Launch Tonight!)
Cape Town's annual city festival - an amibitious, month-long series of music, film and performing arts events across a staggeringly large number of venues - starts moving and shaking tonight, with…
Rainbow Guide: Cape Town Gay Listings
A handy, pocket-sized, colorful new gay listings booklet has been released in Cape Town: the 2006 Rainbow Guide .
Vintage Tractor Fair in the Free State! 2,3,4 March 2006
Vintage tractors enjoy widespread, if highly camouflaged support in South Africa - which isn't to say that they never get their moment in the sun.
Lion Finally Sleeps in Copyright Jungle
Solomon Linda, who composed the Zulu melody Mbube in 1939 - which later featured on world music charts as Wimoweh and The Lion Sleeps Tonight - can rest in peace.
Jose Feliciano to Headline Cape Town Jazz Fest
Jazz lovers swooned to yesterday's news that Puerto Rican musician Jose Feliciano will headline this year's Cape Town International Jazz Festival .
The Independent Armchair Theatre: a Tip for Leticia
Leticia posts a comment , asking - What is the best way to find out which performing arts events will be happening while I am in Cape Town - especially the insider stuff?
Monday Night Clifton Beach Drum Circle and Fire-dancing
Every Monday night - especially during the warm summer months - Clifton's second beach is taken over by African drum enthusiasts, fire-dancers , capoiera players, belly dancers and those of the…
Catch Jazzathon Grooves Free at the V&A Waterfront
Cape Town's annual free jazz festival, the Jazzathon, inundates the V&A Waterfront this weekend, with no less than 25 acts over the next three days.