Retired judge Albie Sachs, Mr James April, and Adv Joel Krige share their memories of being imprisoned at Roeland Street jail because of their anti-apartheid protests. Author, activist and journalist, Dr Zubeida Jaffer, is the moderator. This unique event is free to join online. It is aptly is the day before South Africa’s Human Rights...
Monuments, memories and community - this neighbourhood is only 15 minutes from the centre of Cape Town. But few have visited. Anthony Hartman, our guide, grew up here during Apartheid and now lives close by. Main themes of the tour are resistance and resilience. Anthony shows, through his own experience and research, how history shaped...
Dylan Lewis gives one of the most profound, yet accessible and enjoyable, art tours I have ever been on. It adds a whole new dimension to the beautiful garden he created. The garden is close to Stellenbosch but feels remote, and has uninterrupted views to the mountains and countryside (and on a clear day way...
With over 100 murals, Salt River is the place to be if you like street art. The variety is huge - gigantic, tiny, political, pretty, old and new. This tour is a hit, whatever your age or art taste. Different parts of this neighbourhood was home to the annual International Public Art Festival for five...
Next to Somerset West, this area is full history and change. The buildings and landscape are highly maintained in one part, and in another unused and overgrown. Tourist guide, Dr Timothy Visser, has been studying it for years - he has lived nearby all his life. Timothy gives context to the site. South Africa's development...
NEW - bring the kids and have fun learning about the V&A Waterfront and history. The tour is led by experienced tourist guide Jeanne Bonnema, with Emma Cleworth. They co-authored the new book, published by Penguin Random House, Kids' Cape Town Guidebook & Activities Ideal for children between six and ten years. We start at...
