As South Africa celebrates Heritage Day, a bumper week of activity is planned at the V&A Waterfront, offering something for young and old alike.
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Entertainment for the weekend will include musical performances, a braai, Rugby World Cup screenings, and more, starting from Saturday, 23 September.
Below are just some of the activities to look forward to:
The Biiig Braai with Ukhamba Beerworx and friends
The Biiig Braai at Makers Landing, Cruise Terminal aims to pay homage to the integral role of braais in South African culture.
If you feel like enjoying good music, traditional braai dishes and local beer while taking in views of shipping traffic in and out of the harbour, the day will be yours to enjoy.
‘This occasion brings together the soul of South African flavours and music and promises to be unforgettable day of celebration,’ says Lethu Tshabangu from Ukhamba Beerworx.
‘Our vision is to unite through the heart of our culture – the beloved braai.’
The event starts at 12pm. Tickets start at R250 (price includes a meal voucher) and can be purchased via Quicket.
WOMAD Cape Town
The WOMAD Cape Town festivities take place from Saturday to Monday and will see performances by a selection of exciting global artists from 11 countries, together with some of Cape Town’s finest local artists.
There will be something for every arts fan with a broad spectrum of music and dance performances, workshops and a Buskers Showcase over the full three days.
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Visitors can look forward to seeing performances and exhibitions from Mansoor Joseph, Anabel Veloso and Gabriel Perez from Spain, Green Clover Irish Group, Adamu da Silva from Angola and YoungstaCPT, to name a few. For the full lineup, visit www.womadsa.co.za.
Performances start at 1pm and will take place at the Amphitheatre, Ferrymans Tavern and Quay Four.
SA Navy Mini Festival docks at the waterfront
Next week, visitors to the waterfront will experience active service SA Navy vessels docked in the neighbourhood as part of the SA Navy Mini Festival.
The festival, in collaboration with the City of Cape Town and the V&A Waterfront, will give the public a rare opportunity to explore and tour the naval ships and submarine and experience educational exhibits by some of the South African Navy units, as well various displays such as, Precision Drill, Sword Drill, Fire Fighting, Dog Show and SA Navy Band performance. Bring the entire family along and make sure to have sun protection, and comfortable walking shoes.
The festival starts at 10am and ends at 3pm. Entry is free.
Come cheer the Bokke
The V&A Waterfront’s Amphitheatre and Makers Landing are home to the Rugby World Cup screenings.
Bring your friends and family and get behind the Bokke. On Saturday, 23 September, the Springboks take on Ireland. The game starts at 9pm.
Record & Music Fair
The Record Fair takes place at the V&A Waterfront on Saturday, 30 September 2023.
Visitors can head to the Watershed from 10am to 2pm to get their hands on the records they have always wanted.
Expect over 3 000 vinyl records waiting to be discovered, as well as a great selection of CDs, music books, band merch, tees and cassettes on sale. There will also be DJs on decks throughout the day.
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