Free Events in Cape Town

UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Lionel Green-Thompson

2026-04-07T00:00:00

University of Cape Town

lecture

The University of Cape Town hosts the UCT Inaugural Lecture by Professor Lionel Green-Thompson at the Health Sciences precinct. This formal public talk showcases research and leadership in health academia, inviting students and professionals to engage with cutting-edge ideas on campus.

The Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013

2026-04-07T00:00:00

University of Cape Town

lecture

A university lecture at the University of Cape Town examining the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA, 2013). The talk covers privacy obligations, compliance considerations, and enforcement, with practical implications for researchers and businesses navigating data protection, cross-border transfers, and policy context.

Clinical Ethics Forum

2026-04-07T00:00:00

University of Cape Town

conference

A scholarly forum at the University of Cape Town exploring clinical ethics in medicine and neuroscience. Topics include patient autonomy, consent, end‑of‑life decisions, and research ethics, presented in a panel discussion with leading experts.

Pietermaritzburg Sensational Picnic

2026-04-07T11:00:00

2 Zwartkop Rd

family

Family-friendly outdoor picnic hosted by SANBI in Pietermaritzburg at 2 Zwartkop Rd. A relaxed day in nature with kid-friendly activities, light bites, and a chance to explore local biodiversity and park scenery.

OZCF Wednesday Night Market — Wednesday 08 April

2026-04-08T16:00:00

Oranjezicht City Farm Market

market

The OZCF Wednesday Night Market moves to its brand-new market space across the road at Oranjezicht City Farm Market. Expect local produce, crafts, and street-food stalls in a lively, family-friendly outdoor market in Cape Town.

KDUG #11: Cross-Stitch Your Career

2026-04-09T15:00:00

Destiny Cape Town

tech

KDUG #11 shows DBAs how to cross-stitch their skills into Microsoft Fabric administration, with practical guidance on governance, security, and data optimization in the evolving Fabric landscape. A hands-on, career-boosting tech talk from the Cape Town data user group.

OZCF Saturday Market — Saturday 11 April

2026-04-11T08:00:00

Oranjezicht City Farm Market

market

Experience OZCF Saturday Market at the brand-new space beside Oranjezicht City Farm Market. Browse local vendors for fresh produce, artisanal goods, and crafts in a welcoming, family-friendly Cape Town weekend scene. Stay updated with OZCFarm on social.

Hack The Box Meetup: Crack, Think & Solve

2026-04-11T14:00:00

Destiny Cape Town

tech

Hands-on Hack The Box meetup in Cape Town offering a guided intro to the platform, setting up a hacking lab, and solving starter challenges. Attendees will learn how to deploy a lab environment and navigate labs to build practical cybersecurity skills.

Lourensford Sunday Market

2026-04-12T11:00:00

Lourensford Harvest Market

market

Experience the Lourensford Sunday Market at the Lourensford Harvest Market on Sunday 12 April 2026. This family-friendly outdoor market on the wine estate offers a variety of vendors and activities to enjoy with loved ones, making for a perfect weekend outing.

Legislative drafting: An introduction

2026-04-13T00:00:00

University of Cape Town

lecture

An introductory lecture on legislative drafting, exploring how bills are written, structured, and refined in legal practice. Led by the University of Cape Town law faculty, this session covers drafting techniques and how policy goals translate into statutory text.

OZCF Wednesday Night Market — Wednesday 15 April

2026-04-15T16:00:00

Oranjezicht City Farm Market

market

OZCF's Wednesday Night Market moves to a brand-new market space across the road at Oranjezicht City Farm Market in Cape Town. The weekly outdoor market features local vendors, fresh produce, crafts, and street food from 4pm.

Cloud Career & AWS Deep Dive

2026-04-15T16:00:00

Destiny Cape Town

lecture

An evening with two seasoned cloud professionals exploring cloud careers and AWS technologies. Learn what it's like to work as a DevOps/Cloud Engineer and an AWS Solutions Architect, and how to bridge study and industry at this AWS Cloud Club UNISA meetup in Cape Town.

Stellenbosch University Undergraduate Open Day — Tygerberg

2026-04-18T06:00:00

Tygerberg Campus

conference

Explore Stellenbosch University's Tygerberg Campus at the Undergraduate Open Day 2026. Meet faculty, tour facilities, learn admission requirements, and discover programs for prospective undergraduates—for an insider look at campus life and study options.

Lourensford Saturday Market — Saturday 18 April

2026-04-18T09:00:00

Lourensford Harvest Market

market

The Lourensford Saturday Market invites families to a lively weekend on the Lourensford Harvest Market wine estate, featuring local vendors, activities for kids, and a relaxed market atmosphere. Browse crafts, produce, and tasty treats amid scenic grounds on a sunny Saturday in Somerset West.

OZCF Volunteer Morning — Saturday

2026-04-18T09:00:00

Oranjezicht City Farm Market

community

Join OZCF's volunteer morning at Oranjezicht City Farm to tend the community garden, learn organic gardening basics, and meet the Cape Town community. Free and open to all; no experience required.

GitHub Copilot Dev Days 2026 - Cape Town

2026-04-18T10:00:00

Destiny Cape Town

tech

Join GitHub Copilot Dev Days 2026 in Cape Town for a hands-on tech meetup focused on Copilot and AI-assisted coding. The event brings local developers together for demos, talks, and practical tips on modern software workflows in a friendly, professional setting.

OZCF Sunday Market

2026-04-19T08:30:00

Oranjezicht City Farm Market

market

Join OZCF's Sunday Market as it moves to a brand-new market space across the road from Oranjezicht City Farm. On Sunday 19 April, browse fresh produce, artisanal foods, crafts and local goods in a vibrant outdoor market setting in Cape Town.

Art Portfolio Exhibition

2026-05-02T10:00:00

Richard Crowie Hall Kirstenbosch

art

Curated Art Portfolio Exhibition at Richard Crowie Hall, Kirstenbosch, showcasing portfolios by emerging artists. This concise survey of contemporary works is staged inside a bright hall within the botanical gardens, pairing nature-inspired themes with fresh visual ideas. Opens May 2 at 10:00; free entry with garden admission.

Saldanha Sea Harvest Foundation Health Run

2026-06-20T00:00:00

Destiny Cape Town

sports

Join the Saldanha Sea Harvest Foundation Health Run in Cape Town for a charity-focused outdoor race supporting sea-harvest initiatives. A welcoming event for runners of all levels with a scenic route and a feel-good communal vibe.

Talks on Katha Upanishad by Sri Swami Advaitananda

2026-10-09T00:00:00

Cape Town, South Africa

lecture

An evening spiritual lecture in Cape Town by Sri Swami Advaitananda on the Katha Upanishad, hosted at Ananda Kutir Ashrama. The discourse blends Vedantic wisdom with yogic insight, inviting attendees to contemplate key Upanishadic ideas under the guidance of the Divine Life Society.

MaSibal’khulu Foundation Fun Fest

2026-11-04T10:00:00

2 Zwartkop Rd

festival

MaSibal’khulu Foundation Fun Fest is a family-friendly festival hosted with SANBI. The day features kid-friendly activities, community stalls, and nature-inspired fun at a Centurion-area venue on 4 November 2026.

Argue Better Ethical Reasoning for Healthcare Professionals (Online)

2026-12-15T00:00:00

University of Cape Town

workshop

Join the University of Cape Town's Office for Postgraduate Studies and Researcher Development for online workshops and webinars on Argue Better Ethical Reasoning for Healthcare Professionals. These sessions support the postgraduate community with practical ethics discussions and professional reasoning in healthcare.

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