Where light becomes art: Spier Light Art 2026
Spier Light Art 2026 turns the Stellenbosch wine farm into a nocturnal gallery of illuminated works by contemporary artists, inviting visitors to experience light as medium and meaning. The eighth edition runs March 6–April 6, 2026, with night-time installations across the outdoor grounds of Spier.
The Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013
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
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.
UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Lionel Green-Thompson
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.
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Grow your own winter vegetables
Join a hands-on gardening workshop at Babylonstoren to learn how to grow winter vegetables—from soil prep and seed selection to care and harvest. A friendly, practical session for beginners and home gardeners eager to start an edible winter garden in a farm setting.
Psychedelics in South Africa: History, Discoveries & Law
An evening at café Roux with researchers Sebastian Foster and Cullen Taylor Clark exploring the psychedelic renaissance, forgotten histories, recent discoveries, and the legal framework in South Africa. A thoughtful dialogue on science, culture, and policy.
Stupid Fucking Bird
Aaron Posner’s Stupid Fucking Bird offers a bold, darkly funny reimagining of Chekhov’s The Seagull. Witty, provocative and timely, it probes fame, love, and the quest for meaning through vivid performances at Baxter Theatre Centre in Cape Town.
Master Harold…and the boys
A powerful revival of Athol Fugard’s Master Harold... and the Boys at Artscape Theatre Centre in Cape Town. Starring Sello Maake kaNcube with Lebohang Motaung and Daniel Anderson, the production probes race, friendship, and resilience in apartheid-era South Africa.
Krismis van Map Jacobs
An Afrikaans-language theatre drama at Artscape Theatre Centre, following a feared gang member released on parole after seven years. The production asks whether Map Jacobs has changed and what the return means for a tense Cape Town community.
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Risotto 101: a celebration of our farm-grown rice
Join a hands-on cooking class at Babylonstoren to celebrate our farm-grown rice. Learn to craft a proper risotto like a true Italian nonna, mastering stock, stirring technique, and achieving the perfect al dente texture in a welcoming farm-kitchen setting.
KDUG #11: Cross-Stitch Your Career
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.
Mainstreaming Digital Assets: Institutional Adoption and Integration in SA
An executive-level forum in Cape Town exploring how digital assets are moving into the regulated financial system. It highlights institutional adoption, compliant access points, and the evolving regulatory clarity shaping South Africa's fintech ecosystem.
Basic Counselling Skills
Enhance your practical counselling toolkit in this educational workshop at the University of Cape Town. The session covers active listening, ethics, boundary setting, and effective communication strategies for frontline helpers, students, and professionals.
Venison & biltong butchery masterclass at Soetmelksvlei
Join the Soetmelksvlei butchery at Babylonstoren to learn how to break down a springbok into its primary cuts. This hands-on venison butchery class covers knife work and game preparation, offering practical skills in a scenic farm setting.
Free Solo – Documentary
Screening of Free Solo, the National Geographic documentary following climber Alex Honnold's audacious solo ascent of El Capitan. Filmed in stunning natural settings, shown at The Galileo in Kirstenbosch Gardens. A tense, inspiring look at preparation, fear, and focus.
Young Artist Recital: Roelof Temmingh
CTCS presents a Young Artist Recital by Roelof Temmingh at the Baxter Theatre Centre, featuring a Steinway grand piano. The program highlights a rising pianist in an intimate classical setting, blending technical finesse with expressive artistry at a historic campus venue.
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Bake your own savoury breads at Soetmelksvlei
Spend the morning learning to bake savoury breads in Babylonstoren's Soetmelksvlei heritage kitchen. This hands-on workshop guides you through dough shaping, fermentation, and baking to share with the table. A tasty, family-friendly culinary experience in a historic setting.
Carpentry: craft a herb planter
Join a hands-on carpentry workshop at historic Soetmelksvlei at Babylonstoren to craft a wooden herb planter box for your kitchen. Learn basic tool use, measuring, cutting, and finishing in a friendly, practical session set on the scenic Babylonstoren grounds.
Hack The Box Meetup: Crack, Think & Solve
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.
Pneumanity™ Breathwork Foundation Course
Three-day Pneumanity Breathwork Foundation Course in Cape Town guiding transformative breathing techniques for clarity, healing, and inner peace. An instructor-led workshop offering practical breathwork, guided meditation, and supportive exercises in a calm wellness setting.
Introduction to Palliative Care
An introductory session at the University of Cape Town on palliative care, covering patient-centered symptom management, communication, and ethical considerations. Suitable for healthcare professionals, students, and caregivers seeking practical and theoretical grounding.
Legislative drafting: An introduction
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.
WTM Africa
WTM Africa is a premier travel industry conference held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). The event gathers buyers, suppliers and policymakers to explore African tourism trends, investment opportunities and partnerships, with a full-day program beginning at 09:00 on 13 April 2026.
SACM Student Showcase
A vibrant SACM Student Showcase at Baxter Theatre Centre features the UCT Symphony Orchestra performing across Opera, Classical, Jazz and African/Pan-African music in a dynamic concert. A celebration of student talent in a premier Cape Town venue, blending diverse musical worlds on one stage.
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