Hotspot of the week – The Planetarium
The Planetarium, which is housed in the South African Museum building in Cape Town, recreates the night sky so whatever the weather outside, the Planetarium sky is always clear. An extraordinary audio-visual experience for old and young. Entry to this celestial world will cost adults R40 and children R20. Pensioners and students pay only R10, […]
Blast from the past – Van Riebeeck festival in 1952
One of the largest festivals in post war South Africa took place in Cape Town in April 1952. The van Riebeeck festival commemorated the landing at the Cape of Jan van Riebeeck 300 years ago. This is a photo of the main arena that could seat 100,000 people. Photo thanks to Etienne du Plessis
Three Anchor Bay around 1945!
Photo thanks to Etienne du Plessis
Proudly South African!
June 16th is a public holiday in South Africa commemorating the start of the Soweto Riots of 1976. Youth Day serves to remind South Africa of the importance of its youth and brings across the message that something like “the Soweto riots” should never happen again.
We love how still the water is and the reflection of the mountain in the water!
Thank you Faried Swartz for sharing this amazing photo with us!
