V&A Waterfront

We’re excited to bring you the latest updates from our neighbourhood, along with our new platform, Change Chapters — a dedicated space celebrating the inspiring individuals and businesses making a difference in our community. From sustainability initiatives to inclusivity and opportunity creation, these changemakers are shaping a better future for all. Read more, here: https://lnkd.in/gMddRAsV

We're excited to share this week's neighbourhood update! The Little Optimist Sailing Academy had an eventful week, taking part in the Finance in Common Summit 2025 and welcoming visitors from the French Minister of Sports, the French Embassy, and the International Olympic Committee. We also had some famous faces in the neighbourhood, including Cheslin Kolbe and Simone Biles, while V&A restaurants earned well-deserved nominations for the 2025 South African Restaurant Awards (SaraTable). This update also includes what to expect at the Cape Town Cruise Terminal for the upcoming week. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dCbytFrd

Following our previous neighbourhood update, February continues to be a month of celebration at the V&A Waterfront, from new appointments and well-deserved recognition, to four Waterfront eateries being awarded at the 2025 Luxe Awards! In addition, a sneak peek into the growing influence of sustainable practices at the Waterfront, with Makers Landing and SA Chef’s Association collaborations which tackle industry issues and what's to expect in the upcoming month for cruise, with major ships making their way to Cape Town. Check out the latest update, here: https://lnkd.in/gCX3wKCN

After a successful 2024 festive season we also kicked of the month of January with some note-worthy celebrations including the Two Oceans Aquarium’s Marine Science Class of 2024 achieving a remarkable 100% pass rate, The Waterfront Rotary Club celebrating 100 years and honouring our CEO David Green, with the prestigious Paul Harris Fellowship in recognition of his outstanding leadership. We then wrapped up the month by welcoming two incredible visitors to our neighbourhood: Kirsten Neuschäfer, the record-breaking sailor, and Gump Suzuki, the fearless rickshaw adventurer. All this and more on this week’s Newsroom update here: https://lnkd.in/dVcxXqgf

Discover festive magic at the V&A Waterfront! Enjoy extended shopping hours, live performances by artists like Matthew Mole, Mi Casa, and more, plus family-friendly activities and festive theatre. Explore the rich history of our neighbourhood with our engaging V&A Waterfront Audio Tour. Find out more, here: https://lnkd.in/dZsEbc3N

From a giant festive tree that honours Cape Town’s threatened African penguin colonies and a magical fynbos garden filled with flower fairies, to an enchanted cable car, a galaxy of enormous, glittering stars and a snowflake selfie stage, V&A Waterfront’s ‘Joy from Africa to the World’ campaign is a visual festival of creativity.   This year’s fabulous installations have been brought to life by a stand-out team of 33 talented makers and suppliers that includes individual artists and designers, NPOs and job creation projects, and manufacturers, fabricators and builders. It was a massive collective effort to create magic between the mountain and the sea, with gorgeous contributions from the likes of African Art Centre, Cape Town Society for the Blind, Embrace Collective, Keiskamma Art Project and many, many more.   Running through the installations are beautiful key visuals and illustrations from Joh Del, Sinenhlanhla Chauke of Studio 99 Perspective and Bonolo Chepape of Lulasclan, who is no stranger to the annual campaign having won a Gold Loerie Award for previous illustrations for ‘Joy from Africa to the World’.   Our holiday campaign is truly a celebration of the best of local creativity. We are deeply grateful to all our makers and are proud to pay homage to African creatives, and the incredible craft and design heritage of our continent.   And it’s all here, waiting for you to marvel at it. This Cape Town celebration is for everyone! Come and enjoy the magical atmosphere that comes alive in a city unlike any other.   Our main ‘Joy from Africa to the World’ installations will remain in place until New Year’s Eve, which gives you another chance to return for a magical fireworks display to bring in 2025 in the most spectacular way. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/dCxvt5bs   #joyfromafrica #festive #festiveseason #makers #African #creativity #SAdesign #mothercity #vandawaterfront #waterfront 

Over the past six years, 187 local businesses have been commissioned to create the enchanting large-scale installations that make up our annual ‘Joy from Africa to the World’ festive campaign.   Far more than just a set of festive decorations, ‘Joy from Africa to the World’ has become an award-winning movement pioneered by the V&A Waterfront which creates long-term meaningful change through job creation and skills development.   In addition to benefitting Cape Town’s creative economy, particularly local employment projects and small businesses, the end result is a much-loved spectacle that brings joy and magic from one of Africa’s most visited destinations to the rest of the globe.   ‘Joy from Africa to the World’ celebrates sustainable local creativity to delight and inspire visitors throughout the holidays and stands proud as a rousing mission statement embodying the V&A Waterfront’s shared value ethos.   Come along and experience the magic that lies between the mountain and the sea and witness how one transformative idea – to create a relevant and representative festive celebration – can grow to benefit many. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dCxvt5bs #joyfromafrica #festive #festiveseason #sustainable #sustainability #christmas #jobcreation #businessimpact #sharedvalues  #vandawaterfront #waterfront 

The countdown has officially begun for the BIGGEST New Year’s Eve Party in South Africa! After months of meticulous planning, designing, booking, and negotiating, we’re thrilled to announce: It’s GO TIME! Get ready to celebrate in style, Cape Town. This is your ticket to an unforgettable night as we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025 in spectacular fashion. Stay tuned, spread the word, and block out your diary—because this is one party you won’t want to miss! Click here for all the details 👉 https://lnkd.in/dDFMCJet I’m proud partnership with HEINEKEN Beverages City of Cape Town Smile 90.4FM and MSC Cruises #NYE #VandANYE #CapeTown #PartyOfTheYear Gareth Hadden Tammy Maart Gavin Minter V&A Waterfront

Now in their sixth joyous year, the ‘Joy from Africa to the World’ holiday celebrations at the V&A Waterfront are marked by a captivating and impactful display of local ingenuity.   Since 2019 we’ve been enlisting African artists, designers and makers to express what a festive season here at the tip of the continent can mean. The annual award-winning campaign has become a Cape Town must-see!   This year, the heartwarming theme of ‘Between the Mountain and the Sea’ threads through a series of jaw-droppingly beautiful large-scale displays. Visitors can go on a magical journey that stretches from the top of Table Mountain to the depths of the Atlantic Ocean with installations of light, colour and movement showcasing Mother Nature’s splendour and the Mother City’s wonder.   We invite you to witness this incredible spectacle, which is on display at various locations throughout the neighbourhood, including the Victoria Wharf Mall, Watershed, Clock Tower, Silo District, Battery Park and more.   To see all the amazing installations, it’s best to get here before 31 December 2024. Enjoy! In the meantime, discover more magic here: https://lnkd.in/dCxvt5bs #joyfromafrica #festive #festiveseason #mothercity #vandawaterfront #waterfront 

As the festive season approaches, we’re excited to celebrate six amazing years of Joy from Africa to the World!  What began as a simple idea has evolved into a powerful initiative supporting local talent, small businesses, and sustainability, all while showcasing South Africa’s vibrant creativity and heritage. And that’s not all – the iconic Union Castle Building has officially reopened! Following a thoughtful heritage-focused revamp, this historic 1919 landmark now hosts the award-winning Marble restaurant, Swedish outdoor brand Thule, Wedgewood, and Nike Apparel. Here’s to honouring our past while creating meaningful new experiences! https://lnkd.in/da8vZF4X