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Last updated: Thursday, 18 April 2024
2024 marks 30 years of democracy, and we’ve rounded some of the ways you can spend Freedom Day. There’s museums and exhibitions which celebrate history and culture, a free picnic or family market, live jazz, traditional cooking class and more.
Food Jams is hosting a Freedom Day cooking class. The class honours the rich heritages and flavours of South African dishes. You cook a three-course menu with dishes like bobotie, Durban curry, pap and chakalaka, malva pudding and more. The event is open to all ages so you can make it a family meal.
Date: Saturday, 27 April; 6pm to 9.30pm
Cost: From R350, book via Quicket
45 Yew Street | Salt River | @foodjamsofficial | Image: Food Jams
Local community group CTL (Cape Town Lesbians) are hosting a picnic at Green Point Urban Park. You can spend your Freedom Day connecting and meeting new people. The picnic is open to everyone and is family-friendly. Bring picnic blankets and drinks and snacks that can be shared.
Date: Saturday, 27 April; 2pm to 5pm
Cost: Free, book via Quicket
1 Fritz Sonnenberg Road | Green Point | Facebook | Image: @garnett_snyman
Cultural centre Alliance Française du Cap and Jazz in the Native Yards are pairing up to host a night of live jazz by local artist Dr. Tete Mbambisa. There will be piano, saxophone, drums, trombone, trumpet and bass performances.
Date: Friday, 26 April; 6.30pm to 9pm
Cost: R100 for students and pensioners, R150 for adults; book via Quicket
155 Loop Street | City Centre | @alliancefrancaiseducap | Image: Alliance Française du Cap
Have a family day out at the Fish Hoek Freedom Day Market. You can expect street food trucks, a foodie hall, bakery, and stalls selling products like fresh produce, plants, woodwork, art, clothing, jewellery, pet stalls, African art & curios, stuffed toys and health products.
Date: Saturday, 27 April; 10am to 2pm
Cost: Free
Fish Hoek Civic Centre | 65B Central Circle | Fish Hoek | Facebook | Image: Phoenix Market
Award-winning South African poet Koleka Putuma is launching a new studio album at One Park. The new album CAN I GET A WITNESS? honours the traditions of storytelling and collaboration while also fusing history poetry and music together. The vinyl album and merchandise will also be available.
Date: Saturday, 27 April; 6.30pm to 9pm
Cost: R100, book via Quicket
1 Park Road | Gardens | @manyanomedia | Image: Unsplash
What |
When |
Where |
Cost |
Link |
Long March to Freedom |
10am to 3pm |
Century Boulevard, Century City |
Free |
|
Zeitz Mocaa Museum |
Daily, 10am to 6pm |
Silo District, V&A Waterfront |
R250 |
|
Esther Mahlangu Art Exhibition |
Daily, 9am - 5pm |
Iziko Museum, 25 Queen Victoria Street, Gardens |
R40 for SA citizens; R60 standard fee |
|
District Six Museum |
Monday - Saturday, 9am to 4pm |
25A Buitenkant St, District Six, City Centre |
From R60 |
|
Iziko Slave Lodge |
Monday - Saturday, 9am to 5pm |
Corner of Adderley Street and Wale Street, City Centre |
R20 - R100 |
By Sarah Williams
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There’s something for everyone on our list of free things to do.
Every week we’re rounding up a list of weekend activities.
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