What's New at the Water's Edge

Summer is here, along with the hustle and bustle that the festive season brings...we're still bringing you news hot off the press. The following retailers and restaurateurs can be found at the V&A Waterfront, along with the latest in hotel and commercial developments.

Remember to visit the site from time to time as we continue to update you on the latest news.

TAP-I-FARE™ - Taxi commuters to benefit from the new payment systemCape Town, South Africa, 31 January 2012: An integrated electronic fare collection solution for the transport industry was officially launched last week, here at the V&A Waterfront, by the Peninsula Taxi Association (PTA), technology firm Digicore and Absa Bank - click here to read more...
YVES ROCHER – Committed to Nature (Woolworths V&A)Cape Town, South Africa, 31 January 2012: Since its inception in the 1950’s preservation of nature has been at the forefront for Yves Rocher - click here to read more...
V&A Waterfront New Year's Eve Celebrations The V&A Waterfront hosts one of the best New Year’s Eve celebrations this side of the equator. From a myriad top-notch entertainment and live acts lined-up at the Amphitheatre, to our famed fireworks display at midnight, this year promises to be even better - click here to read more...
An enchanting festive season at the V&A Cape Town, 24 November 2011: With its enchantingly festive displays and diverse entertainment line-up right at the water’s edge, the V&A Waterfront is set to earn its stripes as South Africa’s number one tourist destination this December and January - click here to read more...
PUMA’s mascot ‘Marmo’ visits kids in Cape TownCape Town, South Africa, November 2011 – Marmo is the face of PUMA’s newly-launched youth ocean conservation campaign and joins the PUMA Ocean Racing team in their intrepid adventure as the mascot and 13th crew member. With Cape Town being the second stop-over in this race, children will be able to meet Marmo, the strong, smart sea creature who draws his identity from PUMA’s boat, the magnificent Mar Mostro - click here to read more...
PUMA.Creative Unveils HOME OCEANS Documentary Film Short Cape Town, South Africa, 15 November 2011 – Sportlifestyle company PUMA, through its PUMA.Creative programme, has unveiled the environmental documentary film short HOME OCEANS, as part of a larger ocean preservation education campaign - click here to read more...
Eco-friendly Yves Rocher arrives in South Africa (Woolworths V&A)The exclusive Yves Rocher range is coming to South Africa bringing with it over 50 years of experience and dedication to botanical beauty. These trusted products deliver affordable, natural beauty accessible for all women - click here to read more...
ONE&ONLY CAPE TOWN'S REUBEN'S AND NOBU RESTAURANTS RECOGNISED BY AMERICAN EXPRESS PLATINUM South Africa, Cape Town, 21 September 2011; ONE&ONLY CAPE TOWN is proud to announce that both of the luxury resort’s restaurants, Reuben’s at One&Only Cape Town and Nobu at One&Only Cape Town have been recognized and included in the prestigious American Express Platinum fine dining awards and programme for 2012 - click here to read more...
ONE&ONLY CAPE TOWN SPA RECOGNISED FOR ITS STAR QUALITY South Africa, Cape Town, 29 September 2011; September has been a great month for One&Only Cape Town - click here to read more...
Swatch and Kidrobot debut new collectionSwatch has teamed up with Kidrobot, an art-driven toy and lifestyle brand, to create Kidrobot for Swatch, a collection of eight Gents, each accompanied by a complimentary Dunny.
The V&A Flies its Flags for the BOKKEOn 1 September Pieter De Villiers, the Springbok Team and Management leave for New Zealand and the V&A Waterfront will be broadcasting every step of their journey - click here to read more...
Focus on healthy living at the V&A Waterfront Craft Market’s Annual Wellness Fair One of Cape Town’s best kept secrets, The Wellness Centre in the V&A Waterfront Craft Market, will host their annual Wellness Fair on the 24th and 25th of September 2011. Entrance is free, and will showcase the best in healthy living and holistic wellbeing...click here to read more
Jo Malone London opening at the V&A Waterfront!Jo Malone, the celebrated British fragrance and lifestyle collection for the bath, body and home, is opening end September, within V&A Waterfront in Cape Town - click here to read more...
Mother City bids farewell to Wheel of ExcellenceCape Town, Friday June 10: The V&A Waterfront today announced the departure of the Wheel of Excellence after an extremely popular one-year stay in the Mother City. Attracting some 247 720 visitors during its 12-month residency at the V&A Waterfront, the Wheel fast became one of the most visible new attractions, adding a festive element to the Cape Town skyline - click here to read more...
GEPF and Growthpoint purchase of South Africa’s landmark V&A Waterfront is successfully completedThe Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF), represented by the Public Investment Corporation Limited (PIC), together with Growthpoint Properties Limited today announced that their purchase, in equal proportions, of South Africa’s landmark V&A Waterfront is now complete and all conditions have been fulfilled.
The Wine Express is Back!Starting Wed 1 June 2011, The Wine Express will be operating from the V&A Waterfront again. The service was put on hold for logistical reasons, which have now been resolved - click here to read more...
The V&A Waterfront Information Centre welcomes exciting new tenants!The winter months may just be around the corner, but the V&A Waterfront Information Centre is a hub of activiting with a host of new tenants taking up office - all ready to serve you! Click here to read more...
Launch of MYCITI Bus Network The phased launch of the new MyCiTi service has begun. According to the City of Cape Town, “with petrol prices going up and traffic congestion increasing, public transport on the West Coast is becoming a convenient and cost effective way of travelling” - click here to read more...
The New Clock Tower DevelopmentThe Clock Tower precinct is undergoing exciting change. A breathtaking revamping strategy will see the precinct evolve into a vibrant hub of activity, fusing heritage, shopping, restaurants, arts, culture and business in a spectacular harbour environment - click here to read more...
The Protea Breakwater Lodge undergoes "extreme makeover"! Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge is proud to announce that we are about to begin our much-anticipated R50 million refurbishment! Click here to read more...