2020

The Ridge Cape Town’s newest 6-star Green Star Design awarded commercial building; the Ridge in the Portswood District is home to Deloitte Cape Town. The building has some of the most innovative sustainable building technology available, boasting a first of its kind timber façade, together with a world class interior…

22 – 26 September

Judging Panel conducts interviews with top 30 candidates Shortlist to 18 creatives

15 – 18 September

Top 42 invited to a selection soiree to meet mentors and the panel. Shortlist reduced to top 30; unsuccessful candidates informed.

1 – 11 September

Top 42 applicants shortlisted by V&A Waterfront Artist Alliance, Agency, and Mentors.

October

Course starts first week in October 2025

1 August

Applications officially open Applications can be made via V&A Waterfront website, or by physically going to the Waterfront office for support and access to the internet (Tuesday to Thursday, between 12 and 2pm. Booking essential)

2019

Installation of new swing bridge The upgraded swing bridge replaces the previous pedestrian walkway connecting the Pierhead Precinct with the Clock Tower Precinct to cope with footfall growth that has doubled with the new developments of the Silo District, as the most direct route to the heart of the Waterfront….

2018

Second phase of the Cape Town Cruise Terminal is completed with the addition of reception and waiting areas, baggage handling services and immigration and customs facilities, as well as additional facilities necessary for the comfort of disembarking cruise liner passengers. Battery Park, a new urban park that forms the gateway…

2017

Completion of the Silo District. After four years of development, Zeitz MOCAA (Museum of Contemporary Art Africa) opened to the public in September 2017. The Radisson Red Hotel, housed in No. 6 Silo, also opened in September.