Neighbourhood News Update: 26 April 2024

From left:

• Videography – Lehlohonolo Ndlovu
• Graphic Design – Carmen Jacobs
• Animation – Anelisa Mkanyuza
• Music Producer – Sipho Ngqayimbana
• Fine Arts – Dumisane Mparutsa
• Illustration – Larissa Mwanyama

Last night our Artist Alliance programme hosted the graduation of the second cohort of young creatives, bringing to a close six months of immersion, collaboration and mentorship experience in partnership with Creative Nestlings, a platform for emerging creatives.

Artist Alliance Programme has been a vital platform for young creatives, fostering South Africa’s thriving talent, with a total of 18 graduates since its inception in 2021. The programme was conceptualised on the belief that creatives who Live their Art, deserve to Be Heard.

The programme provides the participants with skills development, business education, mentorship, collaboration and networking, showcase and exposure, and upon graduating, an opportunity to work on Waterfront projects throughout the precinct.

These exceptional creatives were part of our inaugural cohort in 2021 and have collaborated with the V&A on various projects since their graduation.

Mbhali Manzini and her illustration for the Waterfront’s 2023 Valentines Day campaign.

Explore Ngaba ‘Shakes’ Mbolekwana’s exhibition at the Dock road traffic plaza, across from Astron.

Read the full press release here.

On 22nd April we celebrated World Earth Day. Here’s a quick recap of our sustainable efforts.

We’ve implemented various sustainable developments across the neighbourood, which includes a blackwater treatment plant, waste management facility, wind turbines, and much more.

Some of the key milestones achieved on our sustainability journey.

• Going green: A sustainable shift towards responsible retail
• We’re diverting nearly half our waste from landfill
• Turning waste into wonder

Photo Credits: Cape Grace Hotel

The Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel has reopened with a stunning new transformation inspired by South Africa’s rich heritage and diverse cultures, the new design pays homage to this vibrant history.

Photo Credits: Cape Grace Hotel

Cape Grace enhances the city’s culinary scene with its flagship restaurant, Heirloom, in collaboration with Chef Gregory Czarnecki and under the helm Chef Asher Abramowitz. Heirloom will be highlighted by a Degustation menu featuring seven vibrant courses, each which take its inspiration from the bountiful landscape of the Western Cape.

Chef Gregory Czarnecki is known of his culinary creativity and beautiful plating / Photo Credit: Cape Grace Hotel

Guests can anticipate a refined dining experience with panoramic views of the V&A Waterfront Marina and iconic Table Mountain. Chef Czarnecki’s influence extends to transforming all the hotel’s culinary offerings, such as the Library Lounge, and the iconic Bascule Bar & Lounge.

• The Library Lounge provides an elegant space for a coffee or a quiet cocktail amidst literary charm.
• The iconic Bascule Bar & Lounge (reopening June 2024) will serve as the perfect spot for pre- or post-dinner cocktails, and will boasts an extensive whisky collection and exclusive wine cellar.

Guests are welcome to start booking now through Dineplan, here.

Date: Monday, 1 April –  Sunday, 5 May

Time: 09h00 – 17h00

Location: Noble Square

Join the pack and support Oscars Arc in their mission to promote dog adoption! Experience the joy of giving a furry friend a forever home this festive season, or just pop around and give our furry friends some love.