Neighbourhood Newsroom: 21 August 2026
InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town sets new green standard for South African hospitality
Our neighbourhood has reached another milestone in its sustainability journey, with the InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town receiving a 5-Star Design rating from the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA). The hotel is the first in South Africa to achieve the distinction under the newly piloted Green Star New Build Version 2 ratings tool, recognising the environmental performance and sustainable design of its refurbishment.
The refurbishment has delivered a 29% reduction in energy use and 79% reduction in water use compared to the baseline, while more than 80% of the existing structure and façade has been retained, helping to reduce upfront carbon emissions. It also incorporates material and landscape salvage, improved communal spaces, mobility connections and heritage-sensitive design.
The rating forms part of our broader approach to sustainable development across the precinct. Our neighbourhood is now home to 30 Green Star-rated buildings and has reduced carbon emissions by 47% since 2009, while continuing to invest in renewable energy, water resilience and responsible waste management.
From rooftop solar and renewable energy procurement to seawater cooling, desalination and on-site waste recovery, these initiatives are helping us reduce our environmental impact while building a more resilient neighbourhood. Our green leases also encourage tenants to improve their water, energy and waste performance, extending our sustainability efforts across the wider precinct.
Read the full release, here.
Zeitz MOCAA appoints Elvira Dyangani Ose as new Artistic Director
Photo by Ramiie G, courtesy of Zeitz MOCAA.
Zeitz MOCAA has announced internationally respected museum leader and curator Elvira Dyangani Ose as its new Artistic Director, effective 1 October 2026. She will lead the Museum's artistic and curatorial vision as it approaches its 10th anniversary, building on the late Koyo Kouoh's legacy and honouring the extraordinary artistic vision and institutional foundations she established.
Zeitz MOCAA Co-founder and Co-chair, David Green OBE introducing the newly appointed Artistic Director.
Dyangani Ose brings extensive international experience across institutions in Africa, Europe and the United States, having previously served as Director of Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA) and The Showroom in London, with earlier curatorial roles at Tate Modern and Creative Time. She currently serves as Artistic Director of the second Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial.
The Zeitz MOCAA team.
Her appointment marks a new chapter for Zeitz MOCAA as it continues to strengthen its position as an institution rooted in Africa with a global reach, supporting contemporary African artists, expanding its exhibitions and research, and creating meaningful engagement with audiences locally and internationally.
SHOW OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD LOVE AND STAND TO WIN
What’s your reason to love the V&A Waterfront? We’d love to hear what keeps bringing visitors back to our neighbourhood and makes it one of the world’s most inspiring waterfronts. Whether it’s a favourite spot overlooking the harbour, a regular coffee stop, a day at the Aquarium or simply the atmosphere, tell us what you love about the V&A by completing our short survey.
Five lucky visitors will stand a chance to win a R2,000 V&A Waterfront Gift Voucher through a lucky digital draw. To enter, simply complete the survey online.
Take the survey, here.
(Terms & Conditions apply.)
New and revamped stores:
Dolce & Gabbana has moved into the V&A Waterfront’s new Luxury Mall development, with its new boutique overlooking our working harbour.
The store offers the Italian fashion house’s collections for men and women, including clothing, leather goods, accessories and footwear.
A new addition to our neighbourhood, Kleinskys has opened next to Exclusive Books.
The Cape Town deli and bakery brings New York-style classics to the Waterfront, with bagels, breakfasts, noshes and more, made using traditional, time-honoured recipes.
Looking for something quick and comforting? The YUMAWAY has opened next to ANAT, serving burgers, subs, hotdogs, wraps and toasties.
EVENTS AT THE WATERFRONT
Growthpoint SA Nationals Squash
Catch the final day of the Growthpoint SA Nationals Squash tournament as South Africa's top squash players battle it out for national titles. Head to Makers Landing to watch the country's leading players in action.
Date: Saturday, 22 August
Location: Makers Landing
Cost: Free
Symposium - Spring Is Rebellious: The Art & Life of Albie Sachs
Spring Is Rebellious: The Art & Life of Albie Sachs is a tribute to Albie Sachs, former Constitutional Court Justice, political activist, writer, public intellectual and humanist. Running until 23 August 2026, the exhibition explores histories of resistance to colonial oppression in South Africa and Mozambique before turning to the complex conditions of liberation and transformation.
The symposium expands upon several of the exhibition's central themes, revisiting key moments in Southern African art history and considering the pedagogical approaches developed through Zeitz MOCAA’s education programme. It will also examine the three collections whose holdings form the exhibition's foundation and, in whose development, Albie Sachs played an instrumental role.
Date: Saturday, 22 August 2026
Time: 10h00 - 19h30
Location: Zeitz MOCAA
Book, here.
August Family Learning Workshop: If a Protea Is Not a Flower…
This August, families are invited to a Family Learning Workshop inspired by the exhibition A Protea Is Not a Flower, currently showing on level 4 at Zeitz MOCAA. In the spirit of the exhibition’s intergenerational dialogue, this workshop will engage families through playful, collaborative making and shared storytelling—reflecting on identity, belonging, and imagination. Using paper-sculpture techniques, families will create unique artworks to explore how artists use symbols, materials, and actions to tell stories.
Date: Saturday, 29 August 2026
Time: 10h15 - 12h30
Book, here.
2026 Matric Exhibition - Homeward Bound
Visit the 2026 matric exhibition Homeward Bound in the tunnels on Level -1 at Zeitz MOCAA. The exhibition takes inspiration from A Protea Is Not a Flower, the multi-generational exhibition currently on show on Level 4. The eighteen participating Grade 12 Visual Art learners were challenged with the antithesis of exile, unpacking how one creates a sense of belonging and identity. We invite you to feel at home with us as we dream into existence the future homes of the eighteen artists featured in this exhibition.
Date: On until Sunday, 30 August 2026
Time: 10h00 - 18h00
Location: Zeitz MOCAA
Book, here.
The Two Oceans Aquarium & Texx and the City present: After Dark 2026
Enjoy an evening of live music at the Two Oceans Aquarium, with South African acts Freddy L and Petrol Station Pies performing stripped-back sets in the atmospheric setting of the I&J Ocean Exhibit.
Date: Wednesday, 26 August
Time: 18h30 – 22h00
Location: Two Oceans Aquarium
Cost: R445
Book, here.
Vintage with Love Big Sale 2026
Find pre-loved fashion, accessories and designer pieces at the Vintage With Love Big Sale. The annual sale brings together fashion lovers looking for great finds while raising funds for a meaningful cause.
Date: Thursday, 27 August – Sunday, 30 August
Location: Cape Town Cruise Terminal
