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There are a wide variety of attractions and activities to enjoy on the property. From heritage landmarks to more leisurely pursuits. Fun for all ages.
Take your experience to new heights with the Wheel’s elevated views across Granger Bay, Robben Island, Table Mountain, Signal Hill, and the Cape Town Stadium.
A number of apartments are available for rent at the V&A Waterfront, ranging from smaller studios to 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Living at the V&A Waterfront offers residents security, convenience, a vibrant nightlife and all the amenities you may possibly need.
Apartment living at its most convenient.
The V&A Waterfront is an iconic 123-hectare neighbourhood which welcomes millions of people from all over the continent and world. We celebrate heritage & diversity, champion art & design, support entrepreneurship & innovation & drive positive social, economic & environmental change.
We’re the first attraction in South Africa to adopt the WTTC Safe Travels stamp.
Welcome to the V&A Waterfront where history meets modernity. Located in the heart of beautiful Cape Town, our neighbourhood offers a unique variety of dinning, shopping and entrainment options. Come experience the best that Cape Town has to offer
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Makers Landing: 10AM – 9PM (Fri-Sat), 10AM – 6PM (Sun), Optional Trade (Mon-Thu)
OZCF Market: 4PM – 9pm (Wed), 8AM – 2PM (Sat), 8:30AM – 2PM (Sun)
Watershed: 10AM – 7PM (Mon-Sun)
Battery Park: 9AM – 6PM (Mon-Sun),
Victoria Wharf: 9AM – 9PM (Mon-Sun)
Alfred Mall: 10AM – 7PM (Mon-Sun)
Deslynn Malotana – a recording artist, singer-songwriter and perfromer with origins in the Eastern Cape and Johannesburg, is a fully fledged Capetonian. Her Vibrant personality and subtle nature, which is brought to life in front of a microphone, intentionally gets her deep and personal with listeners. She describes it as ‘connecting through music on a soul surface’. Deslynn recieved formal music performance training at the Campus of Performing Arts in Cape Town, but accredits her interest in pursuing a musical career to her father, the late Desmond Malotana, founder of ‘Brenda Fassie and the Big Dudes’.
She is influenced by all expressions of art mediums and inspired by artists who she’s felt deeply connected to. In some way, they have shaped her – musicians such as; Jill Scott, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, Brandy, Moonchild and many more. Deslynn’s first offering was her self -titled EP, which was released in 2014. The single of the EP ‘How’ – a cinematic love ballad – enjoyed success on local radio station Heart 104.9FM.
Her most recent contribution is ‘Old School Love’ featuring Trumpet player, Brandon Ruiters. – a love story romanticising relationships that exist in an era without societal pressures and constraints of what ‘love’ should look like and feel, where relationships are based on soul connections, and foundations are built on mutual respect, forgiveness, and the freedom that only love in its innocence can bring. Love and exploring all facets of it have been somewhat of a constant theme in Deslynn’s writing, which also led to the release of ‘Black Love’ featuring multi-media artist, Andy Mkosi, words which speak to black bodies. “Black Love is a story about myself and any other child or adult who endured discrimination due to pigmentation or their hair texture. “The journey to adulthood, realising truths and reclaiming the power of ‘colour’ , by being unapologetically myself, spreading the message of love always – love being the only force that will combat everything in this cruel, yet beautiful world. Giving love and being loved. Black love is revolutionary,” she says. Deslynn is currently working on her debut album, which has been a long time coming. Although she is not set on a release date, you can expect something special in early November.
academy lead
Emily is a Youth Empowerment Expert with over 20 years’ experience in the space. Emily co-founded Amathuba Collective, offering extensive programmes to strengthen young people’s emotional and mental wellbeing.
Their passion to help youth to love themselves and grow into positive and confident humans has informed the V&A Academy approach. At the Academy she guides and oversees activities from an impact perspective to ensure we achieve measurable, lasting change in the young people and their hosting businesses.
Thabile in a seasoned HR Practitioner with a special focus on youth employment. She leads young teams and develops talent in administrative and compliance roles.
At the Academy she liaises with hosts, managers and supervisors to support the development of the young people and their ability to add significant value to their employers. She guides the administrative processes to ensure smooth and impactful implementation the Academy’s projects.
Brett leads the V&A Academy team and is responsible for strategic partnerships to create job opportunities for young people across the V&A Waterfront.
He focuses on enabling career paths for under-resourced youth in Cape Town’s tourism, retail, and hospitality sectors. Brett is passionate about supporting young people’s transition into the workplace and ensuring host businesses nurture their growth. He works to help businesses improve customer service excellence by developing young talent. Brett oversees the design and delivery of training programs, collaborating with employers, funders, and partners to create lasting, positive change across the V&A Waterfront ecosystem.
