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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)
Salsa is both a dance and a musical style with deep Caribbean, Cuban and African roots. The distinct style of Salsa most recognised today emerged from the musical revolution in New York City in the 1970s that has reverberated around the global.
Salsa has been enjoyed in the City of Cape Town for the better part of 20 years from the heady days of Bossa Nova to Buena Vista to the dance classes, parties and events throughout the week today. Salsa has a distinct historical and musical resonance with our very own Goema and Cape Jazz dancing.
This National Women’s Day the eclectic, diverse and vibrant Salsa community of metropolitan Cape Town celebrates the women of the City, our country and the world. The Women’s Day event will feature an all women DJ line-up playing the very best in Salsa; Bachata originating from the Dominican Republic, Semba and Kizomba birthed in Cape Verde and Angola, and Afrobeats in celebration of all Africa.
Joining us is DJ Girassol & DJ Lani,
DJ Girassol aka Patrícia Cardoso is a teacher, performer, DJ, and event coordinator of Mozambican origin, based in Cape Town, South Africa. Patrícia specializes in teaching Kizomba, Semba, Traditional and Modern Bachata, and Samba. She also dances Salsa, Brazilian Zouk, among others.
Lani is a professional dancer with more than 10 years dance experience. She started in International Ballroom and Latin and now spends all her dance time in Salsa. With Gold medals in Ballroom and Latin, she teaches and performs alongside Carlos having joined the Sensagria team in 2011. With a talent for body movement and styling she takes the ladies on a journey to being beautiful, sexy, feminine and playful in their dancing.
Follow Salsa Community of Metropolitan Cape Town
Catch Al Petersen @11h30 & Micaela Kleinsmith @13h00
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.
