2 Aug 2024 MANDELA DAY SUCCESS WITH OUR PARTNERS LADLES OF LOVE AND SA HARVEST The V&A Waterfront team with Danny Diliberto, founder of Ladles of Love. This past Mandela Day was a phenomenal success for our CSI Partners: Ladles of Love, a non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating hunger and food insecurity through community feeding programs, volunteer initiatives, and food distribution networks, and SA Harvest, a non-profit organization that combats food waste and hunger by rescuing surplus food and redistributing it to those in need. This Mandela Day, the community came together at The Lookout, making toys, sandwiches, nutrition boxes, books and so much more to give back and help those in need. Ladles of Love, celebrating their 10th Mandela Day event, achieved an incredible milestone by breaking the official Ubuntu World Record of most volunteers paying to spend 67 minutes in service, with more than 12,000 volunteers helping children in need. The SA Harvest Donation station set up outside Pick n Pay at Vic Wharf. SA Harvest, with the generous support of our shoppers who managed to fill 600 #BucketsofNutrition, to the needy in Worcester, Paarl, Port Elizabeth, and also those affected by the recent floods. Nutrition buckets being filled at Makers Landing. Chefs with Compassion, a non-profit organization that takes surplus food from wholesalers, markets, and small-scale farms and packages it into nutritious meals for communities in need, used our Makers Landing demo kitchen to prepare 106,895 litres of soup, far surpassing their goal of 67,000 litres. They served 427,580 cups of hearty and nutritious soup to members of communities for Mandela Day. Chefs with Compassion preparing soup at the Makers Landing Demo Kitchen. Mandela Day continues to highlight the power of unity and compassion within South Africa. Working together, we’ve shown that we can make a meaningful impact on the lives of those who need it most. THE WATERFRONT DUCK TOUR GETS READY TO LAUNCH AT THE WATERFRONT Photo Credit: The Waterfront Duck Co. Launching on 06 August 2024, Waterfront Duck Tours invites visitors to experience South Africa’s first and only all-in-one land and water guided tour. The Waterfront Duck is a unique fusion of a bus and a boat rolled into one and promises to be an adventure for the whole family. Founder of The Waterfront Duck, Keith Lindsay. / Photo Credit: The Waterfront Duck Co. Skippered by experienced QUACKtains (drivers/skippers), the land portion of the tour takes passengers through the vibrant streets of Cape Town, where the conDUCKtors, (knowledgeable tour guides) offer a fresh perspective on the city’s rich history. The tour then moves into the waters of our marina and harbour where passengers will gain insights into our neighbourhood’s marine life and ecology. Book your spot on The Waterfront Duck here or visit the Duck Tours ticket kiosk, located in the Silo District at the V&A Waterfront. SHIMANSKY SCORES WINS WITH TRIPADVISOR AWARDS The renowned South African jewellery brand known for its exceptional craftsmanship and high-quality diamonds, Shimansky has won not one, but two TripAdvisor Awards. Shimansky received the Travelers’ Choice Award for 2024, putting them in the top 10% of TripAdvisor listings for their exceptional commitment to exceeding guests’ expectations. Additionally, the Cape Town Diamond Museum, part of the Shimansky family, earned the prestigious Best of the Best Award, marking it as a top travel destination and placing it among the top 1% of listings on Tripadvisor. ALRIC SIMPSON FLOATING TROPHY AWARDED TO V&A WATERFRONT AT NSRI CEREMONY Bobby Stewart, V&A Waterfront’s Executive Manager of Strategic Relations & HR accepting the Alric Simpson Floating Trophy at the NSRI Awards evening. On Friday, July 19, we had the honour of attending the National Sea Rescue Institutes’ (NSRI) 57th Annual Awards evening. It was a special night dedicated to honouring the commitment and extraordinary acts of bravery of those who play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of those at sea. The Waterfront and its staff received the prestigious Alric Simpson Floating Trophy. This award is given annually for distinguished service to the NSRI and highlights our historical relationship and ongoing contributions, which are crucial to the NSRI’s mission of saving lives in South African waters. The NSRI’s oldest station recently completed a major upgrade to its base building. ROADWORKS Visitors to the Waterfront should anticipate minor traffic delays due to ongoing developments and roadworks in the following areas: Roadwork will continue at Breakwater, outside Vic Wharf, due to pipeline upgrades. Breakwater parking is undergoing construction, lane closures may be expected on Granger Bay Boulevard. OTHER EVENTS AT THE WATERFRONT: Come Play! Weekend Kids Craft Classes Join us every Saturday at the Victoria Wharf play area for delightful craft classes with Club Engage! Choose from three exciting activities each week, perfect for your little one. The friendly and skilled staff will ensure a fun and safe experience in the kiddies zone, where your child can create Turtle Pom Poms, make ocean slime, and enjoy painting. Come play, create, and make wonderful memories! Date: Saturday, 1 June – Saturday, 31 August Time: 10h00 – 17h00 Where: Kiddies play area next to the Vic Wharf Shopping Centre Fynbos Spirits Join us at the V&A Waterfront for “Fynbos Spirits,” a free multimedia art experience by David Griessel that invites you to explore a captivating world of imagination and introspection. Date: Saturday, 1 June – Monday, 30 September. Where: V&A Waterfront – on the wall adjacent to Mozambik and at the steps at Victoria Wharf Entrance 5 EarthLight Space2Inspire Discover “EarthLight Space2inspire”, a free augmented reality art experience by Dr. Sian Proctor, blending Afrofuturism and space exploration through your smartphone. Date: 15 July – 15 August Where: Site-triggered spots between the Zeitz Museum and The Clocktower Centre South African Open Freestyle Football Championship 2024 Join us for the 7th Edition of the South African Open Freestyle Football Championship, showcasing the nation’s top football tricksters and featuring over 15k in prizes! Date: Saturday, 3 August Time: 12h00 – 16h00 Where: Amphitheatre Click here for more events in our neighbourhood.
