11 Oct 2024 TWO OCEANS EXPANDS 30 YEARS OF MARINE EDUCATION WITH THE LAUNCH OF OCEAN CAMPUS Ayrton King, Two Oceans Aquarium Aquarist, poses at his table for the Careers Expo at the Ocean Campus Launch event. / Photo Credit: Two Oceans Foundation. The Two Oceans Aquarium foundation marked World Teachers Day on 5 October, with the launch of its Ocean Campus, signifying a major new step in marine education. With a focus on addressing the pressing threats facing the ocean, the event welcomed over 400 teachers for a day of ocean-themed activities, including free access to the Aquarium and a behind-the-scenes tour. Panel of guest speakers sharing their life-changing experiences as a result of having participated in the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s educational offerings. / Photo Credit: Two Oceans Foundation. The day also featured a Marine Sciences Career exhibition and a panel discussion where guest speakers shared how the Foundation’s educational programmes have impacted their lives. Ocean Campus aims to expand the foundations 30 years of marine education across Africa, providing more learners and educators with the tools to better understand and protect the ocean. Representatives of Marine Science at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology present their course at the Careers Expo at the Ocean Campus Launch event. / Photo Credit: Two Oceans Foundation. Dr Nathalie Viljoen, Head of Research at the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, demonstrates research methods using a microscope during the Careers Expo at the Ocean Campus Launch event. / Photo Credit: Two Oceans Foundation. For more information about the Ocean Campus visit: www.aquarium.co.za/foundation/education CAPE TOWN HELICOPTERS LAUNCHES PREMIER FLIGHT EXPERIENCE Photo Credit: Cape Town Helicopters. Cape Town Helicopters recently added a new way to take to the skies with their latest addition, the Airbus AS 365. This twin-engine is designed for a smooth, powerful ride, carrying up to 8 passengers along with 2 pilots. It’s a great addition to their fleet at the Waterfront helistop, offering the capability of flying across the Cape Peninsula. The launch of new Airbus AS 365 by Cape Town Helicopters. / Photo Credit: Cape Town Helicopters. V&A Waterfront Executive Manager: Marine & Industrial, Andre Blaine and CEO and Owner of Cape Town Helicopters, Neil Warren. EXCITING WINS FOR SIBA THE RESTAURANT AND TANG AT 2024 WORLD CULINARY AWARDS Cape Town was named Africa’s best culinary city at this week’s World Culinary Awards in Dubai, and the V&A Waterfront is at the heart of this milestone achievement. Photo Credit: World Culinary Awards Renowned celebrity chef Siba Mtongana’s “SIBA – The Restaurant” at the Table Bay Hotel has once again been named “Africa’s Best Fine-Dining Hotel Restaurant” at the Awards, marking her second win. The restaurant is celebrated for its fusion of local South African flavours with global culinary influences, all served in a contemporary and creative style. Siba’s dishes often feature locally sourced ingredients and take traditional South African cuisine to new heights with a modern twist. Photo Credit: World Culinary Awards Tang’s founder and CEO, Nicky Van Der Walt, took home the award for “Africa’s Best Asian Cuisine”. Tang is known for drawing inspiration from Japanese and Chinese flavours, with dishes presented in a contemporary, innovative style. The restaurant’s sleek, elegant ambiance, coupled with its stylish décor, makes it a top destination for those seeking a luxurious dining experience. The World Culinary Awards is all about celebrating the best in the global food industry, spotlighting exceptional talent and culinary experiences. Check out the other restaurants and affiliates that received awards, here. ARTIST ALLIANCE LAUNCHES VIRTUAL GALLERY Continuing its mission to amplify the work of creatives and connecting them with diverse markets and audiences, Artist Alliance is now adding a layer to its support network by launching a virtual gallery with the aim to brings together a diverse collective of local artists, offering a curated selection of works that are accessible to everyone, anywhere and at any time. Kicking off the virtual gallery is the exhibition “Feminine Gaze: Women’s Perspective in Contemporary Art,” curated by Creative Nestling. This exhibition dives into themes of identity, gender, sexuality, race, class, and power, showcasing the diverse and powerful voices of female artists. Among the featured artists are two talented graduates from the Artist Alliance program, Mbhali Manzini and Larissa Mwanyama. Their inclusion reflects our commitment to nurturing and promoting emerging talent. The virtual gallery is set to become a dynamic space for artistic expression, providing an engaging platform for art lovers to discover and support local talent. Check out the virtual gallery, here. Read more about the virtual gallery, how you can submit your work and see, featured artists, here. LAST CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE THE SEEKERS, SEERS AND SOOTHSAYERS EXHIBITION AT ZEITZ. This is your last chance to experience the S𝙚𝙚𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙎𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙎𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙨𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙨 exhibition at Zeitz MOCAA, as it closes on 13 October, this exhibition can be found on LEVEL 3 of the museum. The Seekers, Seers, Soothsayers exhibition features seven artists whose lens-based work explores accounts and experiences connected to the nonphysical world. This invisible world can be thought of as spiritual, supernatural, psychological, or abstract. It is an otherworldly realm. Using experimental film, immersive installation, performance, sound, and narration, the artists depict how ritual, devotion and acts of remembrance can offer connectedness, bring restoration, or provide alternative ways of seeing oneself within the cycle of life. Find out more about the artists and exhibition, here. NEW AND RELOCATED STORES AND RESTAURANTS SPYCED Restaurant Located in the Silo District, SPYCED tells the unique story of Cape Town’s diverse culture, food and entertainment to create a quintessential Cape flavour experience. ALYSU ALYSU is a luxurious fashion brand that effortlessly combines chic femininity with refined resort wear. Find them in the Silo District next to Kitchen Samurai. OTHER EVENTS AT THE WATERFRONT: World Masters Hockey – World Cup Opening Ceremony– Cape Town 2024 The World Masters Hockey World Cup 2024 is coming to Cape Town! Kicking off with the Opening Ceremony at the V&A Waterfront on October 11, this 10-day event will bring top-tier hockey action to the city. With a total of five age divisions who will be gunning for the title of world champions, with men and women competing in the over-35 and over-40 sections. The remaining sections will see players contesting the over-65, over-70 and over-75 age-groups. Matches will be played at the Hartleyvale Hockey Stadium, Western Province Cricket Club and Wynberg Boys’ and Girls’ High School astro turf. Date: Friday, 11 October 2024 Time: 14h30 – 17h00 Location: Quay 6 to Silo District A21 Walk for Freedom Join us for Walk for Freedom as we raise awareness about human trafficking. For over a decade, supporters like you have been taking action, and creating global impact. Walking in single file, we’ll carry signs with key information about human trafficking and how we can combat it. Every step moves us closer to a world without trafficking—empowering communities to recognize and report it. Together, we can make a difference. Let’s walk for freedom! Date: Saturday, 19 October 2024 Time: 09h00 – 12h00 Location: Makers Landing to Jetty 1 Click here for more events in our neighbourhood.