The Activation Join Partners Guy Briggs and Pierre Swanepoel of dhk Architects for a walking tour of the Longkloof Precinct, an award-winning urban regeneration project developed incrementally over fifteen years. The tour explores how architecture, […]
The Activation Join the Ballo and Sindiso Khumalo teams as they launch their limited edition collaboration. With only 100 pairs made (locally), these sunglasses are made from plants, not plastic, […]
The Activation Take a factory tour with Heather Moore of Skinny laMinx and Alan Stewart of Imaterial Textile Printers for behind-the-scenes insight into Cape Town's textile printing world. The Brand Based […]
The Activation Sandy Harris of Callie Quilts, in partnership with Hemporium and Neighbourhood, will host a hands-on workshop where five participants will create their own quilted tote bag. The session […]
The Activation Join us for our Family Learning Workshop this October, show your creative flair and take home a piece of the silos in your very own one-of-a-kind tote bag! […]
The Activation As part of Design Week South Africa, Young Urbanists and Urban Think Tank Empower (UTTE) invite you to a rare public site visit of the Soweto-Caracas Community Centre […]
The Activation WORDS with Cayleigh Bright Let's play with words! Join a social zine workshop with Letterhead's Cayleigh Bright. How do words work in design? How can we get more […]
The Activation 'Preserve-Re-Imagined' is a loose archive and product series inspired by local traditional food preservation, re-imagined. This is the first in a series of activations and exhibitions of 'Preserve-Re-Imagined', and the informal launch of the Schuster-Stegmann brand - a collaboration between Frauke Stegmann and Matilde and Heike Stegmann (Ex-Birds Boutiqué Café). The Brands Studio […]
The Activation Through a series of collaborations and ongoing activations, I want to tell the multifaceted story of habitat loss affecting the Critically Endangered Cape Flats Sand Fynbos. In an increasingly fragmented proto-habitat, which greatly increases the risk of local extinctions, underappreciated land areas - such as indigenous remnants, commons, roadside verges, servitudes for power […]
The Activation Join us for our 8th cosy crochet session at the V&A Waterfront (Watershed) on Saturday, 25 October 12-2pm.Session 8: Bring your own wool and hook.Don’t have?No stress , we’ve got a small supply (first come, first serve).Got extras? Sharing is caring, please bring some to share if you can.Limited kits will be available […]
The Activation Join Studio Form for a special Cape Town Design Week walk and talk exploring the intersections of design, art, science, and heritage. The tour begins at the South African Museum (25 Queen Victoria Street) at 13:00, where participants will gather before visiting the Slave Lodge and the Old Town House – three landmark IZIKO sites where […]
The Activation Join Karen Vermeulen as she teaches a workshop where she will show you how to write and illustrate your own graphic memoir, using one single sheet of paper. Assisting the workshop attendees with how to come up with ideas, how to use design to tell a story, humour writing and cartoon illustration. All […]
The Activation Project Launch | Fashion Show | Film ScreeningMapendo Legacy - “mapendo” meaning “love” in Swahili - is a philanthropic and art-driven initiative born from Fuata Moyo’s commitment to use creativity as a force for change. Founded on the belief that art heals, empowers, and connects, Mapendo Legacy invests in learning, mentorship, and creative […]
The Activation Join us for the official 2025 Felabration in South Africa – A Felabration with Kujenga and Friends – a licensed event honouring the revolutionary legacy of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti.The LineupExperience some of the best music the continent has to offer – Afrobeat, jazz, funk, kwaito and more.Kujenga: The acclaimed Cape Town […]
The Activation Chommies is teaming up with Journeymen Cape Town for a Sunday adventure that brings together two icons, Defenders and dogs. Meet at Chommies, line up the Defenders, load the dogs, and head out in convoy to a secret Constantia spot. Engines growl, paws ride shotgun, and the crew just gets it.Free to join, […]
The Activation Join Khaltsha Cycles and the Active Mobility Forum for a special BikeBus ride from Khayelitsha to Langa as part of Open Langa 2025 — a day when the streets of Langa are transformed into safe, car-free public spaces for walking, cycling, and celebration.We’ll depart from Khaltsha Cycles at 11:00 AM, riding together through […]
The Activation As part of Open Langa 2025, when King Langalibalele Drive is transformed into a car-free street for the day, the ReBuilt Open Exhibition invites the public to experience a living demonstration of regenerative design in Langa.Presented by Bauhaus Earth with 16 on Lerotholi, the Lerotholi Food Garden, the SA Urban Food & Farming […]
The Activation On Sunday, 26 October 2025, the streets of Langa will come alive as Open Streets returns home after many years transforming King Langalibalele Drive (between Bhunga Avenue and Jungle Walk) and Lerotholi Avenue into vibrant, car-free public spaces.From 12h00 to 17h00, everyone is invited to walk, cycle, skate, dance, play, and celebrate the spirit of community and urban life.Hosted […]
The Activation Jazz Alley is an intimate series of jam sessions designed to celebrate and promote the city's dynamic jazz scene. Each session gathers talented musicians, offering them a platform to showcase their skills while connecting with a passionate and appreciative audience.Jazz Alley is the perfect setting for both artists and listeners to immerse themselves […]
The Activation Authentic African Food | Networking Dinner | AuctionAn intimate Design Week closing experience celebrating creativity, connection, and community. Join us for an evening of shared stories, music, and laughter around the table, as a true reflection of the Fuata Moyo spirit, where home and heART meet.The night will also feature the exclusive auction […]