The V&A Waterfront reaffirmed its commitment to lessening the impact of plastics this Plastic-Free July. At the V&A, a dedicated team of more than 90 people collect, handle and sort all the waste on the property.
In the News: There was jubilation at the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI-Kirstenbosch and Harold Porter) exhibit at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show this morning when designers David Davidson and Ray Hudson and the team of SANBI staff and volunteers learned that they had won South Africa’s 35th gold medal in 41 years at exhibiting at the prestigious show.
In the News: Groot Constantia’s 2013 Grand Constance wine has achieved a Gold Award at the 2016 Monde Selection International Wine Contest which took place in Brussels on 21 and 22 April.
Kirstenbosch Gardens has a fascinating history that dates back to a time long before Western explorers set foot in the Cape.
When you’re walking the breezy aisles of this world-class shopping and entertainment centre, it’s easy to forget that the V&A Waterfront has played an integral part of the city’s early development. Step outside into the fresh harbour air, and you’ll quickly see just how historically significant this corner of the Cape really is.
The prominent position of Robben Island, in the heart of Table Bay, has made it a well-documented landmark for many hundreds of years.
Cape Point initially earned its place in the history books for all the wrong reasons. Originally labelled as the Cape of Storms by Bartolomeu Dias, it developed a notorious reputation as a hazardous trap for weary sailors. Many ships fell pray to the violent, turbulent seas and submerged rocks, and a startling number of ships wrecked in and around the point, many of which are still visible in the waters and across the various Cape Point beaches.
If the oak-lined road leading into the estate don’t give it away, the beautifully maintained heritage buildings surely will – Groot Constantia is one of the grandest and oldest estates in South Africa, and it has a fascinating history dating back to 1685.
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