Kyle Shepherd Trio play Cape Town; Japan Tour next

 

Kyle Shepherd in a “DREAMSTATE – by gregory frans

The renowned Kyle Shepherd Trio will perform in Cape Town ahead of their Japanese Tour.

 

Just one day before they embark on their highly anticipated Japanese Tour, The Kyle Shepherd Trio, one of South Africa’s most progressive Jazz Trios, performs at The Reeler Theatre at Rondebosch Boys’ High School, Canigou Avenue, Rondebosch, Cape Town on Thursday, 19 May 2016, 8pm.

 

Already a regular visitor to Japan where he has performed mostly solo piano concerts, Shepherd is particularly thrilled that he’s able to tour there with his trio this time round. “After four solo tours – in as many years – to Japan, I’m very happy to be taking my trio to the country which is one of my favorite places in the world to perform in. A big thank you to my tour promoter, Seigo Matsunaga for organising the tour. I’m really looking forward to playing for the wonderful Japanese audiences again!” said Shepherd.Featuring Shepherd on piano, Shane Cooper on double bass and Jonno Sweetman on drums, this inspiring and inventive Trio, who have been together for the past six years, have captivated audiences across South Africa, Canada, Switzerland, China, Mozambique and Botswana. Their debut tour of Canada in June 2015 included performances at the Ottawa International Jazz Festival, the Victoria International Jazz Festival, the Vancouver International Jazz Festival and Festival International de Jazz de Montréal. The Trio performs compositions from band leader, Kyle Shepherd’s rich and evocative repertoire of both recorded and new unreleased original compositions!

“This is a true trio – intricately intertwining as they play Shepherd’s music; pensive and exhilarating by turns.” Nigel Vermaas, Jazz presenter & producer, South Africa.

 

Kyle Shepherd, arguably one of South Africa’s leading progressive pianists and composers of his generation, is fast gaining international recognition for his distinctive compositional style and performances. The twenty-eight-year-old virtuoso pianist who has a well-established record of celebrated performances in South Africa, Europe, Asia, Canada and the USA has already released five (5) critically acclaimed albums in his young career. ‘Dream State’, a 21-track double album of his Trio released in 2014, garnered nominations for both the 2015 South African Music Award [SAMA] and a 2015 Metro FM Music Award in the Jazz Category. His debut solo piano offering ‘Into Darkness’, recorded in Japan, was launched with a tour in the South-East Asian country in the same year [2014] and included a performance at the prestigious Tokyo Jazz Festival. Previous releases ‘fineART’, ‘A Portrait of Home’ & ‘South African History !X’, have also attracted SAMA nominations.

 

The award-winning Shepherd, recipient of both the coveted ‘UNISA National Piano Competition Award [2015] and the ‘Standard Bank Young Artist of the Year’ Award [2014] in the Jazz Category recently completed the music score for an independent film entitled ‘Noem My Skollie’. The film, a moving crime drama set in Cape Town in the late 60s, was written by John Fredericks and directed by Daryne Joshua. Shepherd’s music will also feature prominently in rising independent film-maker Nadine Cloete’s documentary ‘Action Kommandant’ which is based on the life of the South African liberation hero, Ashley Kriel. Both films are set for release later this year [2016].

CONCERT INFORMATION:

Venue: The Reeler Theatre, Rondebosch Boys’ High School, Canigou Avenue, Rondebosch, Cape Town

Date: Thursday, 19 May 2016

Time: 8pm

Entry Fee: R100.00. Students pay R 80:00. Cash at the door.

Reservations: Whatsapp / Sms or call 082 950 7309 or e-mail fineartmusic@gmail.com or the online booking form – http://goo.gl/forms/UICDyVpdet or at the door.

Secure parking is available in Rondebosch Boys’ High School grounds.

Concert-goers who arrive 30 minutes before the show starts will receive a complimentary glass of wine or fruit juice.

JAPANESE TOUR SCHEDULE:

22 & 23 May 2016 – SHIKIORI, Miyawaka, Fukuoka

25 May 2016 – SAIKOUJI, Toyohashi, Aichi

26 May 2016 – KYOTO ART CENTER, Kyoto, Kansai

28 May 2016 – ANYOUINN, Tokyo

29 May 2016 – GARAMAN HALL, Ginoza, Okinawa

30 May 2016 – SCARECROW, Ishigaki Island, Okinawa

01 June 2016 – BOOK CAFÉ BREATHE, Miyako Island, Okinawa

 

MEDIA & CONCERT ENQUIRIES:

Theo Lawrence (fineART Music)

Mobile 072 351 5204

E-mail: fineartmusic@gmail.com

Website: www.kyleshepherd.co.za

 

JAPANESE TOUR ENQUIRIES:

Seigo Matsunaga

E-mail: seigojazz@gmail.com

 

RELATED VENUE:

Reeler Theatre, Rondebosch Boys’ High School, Western Cape, South Africa

 

Artslink.co.za Account:

Theo Lawrence

fineartmusic@gmail.com

072 351 5204

fineART Music CC

www.kyleshepherd.co.za

 

The Claude Cozens Trio, expect the unexpected by Mark Meyer

When I was invited to attend a Claude Cozens Trio performance at the Artscape Arena last Friday evening, I did not know what to expect as I have not heard any of his music before.

Add Kyle Shepherd and Benjamin Jephta together with special guests Mark Fransman, Hilton Schilder, Zoe Modiga and Jitsvinger to present a repertoire of original music, one has to expect the unexpected.

Claude Cozens, Kyle Shepherd, Benjamin Jephta together with special guests Mark Fransman, Hilton Schilder, Zoe Modiga and Jitsvinger – pic Gregory Franz

The audience at the sat entranced as the Claude Cozens Trio and special guests not only entertained, but took them on a musical journey.

From the very first of Claude Cozen’s compositions “Fynbos Spirits” to “13 Corfu Ave”, “Pinkster Suite”, “Mr English”, “Baden Powell” through to the final piece of the evening “Jubilee Jam”, each piece was meticulously crafted to showcase the trio’s individual talents.

Claude Cozens plays with a hypnotic beat as the blur of his drumsticks tasted the skins of his cymbals, snare’s and floor toms. pic: Sibongakonke Mama

You cannot describe the drumming of Claude Cozens, one has to experience. He kept a hypnotic beat as the blur of his drumsticks tasted the skins of his cymbals, snare’s and floor toms. Kyle Shepherd needs no introduction, a solo jazz pianist in his own right, he accented each piece with his wizardry on the black & white meanwhile Jephta’s baselines weaved through each beat and note forming a connection between the drums and keyboard.

The selection of special guests Mark Fransman, Hilton Schilder, Zoe Modiga and Jitsvinger ensured that the audience enjoyed a variety of musical genre’s that Cozen’s composition presents.

Fransman, a multi-talented musician accompanied the trio on saxophone but he for his solo arrangement he played the piano and saxophone at the same time, yes one hand on the saxophone and the other tinkling the ivories before launching into a honky-tonk blues vocal rendition of one of his own composition’s.

Hilton Schilder was welcomed by a rousing ovation as he made his way onto the stage, a member of the well-known local musical family the Schilder’s, he opened his set with a San mouth-bow, the “N!au” before taking to the keyboards.

Zoe Modiga’s vocal’s …wow what a voice, smooth and sultry as she effortlessly executed each note with precision. Having recently performed at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, she is definitely a star of the future.

Last but not least is local rapper or as one patron said, a musical poet, “Jitsvinger”. This energetic young man makes magic with rhythms and rhymes. He brings energy to each piece as he encourages his audience to participate in his performance, making for an entertaining evening.

You are assured that no two performances are exactly the same as the Claude Cozens Trio takes you places on his musical journey.

For more on Claude Cozen’s go to  – www.claudecozens.co.za.

Cold snap brings snow to the Cape

The current cold snap caught many Capetonians by surprise; it’s not that they were not expecting the temperatures to drop, it just that it was all so sudden.

One moment it was autumn, leaves changing from green to shades of brown, gold and red as they blanketed the ground with children running through as they played.

The next moment storm clouds gathered bringing with it rain, sleet and snow. Yes I said snow.

Snow on the Ceres Mountains

Even though residents living in the Cape Peninsula could not see the snow, the effects of the icy winds as it blew off the Hottentots Mountain and high plateau of the South Western Cape could be felt across the City, forcing locals to pack out the winter woollies, scarves, jerseys, thermal gloves, jackets etc…

The snow fell across the Cape from Sutherland and Ceres to the peaks of the mountain in Worcester providing a wonderful scene for residents and visitors alike.

Huge waves off Dungeons, Hout Bay pic Brenton Geach

Meanwhile surfers took advantage of the stormy conditions as they monitored the heavy swells around the Cape Peninsula, especially at Dungeons in Hout Bay, some waves reaching three metres or more in height and with only the brave took to the waters to ride the “Dragon”.

Winter is here and we adapt as we always do.

While some people prefer to stay indoors, the adventurers brave the weather conditions and head out taking to the mountains to witness the awesome snow-capped views or head to the beach to see the spectacular sights of the waves battering the promenade off Sea Point or the harbour wall at Kalk Bay or hike into the forests to see the streams in full flow.

No matter what the weather conditions or your preference, the City of Cape Town is on the go all year round come rain or shine.

Cape Town Farmers Market relocates to the V&A Waterfront

Cape Town’s popular Farmers Market is set to move to the Granger Bay section of the V&A Waterfront as from Saturday 06 June due to current weather conditions.

Cape Town Farmers Market

The onset of Winter weather has prompted the organisers of the Cape Town Farmers market to make the move from the Oranjezicht City Farm as the wet weather has made the use of the current venue at Leeuwenhof, Oranjezicht lawns and parking area unusable.

The Oranjezicht City Farm (OZCF) is a non-profit project celebrating local food, culture and community through urban farming in Cape Town.

The market takes place every Saturday from 09h00 – 14h00 as from this Saturday at the V&A Waterfront until October 31, 2015.

The Cape Town Farmers Market is a community based farmers style market where independent farmers and food producers present their wares  for sale direct to the general public. products on sale include; fruit, preserves, pickled foods, seasonal vegetables, dairy products, confectionery, honey, muesli, spices, nuts, flowers, bread, free-range eggs as well as freshly cooked and raw foods.

Patrons can also purchase garden supplies and the organizers have planned a variety of activities and entertainment for children and their parents.

For more information visit http://www.waterfront.co.za

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OZCFarm

Newlands Rugby Stadium celebrates 125 years in style

It’s hard to comprehend that Newlands Rugby Stadium is 125 years old in a country that is only 363 years old and this weekend the home of South African Rugby is celebrating in fine style by hosting a double-header of great rugby for the local rugby fanatics.

Newlands Rugby Stadium celebrates 125 years old in style. pic WP Rugby

On Saturday 30 May, 2015, Western Province plays the PUMAS in the Vodacom Cup Final at DHL Newlands. Kickoff 2:10pm CAT (SA, GMT+2) followed by the DHL Stormers v the Free State Cheetahs in an all-South African Vodacom Super Rugby Derby at 17h05.

In 1888 the Western Province Rugby and Football Union decided to buy the grounds between the railway line at Newlands Station and the Castle Brewery along the Liesbeek River.

A mere two years later the venue hosted its first official game between Stellenbosch and Villagers, a full house of 2, 400 fans watched that game and in 1891 Newlands hosted its first rugby test between the British Lions and South Africa.

The popularity of the sport grew and so did this iconic stadium and in 1919 the first concrete structures was built to accommodate the huge rugby following in Cape Town.

Since then the venue witnessed a number of changes both on and off the field, a new grandstand was built in 1950, the south stand was added soon after followed but the Presidential Suite, elevators, the Sponsors Suites and Function rooms.

In 1970 Newlands Rugby Stadium became the home of SA Rugby and in 1992 the local rugby celebrated unification and the establishment of the Western Province Rugby Football Union, a major accomplishment at a tumultuous time in South Africa’s Rugby history.

Three years later South Africa hosted the Rugby World Cup with the opening match of the 1995 Rugby World Cup between the Springboks and perennial rivals, Australia at the Newlands Rugby Stadium. The Boks beat the Aussies 27-18 and went on to win the Rugby World Cup Final against the All Blacks when Joel Stransky flighted his drop kick over the bar to kick-off the celebrations.

Over the years the stadium hosted a number of events like conferences, concerts however in 2000 this iconic Rugby Stadium opened its doors to Football or Soccer as it is known around the world, when it became the home ground of Ajax Cape Town FC.

Today the capacity of the Newlands Rugby Stadium is 51,900 and over the years it has witnessed its fair share of heartbreak and celebrations.

Players of Western Province celebrate winning the 2014 Absa Currie Cup during the 2014 Absa Currie Cup Final Rugby Match between Western Province and The Lions at Newlands Stadium, Cape Town on 25 October 2014 ©Chris Ricco/BackpagePix

This Saturday the Newlands Rugby Stadium will once again be bathed in blue when the “streeptruie” run out to the cheers of their fans….“WP, jou lekka ding”  (pronounced VP) as Western Province take to the field in the Vodacom Cup Final and followed by the DHL Stormers chant later in the day.

No matter what your choice of sport Newlands Rugby Stadium holds a special place in the hearts of Capetonians, a testament to those men and women who served behind the scenes.

Hello Weekend offers a Creative Mix

A weekend immersed in Cape Town’s creative energy is the perfect recharge for the soul. A year round celebration of exciting talent, Cape Town is abuzz with galleries, public art, street art and art events.

Creative art in Woodstock

For instant access to the local energy; gallery hop or visit some studios along the happening Woodstock strip. Extend your weekend to Thursday evening and make creative connections at First Thursdays – a monthly event (first Thursday of the month) that sees central city galleries stay open till 9:00pm. Follow it up with Thursday Late in the Woodstock area.

As part of their Hello Weekend calendar of great reasons to visit Cape Town, Cape Town Tourism is making it easier for visitors to get their creative quick-fix with the COLLECTORS & CREATIVES WEEKEND starting at R3 624 per person sharing. The package includes return economy class flights to Cape Town from Port Elizabeth, Johannesburg or Durban, two days of car hire from Avis and two to three nights of accommodation. Cape Town Tourism has also collated some top creative experiences to add to the weekend wish-list (activities are separate to the cost of the package):

Street Art Tour | Woodstock

Take a tour of one of Cape Town’s most significant outdoor art galleries – the streets of Woodstock. In this ever-changing neighbourhood, where heritage and hipster-culture mingle to create a rich urban experience, buildings are canvases for renowned street artists such as Faith47, Jack Fox and Freddy Sam making it one of the most popular street art galleries in town.

www.coffeebeansroutes.com

Dinner and a show |The Baxter Theatre | Rondebosch

Spend an evening under the iconic orange domes of the world-class Baxter Theatre Centre situated in Rondebosch. The theatre, designed by architect Jack Barnett, stages a riveting line-up of plays, musicals, classical concerts, dance performances and more. Make it an evening out by pairing dinner at the Maharajah theatre restaurant, where you can tuck into a buffet of Indian dishes, before being impressed by the talent on stage. Bookings for shows through Computicket.

www.baxter.co.za

First Thursdays | CBD Galleries

First Thursday of the month until 9:00pm. Next ones are on 4 June and 2 July 2015.

First Thursdays, a global movement, allows art aficionados the chance to explore numerous galleries in the central city of Cape Town till late, on the firstThursday of every month. The streets come alive as the art scene spills onto the sidewalks of the city. Check the website for a map of participating galleries and shops.

Don’t dismay, if you miss First Thursdays you can still have a rich art exhibition weekend – visit the up-and-coming art gallery district in Woodstock.

www.first-thursdays.co.za

Clay Café | Hout Bay

If the creative urge strikes head over to the Clay Café to try your hand at ceramics painting at this lovely studio in Hout Bay, just twenty minutes’ drive from Cape Town central city. Choose from a vast array of unfired bisque and a wide selection of colourful glazes to create a singular piece that is an expression of your own creativity.

www.claycafe.co.za

Iziko SA National Gallery | Company’s Gardens

Art lovers won’t soon forget their first encounter with Jane Alexander’s The Butcher Boys, just one of the striking pieces that count among the Iziko South African National Gallery’s permanent contemporary South African art collection. The gallery, set in the historic and beautiful Company’s Gardens, is also home to an exceptional collection of South African, African, British, French, Dutch and Flemish art.

www.iziko.org.za/museums/south-african-national-gallery

Art class | Woodstock

Are you the next Picasso? Bright Creative Space is a Woodstock-based art and creative studio where you can hone your own creative talent with an array of classes ranging from figure drawing to expressionist painting. The studio also hosts bi-annual exhibitions of student work where you might just scoop up a collectable piece for a steal.

www.brightday.co.za

Says Cape Town Tourism’s Marketing Executive, Velma Corcoran; “Cape Town is the ultimate canvas. We are inviting South African’s to come and be a part of this creative revolution.  Absorb the ideas driving our creative energy, express your own creativity and muse on the work of others. A creative weekend in Cape Town is a great place to forget yourself.”

For more tips and packages for a Cape Town weekend escape search #helloweekend #lovecapetown.

Visit www.helloweekend.capetown or explore www.capetown.travel.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA’S NEW LAWS WHEN TRAVELLING WITH CHILDREN UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE

New laws about travelling with children come into effect on 1 June 2015. To assist travellers to South Africa with their plans, Cape Town Tourism has created a summary of some of the typical questions that come up for parents travelling with children or who wish to send their children on a trip.

Why is the government changing the child laws?

South African immigration authorities have noted that there is an unacceptably high volume of child trafficking over the country’s borders. The new laws aim to curb child trafficking but will result in considerable paperwork and advanced planning when travelling to and from South Africa with children.

When do the new laws come into effect?

1 June 2015

Who does this affect?

Anyone wanting to travel from or to South Africa with a child under the age of 18 years, parents who are travelling with their child but not their spouse and those who wish to send their child on a trip accompanied by someone other than a parent or unaccompanied. It does not affect those travelling within South Africa (i.e. you only need these documents if you cross South Africa’s borders by land, sea or air.

What will we need?

All children under the age of 18 leaving and entering South Africa will be required to have an unabridged birth certificate to accompany their passport – along with the relevant visa if required.

Various additional documents are required in various instances as outlined below.

Note that all documents must be dated within four months of the date of departure or entry. All documents must be original or certified as a copy of an original by a commissioner of oaths or equivalent authority.

What is an Unabridged Birth Certificate?

It’s a birth certificate that reflects the particulars of both parents of the child.

All children born in South Africa after 14 March 2013 were issued with a valid unabridged birth certificate automatically and free of charge.

Everyone born before that, and those from countries who do not automatically issue unabridged certificates, must apply for the document well before their travel date.

Do I need an unabridged birth certificate to travel around within South Africa?

No, but it will be required at all border controls by land, sea and air.

What about birth certificates that are not in English?

Should the birth certificate be in any language other than English, it must be translated into English in a sworn document by an authority in the country of origin. All supporting documents need to be original and duplicates must be certified.

There is no such thing as an unabridged birth certificate in our country, what must we do?

In the case of countries that do not issue unabridged birth certificates, a letter to this effect issued by the competent authority of the foreign country should be produced.

My child is adopted so our names are not on her birth certificate, what should I do?

The parents of adopted children should produce proof of adoption by means of an adoption certificate.

I am travelling with my child but not my spouse, do I need anything else?

If the child is travelling with only one of their parents, the traveller parent will be required to provide a passport and unabridged birth certificate (with particulars of the parents), as well as an affidavit from the non-travelling parent giving express permission for the child to travel with the other parent. The parent will also be required to produce a court order giving the accompanying parent full parental responsibility.

Legally separated parents should provide a court order when the other parent does not give consent.

I am a single parent, what do I need?

If the child’s unabridged birth certificate only reflects the name of one parent, parental consent from the absent parent is not required. If the parent’s name does appear, the other parent must consent in an affidavit. If the absent parent cannot be traced, a letter of special circumstances must be applied for.

My wife has passed away, what will I need in lieu of his consent?

Should one of the parents be deceased, a death certificate must be produced.

We are a gay couple (two fathers) and both our names appear on the Unabridged Birth Certificate. If we are both travelling with our child, will that suffice?

Yes, same sex parents are recognised as per the names on the unabridged birth certificate. Passports and visas (if necessary) will still be required.

My child is going on holiday with her aunt, what do we need to prepare?

If a child is travelling with someone other than a parent, additional documents to be presented will include an affidavit from the parents or legal guardian to state that the child is allowed to travel with that person, the contact details of the parents or legal guardian and copies of the identity documents and passports of the parents or legal guardian.

Where both the parents of the child are deceased and the child is travelling with a relative, the Director-General must approve such a person to enter into or depart from South Africa with that child. This affidavit may not be older than 3 months, dating from the date of travel.

My 17 year old son is going to spend a holiday with relatives in South Africa, he is flying alone, what do I need to do to?

An unaccompanied child requires a passport, unabridged birth certificate and visa if needed. They will also need a parental consent affidavit or court order signed by both parents or a legal guardian stating that the child has their permission to travel.

The affidavit must also feature the parent’s contact details. In addition, you will need a letter from the person the child will be staying with, featuring contact numbers and the physical address of the place where the child will stay. Documentation should also include thename and contact details as well as certified copies of the identity document or passport, visa or permanent residence permit of the person, as well as the contact details of the parents or legal guardian of the minor.

I want to send a child who is in alternative care in South Africa on an overseas programme. What do I need?

A child who is in alternative care should produce a certified copy of an authorisation letter from the Provincial Head of the Department of Social Development where the child resides on departing South Africa.

How to go about obtaining an unabridged birth certificate in South Africa?

Parents are advised to apply for an unabridged birth certificate well in advance as the process may take months (the indicated time is between 3 and 8 weeks).

Apply at any branch of Home Affairs bringing:

–          R 75 in cash

–          Both parents’ ID books as well as the child’s ID number

You will be given forms to fill in.

For a summary of the Home Affairs legislation visit http://www.capetown.travel/uploads/files/SummaryImmigrationMinors.pdf

Download and share Cape Town Tourism’s handy infographic http://www.capetown.travel/industry_blog/entry/south-africas-new-laws-when-travelling-with-children

For more information

Contact South African Home Affairs for more: www.dha.gov.za

To speak to someone call +27 11 461 9252 (overseas callers), 0800 60 11 90 (within SA), or email csc@dha.gov.za

The Whales have arrived in False Bay

The Cape is known for the abundant sea-life like Great White sharks, Cape fur seals, penguins and a huge variety of seabirds complementing the 37 species of whales and dolphins found in the waters around the Cape.

Visitors to the False Bay coastline often witness some magical scenes occur in the bay; from playful Dolphins and Cape Fur Seals to the fearsome Orca’s and Great White sharks.

A Humpback Whale breaching in False Bay

Southern Right (Baleen whales), Humpback, Bryde Whale’s and Orca’s (Killer Whales) have all been seen False Bay. In fact a pod of Orca’s was seen hunting dolphins in False Bay as recent as March this year.

The whales migrate from Antarctica along the Southern Cape coastline and up the West Coast as far as Namibia, to mate and calf.

They usually arrive from June to October; however for some reason they arrived a little early this year after a few Southern Right whales were seen frolicking off the coast of Muizenberg to the delight of those lucky enough to be close enough to witness their acrobatics.

The whale route along the Cape coast stretches from Doringbaai on the West Coast to Storms River Mouth in the Tsitsikamma National Park, that’s over for 900 km.

Boat-based whale-watching, is a lucrative business contributing huge revenue into Cape Tourism’s coffers and offering tourist a close-up view of these majestic beasts.

A whale-watchers guide on Boyes Drive above Kalk Bay

Vantage points along the Cape’s False Bay coastline stretches from Muizenberg via Kalk Bay, St James, Clovelly, Fish Hoek, Glencairn, Simonstown and all the way through Miller Point to Cape Point. These towns are synonymous with the fishing communities who make their living off the waters of False Bay.

A popular native viewing point on False Bay is from Boyes Drive above Muizenberg, the high vantage point offers whale-watchers a clear view of the whole bay. Other popular local viewing areas are Kalk Bay Harbour, St James and Fish Hoek just past the beach along the walkway.

The high cliffs in Hermanus gives the viewer a clear view of the whales from an elevated vantage point and the rocky coast gets them close enough to the action.

Hermanus on the Southern Cape coastline celebrates the arrival of the whales in style with the Hermanus Whale Festival held in September every year.

This festival coincides with the arrival of the mating season of the whales. And it has attracted visitors from all over the world to this quaint little town.

The high cliffs in the town gives the viewer a clear view of the whales from an elevated vantage point and the rocky coast gets them close enough to the action.

Festival visitors are treated to a wide range of local delicacies from a variety of food stalls, food trucks, a car show, and a display by the local fire brigade and defence force, great entertainment as well a craft market selling a wide range of products related to the Whale Festival.

The Cape’s whaling history stretches back as far as 1810 when a whaling station was established in Simonstown, ten years later the whaling operations moved to Kalk Bay, after the naval residents complained about the stench from the by-products of the whaling operations.

The fisherman’s/whalers cottages are still standing to this day occupied by descendants of the pioneers of the local fishing industry.