As young as he is, Tyron Zoutman has already won a string of local and international awards for dance, choreography, scriptwriting and direction. And the 27-year-old dancer, singer and choreographer, who grew up in impoverished circumstances in the tiny Swartland town...

On the Cape Town leg of her nationwide homecoming victory tour, Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi thrilled crowds in the streets of the Mother City this morning, appearing on the Cape Town Carnival’s colourful “Sunrise” float and alongside Carnival dancers costumed in...

VUKA UKHANYE 2019 theme highlights Carnival’s capacity for social commentary through the arts Cape Town, 16 March 2019 – It was a giant celebration of colour, energy, talent and community spirit, as the streets of the Fan Walk in Green Point came alive on Saturday...

Cape Town, 23 January 2018 – “This year’s theme is VUKA UKHANYE: Arise and Shine!, a call to action to shake off limiting beliefs and be all we can be,” says Cape Town Carnival CEO Jay Douwes. Today, at a press event to discuss the role and popularity of the Carnival,...

Our year-long programme of collaboration with a wide range of performing groups from throughout the Peninsula climaxes in annual extravaganza – The Cape Town Carnival. “I’ve developed an extensive understanding of what it means to be a leader, not just in the context...

Angie Petersen beloved colleague passed away on 28 July 2018. Angie has been instrumental in supporting community participation in the Cape Town Carnival since its inception. She was affectionately known by all participants as Mama Angie. She is sorely missed. We love...