The Protea: The story of a South African car
The Protea was the first of a number of South African-developed production cars over the post-war years, the backgrounds to which have been well-documented elsewhere. There is no real argument that the most famous of these home-brewed motor vehicles was the GSM Dart, but this iconic sports car was not Continue Reading
Born Free: Generation of Hope
In recognition of three decades of South Africa’s democracy, the Apartheid Museum is partnering with the Nelson Mandela Foundation to present Born Free: Generation of Hope, a photographic exhibition by Dutch photographer Ilvy Njiokiktjien, in which she explores the lives of South Africa’s first generation born after apartheid. The exhibition Continue Reading
A luxury ride down memory lane
The Franschhoek Motor Museum is a world-class facility situated on the L’Ormarins Estate in the majestic Franschhoek Valley, which is a one-hour/75-kilometre drive from central Cape Town. The museum’s Cape Dutch architecture reflects the area’s origins, and exhibition space covers 2 700m2. Set among some expansive lawns, four spacious display Continue Reading
Sutha ke Fete: The art of the Basotho blanket
Sutha ke Fete means “make way so I may pass” in Sesotho – an invitation to make way for an imagined passerby, wrapped in a richly decorated heritage blanket. This is the title of the first-ever exhibition in the Western Cape of the globally iconic Basotho blankets, presented by Sanlam Continue Reading
Take a luxury ride down memory lane
The Franschhoek Motor Museum is a world-class facility situated on the L’Ormarins Estate in the majestic Franschhoek Valley, which is an hour’s drive (75 kilometres) from central Cape Town. The museum’s Cape Dutch architecture reflects the area’s origins, with the exhibition space covering 2 700 square metres. Set among some expansive Continue Reading