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Meschac Gaba, Mercedes from the Tresses series, 2008, braided artificial hair and mixed media  Fiona MS gallery 16.7.09

The Street

1 Oct - 21 Nov 2009; not Sun

Translated into wearable sculptures, with accompanying video, Citroën DS, Mercedes, Beetle and other vehicles are displayed at Cape Town's Michael Stevenson in a solo exhibition by Meschac…

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Competing for the Miss Cherry title at the Ficksburg Cherry Festival. Photo courtesy of Ficksburg Cherry Festival

Ficksburg Cherry Festival

19 - 21 Nov 2009 (annual)

Ficksburg produces around 500 tons of cherries each year, representing about 95% of the South African harvest. The Ficksburg Cherry Festival is a celebration of the town's favourite crop, with…

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Paul Edmunds, Pitch, 2008, perspex and brass.

Subtropicalia

1 Oct - 21 Nov 2009; not Sun

Subtropicalia, Paul Edmunds' first solo exhibition at Cape Town's Michael Stevenson, comprises a series of sculptures, two-dimensional pieces and a large-scale projection of the video work…

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Soccerex Football Festival at Nelson Mandela Square, Johannesburg. Courtesy of Soccerex

Football Festival

28 - 29 Nov 2009

Encompassing youth tournaments, David Beckham Academy training sessions and a showcase of football legends, the Football Festival attracts a crazy number of fans to Johannesburg's Nelson…

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Bikes and toys at Toy Run&trademark;. Courtesy of IMOC Cape Town Toy Run® Charity Trust

Toy Run™

29 Nov 2009 (annual)

Toy Run™ is the largest charity motorcycling event in South Africa. Organised by the IMOC, Cape Town's rally starts at Ratanga Junction and ends in Maynardville. Thousands of riders carry toys…

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Sandra Gal. Courtesy of The Gary Player Invitational

Gary Player Invitational

26 - 29 Nov 2009 (annual)

The Gary Player Invitational is a global charity event, gathering professional golfers from the PGA & Champions Tours and celebrities at The Links Golf Course in George. The legendary Gary…

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Pawelczyk. Courtesy of the Walk of Art Festival

Walk of Art Festival

27 - 29 Nov 2009 (annual)

Thousands join the Walk of Art Festival in Cape Town to celebrate a huge variety of local arts. For three days, De Waal Park opens its gates to art exhibits and auctions, theatre plays…

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Southern Right Whale. Photo by Rod Haestier, © South African Tourism

Whale Watching, Gansbaai

1 Jul - 30 Nov 2009 (annual)

Migrating Southern Right whales move into the bays along South Africa's West Coast, notably Gansbaai, for courting, mating and calving. This provides a unique opportunity to view this…

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Soccerex logo. Courtesy of Soccerex

Soccerex

30 Nov - 2 Dec 2009

A leading business convention for the global football community, Soccerex visits Johannesburg in 2010. Following a football festival, a three-day conference & exhibition attracts thousands of…

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Namakwa Festival

28 Nov - 2 Dec 2009 (annual)

Springbok's annual Namakwa Festival celebrates the indigenous culture of the people of Namakwa. The programme includes shows with snakes and birds, arts and crafts exhibitions, sport races…

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The KILLERS

The KILLERS

4 Dec 2009

Alternative rock band The KILLERS announces its first-ever South African tour. The eagerly awaited multi-award-winning group performs its biggest hits at the Coca-Cola Dome in Johannesburg…

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Rise of the Underground, Voodoo Lounge, Johannesburg. Courtesy of Passion

Rise of the Underground

4 Dec 2009

Sharing a passion for progressive dance music, Passion and Rendezvous gather South Africa's most celebrated DJs together at Johannesburg's Voodoo Lounge. Rise of the Underground sees Caprice C…

The KILLERS

The KILLERS

6 Dec 2009

Alternative rock band The KILLERS announces its first-ever South African tour. The eagerly awaited multi-award-winning group performs its biggest hits at Val De Vie Polo Estate in Cape Town…

Nedbank Golf Challenge in 2005. Courtesy of Nedbank Golf Challenge

Nedbank Golf Challenge

3 - 6 Dec 2009 (annual)

A major African golfing fixture since 1981, the Nedbank Golf Challenge is tagged the Millionaire Challenge because of the prize money. It takes place annually over four days at Sun City's Gary…

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Christmas decoration. Photo by Barbara Realini, © Whatsonwhen

Christmas Carols

5 - 6 Dec 2009 (annual)

Conducted by Richard Cock, the Symphony Choir of Johannesburg and the full Johannesburg Festival Orchestra kick start the festive season with Christmas Carols for the whole family. The…

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A sea of people partying at the OBZ Festival. Courtesy of the OBZ Festival

OBZ Festival

5 - 7 Dec 2009 (annual)

Every year on the first weekend of December, Cape Town celebrates the beginning of summer with the OBZ Festival. Held in the suburb of Observatory, this street festival features music, film…

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Golf course at Leopard Creek Country Club. Courtesy of Leopard Creek Country Club

Alfred Dunhill Championship

10 - 13 Dec 2009 (annual)

The Alfred Dunhill Championship takes place on the golf course at Leopard Creek Country Club in Mpumalanga, south of the mighty Kruger National Park. With prize money of more than £1,000,000…

Surfing in Kwazulu Natal. Photo by Chris Van Lennep, © South African Tourism

Roxy Wahine Cup & Roxy Learn to Surf Tour

12 - 13 Dec 2009 (annual)

The Roxy Wahine Cup, held on Durban's popular Golden Mile, is South Africa's only stand-alone women's surfing event. It attracts some of the country's hottest female talent and a mix of surf…

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Gerard Sekoto Youth Festival, Johannesburg. Courtesy of Johannesburg Art Gallery

Gerard Sekoto Youth Festival

16 Dec 2009 (annual)

Dedicated to the late artist, the Gerard Sekoto Youth Festival encourages young people to explore their creativity. Enjoy an artists' conference at Johannesburg Art Gallery, or join workshops…

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Mother City Queer Costume Party

19 Dec 2009 (annual)

A grand summer bash, the Mother City Queer Costume Party has put Cape Town on the international map of queer culture. Every year it brings together all the "queer tribes" in matching costumes…


Highlights

The Street

Michael Stevenson, Cape Town

1 Oct - 21 Nov 2009; not Sun

Ficksburg Cherry Festival

Ficksburg

19 - 21 Nov 2009 (annual)

Subtropicalia

Michael Stevenson, Cape Town

1 Oct - 21 Nov 2009; not Sun