Celebrating Our Rights in the Mother City

The Mother City is alive with Free Events to celebrate this Human Rights Day

Officially declared a public holiday in 1994, Human Rights Day, which is on the 21st of March of every year, is a reminder of those who fought for our rights and country and the tragic events at the Sharpeville massacre.

This year, the national day off falls on a Thursday which gives everyone more reason to have a extra long weekend (except myself) and what better way to celebrate this day than with some of Cape Town's free events.

Cape Town Festival- Free Concert

Enjoy Human Rights Day in Cape Town’s CBD with free concerts and shows at the Cape Town Festival. The festival’s aim is to promote tolerance and understanding between diverse communities while empowering these districts and creating a platform for budding upcoming talent. This not to be missed event will be held at The Company Gardens’.  There will also be a food market, various arts and crafts stalls and kiddies area.

Line-up for the Cape Town Festival:

• 11am – 11:30am: Rebirth
• 11:30am – 12:30pm: Community Artists
• 12:30pm – 1pm: Chad Saaiman
• 1pm – 1:30pm: Gugulethu Tenors
• 1:30pm – 2:45pm: Cape Cultural Collective
• 2:45pm – 3:30pm: Speeches 
• 3:30pm – 3:45pm: Alen the Singing Car Guard
• 3:45pm – 4:15pm: Karin Kortje
• 4:15pm – 5pm: The Black Ties
• 5pm – 5:15pm: Ex-hosa
• 5:15pm – 6pm: Tucan Tucan
• 6pm – 6:15pm: Youngsta
• 6:15pm – 7pm: Glenn Robertson Jazz Band

Free Human Rights Day Concert and Show at the V&A Waterfront

Together with the Reach for a Dream Foundation, Cape Town’s most well known seaside shopping "heaven", the V&A Waterfront, is set to host a free concert and show at the amphitheater for Human Rights Day in Cape Town. The free outdoor day of entertainment (from 10am) helps kick off the non profit campaign to raise money for their cause by selling beautifully beaded bracelets. On the day, the jewelry will be available for purchase at the event for a mere R30 per piece. 

Line-up for the Free Human Rights Day Concert and Show at the V&A Waterfront:

• Dan Patlansky
• The Madame Zingara troupe
• Ballistic Blues
• Robyn van Rooyen
• Dance For All
• Brooklyn Hip Hop Crew

So what are you waiting for Capetonians?, get out there and enjoy our beautiful city.