Faces of CCC : Volunteer

CCC volunteer Candice Gurling has lived the arts since childhood — from piano at primary school to performances with the Rosa Choir. Here she share...

Faces of the CCC : Project Volunteer

Water soothes her, deep house fuels her, and children’s growth inspires her. Asiphe Galada is a bubbly, approachable volunteer brings radiant energ...

Faces of the CCC: Project Facilitator

A self-professed natural-born leader, Anele Xhali is an experienced dancer, choreographer, commercial model, dance coach and mentor. He has been tr...

Our Story – the Cape Cultural Collective celebrates 18 Years!

Enjoy a highlight feature of the Cape Cultural Collective summarizing 18 wonderful years!  

Faces of the CCC: Project Facilitator

Indiphile Ntlanga has been involved in the arts since her teens, when she joined the Kuyasa Horizon Empowerment initiative for youth empowerment in...

Freedom Month – Rhythms of Freedom T-Shirts for Sale!

Rhythms of Freedom T-Shirts for Sale! We have a limited amount of Rhythms of Freedom T-shirts for sale at R250 each. Show your support for the Cape...

Harnessing the Power of Nature for Creative Expression

At Mowbray Library, the CCC Writers’ Club Workshop brought together creatives to explore how the elements—fire, air, earth, and water—can ins...

Amazing Autumn Vibes!

Amazing Autumn Vibes! The CCC raised more than R30 000 for the Triple C Ensemble at a fundraiser hosted at a private home last week. More than 80 a...

Strategy planning 2025

It was a wonderful day of togetherness, flowing ideas , and creative energy.   On Saturday 15 February, representatives of the CCC Board, managemen...

The Rosa Choir gathered at the Turfhall Cheshire Home

On Saturday, 7th December 2024, The Rosa Choir gathered at the Turfhall Cheshire Home for the Disabled to close off the year with their final pract...

Sounds and movements for solidarity and freedom!

Sounds and movements for solidarity and freedom! The Joseph Stone Auditorium reverberated with sounds, movements and creative energy at the Unbroke...

Cape Cultural Collective – Arts and Nature Group

 Cape Cultural Collective – Arts and Nature Group    A sunny beach day to remember!   On Sunday 24 November, 27 youth and a few adults joined...

Unbroken Spirits: Concert for Humanity

Join us on December 1, 2024, 17:00 at the Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone for the Unbroken Spirits: Concert for Humanity, a powerful tribute to ...

AGM 2024: Mission Accomplished!

  AGM 2024: Mission Accomplished! A seventh member Board was confirmed at the Annual General Meeting of the Cape Cultural Collective on Wednes...

AGM INVITE!

Dear friends and supporters, You are invited to our AGM which will take place on Wednesday 30 October at 6pm in Pinelands. The meeting will last ab...

Poetry for Humanity

Poetry for Humanity As part of the Living Rights Festival, CCC presents an evening of poetry and music calling for an end to genocide. When: Friday...

What a remarkable day at Elsies River Library!

Thank you to Adromando Newan for inviting the CCC to Elsies River Library. I had the pleasure of engaging with the vibrant minds at their poetry an...

LIVING SOUNDS!

As part of the Living Rights Festival, Cape Cultural Collective and Jazz in the Native Yards present Living Sounds: A free concert for solidarity a...

Triple C Recordings head to the studios!

Teams of singers and musicians will be heading to the recording studios in the next few weeks to put together creative pieces. The first is the rec...

Artists against Apartheid!

On Saturday several actors, dancers, poets, musicians and singers joined 60 000 people in a march for peace and an end to genocide in Palestine. Le...

Tygerberg Hospital School fundraiser

The Rosa Choir, Triple C Ensemble, The Black Ties, and the hilarious Mel Jones brought the house down at the on 20 September! Held at the Vredelust...

The Sound of Music in Factreton

The beautiful sounds of music, energetic displays of dance and powerful poetry filled the Factreton Community Centre on Saturday. About 60 people, ...

Rally against xenophobia

The Cape Cultural Collective is honored to have participated in the rally against xenophobia to promote unity among Africans, held at the Castle on...

Exciting News! 

Exciting News! We’re thrilled to introduce the Rosa Choir on the Cape Cultural Collective (CCC) YouTube channel! The Rosa Choir, a proud project of...

Happy Birthday Maestro Monde Mdingi!

Happy Birthday Maestro Monde Mdingi! We also want to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your big win at the 2024 ABC Motshepe SASCE Natio...

The Rosa Choir took the stage at Artscape

On August 4th, the Rosa Choir took the stage at Artscape for the incredible “Voices in Unison” festival! With 10 choirs each performing...

A joyful morning in Kensington!

We came! We sang! We danced! We shared ideas! CCC Board member Jill Levenberg , sometimes known as Moena Samsodien from Suidooster fame, got a CCC ...

Exploring the Iziko Musuem

On Sunday, August 4th, our environmental education group explored the Iziko Museum in Cape Town Gardens! For many, it was their first time discover...

Creative Writing and Poetry Group

Helga Jansen and Chris Ferndale facilitated the last in a series of six-monthly creative writing sessions at the Peace Centre on Saturday. Our sinc...

Arts & nature programme

What we do with donations: Arts & nature programme Your support covers transport and food for our hikers and peridium’s for our dedicated...

Creative Writing Group

Our Creative Writing Group had an amazing Zoom poetry reading and discussion session with the talented Rustum Kozain! Rustum, a South African-born ...

Creative Solidarity!

On Sunday hundreds came to Sinton High to show solidarity with زين دقة Zain Daqqa and Yazan Daqqa and Manal Tamimi at the Concert for Palestine. Th...

Youth profile: Leeroy Jansen

Name: Leeroy Jansen Position in the CCC: Steering Committee, the Rosa Choir Committee, and a Finance Committee Member Hi Everyone I am Leeroy Janse...

SUPPORT THE ARTS AND SHAKE OFF ELECTION BLUES!

SUPPORT THE ARTS AND SHAKE OFF ELECTION BLUES! Not many South Africans appear too pleased with our election results. Don’t despair, there is ...

Exploring the Majestic Silvermine Area

Join our vibrant community on an unforgettable journey through Silvermine to Muizenberg Peak. Experience awe-inspiring landscapes!

Night Under the Stars!

Please support our exciting fundraiser. happening on Saturday 13th April at 6pm. Artists from the CCC will do music, dance and poetry items. We wil...

Writers in the House!

This past Saturday morning, an intergenerational group of poets, aspirant and published writers gathered for a very successful, interactive, partic...

Creative Writing Workshop

Join us, on Sat 6 April, for the second in a series of poetry and creative writing sessions at the Surplus Radical Bookshop, Quacker Peace Centre i...

Pictures arranged just for us!

This past Sunday, 20 youth from Gugulethu , Nyanga and Manenberg walked the Cecelia Forest as part of the CCC Arts and Nature Programme. The 4 hour...

CCC a hit at RAW!

The event at the Baxter Theatre on 9 March, organized by Real Art World (RAW), was a vibrant showcase featuring the Cape Cultural Collective, inclu...

The RAW Experience – 9 March 2024

The Cape Cultural Collective features in this high-energy production of Cape talent, happening on Saturday 9th March at the Baxter Theater. We are ...

Sweet sound of music at ‘Everyone Belongs’ Harmony Concert

The sweet and mesmerising sounds of music filled the Novalis Hall in Wynberg at the weekend at the International Interfaith ‘Everyone Belongs’ Harm...

Everyone Belongs! Interfaith week of harmony

Join us for this choral concert on the 7th of February 2024 at Novalis Ubuntu Institute Get your tickets here!

Cape Cultural Collective launches dance video – The Power Within Us

This week the Cape Cultural Collective launches an exciting dance video showcasing the amazing talents of five young dancers. The video features fo...

We Connected with Gaza

We connected with Gaza… On Saturday the District 6 Museum was packed to the rafters with Capetonians from all walks of life coming to show solidari...

Sibuyile! We are back! Rosa choir wows audience with weekend performance!!!

This weekend, at the Novalis Centre in Wynberg, the choir announced its return to its former glory with an incredible concert in front of a packed-...

A concert with the Rosa choir and friends

Covid severely disrupted the Rosa choir’s amazing journey. Now it is back, bigger and better, ready to wow audiences again with its infectious ener...

Cape Cultural Collective launches music video – ‘Something inside so strong’

In an exciting development, the Cape Cultural Collective officially launched a music video at its Annual General Meeting on 25 October 2023. 

Mymoena Samsodien joins Cape Cultural Collective Board

Jill Levenberg, who plays Mymoena Samsodien in Suidooster, has joined the Cape Cultural Collective Board. She was elected at the Annual General Mee...

Cape cultural collective AGM 2023

We hereby invite you to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Cape Cultural Collective (CCC) that will take place on Wednesday 25 October at 6pm.

Music for memories and healing!

The CCC has performed at several events in recent weeks. We played music at a Cuba-South Africa solidarity event in the middle of September and th...

Junior Rosa Choir’s Summer Camp: Creating Memories, Sharing Joy

Junior Rosa Choir’s Summer Camp: Creating Memories, Sharing Joy Escape to Fun and Adventure at the Junior Rosa Choir’s Summer Beach Cam...

Beyond Truths Edge at Open Book Festival!

Beyond Truths Edge at Open Book Festival! We are thrilled to announce that on Sunday, 10th September 2023, CCC will present a showcase of poets.

Joyous occasion at Rosa Choir practice: New members and exciting repertoire expansion

Under the guidance of their newly appointed choir director, Monde Mdingi, the atmosphere was buzzing with energy as 16 enthusiastic new choir membe...

Uniting artistic forces: Cape Cultural Collective (CCC) and Real Art World (RAW) collaboration

In an inspiring collaboration, the Cape Cultural Collective (CCC) and Real Art World have joined hands to produce three mesmerizing videos featurin...

Junior Rosa Choir celebrates the end of holidays at Green Point park

As the summer holidays drew to a close, the Junior Rosa Choir embarked on an exciting outing to Green Point Park. This heartwarming event brought t...

Exploring Diverse Journeys to the Theatre: Celebrating the Arts and Accessibility

In a vibrant city like Cape Town, the theatre serves as a gateway to artistic expression, cultural celebration, and community engagement. This past...

A Day of Adventure and Environmental Education

Cape Cultural Collective Connects Youth with Nature Discovering Nature’s Wonders Last Sunday was a day filled with excitement as the Cape Cul...

Monde takes over the reins at the Rosa Choir

Monde Mdingi Takes the Helm at Rosa Choir, Poised to Soar to New Heights! In an exciting development for music enthusiasts, acclaimed choir directo...

Children Illuminate Bertha House Spaces Festival with Joy and Talent

The vibrant and energetic spirit of children lit up the atmosphere at the recent Bertha House Spaces Festival. On Youth Day, the Junior Rosa Choir ...

From Manenberg to Germany – Aziza spreads her wings

Aziza Davids, hailing from Manenberg, is gearing up for an exciting journey next week. She is all set to fly to Aachen, Germany, where she will par...

2023 Expansion of the Circle of culture

The Cape Cultural Collective has embarked on its annual Circle of Culture (CoC) Expansion Campaign. It is taking place from 7 to 15 June 2023. The ...

Shared waters connect youth from south africa and the netherlands

This past Saturday, 27 MAY 2023, 5 youth from CCC & partner organisations joined the Shared Waters workshop series being run by the Camissa Mus...

Warm celebration at the Homecoming Centre: Honoring Africa day and beloved artists

Amid the chilly winter weather, the Homecoming Centre witnessed a heartwarming and vibrant celebration of Africa Day, as well as a special tribute ...

Drumming up partnerships for youth development

Last year the CCC received a donation from St Francis church in Brooklyn, of a drum kit for our musical development programme. In partnership with ...

Triple C ensemble ready for lift-off

The CCC has set up an ensemble that will do high-level performances and facilitate the further musical development of some of our singers. The Trip...

A legacy for youth development

The CCC is massively grateful to the family of the late Lorna De Smidt for donating R250 000 for our youth development work. The funds will be used...

Youth hit the Tygerberg trail

Thirty-seven youth hikers from the Cape Cultural Collective Arts and Nature programme took part in a fascinating 9km hike at the Tygerberg Nature R...

NOEL DANIELS: We will always remember!

The Cape Cultural Collective is deeply saddened at the passing of our long-time friend and supporter Noel Daniels. We extend our sincere condolence...

Beyond thruth edge hits the shelves

Beyond Truth’s Edge, the acclaimed 2nd poetry anthology published by the CCC is now available at the following independent bookshops: Book Lounge i...

Noel Daniels

WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER! The Cape Cultural Collective is deeply saddened at the passing of our long-time friend and supporter Noel Daniels. We exte...

Young Voices Reverberate on a philippi farm

The junior Rosa choir looks set to have a good year. Funding is coming in and the choir is progressing well under the leadership of Tersia Harley a...

The poets spoke

On Wed 15th Feb, 6 of the 15 poets featured in Beyond Truths Edge gathered at Surplus Books to read their poems to an appreciative audience. We wer...

Dare to dream

Join us for an uplifting afternoon of music, singing & dance as we showcase the talents of the Junior Rosa Choir. This Saturday, 3 Dec at Noval...

At truth’s edge

The 1st poetry anthology published by the CCC was released in 2011 and includes writings from Zenariah Barends, Amanda Nodada, Khadija Heeger, the ...

Beyond truths’edge-spotlight on the poets

BEYOND TRUTHS EDGE – SPOTLIGHT ON THE POETS Beyond Truths Edge features the works of 15 powerful poets, many of whom have shared the CCC jour...

Beyond truths edge-spotlight on the poets

Beyond Truths Edge features the works of 15 powerful poets, many of whom have shared the CCC journey. Today we’re spotlighting 4 of them: Chris Fer...

Learning music a lifelong investment – Musical training and development programme

The Cape Cultural Collective has initiated a Musical Training and Development programme, one of three new programmes in 2021. Five members are part...

Beyond truths edge -spotlight on the poets

Beyond Truths Edge features the works of 15 powerful poets, many of whom have shared the CCC journey. Today we’re spotlighting 4 of them: Diana Fer...

Let us sing

Last Saturday the Junior and the senior Rosa Choir had their first joint performance for 2022 at the Castle. Each choir did 2 songs as well as sing...

Youth exploring nature and history

25 youth participated in the CCC’s Sept mountain hike from Rhodes Memorial to the Blockhouse and Woodstock. They enjoyed the scenery and lear...

Good energy at AGM 2022

The Cape Cultural Collective (CCC) AGM at Bertha House on 19 October, was a wonderful occasion. Close to 40 people attended, including members of t...

Juniors back in action

Our junior choir kids are back in the swing of things following the big slow down during Covid. Managed by Aziza Davids and her team and directed b...

On top of the world

. Young members of the Cape Cultural Collective and the Likhwezi Arts Group had a magnificent day hiking on Lions Head on 31 July. It is part of th...

Rosa choir joins powerful womens day programme

The Rosa and Joyful Harmonies choirs combined to wow the audience with songs on the Artscape Piazza on 9 August. It was an honour to share the stag...

Journeys to the theatre

Last night members of the CCC, Rosa Choir friends & family went to see Embody You, an enthralling performance from the Figure 8 dance collectiv...

Our 1st hike of 2022

On Sunday 26 June the CCC enviromental group went on a hike up Constantia Neck with over 20 members from Langa, Gugulethu, Nyanga, Manenberg & ...

In honour of our youth

The CCC was invited to participate in various youth month activities. On Wednesday, we partnered with Bonteheuwel High for a “Take Back our S...

Cape Cultural Collective cultivating youth through music

Children gather in a  community hall every week to fill the room with the most beautiful sound. For a few hours of practice every week it is the s...

Journeys to the theatre

In March the children from our junior choir went to the ballet, courtesy of an invite from the Denis Goldberg House of Hope. The next evening, 30 o...

Release of Midnight Blue: 8 December 2021

The track Midnight Blue, that featured in the award-winning short film Address Unknown has been released today, Wednesday 8 December 2021. Find a l...

Our 4th hike of the year

On Sunday 24th, a group of 17 hikers of all ages did the Muizenberg Peak walk, stopping at the waterfall along the way back. Much fun was had by ev...

Bonding with nature

On Sunday 24th, a group of 17 hikers of all ages did the Muizenberg Peak walk, stopping at the waterfall along the way back. Much fun was had by ev...

Annual General Meeting – New board members

The CCC hosted a successful online AGM on Wed 22 September. Much progress has been made in the last year, despite Covid. One member, Dizu Plaatjies...

The cape cultural collective steering committee presses ahead

The Steering Committee is the engine that drives the work of the Cape Cultural Collective. The team, which is drawn from all over Cape Town, meets ...

CCC’ environmental programmes

How do you keep choir youth engaged during times of lockdown and social distancing? You take them on guided hikes to beautiful spaces, that althoug...

Circle of Culture Expansion

Online Health for All programme rounds off three-year Community Voices for Human Rights series

Media Release: Online Health for All programme rounds off three-year Community Voices for Human Rights series A collection of presentations intersp...

Thank you for helping us make christmas happen for our juniors

The Xmas Party for 28 children from the Junior Rosa Choir held at Wynberg Park on Saturday 12 December was a huge success. The children played in t...

Organisations join hands to host an online emancipation programme that spotlights the history and legacy of slavery

A range of speakers and artists will feature in an Emancipation programme that spotlights the history and legacy of slavery. The programme, called ...