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Music, culinary delights

Cape Argus

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March 28, 2025

THIS weekend, the Mother City has you covered when it comes to festivities. From fun family time featuring spicy food to coffee, wine and live music, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

- NOMATHAMSANGA SITHATHU

Music, culinary delights

1 Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert

Gather your picnic blankets and baskers for a serene sunset serenade.

The Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts is set to serve a relaxed, picnic-style event featuring performances by two legendary local artists, Ami Faku and Simmy.

Known for her soulful voice and groundbreaking sound, Faku blends elements of Afro-soul, jazz, and occasionally amapiano, to create a unique and captivating musical experience.

With hits like Uhakie Bakho and Inde Lendlela, her music is the perfect accompaniment to a sunset picnic.

Meanwhile, singer-songwriter Simmy is celebrated for her powerful, soulful voice and infectious Afro-pop sound. With hits like Ngiyesaba and Umahlabalela, Simmy’s hits are guaranteed to get you moving and grooving.

  • When: Sunday.

  • Where: Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden.

  • Cost: Tickets range from R255 to R360 and are available through Webtickets.

2 The Festival of Fire’s Chilli Carnival

Get your tastebuds ready for a spicy kick! Festival of Fire’s Chilli Carnival is bringing the heat with a day filled with spicy food, live music and thrilling challenges.

This event is all about the spice so if you love what it takes and want to test your limits, these chilli challenges are sure to set you on fire.

Here’s what to expect:

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