The second Watercourse History Festival takes place in Plett on Thursday, February 25 and Friday the 26th.
Developed on the theme ‘War and Peace’, its line-up features a range of popular historians and experienced peace workers, who will share some of their insights in the field of human conflict in Southern Africa and elsewhere on the continent.
Book online through Quicket or get your tickets and programme details directly from Connoisseur Gents Hairstylist in the Dulux Building opposite Plett Post Office.
• CANSA celebrates its 90th year in 2021 and is hosting its annual Shavathon on Saturday, February 27 at the following venues in CX Country: Scarab Market in Sedgefield, Woodmill Lane in Knysna, and The Market Square in Plettenberg Bay.
Says CANSA Southern Cape Karoo fund development coordinator Mincite van Zyl: “Please join in the fun by colouring or shaving your hair for our worthy cause. We encouraged all Shavathon coordinators to present their events between 9 am and 3 pm when the various shopping centres are at their busiest. Here’s hoping to see you at one of the venues.”
Call Hanli Sinclair on 082 688 3152 for details on the Plett event, while Sedgefield and Knysna Lions Shelley van Eeden (076 866 1239) and Celeste Wabani (076 866 1239) can be called for queries on the Shavathons at Scarab Market and Woodmill Lane respectively.
• Due to the recent announcement of the new school-term dates by the National Department of Education, the Knysna Oyster Festival executive committee has announced a change in the dates of this year’s hybrid festival, which will now take place from July 9 to 18.