What to do this Heritage Day weekend: Events and outings across SA

Heritage Day weekend is upon us, and South Africans have plenty of events and outings to choose from across the country. The City of Cape Town is offering free entry to nature reserves at Blaauwberg, Helderberg, Table Bay and Tygerberg from September 24 to 27. Visitors can explore the reserves, enjoy live performances, and indulge in food offerings at the Amphitheatre at V&A Waterfront.

Meanwhile, the Norval Foundation in Tokai is hosting "No Place Like Home," an original Cape Town musical featuring local talent. The show runs for 2 hours and 30 minutes with a 30-minute interval and is recommended for audiences over five years old.

In Paarl, the Spice Route Destination invites visitors to experience Wild 5 Adventures, where they can participate in activities such as the World's Highest Gorge Swing or relax on the cliffside with a drink.

Music lovers can gather at the Durban Botanic Gardens for the Old Mutual Music at the Lake Heritage Day concert. The event features KZN through the Ilembe Heritage Experience, with live music and cultural performances.

Johannesburg hosts Comic Con Africa from September 24 to 27, where visitors can immerse themselves in a unique blend of food, fashion, music, dance, and signature chai cocktails. An afternoon of celebration takes place at the former prison complex, home to the Old Fort, the Women’s Gaol and Number Four.

Meanwhile, in KZN, at least 300 brass musicians from three provinces will perform hymns and contemporary pieces for a 75th-anniversary celebration at Feather Market Centre in Parys.

Lastly, South Africans in Tshwane can enjoy a large, open-air music celebration at Fezile Dabi Stadium in Parys, with live local performances, community vibes, and general or VIP access options.