On the 10th January 2025 the Castle of Good Hope proudly hosted the AmaHlubi King and its royal entourage. The spiritual connection at the statue of King Langalibalele, a former prisoner at the Castle, was a memorable experience. more...

On behalf of the ARROW (Alkebulan Restorative Reservoir Of Wisdom) Circle of Elders Council Kia BI’a: H van Wyk (Father of the Nation). On the 13th of February 2025, we the descendants of the Khwe/Xam Nation, have been fortunate to be invited to this auspicious occasion in the 21st century , just prior to the 373 years colonial exposure of the 6th of April 1652.

On February 19, 2025, an exhibition dedicated to the 81st anniversary of the lifting of the Siege of Leningrad was opened in Cape Town. The event was organised by the Russian Consulate General with the support of the management of the Castle of Good Hope.

The Castle Control Board and its partners received a "Universal Accessibility in Tourism"Training by the Department of Tourism of Republic of South Africa. The training focused on Principles on Universal design and access, Persons with Disabilities, Customer Service Excellence, Relevant Legislation, Appropriate Language Skills, Monitoring & Evaluation of Service Performance for the Castle of Good Hope.

The renowned Andrei Stenin International Photo Contest Exhibition will, for the first time, be showcased at the Good Hope Gallery in the historic Castle of Good Hope. more...

Chinese Delegates from Iziko Archaeology Unit visit the Castle.

This year, NEHAWU and other trade unions gathered at the Castle of Good Hope to commemorate Workers’ Day in a spirit of solidarity, unity, and celebration. Union members, along with their families, friends, and colleagues, came together to honour the historic struggles and ongoing contributions of workers in South Africa and beyond. More...

On June 16, we commemorated Youth Day in true style and spirit. The event was a resounding success, with over 250 youth and 30 adults in attendance. Young people from various townships came together with warmth, love, and excitement to honour the legacy of June 16, 1976. More...

The 1st of November 2024 was one of the most joyful days for the Castle of Good Hope as the eviction of the homeless people took place

The Castle of Good Hope, with the City of Cape Town, invited people from all communities to join them as they got their hands dirty in planting new greenery around the Castle of Good Hope (the space which was previously occupied by homeless people). More...

The Castle of Good Hope would like to publicly thank its team, who played a huge role in cleaning the moat during the eviction period and continuing with the cleanup daily. This is not a walk in the park, but with the homeless people evicted,d it has made life much easier for our team to keep the moat spotless and clean.

Wreaths laid in remembrance of the fallen Military Soldiers held at the Castle of Good Hope on the 11th of November 2024.

On December 12, 2024, the historic Castle of Good Hope hosted a screening of a film directed by Natalia Kadyrova «The Weddings People Play». The event was organized by the Consulate General of Russia in Cape Town with the support of the castle’s management.

Castle To Become A Beacon Of Inclusivity 9th December 2018. Cape Town – With talk of decolonisation echoing through the halls of universities, talk of land reform resounding around the country and nationalisation and redistribution of wealth on the lips of almost every South African, what be...