The Story of the Western Leopard Toad – Vaal Vlei

With the Western Leopard Toads now calling, you may be interested in this video that Naas Terblanche uploaded: The Story of the Western Leopard Toad. This is a little story about how we found it… Laurianne and I weren’t looking for toads. We were on the hunt for Shiraz from this famed valley shared by […]

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Black South Easter performing LIVE in Zeekoevlei – Post Removed by admin

Hi anyone who clicked on the link to come to the post about the band, Black South Easter, playing in Zeekoevlei. Please accept our apologies, this post has been removed because it goes against the Zeekoevlei.co.za policy of NOT posting ANY commercial events that have any charge or entrance fee UNLESS the money goes to the […]

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Father John’s Service – A hundred ways to kneel and kiss the ground

‘Once upon a time, a rabbi, an imam and a priest were arrested for taking part in an anti-apartheid protest. They were locked together in the back of a police van where they started discussing the theological implications of compassion and justice. They enjoyed the dialogue so much that, after they were bailed out, they […]

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Father John Oliver – In our hearts forever

Long-time resident of Zeekoevlei, Father John Oliver (65), passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of Thursday morning, 4 July. Father John made his mark on the greater Cape Town community as well as on his home turf of Zeekoevlei. He was the founder of the Cape Town Interfaith Initiative and had […]

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Service and Wake for Dan Archer on Monday, 8 July 2013 from 6pm to 8pm

There will be a service and wake honouring Dan Archer this coming Monday, 8 July 2013 from 6pm to 8pm at The Brooksider – Villager Football Club Pub on Landsdowne Road (this is the current home of the Barleycorn). If you are interested in paying tribute to Dan Archer’s life, please join us and spread the […]

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Dan Archer, true friend of Zeekoevlei & Rondevlei, passed away

Dan Archer passed away from a heart attack this past Friday, 28 June 2013. Dan was one of the most humble and unassuming of men. Gallant, classy and quietly passionate, especially when it came to music. Dan was an avid supporter of South African musical talent via the Barleycorn and other initiatives. Dan tirelessly worked the […]

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Barleycorn Annual Music Festival Saturday, 10 March 2012 from 2pm @ Maynardville Amphitheatre, Wynberg

Don’t miss this year’s fantastic Barleycorn Music Festival! When: This Saturday, 10 March 2012 from 2pm – 10pm (please help to spread the word…) Why: Great music and to support the Barleycorn which has supported Zeekoevlei. They have provided all the music at both ZeekoeFees fundraisers and the recent Bush and Barlecorn music evening at […]

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Live Music @ Zeekoevlei Yacht Club this Sunday, 20 November 2011 from 5:30pm

Enjoy live music and support the FoZR (Friends of Zeekoevlei & Rondevlei) Fundraiser !! * Londi Gamedze * Shananagins * The Green Grass Band * Crimson House Blues * Sons of Selassie Zeekoevlei Yacht Club Peninsula Road, Zeekoevlei Sunday, 20 November 2011 5:30 to 9:30 pm Adults: R50 Children: Free Bar and boerewors rolls available  

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Tennis Anyone? – Help Save our Courts

Help rejuvenate our tennis courts and join us for the Clean-up Day on Sunday 29 May at 10 am. We are hoping to breathe new life into the tennis courts by cleaning up the grounds and club house and by repairing the courts as best we can. Pitch in and help with this community initiative […]

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