Join Jonathan Waters – Zimbabwe's best-known contemporary non-fiction author – in the James Findlay Gallery at The Cape Town Club for a storytelling dinner focused on publishing in Zimbabwe, with special reference to his book, Kariba: Legacy of a Vision, in which “the construction of what remains the world’s biggest man-made lake is retold by those involved in the project”.

He will also speak about his upcoming projects, which include a second volume on Kariba, and commissions he is undertaking, such as Ruzawi School.

Date: Friday, 12 September 2025
Time: 18h30 for 19h00
Venue: James Findlay Gallery, 3rd Floor, The Cape Town Club

Menu: Two-course meal (drinks not included)
Cost: R250 for members, R300 for non-members

Tickets can be booked on Quicket.

Join Jonathan Waters – Zimbabwe's best-known contemporary non-fiction author – in The Cape Town Club Library for a talk on publishing in Zimbabwe with special reference to his book, Kariba: Legacy of a Vision, in which “the construction of what remains the world’s biggest man-made lake is retold by those involved in the project”.

He will also speak about his upcoming projects, which include a second volume on Kariba, and commissions he is undertaking, such as Ruzawi School.

The Cape Town Club Library
(18 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town)

Entrance is R50 (free to members).

Tickets can be booked on Quicket, and will also be available at the door.

Breakfast, coffee and lunch available from the fabulous Victoria’s Cafe.

Join Ted Botha talk about his new book, “Hollywood on the Veld” at The Cape Town Club on Saturday 25 October.

In 1913, a secretive American millionaire had a crazy idea: to make movies in the gold-mining town of Johannesburg. And not just any movies but the biggest in the world, huge spectacles with elaborate sets, thousands of extras and epic story lines. And he not only matched them but outdid them.

Tickets on Quicket
FREE – MEMBERS | R50 – NON MEMBERS

18 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town

The Cape Town Club is hosting a Book, Antiques & Artisanal Faire on Saturday 15 November.

18 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town

Entrance is R50 (free to members).
Tickets available at the door.

The prestigious club opens its doors to guests for their Book, Antiques and Artisanal Fair with food and beverages available. Guests can purchase a variety of rare books, antiques, maps, food, tastings, art and more offered by various local vendors.

Dealers and collectors are invited to take tables; for enquiries, please contact jamesfindlaycollectablebooks@gmail.com.