Join author, journalist and broadcaster David Williams at The Cape Town Club for a storytelling dinner showcasing his latest book, On the Railway, which takes readers through South Africa’s rich railway history, from Estcourt to the grand steam engines on narrow gauges.

On the Railway highlights luxurious trains like the White and Blue Trains, the vital role of goods trains in the economy, engineering feats that tamed tough terrains and the growth of railway towns.

The book also addresses racial segregation, the decline of the rail network, and reflects on the past and uncertain future of South African railways.

Date: Monday, 6 October 2025
Time: 18h30 for 19h00
Menu: Two-course meal (drinks not included)
Venue: The Cape Town Club (18 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town)
Tickets: Members R250 | Guests R300

Tickets are available on Quicket.