TEDxCapeTown

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped bring the Weaving Inward theme reveal to life.

Sign up for our newsletter to learn more about the details of the theme: https://tedxcapetown.org/newsletter

To our MC, Graeme Raubenheimer, for guiding the event with such ease and presence; to our moderator, Ondela Mdlandu, for holding space for thoughtful, layered conversation; and to our speakers, Yvette Zihhalirwa, Tasnika Goorhoo and Kumbira Makanza, for showing up with honesty, courage, and depth – sharing not just ideas, but lived experiences that truly embodied the spirit of this theme. Your contributions shaped more than a moment on stage; they set the tone for the journey ahead.

Special thanks to our TEDxCapeTown volunteers; without your commitment and support, we would not exist.

To our partners Workshop17 for the beautiful space and Chilled Drama-Free Lifestyle for the delicious, wholesome vegan catering. Our audience thoroughly enjoyed the space, the atmosphere and the treats.

Photos by Adam Osrin

Did you know our Food Ethos is Vegan?

More than a decade ago, under the leadership of Justin Beswick we made the decision...

15 years later, our leadership team has still aligned with this ethos. We are excited to announce this new partnership! For guest attending on Saturday, you will be in for a treat.

ONLY 20 tickets left... https://www.quicket.co.za/events/365476-tedxcapetown-2026-theme-reveal #/ (venue Workshop17 Newlands)

“Through this partnership, we’re inviting our audience to engage not just intellectually, but physically and emotionally with the idea of more resilient, conscious futures. Chilled’s approach to food aligns seamlessly with the kind of thinking we aim to spark on the TEDx stage,” says Alexandrnya Raubenheimer, TEDxCapeTown Curator.

Read more via our press release published on LinkedIn -
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/tedxcapetown-partners-chilled-reimagine-event-catering-through-neoof

We are NOT a once off event... we aim to always bring our TEDx speakers back into the room to reflect on the journey since the stage and to engage on current relevant topics aligned with past talks...

This Saturday we are joined by 3 of our TEDx speakers...

Image: Yvette Zihhalirwa (top) She works across food identity, nutrition, lifestyle disease prevention, and virtual healthcare delivery through global organisations bringing care directly into homes.

Tasnika Goorhoo (right) She champions gender equity in the energy transition. Her mission is to ensure women shape the climate and energy systems that will define Africa’s future.

Kumbirai Makanza (left) He reimagines diaspora remittances as engines for clean energy development, entrepreneurial growth, and regenerative, sustainable economic models.

Secure your ticket: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/365476-tedxcapetown-2026-theme-reveal/ #/

Thanks to our Venue partner: Workshop17 for hosting us. We will be at the Newlands venue.

Meet out MC, Graeme Raubenheimer, for our 11 April 2026 Theme Reveal event.

Ticket details: http://quicket.co.za/events/365476-tedxcapetown-2026-theme-reveal #/
Venue: Workshop17 Newlands

Graeme is a seasoned, award-winning South African broadcast journalist, documentary producer, and scholar with 16 years of experience in major newsrooms, including News24 South Africa, eTV, eNCA, Eyewitness News, and Heart FM. He currently hosts and produces The Lead, a daily podcast for News24 - https://iono.fm/c/9195.

Raubenheimer is a 2023/24 UK Chevening Scholar, having earned an MA with Distinction in Contemporary History and International Politics from the University of York, UK, with a dissertation on Britain’s ties with apartheid South Africa in 1966.

He co-founded Born-Rauby Productions with Jan Bornman, securing a documentary deal with MultiChoice, and has worked as a correspondent for international outlets like CBC, BBC, and AFP.

Additionally, he is an occasional guest lecturer at Cape Peninsula University of Technology, a bassist, and an indie/math rock/post-punk musician.

His email is graemerauby[at] gmail [dot] com, and his portfolio is available on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/

Image source: News24.com

Meet our moderator, Ondela Mlandu, for our 11 April 2026 Theme Reveal event.

🎟️ Ticket details - see 🔗 https://www.quicket.co.za/events/365476-tedxcapetown-2026-theme-reveal #/
Venue: Workshop17 Newlands

Bio:

Ondela Mlandu is a Communications and Multimedia Specialist with a dynamic background spanning journalism, digital marketing, radio broadcasting, and corporate communications.

Passionate about elevating narratives, she is committed to strategically amplifying these stories across corporate, print, and digital platforms.

With a sharp and impactful communication style, Ondela aligns messaging with purpose and audience to achieve maximum resonance and influence.

Through powerful storytelling, she brings authentic African experiences to life, using media to inspire, educate, and empower.

In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the media industry, she was named one of Mail & Guardian’s Top 200 Young South Africans in 2022 in the Film and Media category.

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Meet TEDx speaker Ziganekozihle Makhetha in person on 26 August, at our 2nd session titled, "Screens & Scenes - reviving township cinema".

It features the screening of the TEDx talk, “Bringing township cinema back through sustainability“ by Makhetha, and a moderated panel including:

1. Mbali Mashaba, a South African Creative Researcher, Film director and Film curator. 2025 Mail & Guardian's 200 Young South Africans making a significant impact in the Film and Media category.

2. Rowan Pybus, Co-Founder and Creative Director at Sunshine Cinema, Africa's first solar powered cinema network run by young people that

Secure your seat as tickets are limited: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/330168-tedtuesdays-watch-party-screens-scenes-reviving-township-cinema/?ref=organiser-profile #/

Join us for our second watch party and discover the lost magic of cinema in South African townships. We’ll be screening a TEDx talk by Ziganekozihle Makheta, followed by a live Q&A and discussion with the speaker. 🎥

This event is part of a monthly series hosted by TEDxYouth@CapeTown and TEDxCapeTown, in collaboration with Workshop17 our venue partner, where we screen impactful local TEDx talks and engage in deep, meaningful dialogue with the people behind them.

🗓️Date: Tuesday, 26 August 2025
🕕Time: 18h00-19h30
📍Venue: Workshop17 Newlands, 146 Campground Rd, Newlands, Cape Town, 7780

What to expect:
👋Welcome & arrival
🎞️Screening of Ziganekozihle’s TEDx talk
❓Moderated Q&A with Ziganekozihle
🎙️Audience discussion & networking

🎟️Entry: R70 per ticket, includes popcorn and beverages: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/330168-tedtuesdays-watch-party-screens-scenes-reviving-township-cinema/ #/

Book tickets for #TEDTuesdays watch party: Screens & Scenes - reviving township cinema Join us for our 2nd event as part of the TEDx watch party series, where we dive into thought-provoking topics followed by a live Q&A with the speaker(s).

Join us for our second watch party and discover the lost magic of cinema in South African townships. We’ll be screening a TEDx talk by Ziganekozihle Makheta, followed by a live Q&A and discussion with the speaker. 🎥

This event is part of a monthly series hosted by TEDxYouth@CapeTown and TEDxCapeTown, in collaboration with Workshop17 our venue partner, where we screen impactful local TEDx talks and engage in deep, meaningful dialogue with the people behind them.

🗓️Date: Tuesday, 26 August 2025
🕕Time: 18h00-19h30
📍Venue: Workshop17 Newlands, 146 Campground Rd, Newlands, Cape Town, 7780

What to expect:
👋Welcome & arrival
🎞️Screening of Ziganekozihle’s TEDx talk
❓Moderated Q&A with Ziganekozihle
🎙️Audience discussion & networking

🎟️Entry: R70 per ticket, includes popcorn and beverages

"Life's ups and downs are inevitable. But just as drinking that cup of coffee in the morning helps wake you up and going to bed early helps you restore, so too does knowing your voice hack your way through the ups and downs." Kelsey Buchalter, 2023 TEDx Speaker

Join us for the launch of our watch party series with a powerful exploration of voice, healing, and personal transformation. We’ll be screening a TEDx talk by , followed by a live Q&A and discussion with the speaker.

This event is part of a monthly series hosted by TEDxYouth@CapeTown and TEDxCapeTown, in collaboration with our venue partner, where we screen impactful local TEDx talks and engage in deep, meaningful dialogue with the people behind them.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 29 July 2025
🕕 Time: 18h00-19h30
📍 Venue: Workshop17 Newlands, 146 Campground Rd, Newlands, Cape Town, 7780

What to expect:
👋 Welcome & arrival
🎞️ Screening of Kelsey’s TEDx talk
❓ Moderated Q&A with Kelsey
🎙️ Audience discussion & networking

🎟️ Entry: Free. Donations welcome (RSVP click here https://www.quicket.co.za/events/327084-tedtuesday-watch-party/ #/