{"id":296752,"date":"2026-01-17T09:40:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T07:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/?p=296752"},"modified":"2026-01-17T09:45:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T07:45:50","slug":"cape-town-carnival-returns-to-green-point-for-16th-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/cape-town-carnival-returns-to-green-point-for-16th-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Cape Town Carnival returns to Green Point for 16th edition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Green Point Fan Walk will once again come alive with an explosion of colour and entertainment as the 16th edition of the Cape Town Carnival returns on Saturday 21 March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over 1 500 performers will showcase their talent under the theme \u201cFollow Your HeART.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking at the launch of this year\u2019s event held at Nasdak in Cape Town on Thursday 15 January, Prof Rachel Jafta, chair of the Cape Town Carnival Trust, emphasised how the <a href=\"https:\/\/capetowncarnival.com\/\">Cape Town Carniva<\/a>l offers job opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, the event will feature 12 \u201cChampions\u201d drawn from the city\u2019s creative community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jay Douwes, Cape Town Carnival chief executive officer, said: \u201cThe aim of the champions is getting people who are already doing well and are an inspiration and getting their stories told through the sub-themes of the carnival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese champions have followed their heart in order to live their passion, and they\u2019ll be providing inspiration as they share their stories.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(1024 \/ 683)\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Cape Town Carnival\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-296755\" data-id=\"296755\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 683\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_9788-1024x683.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_9788-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_9788-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_9788-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Over 1000 performers will be taking to the streets. Photo: Kaylynne Bantom<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Cape Town Carnival\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-296754\" data-id=\"296754\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 683\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_9766-1024x683.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_9766-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_9766-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_9766-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Diana Ocholla is looking forward to the event. Photo: Kaylynne Bantom<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Providing additional insight into this year\u2019s theme, Douwes said: \u201cThe carnival team do this for the heart. Our organisation is all about heart\u2026We have new floats, new costumes and artists. But what stays the same is that we are celebrating community, culture and creativity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the champions include, among others, Anslin Gysman, DJ Ready D, Suidooster star Natasha van der Merwe, graffiti artist Rizah Potgieter, hip-hop artist Bravo le Roux, and designer Stephen van Eeden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gysman told People\u2019s Post being selected champion is a \u201cfull-circle moment\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCape Town Carnival has been a staple event for us as Capetonians. It is one of those highlights that we look forward to. We get to see the floats and the people that we love and celebrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is a great thing that we get to experience on our doorstep, and I am so happy to be a part of it. I have always attended as a child. This year is a full-circle moment for me and I am so honoured.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(1024 \/ 768)\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"Cape Town Carnival\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-296756\" data-id=\"296756\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 768\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_20260115_185920-1024x768.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_20260115_185920-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_20260115_185920-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_20260115_185920-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Performers Cassidy Snyman, Diana Ocholla and Cassidy Fortuin are ready to showcase their talent. Photo: Kaylynne Bantom<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Cape Town Carnival\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-296757\" data-id=\"296757\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 683\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_9822-1024x683.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_9822-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_9822-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_9822-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Performers gave patrons a glimpse of what to expect on Saturday 21 March. Photo: Kaylynne Bantom<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said the City is a proud supporter of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe have so many people in our city and society who live in different bubbles. Events like this provide the opportunity for people to come out of their bubbles and meet on the streets of Cape Town and be exposed to other stories.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Premier Alan Winde said the event places the Western Cape on the map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is a big economic generator\u2026we are known for events, but those events don\u2019t just happen, they have to keep going throughout the year. The sponsors and the supporters get value out of it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Novus media, which publishes <a href=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/cape-town-carnival-celebrates-15th-anniversary-with-spectacular-floats-and-stunning-parade-20250225\/\">People\u2019s Post<\/a>, is a proud print media sponsor of the event.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Green Point Fan Walk will once again come alive with an explosion of colour and entertainment as the 16th edition of the Cape Town Carnival returns on Saturday 21 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