The second self – defence workshop led by Krav Maga instructor Frank Lebert takes place on 28 November in Bree Street. Cape Town: Just over a year after South Africa declared gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) a national disaster, Cape Town women are learning to protect themselves. DefendHer, a hands-on 90-minute self-defence workshop returns for the second time on 28 November on the rooftop of Light House Holistic in Cape Town City Centre. DefendHER was created by Cape Town entrepreneur Bongiwe Mosele-Magampa to empower women and give them the confidence and practical skills to defend themselves. The message changes the narrative from victim to survivor, learning how to fight back and DefendHER! The workshop is led by IKMF-certified, Krav Maga instructor Frank Lebert who trains both civilians and law enforcement. Krav Maga was built for real-world danger. It's fast, practical and designed to work under pressure, regardless of size or strength. Attendees will learn to: Recognise warning signs and avoid danger Use their voice as a deterrent Break free from common holds using hands-on techniques practiced in real life real-life scenarios “South African women don’t feel safe walking to their cars, getting home at night, or sometimes even in their own homes”. says Bongi Mosele-Magampa. “We can’t wait for someone else to fix this. DefendHer brings us together to honour survivors, amplify our voices and take action. Protecting women is everyone’s responsibility, and this is how we are doing our part.“ After the session, participants can connect over a post-workout drink with rooftop views of the city. Each attendee receives a goodie bag and the chance to win a Black Rose Concepts gift box. The workshop is open to all ages and fitness levels (ages 16 and older). No experience, special clothing or equipment is required. Only an exercise mat, a water bottle, and fighting spirit. Tickets cost R450 from Quicket and includes a goodie bag and …
Harmony in Motion
Harmony in Motion is not just another fitness event. It is a carefully structured opportunity to ground yourself and de-stress from hectic year-end schedules and endless to-do lists. Join us for a 105-minute event: three connected experiences that take you from high-energy movement into deep, restorative stillness on Saturday 10 October. The sessions are led by Cape Towns’ specialist practitioners, specifically curated by Bongi from Black Rose Concepts. Here is what you can look forward to: Zumba (30 minutes): A vibrant session that invites you to let go and wake up your muscles, led by Eureka Le Roux. The aim is carefree joy, not perfection. Pilates (30 minutes): Find your centre in a session with Lara Teixeira, focused on building core strength and improving alignment. Sound Bath (45 minutes): A sound bath led by Sharyn Timkoe closes the journey. Lie down and let yourself be enveloped in the resonant frequencies of singing bowls, chimes and percussion, releasing tension and settling your nervous system. Call it a reset button for the whole being. Treat yourself to the ultimate self-care gift; worth more than any spa day. Women of all ages and fitness levels are warmly welcomed. No experience needed, just a yoga mat, blanket and pillow and a willingness to let go and be open to receive. “The response to our first edition was so overwhelming that we simply had to bring it back,” says Bongi Mosele-Magampa, owner of Black Rose Concepts. “Women carry so much and the pressure only keeps building. We wanted to give them sacred time to reconnect with their body, heart and soul before stepping back into the world.” Date: Saturday, 10 October 2026 Time: 10:00 – 13:00 Venue: Light House Holistic, 6th Floor, The Barracks Apartments, 50 Bree Street, Cape Town City Centre Cost: R500 per person (includes the full three-part session and a gift to take home) Bookings: tickets from Quicket Spaces are limited to ensure an intimate, supportive …
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Harmony in Motion: A Rooftop Wellness Journey for Women’s Month
Experience a trio of transformation with Zumba, Pilates and a healing sound bath. This Women’s Month, Black Rose Concepts is offering Cape Town women a reset of their body and nervous system all in one morning, with the city skyline as the backdrop. Harmony in Motion is not just another fitness event. It is carefully structured to take you from high-energy movement into deep, restorative stillness. Taking place on Saturday, 22 August on the 6th-floor rooftop of The Barracks Apartments on Bree Street, this 105-minute event is built around a trio of transformation: three connected experiences designed to be done in sequence, each led by a specialist Cape Town practitioner. Zumba, led by Eureka Le Roux kicks off the morning with a vibrant session to shake of the week and wake up every muscle. This is about joy, not perfection. Pilates (Lara Teixeira) follows, shifting into a session that builds core strength, improves alignment and lengthens the spine. This is where we find our centre. A 45-minute sound bath experience by Celia Yu closes the journey. Guests lie down and surrender as the resonant frequencies of singing bowls, chimes and percussion wash over them, releasing tension and settling the nervous system. Like a reset button for the entire being. This is the ultimate self-care gift that you didn't even know you needed. The experience is open to women of all ages and fitness levels. No experience needed. Just an open mind and willingness to receive. "We wanted to create something that isn't a workout and isn't a spa day — it's a full reset," says Bongi Mosele-Magampa, owner of Black Rose Concepts. "You arrive carrying the whole week and you leave lighter, grounded and reconnected to yourself. That's the gift." Event Details: Date: Saturday, 22 August 2026 Time: 10:00 – 12:30 Venue: 6th Floor, The Barracks Apartments, 50 Bree Street, Cape Town City Centre Cost: R500 per person (includes the full three-part session and a gift to …
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Cape Town’s Newest Intimate Literary Series Puts Emerging Authors in the Spotlight and Readers in the Room
CAPE TOWN: A new intimate literary event series is coming to Cape Town this April, and it has a clear mission: to get the city's most avid readers into the same room as the writers they should already know. Chapter One pairs featured an emerging South African author with an audience of 30 carefully gathered book lovers for a thoughtful gathering of reading, conversation and meaningful connection. Each session includes a live author reading, a moderated question-and-answer session and refreshments hosted in a beautifully intimate setting. The series launches on 26 April 2026 with its debut event, featuring Haji Mohamed Dawjee author of Here’s the Thing and Sorry Not Sorry. Subsequent Chapter One events are planned to throughout the rest of the year, with each event shining a light on a different emerging voice from the South African literary landscape. "I wanted to create an event that felt genuinely different – not a book signing, not a festival panel, but a real conversation between a writer and the readers who matter most to them. Chapter One is just that." ~ Bongiwe Mosele-Magampa, Founder, Chapter One WHAT MAKES CHAPTER ONE DIFFERENT Unlike large literary festivals or traditional bookshop signings, Chapter One is built around intimacy. With only limited seats available, every guest has the opportunity to ask questions directly, experience the nuance of a live reading up close, candid conversations and connection with fellow readers in a genuine way. It is more than an event. It’s a shared story waiting to unfold. ABOUT THE SERIES Series Name Chapter One Format Intimate author evening — reading, Q&A, refreshments Capacity 30 tickets per session Location Cape Town (venue varies per session) Ticket Price R250 per person. Early bird tickets available from the 2nd edition Target Audience Book lovers / literary community Focus Emerging and debut South African authors Ticketing …