Venue: Galeshewe, Kimberley - Northern Cape Tourism

ALUTA FILM FESTIVAL-­‐ Date: January 2013 – Venue: Galeshewe, Kimberley
Aluta Film Festival is a film industry development initiative aimed at developing and forging of
partnerships necessary for the cohesive emerging of a viable film industry in the Northern Cape.
Contact: Motheo Seleke
Cell: 076 583 1214
Email: motheoseleke@gmail.com
PIRATES GROOT GAT MARATHON, HALF MARATHON AND 10KM-­‐ Dates: February 2013 -­‐ Location:
Kimberley
This Kimberley race starts with a run to the Open Mine Museum area and then on through the ‘old’
streets of Kimberley. There is a long and tough climb to Cape Town Road and from here the route
takes on a charm of its own; rolling through a game farm where ostriches watch from a distance.
Walkers are welcome to enter the half marathon (Kleingat) and the 10km distance (Kortgat).
Start: Pirates Club, Jacobus Street
Contact: Jan Naborn on +27 (0)53 841-­‐0163
DE AAR PARAGLIDING -­‐ February 2013 & APRIL 2013-­‐ Venue: De Aar
This non-­‐motorised, free-­‐flying paragliding event will offer great action for spectators, as the pilots
launch from Renosterberg Mountain and fly in and around the specified area. This round also serves
as a trial event to bid for the World Cup event in 2013 or 2014. All events are attached to various
community projects, which include a kite competition during which kids from local communities will
be taught how to make and fly kites and an introductory paragliding course were some local
teenagers will be taught how to handle a paraglider on the ground.
Contact: Des Pansi
084 690 1804/053 631 1555 or e-­‐mail flydeaar@telkomsa.net or pottiesbandb@telkomsa.net or
website: www.flydeaar.co.za.

GWK DIAMANT MARATHON, HALF MARATHON AND 10KM-­‐ Dates: Mar 2013 -­‐ Location: Kimberley
Run in the Diamond Field town of Kimberley, the aptly named GWK Diamant marathon, half
marathon and 10km race take place on March 12th at the GWK premises outside Kimberley.
This is a relatively easy, circular route – perfect if you are training for Comrades or Two Oceans.
There is a fun run and walkers are welcome. Details need to be confirmed with organizer -­‐ please see
contact details below.
Start: GWK premises on the N12 outside Kimberley
Contact: David Janse v Vuuren on +27 (0)53 831-­‐7662
JAN KEMPDORP HALF MARATHON AND 10KM -­‐ Dates: March 2013
Location: Jan Kemp Dorp
Organised by Northerns Athletic Club and taking place in Jan Kempsdorp north of Kimberley, this is a
very fast half marathon race run on tarred roads. The course is out and back. Walkers are welcome
to enter the 10km and 5km race. If you live in the area or would like to head to the Northern Cape
to take part in a road running race then add the Jan Kempdorp races to your running calendar. There
is plenty to see in Kimberley and with the race being over by mid-­‐morning you will have more than
enough time to do a bit of sightseeing when your exercise is done.
Start: Andalusia Primary School, Jan Kempdorp
Contact: Ferdi Nel on +27 (0)83 294-­‐2640
ORANGE RIVER CANOE RACE -­‐ Dates: March 2013
Location: Augrabies
The Orange River originates from the Lesotho highlands up in the Drakensberg Mountains and
meanders through South Africa and the amazing Richtersveld Desert Reserve before it joins the icy

Atlantic Ocean. The race lulls the competitors with its mostly easy sections and sudden, difficult
rapids. The first Orange River Wine Cellars Canoe Marathon was held on October 3 and 4, 1987 from
Hopetown to the confluence of the Orange and Vaal Rivers at Bucklands, outside Douglas. It was the
first major race that was held by the newly established Free State Canoe Union and the
Bloemfontein Canoe and Triathlon Club.
Orange River Canoe Race
Please contact Gawie Nieuwoudht on 082 550 4664 for more information.
DIAMONDS AND DORINGS FESTIVAL -­‐ DATE: APRIL 2013
VENUE: KIMBERLEY AND SURROUNDING AREAS
Diamond and Dorings is an annual Easter Jazz Festival which features poetry and comedy shows.
The festival entertains audience with lineup that includes top artists from South Africa.
CONTACT: Victor Silungiselele Mvambo
Tel: 053 832 7298
Cell: 073 251 8387
vmvambo@solplaatje.org.za
AFRIKABURN -­‐ Venue:Tankwa-­‐Karoo National Park
Dates: April 2013
AfrikaBurn is the spectacular result of the creative expression of participants who gather once a year
in the Tankwa Karoo to create a temporary city of art, theme camps, costume, music and
performance!
For more information, please email: info@afrikaburn.com

PHOKWANE MARATHON, HALF MARATHON AND 10KM -­‐ Dates: April 2013 – Venue: Hartswater
The Phokwane Marathon forms part of the Vaalharts Country Festival and the Bhundu Bash
mountain bike race will take place at the same time. With the choice of either a marathon, half
marathon, 10km and 5km race you will have no excuse to try one of the distances.
Start: Hoerskool Hartswater Sports Grounds
Contact: Christel Pelser on +27 (0)53 456-­‐5004
RICHMOND BOOK FESTIVAL-­‐ Dates: 25 to 26 May 2012 – Venue: Richmond
The once forgotten town in the middle of the Great Karoo has become known as the renaissance
town in South Africa ever since Darryl Earl David, a lecturer of Afrikaans at UKZN, brought the idea of
book town to this dorp. This May, the town will host the second JM Coetzee Festival. The festival
honours one of SA's and indeed one of the world’s greatest novelists, as well as SA's other Nobel
Laureates.
Don’t Frack with Our Karoo

Carnavon Fly-­‐in -­‐ Date: 02-­‐03 June 2012
Venue: Carnavon
The airspace above the Karoo town of Carnavon promises to be a hive of activity when pilots from
across the country take to the skies during the annual Carnavon Fly-­‐In. The event features an
exciting line-­‐up ranging from fashion shows, dinner dances, live open stage entertainment with local
riel dancers and performers to a fly-­‐by and special amusement for the kids. Various vendor stalls will
once again offer a wide selection of items ranging from arts and crafts to delicious food and
beverages, jewellery, toys and clothing.
Contact: Mr. Schalk
Tel: 053 382 3383
Cell: 083 657 4459
SPEEDO ICE SWIM AFRICA -­‐ Dates: 23 Jul 2012
Location: Fraserburg
Six cold water veterans and up to 30 other extreme swimmers are set for one of the coldest swims in
Africa when they plunge into an icy dam in Fraserburg, near Sutherland in mid-­‐winter for the first
Speedo Ice Swim Africa wearing only Speedo costumes, swimming caps and goggles, the six veterans
who include world record holders Ram Barkai and Theodore Yach will attempt to swim a mile on July
17 in bone-­‐chilling Nuwedam in remote Fraserburg, near Sutherland, Northern Cape – one of the
coldest regions in Africa. The dam temperature is expected to plummet to below 5°C at the time.
Fraserburg is a five hour drive from Cape Town and is one of the most authentic, well preserved and
coldest towns in the Karoo.
Contact: Craig Doonan on +27 (0)21 785-­‐3683

Speedo Ice Swim Africa
FRASERBURG LOGAN DRAMA FESTIVAL -­‐ Venue: Fraserburg High School, Fraserburg
Dates: Aug 2012/2013
This is the oldest and biggest drama festival specifically for school drama. Each year between 40 and
50 plays from the top schools around the country are show-­‐cased, with about 400 -­‐ 500 actors on
stage during the course of the week, and about 2000 audience members. The festival provides a
showcase for many of the upcoming talent in the theatre world, as well as bringing together writers,
directors and actors. Celebrity judges, warm hearted Karoo welcomes and fabulous drama promises
to make this a fantastic event not to be missed.
Contact: Peter on 023 741 1252
HANTAM VLEISFEES -­‐ Date: 24-­‐25 August 2012
Venue: Calvinia
Fraserburg Logan Drama Festival
The HANTAM VLEISFEES (better known to locals by its Afrikaans name, the Hantam Vleisfees), an
annual event that is also known as the HANTAM VLEISFEES, is timed to coincide with the region’s
spectacular spring wildflower displays. Calvinia is a tiny settlement in the Northern Cap, and marks

the southern boundary of the Hantam region, a large Merino sheep-­‐farming district. The term
hantam seems to originate from the Khoe word meaning ‘mountain where the red bulbs grow’ (the
bulbs are perhaps tulips or the indigenous red onion).
For Further information, contact Lizette Lambrechts
+ 27 (0) 27 341 8219
+27 (0) 83 3558155
+27 (0) 27 341 8228
vleisfees@klk.co.za
www.hantamvleisfees.co.za
Namaqua Trail Run -­‐ Date: August 2012
Venue: Roodebergskloof Conservation Farm
HantamVleisfees
The Namaqua Trail Run is an annual run that takes place during the flower season between August
and the end of September consists of a 20km loop on the Rooiberg Hiking Trail and a 10km trail
alternative for runners who prefer a shorter distance. The race starts with a tough 12km ascent to
the summit of the Northern Cape's highest peak the Rooiberg, followed by an 8km down the valley
to the finish line. The finish line has cooling waters of the farm dam and some local food prepared by
the ladies in the 'kookskerm' (food Kraal).
Start time: 07:30am
Distance: 20km long route (12km up to peak and 8km back to start); 8km short
route
Maximum number of entries: 80pax

GARIEP KUNSTEFEES -­‐ Dates: 01 Sep 2012 to 04 Sep 2012
Location: Kimberley
The Gariep Kunstefees (arts festival) held annually in Kimberley, has an impressive line-­‐up of local
musicians, a film festival showcasing new film-­‐makers, as well as art exhibitions and children's
theatre.
Contact: Tel: 053 832-­‐50140
Website: http://gariepfees.co.za/
Gariep Kunstefees
KALAHARI KUIERFEES -­‐ Dates: 22 Sep 2012 to 24 Sep 2012
Location: Upington
The festival started in 1992 as the SAD Rosyntjiefees. The whole festival takes place at the Eiland
holiday resort. Today the festival that is over a period of 4 days and will features best entertaining
line up for audience. On the main exhibition grounds – the Eiland, all is on grass right along the
mighty Orange river – see the visitors
Kontak: Tel: +27 (0)54 332-­‐1100
Website: http://www.kalahari-­‐kuierfees.co.za/
Kalahari Kuierfees

NWCA NDFT DAISY MARATHON -­‐ Dates: 03 September 2012
Location: Springbok
The NWCA NDFT Daisy Marathon will start at 06h30 from the Springbok Sportsground.
Contact: Please call 083 491 0227 for further information.
NWCA NDFT Daisy Marathon
POWERADE DRIE PROVINSIES MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON -­‐ Dates: 11 September 2012
Location: Jan Kemp Dorp
The Powerade Drie Provinsies Marathon and 21.1km starts in Jan Kempdorp which is north of
Kimberley. A point to point race, this course is hard and undulating. The course starts at Jan
Kempdorp in the Northern Cape and climbs fairly steeply up two gradients. Once over this part of
the route the rest of the way home to Christiana in the Free State is flat and the direction takes you
through thorn veld and breath taking scenery.
Start:Grens Street, Jan Kempdorp
Contact Francois Conradie on +27 (0)53 441 2219

ST AUGUSTINE'S CULTURAL FESTIVAL -­‐ Dates: 30 Sep 2012 to 02 Oct 2012
Location: Okiep, Springbok
The Anglican Community of St. Augustine's, Okiep, Namakwa celebrate the diversity of Culture over
the weekend of 30 September to 2 October 2011. The weekend starts off with a celebrity gala
dinner and dance. Saturday starts with a march through town with ladies over the age of 50 years
and there will be drum majorettes, brigades, floats, donkey carts, motorcade and dressed up kiddies.
Telephone: +27 (0)84 597-­‐7889 / +27 (0)76 697-­‐1055
"Stiekuit, jou bang ding!"
WILLISTON WINTER FESTIVAL -­‐ Dates: 02 Sep 2012 to 04 Sep 2012
Location: Williston, Upper Karoo
Williston in the Upper Karoo originated as a Rhenish Mission station in 1845. This July Williston once
again hosts the Winter Festival and you can look forward to Tannie Grietjie van Garies, gospel choirs,
TheunisLinde, KarinK, Terence Booysen, Karl Jonkers and more. Fun activities such as a 21km race,
poitjie competition, golf day, mini idols competition, food stalls and a host of entertainment to keep
you busy. This is something not to be missed. Come and enjoy the fun!
More information: Telephone event organiser Peter on +27 (0)79 190-­‐9538
KALAHARI AUGRABIES EXTREME MARATHON -­‐ Dates: 06 Oct 2012 to 12 Oct 2012
Location: Augrabies
The Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon covering an approximate distance of 250 km (155 miles).
The event takes place in the Kalahari Desert in the proximity of the Augrabies Falls on the Orange
River. The route traverses the Augrabies Falls National Park, private game parks including Khamkirri,
Thorntree and Dabaras and many private farmlands. This contrasting environment with average day
temperatures reaching in excess of 40 °C and dropping to below 5 °C at night presents a daunting
challenge to the extreme athlete and determined adventurer alike.
Contact: Nadia Arndt -­‐ Cell: 083 309-­‐7755

BOOK FESTIVAL CARNAVON -­‐ Date: October 2012
Location: Carnavon
Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon
One of the huge success stories of our festivals up to date has been the involvement of young and
old through what we term the "mass participation events". This includes numerous fun items in
which the people compete with prizes to be won. The local idols competitions as well as other items
have also in the past created huge interest and enthusiasm locally. The key word until now has been
the term "local". Local participation is great and it will increase. The distances of the Karoo, however,
has until now made it very unlikely for huge numbers of outsiders to visit our town for the festival.
Last year we held the semi-­‐finals of the national ATKV riel competition here in Carnarvon. By far the
best timeslot of the festival is always on the Saturday afternoon. That is the time when the
businesses close and the staff can slip away to the festival. That primetime was handed to the ATKV
exclusively for the running of their riel semi-­‐finals.
Contact: Dr. Sakkie Potgieter
(Chairperson of the Tourism Forum of Carnarvon)
Tel 053 3823728; Cell 0716267898; email sakkiebe@telkomsa.net
WATERFEES -­‐ Date: October 2012
Venue: Carnavon Sport Ground
Renosterberg Pre-­‐Primary is a multi-­‐cultural school which is found in Petrusville. It’s a private
institution and do not get subsidy from the government and use this platform to raise additional
funds. A school will be presenting Waterfees for the second time after it was a success last year and
the festival is an asset to the community and is held at the Holiday Resort in Vanderkloof.
Vanderkloof dam is the second biggest dam in South Africa, lies in the middle of South Africa with
accessible routes from towns including De Aar, Phillipstown, Britstown, Hanover, Colesberg,
Petrusville, Orania, Hopetown, Strydenburg, Petrusburg, Koffiefontein and Luckhoff.

Kreeberg Festival – Date: 7-­‐9 October 2012 -­‐ Kreeberg
The Kreeberg festival takes place annually with activities that includes drum majorettes, idols
competition, Mr. and Ms.Kreeberg festival. Mass participation fun items, open stage, donkey cart
trips, stalls, a marathon, lots of dancing from the riel to Hip Hop and African dancing and perhaps
even "Volkspele" and last but by far not the least, a motor-­‐bike rally that should attract many bikers
clubs from especially Cape Town and the Carnavon bikers community.
Contact: Sakkie Potgieter : 053 382 3728
071 626 7898
BARNEY BARNATO GOLF TOURNAMENT – DATE: from 22 – 29 October 2012 -­‐ VENUE: Kimberley
Golf Club
An individual stable ford tournament prizes & entertainment valued at R200 000 for 8 days & 9
nights. Entry requirements include affiliation to South African Golf Association, Handicap limit of 24
ladies and 18 gentlemen, minimum age of 16 years and proof of Handicap required. The competition
fee is R170, enquiries and bookings can be made at the tournament is proudly presented by the
Kimberley Golf Club.
Ronnie Engelbrecht: 053 841 0127
082 552 6355
NOCCI GWK Business Expo 2011 -­‐ Venue: North Cape Mall, Kimberley
Date: October 2012
All businesses from the Northern Cape are invited to exhibit their products and services at this
popular mall, creating more awareness of the wide variety of services available in our province, and
encouraging buyers to “support local”. The Expo focuses on quality businesses and services, and will
be held inside the North Cape Mall’s walkways as well as the existing open parking area on the Clicks
entrance side. Exhibition registration will not be limited to Nocci members only. The expo will be
accompanied by a variety of activities to attract visitors throughout the day and media coverage &
advertising will take place in the press, on Radio OFM, 1 000 DFA pole-­‐ads, flyers and through direct
email marketing.
Contact: Sharon Steyn
CEO –Nocci Kimberley
Tel: 053 831 1081
Email: sharon@nocci.co.za

GALESHEWE FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL -­‐ Venue: Ekhaya Guest House
Date: October 2012
The Family Fun Festival has become the most powerful event in Kimberley where artist from the
Northern Cape are recognize and celebrated for their achievements and contribution to the arts.
Our unique ability and positioning in the community and our successful track record in hosting event
makes us an invaluable partner to market the township.
Contact Person: Anikie on 053 874 3786/ 084 6217877
LOUIS JOOSTE MEMORIAL HALF MARATHON AND 10KM -­‐ Dates: Nov 2012
Location: Kimberley
This event consists of a half marathon, a 10km and a 5km race and is organized by the Kimberely
Pirates Club. Entries are taken from 5am at the start for with the races starting at 6am. All finishers
are awarded medals and all proceeds of the day go to CANSA. Walkers are welcome to enter the
10km and 5km events and there is a fun run. If you enjoyed the NabornKonstruksie events the week
before then keep the running spirit going but entering of the distances Pirates Club has on offer.
Start: Pirates Club, Jacobus Smith Street
Contact: Jan Naborn on +27 (0)53 841-­‐0163
NABORN KONSTRUKSIE HALF MARATHON AND 10KM -­‐ Dates: Nov 2012
Location: Kimberley

Another Kimberley race, this half marathon is flat, fast and is run on a circular route. Two laps
complete the distance. Walkers are welcome and there is a fun run. Entries are taken at the start
from 5am with the run starting at 6.30am.
Category winners win gold medals with other finishers receiving bronze medals. There is a lucky
draw after the race. A perfect one to start with if you want to get rid of the winter excess before
summer hits properly!
Start: Pirates Club, Jacobus Smith Street
Contact: Jan Naborn on +27 (0)53 841-­‐0163
Please Note: Dates for this event to be confirmed
NAMAKWA FESTIVAL -­‐ Dates: Dec 2012
Location: Port Nolloth
The Namakwa Festival showcases indigenous cultures and the celebration of the creative spirit of
the people of the Namakwa District. It is a festival that seeks to promote cultural equity within
cultural diversity. Arts and culture are not luxuries but power tools for nation building, economic
development and job creation that will ensure the success of the African Renaissance. Activities
include: Annual Daisy Marathon; Miss Namakwa Festival (with Miss SA); Ladies Morning (with
various radio and TV celebs); Community Builder of the year Awards; Potjiekos competitions (with
7de Laan actors); Circus Entertainment; Shows with snakes and birds; Exhibitions/Stalls
Competitions; Street Carnival; Motorcycle performances; Cycle Races; Street Mile; Radio NFM Battle
of DJ`s and Free style Dancing Competitions; Kookskerm Stories (story telling); Theatre and Dance
performances; and various local and national artists.
Contact: Mr Ben Similani at +27 (0) 84 956-­‐1865
RICHTERSVELD LIGHT FESTIVAL -­‐ Date: Dec 2012
Venue: Port Nolloth
This festival is presented for the people by the people of the Richtersveld and includes a traditional
switching on of special street lights in the Main Street of Port Nolloth. The aim of the Richtersveld
Light festival is to unite people from all different spheres, irrespective of race, religion, culture etc. It
also creates opportunities to thank ratepayers and the entire communities for their cooperation and
support throughout the year. At our annual Light Festival, we strive to promote our local talent
(artists) as well as our local entrepreneurs. Above all we attracted more tourists and provided
entertainment to make their stay enjoyable.

Mr Johan de Waal: 082 335 1399
APOLLO FILM FESTIVAL 2012 -­‐ Venue: Apollo Theatre, Victoria West, Northern Cape
Dates: December 2012
The Apollo Film Festival is an important national film event and showcases the best South African
independant film in 3 three categories: Feature, Documentary and Short films. The Apollo theatre
and the Apollo project are major tourism initiatives in the Northern Cape. The Apollo Theater
celebrated its 10th Festival of South African feature films, short films and documentaries in 2009.
Primarily situated in the Art Deco cinema gem, called the Apollo, the festival also has a vital outreach
programme. Funded by the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), the Apollo Film Festival
underpins the NFVF's commitment to micro film festivals, which are instrumental in exposing the
wealth of South African cinema to the poorest of the poor in rural areas such as Victoria West.
Contact: Petrus Martens
079 397 3876