The building that plays host to the new Zeitz MOCAA has been a part of Cape Town since the early 1900's. At 57 metres, the Grain Silo was once the tallest building in Cape Town, when it was built in 1921. It was decommissioned as a grain silo in 2001, and gradually became more derelict. In 2017, it was converted to the remarkable Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA), in a spectacular contemporary reimagining of this Historical Building. Created by London-based architect; Thomas Heatherwick. The institution’s 80 gallery spaces were converted from 42 historic grain silos, storage units which were once used to hold and grade maize from all over South Africa. The Heatherwick Studio then transformed the tightly packed tubes into open areas of contemplation, carving out various oblong shapes to make room for large social spaces and lots of light from overhead windows. The Architect wished to clear out large spaces for the Galleries, however he was also careful about not eliminating the tubular structure of the Building completely. “We realised we needed to do something that your eye couldn’t instantly predict,” Heatherwick said. As well as: “Our role was destructing rather than constructing, but trying to destruct with a confidence and an energy, and not treating the building as a shrine.” The nearly 20,000 square foot Museum is one of many facilities that form the V&A Waterfront, a cultural centre dotted with several bars and restaurants on the Mother City’s, Harbour.

What started out as a small Village, Steynsburg is surrounded by the magnificent Zuurberg Mountain Range in the Eastern Cape. At only 17.4 square kilometres. It is now a little Town of about 8 000 people. Andries Petrus Johannes Steyn was born there in 1823. He was the founder of this Town, established in 1872. President Paul Kruger was also born here and then lived in the neighbouring farm; “Bulhoek”, during his early years. The house still stands there. Another Afrikaans legend who was born here was Marais Steyn. The Old Age Home in town is named after Marais Steyn who matriculated at the Paul Kruger High School here and went on to become a Member of Parliament and an Ambassador. At an altitude of 1460 metres, the pollution-free climate offers a very healthy lifestyle – hot summers, cold clear Winter days, sufficient rainfall, sometimes even snow, beautiful sunsets and brilliant star-filled night skies. Although small, the beauty combined with the massive properties of Steynsburg are now luring new residents from all around South Africa, who are looking for the peace and tranquillity of the countryside at reasonable prices. The facilities and amenities of the Town itself, are adequate and varied and include: a small Hospital; a Clinic; a variety of Shops and Restaurants; as well as other services. Steynsburg was used for sheep farming from its earliest days, thanks to the scrubby vegetation so typical of the Eastern Cape. Today, it is still occupied by a number of Farms. The neighbourhood however has evolved into a more Residential Area that is ideal for families and retirees. The ambience promotes a relaxed lifestyle within the rugged beauty of the Eastern Cape! The Steynsburg Country Club has a nine-hole Golf Course, a well kept Bowling Green, a Gymnasium and the Club House Bar. The club kitchen and Hall are used for a variety of community functions and gatherings. There are active Garden and Art Clubs, whilst the dormant Tennis Club is awaiting revival! Nearby on the Southern Coast is Port Alfred, Port Elizabeth, Plettenberg Bay and Knysna are a half day’s drive away, as is Bloemfontein to the North. The Wild Coast, is reachable within a day’s daylight drive. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Steynsburg Tourism Office Information Telephone: +27(0)43 701 9600 E-mail: info@ectourism.co.za