VACorps Culture Series Schedule

Session 2 2026: Culture Series Schedule

All Culture Series sessions take place every second Monday evening from 18:30 – 19:30, unless otherwise advised. These sessions are designed to provide cultural context and a deeper understanding of South African society, and attendance is encouraged as part of the overall programme experience.

Date	Topic	Facilitator	What to Expect
11 May	Theatre Night	Serena	Guided local theatre experience highlighting performance and storytelling traditions.
25 May	From Molo to Howzit: Talk Like a Local	Kuselwa	Interactive session exploring South African greetings, slang, and communication styles.
8 Jun	Flavours of African Food (Ivy’s Kitchen)	Guest Speaker	Introduction to African cuisine with a tasting led by Ivy, focusing on food traditions and cultural significance.
22 Jun	Culture and Traditions	Guest Speaker	Discussion‑based session exploring local customs, traditions, and cultural norms.
6 Jul	African Spirituality & Ubuntu	Guest Speaker	Overview of African spiritual beliefs and the philosophy of Ubuntu in community life.
20 Jul	Food Tasting (Cape Malay)	Guest Speaker	Tasting session highlighting Cape Malay cuisine and its historical roots.
3 Aug	Amapiano Dance Moves	Kuselwa & Serena	Energetic session introducing Amapiano dance styles linked to South Africa’s music scene.
17 Aug	Storytelling & Drumming	Guest Speaker	Interactive session focused on oral storytelling traditions and African drumming.