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A cheeky condom from the 1800s steals the show at an Amsterdam museum

An unusual condom featuring a cheeky illustration of a nun and clergymen has made its debut at the Rijksmuseum, shedding light on the risqué side of 19th-century sexuality. This nearly 200-year-old artefact, thought to have been a brothel souvenir, offers a humorous take on celibacy and the history of contraception.

Saturday Star
The Washington Post|Published

Cape Town enters the World of Wonder: Museum of Illusions officially opens, bringing new dimensions to the City’s cultural scene

Kloof Street was transformed into a spectacle of light, illusion, and excitement as Cape Town officially welcomed the global phenomenon, the Museum of Illusions, on Saturday, 31 May 2025. Now the 61st location worldwide — and the second in South Africa — this mind-bending museum promises an unforgettable experience with over 60 interactive exhibits designed to challenge perception and spark curiosity.

Weekend Argus News
Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

Twist your reality: inside Cape Town's most mind-bending museum experience

This new museum invites visitors to explore creativity, curiosity, and play, transforming the way we view the world!

Entertainment Whats On Durban
Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

Neglect and decay take over South Africa’s historic Freedom Charter square

Seventy years after the Freedom Charter was drafted in Kliptown, the historic square where thousands gathered to demand justice lies in ruin, its flame long extinguished and its promise fading.

Saturday Star
AFP|Published

Cape Town's Museum of Illusions: a new sensory playground opens on Kloof Street

Unveiling on 31 May 2025, Cape Town's Museum of Illusions promises to be an exciting addition to the city's cultural scene, offering a unique blend of art, science, and interactive experiences

Weekend Argus Entertainment
Staff Reporter|Published

Historic Submarine museum opens its doors in Simon’s Town

Discover what life is like below the waves on a real Navy submarine.

Cape Argus News
Erin Carelse|Updated

St Anne’s Hospital a step closer to becoming KwaZulu-Natal Museum

St Anne’s Hospital is being transformed into the KwaZulu-Natal Museum, offering enhanced facilities and improved preservation for vital heritage collections, marking a significant step in cultural preservation.

News South Africa
Gcwalisile Khanyile|Published