‘Don’t rob us, don’t rob our children and don’t rob our grandchildren of the beauty that’s been given to us...’ - Edward Copperfield
About Princess Vlei
The Princess Vlei is the gateway to the wetland system that runs through Grassy Park, purifying the water before it runs into the sea. The Vlei has a big history, and has long been treasured by the many citizens who have enjoyed its beauty and tranquility. For the past few years, the community has been fiercely defending it against the threat of a proposed development: a double volume shopping mall, car park and taxi rank. Read more...
Thank you!

Thanks to all for supporting our Thundafund campaign, which raised nearly R23000 for the Imagine Princess Vlei Project. See the list of donors on Thundafund Wall of Fame. If you would still like to donate, you can deposit directly into our bank account. Watch the video to learn more about Imagine Princess Vlei:
What would you like to see at Princess Vlei?
The City has assured us that they will be engaging the community to find out what people would like to see at Princess Vlei. Make your voice heard by filling in our online survey...
Who should join the conversation?
Help us create a list of community stakeholders who should be invited to help develop a vision for Princess Vlei.
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14 December 3pm: Explore Princess Vlei 
Please join us for a walk around the Princess Vlei, and enjoy discovering our leafy, furry and feathered friends which live there, while also getting some exercise. Dalton Gibbs from the City of Cape Town's Biodiversity Branch will introduce the nature conservation opportunities and challenges of this beautiful wetland. Help us to explore ideas for a walkway, and other ways to make the most of Princess Vlei. The walk is about 7km and takes approximately 1 1/2 hours. Young at heart of any age and friendly dogs welcome.
Meet at 3.00 pm on Sunday 14 December at the Princess Vlei Car park, M5/Prince George Drive. Bring snacks, drinks and hats. For more information, contact Bridget 0824621308

NEWS FLASH

Imagine Princess Vlei project was awarded Highly Commended recognition for Outstanding Achievement in the Developing World at the IAP2 International Awards in Australia  
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27 September: Flight of Dreams Carnival and Concert:
The birds of Princess Vlei were well and truly celebrated by the Flight of Dreams Carnival and Concert on 27 September. The Flight of Dreams was a moving and beautiful event, made possible by the hard work and creativity of many working together. Read more
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24 September: Painting the Princess
Heritage Day  marked a significant moment in the history of Princess Vlei when Alderman Belinda Walker thanked the Princess Vlei Forum for their tenacity.  Ald Walker was representing the City of Cape Town with Cllr Ian Iversen. The two planted a tree to symbolise the beginning of a new era for Princess Vlei. Read more....
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30 August: Flight of Dreams workshop
 Sixty teenagers, some inspired educators,  some sticky tape and paper, the inspiration of the birds of Princess Vlei, and three hours of intense creativity... All you need to produce five incredible bird inspired puppets to be set flying at our Flight of Dreams Parade on 27 September... read more
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28 June: Imagine Princess Vlei - The way forward
‘This is how we would like the City to talk to the community about Princess Vlei: with transparency, accountability, inclusivity and mutual respect.’
This was the overall message from a diverse group of people who gave up the rugby and soccer on Saturday to attend a workshop hosted by the Princess Vlei Forum... read more
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29 April: Landscapes and Identity
Dr Ian McCallum, psychoanalyst, poet, author, lecturer and Wilderness Leader, was the keynote speaker at an event – ‘Landscapes and Identity’ - hosted recently by Princess Vlei Forum in Grassy Parkl.  The theme of the evening, that identity is tied inextricably to place, threaded through all the presentations.... read more.
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25 April: Meet the Birds 
Over one hundred learners from local schools were treated to an exquisite windless autumn day at Princess Vlei when they came to Meet the Birds on April 25th. The event was co-ordinated by the Princess Vlei Forum, the Children’s Art Centre, and Frank Joubert Art Centre as part of the Flight of Dreams programme... read more.