Die Son: A Paper that Shines for its Community
Tabloids get a bad rap. Back when I was studying journalism at UCT, I witnessed firsthand how people looked down … Read the rest
Month: January 2025
10 Local Expressions For Shock and Surprise
Shock and surprise have a language all their own. It’s that moment when your brain needs a second to … Read the rest
Fishy Fêshuns: When Kaaps Comedy Was King
Today, we’re celebrating an iconic show in South African television history. Back in 1999, Fishy Fêshuns swam onto our belly-screen … Read the rest
Movie Night: Four Corners
In Four Corners, Ricardo is a young chess champion stuck in the chaos of Cape Flats, where every move … Read the rest
For Your Bookshelf: Gerook
Cobie thought Vaalberg would be boring, but he didn’t expect it to pull him into a mess. Left with a … Read the rest
For Your Bookshelf: Kinnes
Anwar ‘Ahnie’ Brandt runs the dangerous streets of Jurassic Park with the Butcher Boys. Derick is overwhelmed by life’s curveballs, … Read the rest
Movie Night: Noem My Skollie
Abraham is sent to prison for a small crime, but inside, his stories become his weapon. After he’s released, he … Read the rest
Homemade Breyani Spice Mix to Make Your Dish Smaak Delish
You’ll notice that I’ve spelled it “breyani,” not the more traditional “biryani.” I know the “proper” way is biryani, … Read the rest
How These 11 Cape Flats Suburbs Got Their Names
Over 30 suburbs stretch across the Cape Flats. Though they may look the same on a map, each … Read the rest
Aweh Masekin! How Capetonians Say “Hello”
We all know how to say “hello” or “good morning,” though in Cape Town, we save those for our … Read the rest
How to Vlek Snoek (Like The Poggenpoel’s Would)
First, a quick history lesson to explain the title: the Poggenpoels are a family of fishers who’ve been part … Read the rest
How Indigenous Games Went From The Streets To The National Stage
There was a time when the world outside was our greatest adventure, and the best kind of fun didn’t come … Read the rest