Tsek! Say It With Me…
“Tsek!” is more than just four little letters. It’s a whole attitude packed into a tiny word.
Tsek (pronounced … Read the rest
Month: January 2025
What Does Lastig Mean? Let’s Break It Down
“Nieh wag, djy’s lastig.”
Some of you know that feeling when the kids won’t stop bugging you. “Can … Read the rest
Dala What You Must: Words to Live By
Born from the Cape Flats and now a staple of South African slang, dala what you must have become a … Read the rest
What is The Real Meaning of Gham?
In coloured communities, the word gham can feel like a slap in the face. It’s a term that’s often used … Read the rest
Why Poenankies Should Be Your New Favourite Word
Poenankies is a gem of a Kaaps word that sums up all things adorable, lovely, and heart-melting. It rolls off … Read the rest
The Meaning of Skyf Explained For Beginners
The word skyf (pronounced “skayf”) is a common slang term for a cigarette or joint in Cape Town, especially among … Read the rest
10 Colourful Facts About The Kaapse Klopse
The Kaapse Klopse Tweede Nuwe Jaar Minstrel Parade is Cape Town’s way of starting the year with energy, rhythm, and … Read the rest
11 Karaoke Hotspots in Cape Town
Thursday and Sunday evenings in Cape Town are traditionally for karaoke, and you don’t need to be a singing … Read the rest
The Smokkelhuis — Every Neighbourhood’s Got One
A smokkelhuis (or smokkie) is a residential building that sells booze. They “smokkel,” meaning they sell without a license. … Read the rest
The Real Meaning Behind Calling Someone Your Masekind
What is a masekind? Check out the above photo. This is a masekind.
Masekind comes from the words … Read the rest
Nothing Slaps Like a Koesister on Sunday
You know it’s Sunday morning in my neighbourhood when that unmistakable aroma of freshly fried dough and spices fills … Read the rest
Meisie, Where’s Your Swirlkous?
Back in the day, you weren’t a real coloured girl until you got your first swirlkous (soolkous). It was a … Read the rest