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
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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
Don’t Call Me A Moegoe…What Is A Moegoe?
What is a moegoe? It’s a term for someone who consistently makes poor choices or acts in ways that leave … Read the rest
What is Kaapse Afrikaans, Kaaps, or Afrikaaps?
Kaapse Afrikaans, Cape Town Afrikaans, Kaaps, Afrikaaps, or Mengels is the casual, everyday language spoken by most people on … Read the rest
Talk Kaaps With Me
I’m careful to call today’s post a lesson. That’s because Kaaps is not something you can really “learn” in a … Read the rest