The Disappearance of Joslin Smith: A Timeline of Heartbreak and Mystery
We remember her family’s pain, the way an entire nation has held its breath, hoping for good news.
Author: capecolouredculture
Ashley’s Restaurant Knows How to Make You Feel Full
This is where Capetonians go on a feeding frenzy.
The Funniest Nicknames for Coloured Guys
Growing up coloured, you were bound to get a nickname at some point. They’re playful and creative – whether it Read more
How Christian Funeral Traditions Honour Loved Ones
Cape Christian funerals have a way of being both heavy and light at the same time.
Money Slang You Need to Know in Cape Town
Remember R2 and R5 notes? Or that random half-cent coin that was like, yoh, why did you even exist? Before Read more
Where In The World Are Dom Jan and Slim Jan?
Somebody once asked on social media: “I wonder how Dom Jan and Slim Jan are doing… They are probably all Read more
The Newbie’s Guide to the Cape Town Taxi Rank
The Cape Town taxi rank is ground zero for city hustle. This is the Kaap in its rawest form—busy, loud, Read more
4 Tasty Differences Between Breyani And Akni
Breyani traces its origins to Iran, where the name can be linked to the Persian term “birinj biriyan,” meaning Read more
A Neighbourhood Tour Through Athlone: 5 Attractions Worth Seeing
Athlone is an interesting mix of life, lying just east of Cape Town’s city centre. It’s the gateway to Read more
A Local’s Guide to Mitchells Plain
Mitchells Plain — called “Die Plain” by its residents — was first developed in the 1970s, 20 kilometres from Read more
What Is The Minimum Wage In South Africa In 2025?
South Africa has made a big step to help workers when the government passed a new law in 2018. Read more
18 Soulful Slow Jams For A Lazy Sunday Afternoon
This selection of slow jams is curated for those chilled moments between your first koesister and after-lunch kickback.