Are You Still Chatting Like It’s 2007?
The other day, I came across a 2012 post from a Facebook friend that looked like it belonged in a Read more
Author: capecolouredculture
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 more
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 more
Fishy Fêshuns: When Kaaps Comedy Was King
Chips, hier kom die fish!
Movie Night: Four Corners
In Four Corners, Ricardo is a young chess champion stuck in the chaos of Cape Flats, where every move Read more
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 more
For Your Bookshelf: Kinnes
Plot summary, author information, and book details.
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 more
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 more
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 more
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 more
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 more