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
Author: capecolouredculture
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
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 more
“Pappa Wag Vir Djou”: Where Does This Saying Come From?
“Pappa wag vir djou” (Daddy is waiting for you).
For those on the receiving end of this taunt, Read more
The Meaning of Ben 10: A Nickname for a Certain Breed of Man
Back in the day, “Ben 10” was a cartoon kids couldn’t get enough of. They’d sit glued to the Read more
The Meaning of MXM in Text Chat
Mxm! It’s that sound people make when they’re fed up. You know, that click you do with your tongue Read more
Send a Beautiful Condolence Message to Someone Grieving
Sending a condolence message isn’t always about saying the right thing—it’s about showing you care in a moment of silence Read more
5 Historic Sport Moments That Made Us Feel That Kaapse Pride
There’s a certain feeling when someone from the Cape achieves greatness. It’s like you’ve lived that moment with them. We’ve Read more
Taxi Etiquette: It’s Not Rocket Science, Mense!
Taxis. We love them. We hate them. But we can’t really escape them. Without them, some of us would still Read more
11 Powerful Afrikaans Movies That Showcase The Cape Flats on Screen
There’s something raw and real about Afrikaans movies set on the Cape Flats. They don’t sugarcoat anything—they just tell Read more
The Complete Visitor’s Guide to Vangate Mall
Vangate Mall serves as a shopping destination for communities such as Bridgetown, Gatesville, Rylands, Heideveld, Manenberg, Bonteheuwel, and Read more
Tsek with Your Fancy Food Names
Cape Town’s food vocabulary is in a league of its own. I’m all for proper pronunciation—except when I’m not. Read more