How to Play Vyf Klippies (or Klipgaatjie)
Vyf klippies has kept generations of children entertained on stoeps and school playgrounds.
Category: Culture
The way we do things, the things we pass down from our parents and grandparents – that’s what makes us who we are. These stories show how much our traditions mean to us, from family gatherings to the special ways our community does things. Check out all the articles we’ve written about it.
Nicknames for Boys on the Cape Flats
We recently asked our Facebook followers for a list of nicknames for boys, and the responses had us laughing out loud.
How to Play Kennetjie, the Childhood Stick Game
Before PlayStations, kennetjie kept the neighbourhood’s kids entertained till the streetlights came on.
How to Play Skululu, the Running Ball Game
Skululu is a running ball game that combines kicking, sprinting, fielding and teamwork, as two teams compete to score runs across the pitch.
How to Play Drie Blikkies, the Can-Tower Game
Take a trip down memory lane, or better yet, down the street and see if you can dodge the guard in a game of drie blikkies.
A Foodie’s Tour of Traditional South African Food for Heritage Day
A tasty tour of traditional South African food and heritage day food, from Cape Malay curries to boerekos classics, region by region, dish by dish.
Smoortjie: The Cape’s Answer to “What’s for Lunch?”
A saucy Cape Malay favourite that turns simple ingredients into serious plate-licking business at home.
5 Next-Level Cape Town Breakdancers
You’re at a Cape Town cypher, the floor is one fire and the energy is 10/10.
Klopse Glamour: Which Cape Town Celebs Nailed the Look?
Seeing well-known personalities swap their usual look for a troupe uniform is always a highlight for the crowds lining the barriers.
Yes, That Iconic Ice Cream Truck Tune Has a Name
To us, it has never been a chart-topping pop song from the seventies. It is simply the ice cream song.
Is Guy Fawkes Ours to Celebrate?
Guy Fawkes no longer fits who we are or what our communities need. On the Cape Flats, where crime already robs us of peace daily, we can’t afford another excuse for violence.
Matriculants Celebrate Their Final Goodbye with Shirt-Signing Ceremony
On this day, you’ll see matriculants in ink-stained white shirts, laughing, hugging, and writing messages to one another before heading into their last exams.