Is Guy Fawkes Ours to Celebrate?
You can tell when Guy Fawkes is coming. The pops and bangs start long before the fifth of November. You … Read the rest
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.
Matriculants Celebrate Their Final Goodbye with Shirt-Signing Ceremony
Matric final exams have kicked off across South Africa, and for many students, it’s the start of the end — … Read the rest
2025 Western Cape Cultural Affairs Awards Winners Announced
The Artscape Theatre on 7 October hosted a crowd that spanned the spectrum of Western Cape culture. The Cultural Affairs … Read the rest
Childhood Memories of a 90s Coloured Kid
Heritage Day brings back so many memories of how we grew up on the Cape Flats in the 90s. Life … Read the rest
Long Street in Cape Town: Your Essential Party Guide
Long Street in Cape Town does not need an introduction, but if it’s your first time, it deserves one anyway.… Read the rest
14 Weird but Legendary Sandwich Fillings We Swear By
The sandwich has always been the meal that needed the least effort. Grab bread, throw in a filling, and you’re … Read the rest
Coloured Identity And The 5 Layers Behind It
Coloured identity is often spoken about as if it belongs to one group with one view, but reality tells a … Read the rest
Coloured Heritage Clothing Inspiration for Heritage Day
Heritage Day always feels bigger than a public holiday. Dressing up has become part of the day; a signal of … Read the rest
The Ghellie That Brought Us Together During Winter
Winter in Cape Town has shown its teeth. Those cold fronts have rolled in with proper force, bringing relentless winds … Read the rest
Enjoy The Humble Penny Polony in These 7 Delicious Ways
If you’ve ever stood around a fire with your cousins and stuck wooden skewers through pink worsies that popped when … Read the rest
Taxi Guardjie Behaviour That’s Basically Law
A taxi without a guardjie is like a gatsby without chips.
Wynberg! Bellville! That’s the guardtjie doing what … Read the rest
What People Get Wrong About Spinning Cars
There’s nothing polished about spinning cars on the Cape Flats. And that’s the point. The ground vibrates and the … Read the rest