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.
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.
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.
2025 Western Cape Cultural Affairs Awards Winners Announced
The Western Cape Cultural Affairs Awards once again tipped its hat to those keeping our stories and culture alive.
Childhood Memories of a 90s Coloured Kid
This blog post is about growing up coloured in the good old days, written in celebration of Heritage Day
Long Street in Cape Town: Your Essential Party Guide
Long Street sits right in Cape Town’s city centre with a reputation as the heartbeat of the night.
14 Weird but Legendary Sandwich Fillings We Swear By
If you thought bread was for peanut butter or ham, you’re about to be shocked by these weird fillings.
Coloured Identity And The 5 Layers Behind It
The meaning of being Coloured today depends entirely on how people decide to carry it.