6 Facts About District Six That Take You Back to a Lost Cape Town
These six facts revisit a Cape Town neighbourhood whose destruction scattered thousands of lives across the Cape Flats.
Category: History & Heritage
Explore the moments that defined significant events in our past. Our archive of articles takes you through the key stories and figures that still resonate in today’s culture.
The History of the Coloured People of the Cape
The history of Coloured people in the Cape traces centuries of colonial rule, forced removals and the enduring fight for recognition.
The 10 Most Common Cape Coloured Surnames
Next time you fill in a form and write down your surname, remember there's a whole backstory tucked inside those letters.
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.
Confronting the Coloured Class Divide This Youth Month
written by Denver Toroga
At the age of 19 is when I first realised that not all Coloured South Africans Read more
Cape Town’s 10 Most Devastating Natural Disasters
Cape Town's history is full of events when nature reminded the city who was in charge. Here are some of the most impactful.
The Absurd Pencil Test That Decided One’s Race During Apartheid
The pencil test proves just how ridiculous and cruel racial classification really was.
This YouTube Series Makes Learning About the History of Cape Town Fun
Forget the textbooks. This YouTube series is the best way to watch the history of Cape Town unfold.
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.
The Station Strangler Case Explained in 19 Chilling Details
The Station Strangler murders still send shivers through anyone who remembers the panic.
15 Astonishing Facts About the Manenberg Tornado of 1999
The sound of that wind, the shock of that morning, and the scars left behind remain to the community of Manenberg.
The History Behind Jou Ma Se Easter Pickled Fish
While pickled fish is now tied to the Easter weekend like Gatsby to Friday afternoons, the roots go much deeper than the long weekend braai plans.