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 the rest
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.
Cape Town’s 10 Most Devastating Natural Disasters
Cape Town is extraordinary. On any given morning, you can watch mist tumble over Table Mountain like a slow-motion waterfall, … Read the rest
The Absurd Pencil Test That Decided One’s Race During Apartheid
The “pencil test” is one of the most infamous and bizarre examples of how the South African apartheid government used … Read the rest
This YouTube Series Makes Learning About the History of Cape Town Fun
Trying to piece together the history of Cape Town usually involves drowning in a sea of dry academic papers and … Read the rest
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
The Station Strangler Case Explained in 19 Chilling Details
The case of the Station Strangler is one of the most chilling and controversial true crime mysteries in South African … Read the rest
15 Astonishing Facts About the Manenberg Tornado of 1999
On Sunday morning, 29 August 1999, a violent storm hit the Cape Flats before most people had their first cup … 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 History Behind Jou Ma Se Easter Pickled Fish
Easter pickled fish is that dish you either grew up eating or now feel low-key proud to make properly. And … Read the rest
These 11 Old Cape Town Photos Will Stay in Your Head All Day
Cape Town has been through a lot, but it’s not always easy to picture what life used to be like. … Read the rest
Why People Thought The Original Nik-Naks Man Was Racist
I’ve had Nik Naks. You’ve had Nik Naks. We’ve all had Nik Naks. Nik Naks are as South African as … Read the rest
9 Shocking Events That Shaped The Rise And Fall of PAGAD
If you’ve been following the news from the Cape Flats lately, you know how often communities are stepping up to … Read the rest