Juvie Boy Entertainers take the crown again in section 2 of minstrel competition

Lauren Paris and Tauriq Hassen|Published

Juvie Boy Entertainers crowned section 2 carnival winners The final prizes were handed out at the 2025 Minstrel Competition on Saturday February 1 in front of a ...

West London All Stars crowned champions at 2025 minstrel competition

Lauren Paris and Tauriq Hassen|Published

The 2025 Minstrel Competition came to a thrilling close on Saturday, January 25, as the West London All Stars were crowned champions. The four-week event, ended ...

Thrilling showdown at minstrel competition as teams battle in singing categories

Lauren Paris|Published

Solo singers and choral groups showcased their talents at this week's Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association (KKKA) competition, where Section 1 performers battled it ...

Minstrels bring music and magic to Cape Town Street Parade

Lauren Paris|Published

Bright colours, satin and sequins lit up the streets of District Six, the city centre and Bo-Kaap on Saturday January 4 as more than 20 000 performers took part ...

Voorsmakie sets the stage for an epic Cape Town Street Parade

Lauren Paris|Published

The bar has been raised for what's to be expected at this year’s Cape Town Street Parade following the weekend’s vibrant festivities at the 2024 annual Voorsmakie ...

Excitement builds as Kaapse Klopse troupes prepare for competition

Lauren Paris|Published

Kaapse Klopse troupe owners are gearing up to defend their titles and elevate the competition for the upcoming season. Excitement and anticipation filled the boardroom ...

Klopse turn on the mic as teams battle it out in song

Lauren Paris and fuad Esack|Published

Solo singers and choral groups took the stage at this week’s Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association (KKKA) competition as section 1 competed in singing categories. On ...

Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association competition kicks off

Lauren Paris and fuad Esack|Published

Supporters and fans queued at Athlone Stadium’s gates from as early as 6am to gain entry and get the best seats ahead of the Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association's annual ...

Gallery: Cape Town Street Parade

Lauren Paris|Published

The Original D6 Hanover Minstrels kicking off the Hollywoodbets Cape Town Street Parade. Picture: Lauren Paris Athlone minstrel group, West London All Stars’ juvenile ...

‘Retyre? No, retread!’ says Pieter-Dirk Uys

Lauren Paris|Published

Author, satirist and social activist Pieter-Dirk Uys is far from retiring and is back with a brand new show called Sell-By-Date, now on stage at Theatre On The Bay ...

Cashless way to help the homeless

Lauren Paris|Published

A new cashless voucher system will let the public help the homeless without giving them money that can be spent on drugs and alcohol. The Mi-Change vouchers were ...

Laughter is the best medicine for Operation Smile

Lauren Paris|Published

Operation Smile South Africa is this year's Jive Cape Town Funny Festival charity beneficiary for the second time after a two-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic. ...

Volunteers knit for needy children

Lauren Paris|Published

Hundreds of winter woolies have been knitted by volunteers for underprivileged children in Ocean View. In total, 201 jerseys, 13 scarves, 231 beanie-and-glove sets ...

Bad season for trek fishermen

Lauren Paris|Published

Fish Hoek’s trek fishermen say times are tough and their catch for the season is well below what they usually bank on to support their families. The fishing season ...

New mural honours Fish Hoek’s trek fishermen

Lauren Paris|Published

Artist Christine Andrews has done it again - this time Fish Hoek’s trek fishermen have been captured in vivid detail for her latest mural. Ms Andrews had barely ...

Body of unidentified man recovered at Long Beach

Lauren Paris|Published

The body of an unidentified man was found at Long Beach, Simon's Town, on Tuesday June 7. A National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) crew and police divers retrieved ...

New 40km/h speed limit for Simon’s Town

Lauren Paris|Published

Motorists will have to slow down when entering Simon’s Town, where a new 40km/h speed limit has been introduced. Signage was posted on Tuesday May 31, when the new ...

Valyland post office to close

Lauren Paris|Published

News that the Valyland post office in Fish Hoek will close on Wednesday June 15 has been met with unhappiness by the public. SA Post Office spokesman Johan Kruger ...