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Too cold to be outside? these 7 Cape Town coffee shops are worth the trip

7 Cosy Cape Town coffee shops perfect for rainy winter days

Discover the charm of Cape Town's cafés this winter, where you can enjoy a warm coffee and pastry while escaping the rain. From cosy interiors to vibrant atmospheres, explore the…

Pictured at the back are co-authors Zaahied Sallie and his wife Nurah Tape, in between them is their son Suhaib Sallie. In front are his siblings Yusuf and Maryam, all from Goodwood.

Promoting literacy through ‘brain food’ at Bo-Kaap book launch

Discover how a local non-profit is transforming lives in disadvantaged communities by promoting literacy as essential 'brain food' through engaging children's books.

Council approved nine trading plans opening up 693 new bays for traders city-wide to boost their business and customer experience

Cape Town City Council approves nine new trading plans to boost informal economy

Traders across Cape Town, including the CBD and Bo-Kaap, are set to benefit from nine newly approved trading plans, which will introduce 693 additional trading bays aimed at…

Reader Thamera Naicker, from Edgemead, has 'Cape Fever' author Nadia Davids sign her book.

Award-winning playwright Nadia Davids discusses her new novel 'Cape Fever' in Sea Point

Nadia Davids, an award-winning South African playwright and novelist, captivated audiences at Wordsworth Books in Sea Point on March 27, sharing insights about her latest novel…

7 Steps Cultural Group members, from left, are Junaid Isaacs, Shameer Isaacs, Isghaq Khan, Mansoor Joseph, and Abdu-Dayyaan Floris.

Community reactions to the Bo-Kaap Market launch

The launch of the new Bo-Kaap Market on February 14 sparked mixed emotions among locals, with some eager to support vendors while others expressed concerns about foot traffic and…

Members of Bo-Kaap Daycare Centre for the Aged meet every Monday at Schotesche Kloof civic centre, from 10am until 12.30pm.

Bo-Kaap seniors' club thrives despite relocation

A Bo-Kaap seniors' club is taking a break for Ramadaan, the month of fasting for Muslims, but will be back to keep members fit, busy and healthy.

Munifa Canterbury, organiser of the Bo-Kaap Experience, with partners Jacky Poking from the Bailey Family Foundation and her daughter Kirsten Poking of No Womxn Left Behind, at the Schotsche Kloof Civic Centre on Sunday, July 6.

Experience Bo-Kaap: Local tourism and cultural heritage

Tourism businesses and associates were able to showcase their services and products during The Bo-kaap experience at the Schotsche Kloof civic centre on Sunday, July 6.

The historic Auwal Masjid in the Bo-Kaap is located near the approved hotel development

Approved Bo-Kaap hotel proposal sparks heritage preservation debate

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis confirms the approval of a six-storey hotel near the historic Auwal Masjid in Cape Town, amid concerns from the Bo-Kaap Civic and Ratepayers Association…

Letter to the editor

Could the quarry be a decoy for development?

De Waterkant resident expresses concerns over the proposed quarry redevelopment and car park, questioning why the green space will also be redeveloped.

Residents and interested parties are encouraged to comment on the land use application for the Strand Street Quarry.

Have your say on quarry redevelopment

City encourages residents to comment on land use application for Strand Street Quarry.

A public participation process is currently underway for interested and affected parties to give input on how to preserve the historic well found in Bo-Kaap.

Discovery of historic well in Bo-Kaap welcomed

Bo-Kaap residents want historic well to be the centre piece of new market.

Minstrels bring music and magic to Cape Town Street Parade

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 in the Cape Town…

Kaapse Klopse annual contest kicks off ahead of Cape Town street parade

The Kaapse Klopse annual competition kicked off at Athlone Stadium yesterday, Wednesday January 1, with teams bringing their A-game on Day 1. Typically, the festivities for the…

All eyes on next klopse jol in town

The Hollywoodbets Cape Guineas Kaapse Klopse Voorsmaakie set the stage for what promises to be another exhilarating minstrel season. Held at the Hollywoodbets Kenilworth…

Former pupils of Harold Cressy High School in District Six held their 50th high school reunion on Saturday November 2 in the school foyer. Around 45 guests attended including former high school staff and pupils who came from areas like District Six, Bo-Kaap, Walmer Estate, Kensington, Strand and Somerset West.

Reunion

Former Harold Cressy principal Dr Victor Ritchie, 94, spoke at the reunion. Reunion planning committee members, from left, Berenice Daniels, Vivienne Jullies, Natalia da Rocha,…

Twenty-eight community activists and leaders from across Cape Town and Knysna have graduated from the Development Action Group’s “active citizens” training course. “The active citizens training course is customised to equip communities with a set of tools that will assist them in their advocacy and will better enable them to lobby different stakeholders, particularly government, to respond to housing and human settlements needs,” said DAG programme coordinator Akhona Siswana.

Active citizens

TV stars looking to steal the show

The Klops Kamer is a column that focuses on events and happenings in the world of the minstrels, placing the spotlight on this beautiful part of Cape Town culture… Every year,…

The 7 Steps Minstrel also formed a cultural group which focused more on the Malay Choir competitions.

Carrying on the legacy of a great culture, one step at a time

Dancing through the Bo Kaap streets, proudly showing off their minstrel culture is what the 7 Steps Minstrels are all about. The Bo Kaap-based team operates from the age-old…

Join us in The Klops Kamer

The Klops Kamer feature will focus on events and happenings in the world of the minstrels, placing the spotlight on this beautiful Cape Town culture... The minstrel parade is…

Artful rhino project creates awareness

A crash of 16 rhinos, painted and decorated by local artists, has taken up residence at the Table Bay Hotel, aiming to raise awareness against poaching, and at the same time,…