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 ...

Minstrel competition section 2 teams compete in singing categories

Lauren Paris|Published

Section 2 performers took center stage at this week’s Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association (KKKA) competition, where solo singers and choral groups showcased their ...

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 ...

West London All Stars wins section 1 in minstrel competition

Lauren Paris|Published

West London All Stars from Athlone, winners of Section 1 in the Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association competition. West London All Stars take first place in Section ...

Battling it out in song as final rounds loom

Lauren Paris|Published

Solo singers and choral groups took the stage at this week’s Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association (KKKA) competition as section 2 competed in singing categories. This ...

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 ...

Hangberg Dreams puts addicts on road to recovery

Lauren Paris|Published

The road to recovery from substance abuse isn't easy, but making the journey can change your life for the better, say those who have been helped by a non-profit ...

Mr Beckett and his bucket still battling beach litter

Lauren Paris|Published

You can still find Hout Bay resident David Beckett and his bucket on the beach every morning, although his winter clean-up times are slightly into the mid-morning. ...

Imizamo Yethu clean-up on Mandela Day

Lauren Paris|Published

Imizamo Yethu residents decided to rid their streets of litter on Mandela Day. Garbage bags and gloves were handed out as volunteers and community leaders met on ...

Computer course offers chance for life reboot

Lauren Paris|Published

Eighteen people undergoing rehab in Hangberg for substance abuse logged on to a five-week computer course on Mandela Day. The introductory course will teach them ...

Don’t let your pooch become a couch potato

Lauren Paris|Published

Raphael Gawan, of Imizamo Yethu, became a dog walker six years ago to earn a living after his employers emigrated. “I walk about nine dogs, three times a week for ...

Caring for Hout Bay’s abandoned, abused cats and dogs

Lauren Paris|Published

Alfred, a 12-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier cross pit bull, is still looking for a home after having been at Hout Bay’s Domestic Animal Rescue Group (DARG) ...

Blackouts batter Hout Bay businesses

Lauren Paris|Published

Hout Bay businesses are taking a beating from relentless bouts of load shedding. Businesses say the blackouts are losing them customers and damaging equipment, and ...

US basketball coach ups Hout Bay’s game

Lauren Paris|Published

Basketball players from Hout Bay Hurricanes and Ocean View Bulldogs basketball clubs shot hoops with American coach Tom Mott this week. The coaching clinic at the ...

Teens off to football tourney in Sweden

Lauren Paris|Published

Three teenage girls who play soccer for a Hout Bay club have been chosen to compete in an international football tournament. The Gothia Cup takes place in Gothenburg, ...

Darg doing its bit for Mandela Day

Lauren Paris|Published

This Mandela Day, July 18, the Domestic Animal Rescue Group (DARG) will be collecting care packages for the less fortunate be they animals or humans. The public ...

Bike donated to Hout Bay fireman

Lauren Paris|Published

A Hout Bay fireman is thankful after a bicycle was donated to him after he was robbed. Allister Roode is from Grassy Park, but he often cycles to and from Hout Bay ...

Visit to jazz festival changes lives of Hout Bay youngsters

Lauren Paris|Published

Music students from Hangberg, Imizamo Yethu and Hout Bay who attended the National Youth Jazz Festival in Makhanda, returned “changed human beings”. These were the ...