Maverick Life

A new mural in Bo-Kaap celebrates the history of Afrikaans, and more from around the world

By Maverick Life Editors

South Africa

Cape Town blaze under control as community rallies after wildfire threatens Bo-Kaap neighbourhood

By Kristin Engel

Maverick Citizen

Cape Town's Cissie Gool House is a global model for community resilience and empowerment

By Visiting Housing Activists

South Africa

Bo-kaap residents rally against over-tourism: demand sustainable solutions for cultural preservation

By Nkululeko Ndlovu

Maverick News

Proposed hotel a 'destructive development that threatens heritage of South Africa’s oldest mosque'

By Matthew Hirsch

Politics

Heckling, call to ‘grow up’, drowning out mark heated Bo-Kaap election debate

By Suné Payne

Politics

Bo-Kaap and District Six plan passed — residents, opposition say public participation was inadequate

By Matthew Hirsch

Maverick News

Cape Town’s notorious unfinished freeway finally gives way to Foreshore development

By Steve Kretzmann

South Africa

Cape Town minstrel troupes bring the music, dance and glitter back to city after two-year pandemic pause

By Leila Dougan

South Africa

Through honest toil and kindness in Bo-Kaap, Souper gardeners plant seeds of hope that transform lives

By Telford Vice

South Africa

Long Street Baths: A quiet old lady, dressed in grey, who has provided solace for more than a century

By Karin Schimke

South Africa

ANC is keen to win in Cape Town’s historic Bo-Kaap, says Duarte

By Suné Payne