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Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association

Local seamstresses create the flamboyant garments for Tweede Nuwejaar. Their influence stretches much further

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Local seamstresses create the flamboyant garments for Tweede Nuwejaar. Their influence stretches much further

By Vincent Cruywagen

Klopse association anniversary makes Cape Town Street Parade a double celebration for minstrels

South Africa

Klopse association anniversary makes Cape Town Street Parade a double celebration for minstrels

By Vincent Cruywagen

Minstrel associations at odds over betting company’s sponsorship of Cape Town carnival events

South Africa

Minstrel associations at odds over betting company’s sponsorship of Cape Town carnival events

By Vincent Cruywagen

Renaming of Tweede Nuwe Jaar street parade draws intense criticism from minstrel association

South Africa

Renaming of Tweede Nuwe Jaar street parade draws intense criticism from minstrel association

By Vincent Cruywagen

Cape Town’s streets to come alive over New Year as carnival and Malay choir festival return after enforced Covid absence

South Africa

Cape Town’s streets to come alive over New Year as carnival and Malay choir festival return after enforced Covid absence

By Vincent Cruywagen