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 at Kenilworth raceourse.
Teams from across the city brought their A-game, debuting their latest apparel for the new season and proudly showcasing the skills and routines they’ve been thoroughly preparing over the past few months.
The Voorsmakie, a key prelude to the iconic street parade, highlighted the unmatched energy and passion of the Kaapse Klopse, with this year’s participants going all out in their performances. Nothing captures the spirit of the festive season quite like the Kaapse Klopse, and with this electrifying preview, anticipation is now at an all-time high for the main event.
Playaz Inc from Mitchell’s Plain sporting their new apparel. Picture: Lauren ParisJuvie Boy’s Entertainers led by their Voorloopers from left Llewellyn Junior Lambrechts and Trevor Mentor. Picture: Lauren ParisThe Juvie Boys Entertainers in their 2024/2025 apparel. Picture: Lauren ParisKriewel squad performers from Philadelphians Minstrels from Grassy Park. Picture: Lauren ParisPhiladelphians Minstrels seamstress Sabrina Smith, back left, and her family, in front, from left, Kylie Langeveld, Alayah February and Chelsea February in the 2024/2025 Phillies dresses. Picture: Lauren ParisIsmaeel Dean, senior voorlooper winner for the 2023/2024 season, and his junior counterpart, Xavier Horsban, lead Heideveld’s TV Stars Youth Development into the arena. Picture: Lauren ParisHeideveld’s TV Star Youth Development supporters in this season’s apparel. Picture: Lauren ParisBishop Lavis Posh Vibrant houte band members sporting this years apparel. Picture: Lauren ParisPhantom Community Development made their debut at the Voorsmakie, showcasing their new red, white and blue apparel. Picture: Supplied
