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 ...

Youth lead march for system change

Lauren Paris|Published

Protesters calling for a response to the climate and socio-environmental crises facing South Africa marched to Parliament with a list of their demands. March goers ...