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VOC: The Last Exit - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
Cariema Isaacs stands at the last exit point her forbears stood before entering the Dutch VOC ships, embarking on a voyage that would take t
May 20, 20243 min read
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Here’s How To Navigate the Adderley Street Flower Market
When Odette Ramsingh is completely intimidated by shrewd flower sellers, a few savvy buyers explain the right approach to buying flowers at
May 13, 20243 min read
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What’s Holding Your Food Small Business Back?
Navigating market access is one of the biggest challenges for small businesses. Read on for advice from a business growth agency.
May 13, 20243 min read
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Northern Cape Cop Turns Comedy Star
“Antie Katriena” was created when former policeman Warren Louw was stuck at home in Fonteintjie, outside Springbok, during lockdown.
May 6, 20243 min read
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We Come From Nobility - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
“Arch your back and sit up straight... Position your crown and allow the light of your heritage and ancestors to illuminate your life,” Cari
May 6, 20242 min read
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Jakarta Has My Heart - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
“...the waiter comes over to me. He sweetly says: ‘Maybe you’d like to try some Bubur?’.” Cariema Isaacs feels like she’s come home and find
Apr 29, 20242 min read
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Your Support Is Essential To koesister.com’s Sustainability
We’ve written previously about why we made the decision to stop printing the Koe’sister magazine and pivot to this premium-access website in
Apr 22, 20244 min read
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Finding Grounding In Bali - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
“When you speak to anyone here and you mention that you had an epiphany about your life, your career, your love, they nod and say: ‘Yeah, th
Apr 22, 20242 min read
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Thursday Evening Gadat
Fayruza Abrahams writes about the Thursday evening gadat, a ritual that is still being practiced today, especially in the Bo-Kaap community
Apr 22, 20242 min read
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Explore the Flavours: A Sneak Peek at the Fire & Feast Festival at Mzansi Food & Drink Show
Given that many South Africans like nothing more than a rump steak, lamb chop, chicken kebab or piece of boerewors done to perfection on the
Apr 22, 20242 min read
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Die Khubus Namastap
Ingrid Josephs Vincent vertel van wat haar ma haar geleer het van die Namataal, dans, en gebruike.
Apr 15, 20243 min read
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Playing Small No Longer - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
“The thing about playing small is, we are silenced, and silent about the stuff that we need to be vocal about,” Cariema Isaacs says as she v
Apr 15, 20242 min read
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10 Things To Know About Champagne
In anticipation of the Johannesburg Cap Classique, Champagne & Bubbles Festival happening on 17 & 18 May, here are 10 things you may not hav
Apr 15, 20244 min read
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Food Gardening Will Humble You
Christina Koen tells of the trials and tribulation of her family’s foray into tending a food garden and finds just how rewarding it is to li
Apr 15, 20245 min read
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District Six Museum & Koe’sister Mothers’ Day Market
Held on Saturday, 4 May (the day before Mothers Day) the District Six Museum & Koe’sister Mothers’ Day Market is the perfect place to spend
Apr 8, 20241 min read
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Dysselsdorp Groei Liquorice
Christina Koen vertel van Dysselsdorp wat doer in die verte teen die R62 sit. Een van SA se menigte vergete gemeenskappe, agtergelaat na die
Apr 8, 20244 min read
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Baking Eid Cookies To Keep Memories Alive
Jackson Noer explains how baking cookies for Eid carry their own stories in each sweet bite.
Apr 8, 20242 min read
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Al Wida, Al Wida, Sagru Ramadaan (Farewell, Farewell, Dear Ramadaan)
Rahshanah Damonse shares reflections from a couple of years back on the end of Ramadaan.
Apr 8, 20242 min read
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Lineage - A Journey Of Cape Malay Heritage
Cariema Isaacs shares how she found her word in Bali: lineage. Read on as she continues sharing her journey of self-discovery in diary form.
Apr 8, 20241 min read
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Are You SA’s Plant-Based Chef of the Year?
The competition provides chefs the opportunity to showcase their flair by experimenting with an array of plant-based products. The live chef
Apr 8, 20242 min read
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