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
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May 133 min read
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 133 min read
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 63 min read
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 62 min read
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
Apr 292 min read
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 224 min read
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 222 min read
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 222 min read
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 222 min read
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 153 min read
Die Khubus Namastap
Ingrid Josephs Vincent vertel van wat haar ma haar geleer het van die Namataal, dans, en gebruike.
Apr 152 min read
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 154 min read
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 155 min read
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 81 min read
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 84 min read
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 82 min read
Baking Eid Cookies To Keep Memories Alive
Jackson Noer explains how baking cookies for Eid carry their own stories in each sweet bite.
Apr 82 min read
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 81 min read
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 82 min read
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
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