Cape minstrel association
R4.5m approved for Cape minstrel events
The funding will support associations to host events like Tweede Nuwe Jaar celebrations, minstrel competitions and Malay choir gatherings.
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Hundreds camp out for glimpse of CT's minstrel parade
The event, also known as the Tweede Nuwe Jaar, takes place annually on the second day of each New Year.
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Cape Minstrel Carnival Association loses court battle over funding
The Western Cape High Court on Tuesday dismissed an application brought by the association.
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Breakaway Cape minstrel association ‘ready to host own parade’
The association has withdrawn from the City's main event set to take place on 2 January.
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Nuwejaar parade hosts disappointed by minstrels' division
The Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association has decided its 36 troupes will not be marching in the annual parade on Monday.
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City of CT reviewing minstrel associations’ applications
The City says meetings with minstrel associations regarding the annual Tweede Nuwe Jaar Parade should take place sooner in the year.
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Cape minstrel officials, City expected to meet over parade
According to the CT Minstrel Carnival Association , they need to discuss matters relating to the date of the annual parade and funding.
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Cape Minstrel parade set to start at midday today
The 60 minstrel troupes, comprising of close to 30,000 minstrels, will take part in the day’s festivities.
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Cape minstrels: We’ve done nothing wrong
The Minstrel Carnival Association has welcomed a probe into how it spent millions from the Lottery Fund.
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Minstrel Carnival set to go ahead tomorrow
After a series of postponements and rows, the carnival looks set to go ahead.
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Minstrel Carnival underway
The colourful annual Tweede Nuwe Jaar is underway in the Mother City.
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Minstrel champs ready to defend title
Current Cape Minstrel Carnival champions believe they have what it takes to keep the title.
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More than R3m to stage Cape minstrels
A retired judge has been instrumental in mediating between the City of Cape Town and minstrels.
