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  • FILE: Celebrations at the annual Cape Minstrels Tweede Nuwe Jaar Parade. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN.

    Minstrel Association 'livid' after court ruling

    The City says Bo-Kaap residents complained about noise and safety, prompting the interdict.

    2653 days ago
  • This comes after the city received several complaints from Bo-Kaap residents about the noise and safety concerns arising from the back marches.

    Minstrels at loggerheads with CT bosses over tonight's march

    The city applied for an urgent interdict against the association to prevent some troops from marching.

    2654 days ago
  • Celebrations at the annual Cape Minstrels Tweede Nuwe Jaar Parade. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN.

    Some fear mudslinging will tarnish Minstrel Parade

    The annual Minstrel Parade took place in the Cape Town CBD yesterday after a few postponements.

    2681 days ago
  • Celebrations at the annual Cape Minstrels Tweede Nuwe Jaar Parade. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN.

    Minstrels magic hits Cape Town

    Experience all the colour of the annual Cape institution of Tweede Nuwe Jaar, which took place on 17 January 2015 after postponements.

    2682 days ago
  • Thousands of people turned up for the annual Cape Minstrels Tweede Nuwe Jaar Parade. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN.

    New record for 2015 Minstrels Parade

    Almost 13,000 minstrels participated in this year's event.

    2682 days ago
  • Young and old are participating in this year's Cape Minstrels event, minstrels say they've been practicing for a year to outperform competition. Picture: Natalie Malgas/EWN.

    [PHOTOS]: All the colour at the 2015 Minstrels Parade

    Eyewitness News takes a look at the celebrations of this year’s annual Cape Minstrels Tweede Nuwe Jaar parade.

    2682 days ago
  • Thousands of people have turned up for the annual Cape Minstrels Tweede Nuwe Jaar. Picture: Natalie Malgas/EWN.

    Annual Cape Minstrels Parade underway

    Thousands of people have turned up for the annual Cape Minstrels Tweede Nuwe Jaar Parade.

    2682 days ago
  • The Cape Town minstrels arriving at the stadium ahead of the ANC 103 birthday celebration on 10 January 2015. Picture: Rahima Essop/EWN.

    Several roads closed for Minstrel Parade today

    Police and other law enforcement will be on high alert throughout the day’s festivities.

    2682 days ago
  • The Cape Town minstrels arriving at the stadium ahead of the ANC 103 birthday celebration on 10 January 2015. Picture: Rahima Essop/EWN.

    Minstrel Carnival set to go ahead tomorrow

    After a series of postponements and rows, the carnival looks set to go ahead.

    2683 days ago
  • FILE: Both the City of Cape Town and Cape Cultural and Carnival Committee have agreed to change the date of the annual minstrel carnival because it coincides with an Islamic religious holiday. Picture: EWN

    Kaapse Klopse date changed again

    The event was moved as prophet Muhammad’s birthday was celebrated on previous date.

    2707 days ago
  • FILE: The newly established Cape Cultural and Carnival Committee has suspended one of its minstrel associations on allegations of fraud. Picture: Supplied.

    Minstrel association suspended on fraud allegations

    The Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association is being probed after allegations of missing lottery funding surfaced.

    2736 days ago
  • FILE: Minstrel groups have often butted heads with the city over various issues including funding. Picture: EWN.

    Minstrel committee 'thrilled' to be in control

    The Kaapse Klopse march at the end of the year will be organised by the various minstrel troupes.

    2742 days ago
  • District Six entertainers took part in Tweede Nuwe Jaar. Picture: Renee de Villiers/EWN.

    'Lessons learnt from minstrel carnival'

    The DA-led City of Cape Town hit out at the ANC for “politicising” the annual event.

    3058 days ago
  • The city of Cape Town set aside about R3 million for safety and security, traffic control and clean-up operations after the event. Picture: Graeme Raubenheimer/EWN

    Minstrel clean-up operations complete

    The annual carnival took place in the streets of the Cape Town CBD on Saturday.

    3059 days ago
  • The audience waits for the Tweede Nuwe Jaars festival to kick off on 2 January 2013. Picture: Graeme Raubenheimer/EWN

    Fransman wants CT minstrel route declared

    Marius Fransman wants the route used by minstrel troops to be declared a national heritage route.

    3059 days ago
  • The audience waits for the Tweede Nuwe Jaars festival to kick off on 2 January 2013. Picture: Graeme Raubenheimer/EWN

    Minstrel Carnival underway

    The colourful annual Tweede Nuwe Jaar is underway in the Mother City.

    3427 days ago
  • A minstrel group showing off its skills at the Cape Town Stadium. Picture: Lindiwe Mlandu/EWN

    Minstrel champs ready to defend title

    Current Cape Minstrel Carnival champions believe they have what it takes to keep the title.

    3432 days ago
  • A minstrel group showing off its skills at the Cape Town Stadium. Picture: Lindiwe Mlandu/EWN

    Planning begins for Kaapse Klopse extravaganza

    The annual Tweede Nuwe Jaar will go ahead despite grievances from minstrel groups.

    3446 days ago
  • A minstrel group showing off its skills at the Cape Town Stadium. Picture: Lindiwe Mlandu/EWN

    More than R3m to stage Cape minstrels

    A retired judge has been instrumental in mediating between the City of Cape Town and minstrels.

    3447 days ago
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