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FILE: A minstrel troupe makes its way through the Cape Town CBD. Picture: Bertram Malgas/Eyewitness News

Cape town minstrel parade

Slim chance of CT minstrel carnival going ahead - KKKA

By Shamiela Fisher

The minstrel parade is part of Cape Town's rich history - every January colourful troupes take over the streets, showcasing their choreography and vibrant...

  • Picture: Supplied.

    Cape Town Minstrels to battle it out in court over stadium access

    This year's conflict began with a permit that was issued to the Kaapse Klopse Karnival Assosiasie to host its parade at Athlone Stadium on 2de Nuwe Jaar.

    1249 days ago
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    [GALLERY] All the colours & costumes at the Cape Town Minstrel Parade

    Thousands of people lined the streets of Cape Town for the annual Tweede Nuwe Jaar celebrations. Around 60 minstrel troupes from various suburbs in the Mother City made their way through the city's streets.

    1602 days ago
  • FILE: A man takes part in the annual Tweede Nuwe Jaar Minstrel Carnival in Cape Town. Picture: EWN.

    Cape Town minstrel parade set to kick off

    Overcast conditions and the threat of light rains have not dampened enthusiasm for this year's minstrel parade.

    1967 days ago
  • FILE: A Cape minstrel troop on the march. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN

    CT association not pleased with minstrel parade decision

    Not everyone is happy with the Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association being granted the hosting rights for the parade.

    1971 days ago
  • A man takes part in the annual Tweede Nuwe Jaar Minstrel Carnival in Cape Town on 2 January 2016. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN.

    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.

    1979 days ago
  • A young girl takes part in the annual Tweede Nuwe Jaar Minstrel Carnival in Cape Town on 2 January 2016. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN.

    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.

    1981 days ago
  • Voorsmaakie Parade supporters outside the Western Cape High Court. Picture: Monique Mortlock/EWN.

    Voorsmaakie Parade won’t go ahead on Saturday

    The Western Cape High Court dismissed an urgent application by the Minstrel Carnival to go ahead with the 'Voorsmaakie Parade'.

    1984 days ago
  • Celebrations at the annual Cape Minstrels Tweede Nuwe Jaar. Picture: Natalie Malgas/EWN.

    [LISTEN] All systems go for Cape Town Minstrel Parade

    It's nearly time again for one of Cape Town's biggest cultural events, set for January.

    1988 days ago
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