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    City hosts festive events booking info session for Minstrels, Choirs and Bands

    City hosts festive events booking info session for Minstrels, Choirs and Bands

    14 July 2026

    The well attended engagement with these key City partners comes ahead of a busy festive season of cultural events.

    City awaits CTMCA application for available Athlone Stadium dates

    City awaits CTMCA application for available Athlone Stadium dates

    15 January 2026

    The City remains committed to working with the CTMCA to secure a lawfully permissible venue for the event in question.

    Tweede Nuwe Jaar: Tens of thousands celebrate in Cape Town

    Tweede Nuwe Jaar: Tens of thousands celebrate in Cape Town

    06 January 2026

    The city was filled with the unmistakable rhythm of Ghoema, vibrant satin costumes and the infectious energy of the Kaapse Klopse troupes.

    Tweede Nuwe Jaar parade set for historic new heights

    Tweede Nuwe Jaar parade set for historic new heights

    04 January 2026

    ​Excitement is at fever pitch ahead of the official Tweede Nuwe Jaar Festival on Monday, 5 January

    Tweede nuwe Jaar all systems go

    Tweede nuwe Jaar all systems go

    02 January 2026

    Excitement is building ahead of the official Tweede Nuwe Jaar Festival on Monday 5 January

    City considers next steps in matter involving the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association (CTMCA)

    City considers next steps in matter involving the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association (CTMCA)

    30 December 2025

    The judgement and order issued yesterday have no bearing on Tweede Nuwe Jaar, as the matter before the court related solely to the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association’s internal competitions and the provision of suitable venues to hold such competitions.

    For the record: Minstrel Road march route

    For the record: Minstrel Road march route

    28 December 2025

    The City is currently finalising the permit application for the 2026 Tweede Nuwe Jaar Parade or the Cape Town Street Parade.

    Minstrel Parade to get a new route in 2026

    Minstrel Parade to get a new route in 2026

    24 December 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Events Permit Office is currently reviewing an application for a revised route for the Cape Town Street Parade (Tweede Nuwe Jaar Parade) in 2026

    Permits granted for Malay Choir Road March and Klopse Parade

    Permits granted for Malay Choir Road March and Klopse Parade

    31 December 2024

    The Cape Malay Choir Board Road March and Tweede Nuwe Jaar Minstrel Parade are taking place this week.

     No fooling around with Cape Town’s April event calendar

    No fooling around with Cape Town’s April event calendar

    04 April 2024

    City hosting a lot of events in April

    Nearly R4bn economic boost from events in 2023

    Nearly R4bn economic boost from events in 2023

    04 January 2024

    The City of Cape Town's Events Permit Office permitted over 1 200 events in the calendar year.

    Greenlight for Malay Choirs Road March and Tweede Nuwe Jaar

    Greenlight for Malay Choirs Road March and Tweede Nuwe Jaar

    29 December 2023

    The events are a highlight on Cape Town's annual Events calendar.

    Bumper end to Cape Town’s 2023 events calendar

    Bumper end to Cape Town’s 2023 events calendar

    04 September 2023

    The third instalment of FAME Week Africa, taking place from 3 – 9 September 2023, will kick off an exciting season of events until the end of the year.

    Cape Town’s five-year major Events plan taking shape

    Cape Town’s five-year major Events plan taking shape

    14 June 2023

    The City has announced that it has officially expressed interest to host the European Professional Club Rugby finals in 2025 or 2026.

    Golden run of events sets tone for 2023

    Golden run of events sets tone for 2023

    30 March 2023

    The City of Cape Town's Events Permit Office has already issued 327 event permits between January and March

    Women’s sports lead Cape Town events in 2023

    Women’s sports lead Cape Town events in 2023

    01 February 2023

    ​Cape Town is bracing for a busy year of events, including a number of major international showpieces.

    Malay Choirs, Minstrels ready for New Year

    Malay Choirs, Minstrels ready for New Year

    28 December 2022

    ​The Cape Malay Choirs Parade will take place from Saturday, 31 December 2022 to Sunday, 1 January 2022.

    City to support Minstrel and Cape Malay Choir events for next three years

    City to support Minstrel and Cape Malay Choir events for next three years

    08 December 2022

    The popular 2de Nuwe Jaar Minstrel Parade will also make its return this summer on its traditional 2 January date.

    City welcomes British and Irish Lions rugby tour announcement

    City welcomes British and Irish Lions rugby tour announcement

    24 March 2021

    ​Executive Mayor Alderman Dan Plato expressed excitement that the much-anticipated Lion’s Tour has been confirmed to take place in South Africa, including Cape Town later this year

    Cape Town ushers in festive season with global events award

    Cape Town ushers in festive season with global events award

    02 December 2020

    For a small Festive Lights Switch-On ceremony with a twist to usher in the joyous season

    Minstrel, Malay Choir and Christmas Band organisations postpone their events

    Minstrel, Malay Choir and Christmas Band organisations postpone their events

    30 November 2020

    Events postponed due current gatherings' limitations.

    Cape Town street parade marches to the right tune

    Cape Town street parade marches to the right tune

    05 January 2020

    The Kaapse Klopse Karnivaal Association (KKKA), the organisation responsible for the Cape Town Street Parade (Tweede Nuwe Jaar), supported by the City of Cape Town, successfully hosted the event on Saturday 4 January 2020.

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