CAPE TOWN IN ALL-OUT WAR AGAINST ITS OWN CULTURE. A shocking court ruling has EXPOSED the city’s attempt to SILENCE a century-old tradition just days before it begins.
The Western Cape High Court BLINDSIDED city officials, ruling they acted “improperly” by yanking the Minstrel Carnival from its historic home at Vygieskraal Stadium. But the city isn’t backing down. They’re APPEALING the decision, throwing the entire 2026 celebration into chaos.
City spokesperson Luthando Tyhalibongo claims this is about “public safety,” stating the venue is only for “low-risk” events. But the community sees a different pattern: a systematic effort to STRANGLE a vibrant, historically significant celebration. Watch the raw footage of the dispute here, showing the deep frustration bubbling over.
Why does this matter? This isn’t about logistics. It’s about ERASING history. The city claims it supports the culture while simultaneously pulling its venue and admitting the two “approved” stadiums aren’t even available. Who benefits when a beloved public tradition is pushed to the brink?
The city invests millions but provides NOWHERE to celebrate. They speak of heritage while taking lawyers to court to block it.
This is how a culture dies—not with a bang, but with a permit denial and a cold, bureaucratic appeal.
Edited for Kayitsi.com
Author: Kayitsi.com
