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Akni on Sundays

carynkaleido — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:16:54 +0000

Akni on Sundays is made by Tauriq. He serves up 2 x 80-litre pots of Akni, and every Sunday, he sets up his street food stall. Under the arches of the Auwal mosque in Wale Street. Akni is a humble traditional dish consisting of rice, potatoes, lamb, or chicken and a variety of spices. The authentic Halaal dish takes a full day and night to prepare which is a true labour of love. You can buy enough for a family at a very reasonable cost, it is a great place to collect an unusual Sunday take-out. 95 Wale Street Bo Kaap Tauriq212@gmail.com

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Auwal mosque

carynkaleido — Tue, 10 May 2022 14:00:59 +0000

Auwal mosque: In September 1794, a Vrye Zwarten (free black) Muslim by the name of Coridon of Ceylon bought two properties on Dorp Street in the centre of Cape Town. He was the first black Muslim to own property in Cape Town. When he died, his wife Trijn van de Kaap inherited the properties. She sold them in 1809 to Saartjie van die Kaap, who was her daughter. In 1794, Saartjie donated land for the building of a masjid. Tuan Guru, who had served 13 years on Robben Island, was released in 1793. He ran a masjid in this old warehouse. Inside, there is a Quran he handwrote from memory. Up to that point, an open-air Jumu’ah Saldh [Friday congregational prayers] was held in a disused quarry in Chiappini Street. Tuan Guru, also known as Imam Abdullah, led the Cape Muslims in the Salah. The construction of the Auwal Mosque was made possible by General Craig who permitted Muslims to pray in public in the Cape Colony. Additions to the building were made in 1807. This was the first Masjid (mosque in South Africa. It was built during the time of slavery and became a centre of Muslim communal activity. Every Sunday, you can get Akni to take away outside the mosque, 083 258 7804 39 Dorp Street, Bo Kaap info@auwalmasjid.co.za

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Bo Kaap Bazaar

carynkaleido — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 14:31:56 +0000

The Bo Kaap Bazaar is a colourful market. It offers a diverse range of locally handcrafted items, including designer clothing, bronze castings, ostrich leather goods & jewellery. Or rent a bicycle to explore the neighbourhood. There is a small coffee shop serving light meals and toasties. You will also find goods from other African countries, such as Nigeria and Cameroon. 94 Wale Street, Bo-Kaap

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Bo Kaap Cooking Tour

carynkaleido — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 09:23:07 +0000

Bo Kaap Cooking Tour is a fully immersive social and cultural experience combining a walking tour, hands-on cooking workshop, and a 2-course lunch. This 3-and-a-half-hour experience will introduce you to the food, culture, and traditions of the Cape Malays of Bo-Kaap. Learn how to mix masala and how to make rotis, samoosas, Dhaljies, and chicken curry from scratch. You may be interested in seeing “Traditional Western Cape food” 46 Rose Street, Bo-Kaap

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Bo Kaap Kombuis

carynkaleido — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 19:03:02 +0000

Bo Kaap Kombuis Bo Kaap Kombuis is an authentic Cape Malay Restaurant that embodies the culture, beauty and uniqueness of the area 7 August St, Schotsche Kloof

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Bo Kaap Market

carynkaleido — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:44:53 +0000

Bo Kaap Market has Cape Malay hot foods, snacks and treats. Curries with rice or rotis, bollas, koeksisters and samoosas. Buy your monthly stock of spices, pickles dried fruit and snoek. There is also a selection of handmade crafts. Bo Kaap Civic centre Wale Street Bo Kaap

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Bo Kaap Museum

carynkaleido — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 14:22:02 +0000

The Bo Kaap museum building dates back to the 1760s. It is the oldest house in the area still in its original form. It highlights the cultural contribution made by early Muslim settlers, many of whom were skilled tailors, carpenters, shoemakers, and builders. It contains 19th-century furnishings which include a fine Cape drop-leaf dining table, Cape Regency-style chairs, and a bridal chamber decorated to match the bride’s dress. It is distinguishable by its voorstoep, a type of front terrace with a bench at each end emphasizing the polarizing aspect of Cape Muslim culture. The museum exhibits the lifestyle of a prosperous 19th-century Cape Muslim family along with black-and-white photographs of daily life in the area. Bo Kaap Museum was established in 1978 as a satellite of the SA Cultural History Museum. It was furnished as a house that depicts the lifestyle of a nineteenth-century Muslim family. Free entry included in your City Pass ticket 71 Wale Street, Bo-Kaap, info@iziko.org.za

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Bo Kaap Walking Tour

carynkaleido — Sat, 08 Aug 2020 12:53:24 +0000

The Bo Kaap walking tour heads toward Wale Street up to Buitengracht Street. You will hear interesting stories and facts about the history of the buildings, streets, and people past and present. See the colourful houses, smell the spices of the East, hear the mosques calling for prayer, let the Cape Malay food tempt your taste buds. The Bo-Kaap walking tour takes place twice a day, every day, come rain or shine. It takes 90 minutes. You will find your guide holding a large green and white umbrella. Meet at Motherland Coffee Company, St George’s Mall Bo Kaap

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Faeeza’s Home Kitchen

carynkaleido — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:41:52 +0000

Faeeza’s Home Kitchen is nestled on the corner of a courtyard in the heart of Bo-Kaap. It is where I get to share with you my passion for food, my culture, my life journey and stories in Faeeza’s Home Kitchen. In my kitchen, you get to know about authentic Cape Malay cuisine. Malay food is not just a recipe; it is a culinary experience that will change the way you think of food forever. We offer more than food; we offer a Bo-Kaap cultural experience. 1 Chiappini Lane Bo Kaap Welcome to Faeeza’s Home Kitchen, where every dish tells a story. Faeeza’s Home Kitchen

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Golden Arrow Bus Service

carynkaleido — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:43:12 +0000

Golden Arrow bus service has passed 160 years of providing road-based public transport to the community of Cape Town. The company is in its present form the culmination of an unbroken chain of mergers and acquisitions. It is uniquely positioned as one of a few privately owned companies providing public transport services. Our weekly and monthly products are perfect for passengers who travel to work and home regularly. Weekly 10-ride products are valid for 30 days and monthly 48-ride products for 90 days. – See bus schedules here. Pensioners discount applies To get your pass please call 021 466 7000. hello@gabs.co.za

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