Kaapse Klopse Route Change Triggers Backlash and Legal Threats
News365 | 24.12.2025 21:05
Organisers of Cape Town’s iconic Kaapse Klopse carnival are facing mounting criticism and potential legal action after announcing a major route change for this year’s event. Detractors within the minstrel fraternity argue that the decision not only sidelines historical significance but also threatens to exclude poorer communities who have long regarded the carnival as a free and inclusive public celebration.
