Malay Quarter officially renamed Bo-Kaap
Cape Town’s most colourful and diverse community has lost its slave name and is now officially named Bo-Kaap. After a lengthy process to officially change the name from its former Schotschekloof, community members have successfully cemented the heritage of the ‘Malay Quarter’. Last week, community members were elated when the Minister of Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa approved the application of the Bo-Kaap Civic and Ratepayers’ Association (BKCRA) to rename […]
