It’s that time of year again, when Minstrel and Malay choir groups prepare for their annual cultural celebration events.
The City recently confirmed its support for these events, including the Tweede Nuwe Jaar Parade, which returns to its traditional date of 2 January, which conveniently falls on a Saturday in 2027.
Tweede Nuwe Jaar 2026 was celebrated on Monday 5 January, much to the disappointment of spectators, as this was a working day for many.
The Street Parade will again make its way through Green Point on the fanwalk towards DHL Stadium.
The City’s Special Events Committee has approved support for the Suid Afrikaanse Koorraad Annual Choral Competitions, which took place earlier this month, the Cape Malay Choir Board competitions scheduled for October and November while the KKKA’s competitions are set for December and January.
The support will also cover the Keep The Dream Competitions taking place this month, the Cape Malay Choirs Road March in December, the Cape District Minstrel Board Competitions and the popular 2de Nuwe Jaar Minstrel Parade.
The City provided a breakdown of monetary support to the various organisations and events:
| Association/Event | City Support |
| 2de Nuwe Jaar Minstrel Parade/Cape Town Street Parade | Financial support and City and Event Services worth up to R4,2 million R2 million towards DHL Stadium venue rental and other stadium costs |
| Cape District Minstrel Board Competitions | Financial support with an amount up to R200 000 Waiver of costs for City-owned venue |
| Cape Malay Choirs Road March | Financial support and City services for an amount up to R1,3 million Waiver of costs for City-owned venue |
| Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association Competitions | Financial support, City and event services with an amount of up to R2 million Waiver of costs for City-owned venue |
| Keep The Dream Choral Competitions | Financial support in the amount of up to R300 000 Waiver of costs for City-owned venue |
| South African United Christmas Bands Board Competitions | Financial support with an amount up to R300 000 Waiver of costs for City-owned venue |
| Suid Afrikaanse Koorraad | Financial support with an amount up to R50 000 Waiver of costs for City-owned venue |
