BINNEKRING BLOG
Don’t be kak. Be lekker.
Words: Suzette du Toit Photo: Jan Verboom The South African colloquial word “Lekker” is used referring equally to a person, object or event as superb, magnificent or fantastic. As part of AfrikaBurn’s Code of Conduct, the term “Don’t be kak. …More »
e-Topia is coming!
Since 2015, our team and community have come together to collaborate on Streetopia events in Observatory, Cape Town – and in 2019, the event was held in both Observatory and Johannesburg for the first time. Of course, as with everything …More »
THE (VIRTUAL) ADVENTURES OF SOLAR SANTA 2020
(words and photos by Solar Santa aka Ronnie Jack) Has the virus pandemic left you huddled morosely gazing into your cup of soup? Lucky you. I’m old as Methuselah so don’t have the luxury of wasting what little time …More »
Clan 2020 – Call For Input
In 2020, our Clan effigy will stand for the last time at Stonehenge – and as part of its design, the creators of our central artwork are calling out for your input. Part of our Clan effigy plans for 2020 …More »
Streetopia Jozi Updates!
In 2015, a little idea to fill the streets of urban areas with the vibe and creativity of Tankwa Town took flight, as Streetopia in Observatory, Cape Town. Five years later, our Obs event – which is in essence a …More »
Streetopia Jozi is Coming!
Streetopia, in Jozi? It’s true! Thanks to the efforts of artists, community members and volunteers in the Gauteng region that have stepped up to assist our team in organising an event in their area, Streetopia Jozi will be hosted in …More »
Painted Boots and a Beard ~ Part 4
Writing and pictures by Solar Santa. You are rewarded for having endured this far with more stories from Solar Santa Sonica has gifted me an amazing site. Corner of 6ish and Black Rock City. Prestigious address linked to the original …More »
Painted Boots and a Beard ~ Part 3
Writing and pictures by Solar Santa. Solar Santa continues on his merry way. It is early morning on the playa. My first day back. I’m looking for Nathan the builder of SKOP. A bakkie rolls up and I can’t believe …More »
The Whimsy of a Wallflower in the Wasteland
Words by Gernus Oosthuizen on June 1, 2019 Rising like a dusty mirage out of the Karoo heat, there’s a city that many call home. It’s a manifestation of our collective imagination and the culmination of our collective …More »
2020 Theme Callout
Tribe, Power, Time, Dream, Stof, Mirage, Archetypes, The Trickster, The Gift, X, Play, Working Title, Ephemeropolis… and then came 2020. What will the theme be for next year’s main event? Ah – that’s up to you and your suggestions, …More »
