Carte Blanche: Celebrating S'pitori

Carte Blanche: Celebrating S'pitori

The 15 June episode of Carte Blanche investigates S’pitori, a vibrant township language that has evolved into a powerful cultural force in Pretoria. Once dismissed as informal or inferior, S’pitori originated during times of division and oppression, serving as a tool for survival and expression in marginalised communities. Today, it stands at the forefront of South Africa’s cultural renaissance, shaping the sound of Amapiano music and echoing th…