A trip down memory lane: Life in Cape Town 20 years ago

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A trip down memory lane: Life in Cape Town 20 years ago
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In the spirit of retro Sundays, we thought we'd throw it back to the pivotal decade of the 90s. It was when democracy arrived and a massive influx in our access to new toys and technologies bringing in entertainment that has stayed with us ever since:

In the spirit of retro Sundays, we thought we’d throw it back to the 90s, a pivotal decade for South Africa. The country was moving towards democracy and the borders were opening up to the world after being shunned for Apartheid.

It was when the world reopened its arms that lead to a massive influx in our access to new toys and technologies bringing in entertainment that has stayed with us ever since.Life was slightly simpler then, or at least it felt that way. The possibility of going viral related only to the medical field, and you had to wait for a specific day and time of the week for your favourite shows to come on – binge-watching was a thing we never saw coming.

These Barbie-like dolls were a must-have for any little girl back in the 90s. The doll came with the prettiest perch and would zoom off into the air the moment you pulled the string. It was a magical spectacle for all 90s kids.“Stop watching so much TV, your eyes will go square!” said every parent to their child in the 90s.

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