In the final episode of our four-part series, Encountering Muslim Cape Town, we explore the vital connection between recovering our history, preserving our language and safeguarding the cultural heritage of Cape Muslim communities.

This episode honours the legacy of Achmat Davids, whose groundbreaking research into Cape Muslim history, historical records, mosques, burial grounds and Arabic-Afrikaans transformed our understanding of the lives, knowledge and contributions of earlier generations.

We also explore “The Language That Remembers” — a reflection on Arabic-Afrikaans, the Cape Muslim vernacular, women’s scholarship, and the words, expressions, melodies and stories that carry our identity across generations.

Joining us is Adli Yacubi, writer, designer, broadcaster and cultural storyteller, whose work explores faith, memory and living heritage. Together, we reflect on the enduring legacy of Achmat Davids and consider how language becomes a living archive of Muslim Cape Town.

How do we recover the stories of our ancestors? What role does language play in preserving our identity? And how can we ensure that the rich heritage of Cape Muslims continues to live on for future generations?

Join us for a meaningful conversation about history, language, memory and the preservation of our shared cultural legacy.