Casbah serves up good memories
It attracted people from neighbouring towns for the service and quality of food served.
Gail Corry from Brakpan writes:
A very sad day in the history of Brakpan.
Not only have we lost one of the best roadhouses in Gauteng, but more than 40 people have lost their jobs.
The Casbah was a landmark on the East Rand.
It was situated in a prime position in our once beautiful town.
It attracted people from neighbouring towns for the service and quality of food served.
My sister, who moved to Pretoria more than 40 years ago, would still drive all the way to Brakpan for her favourite dish that could not be equalised anywhere else.
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I can verify that when we were police reservists in our younger days and when we were on duty, we were given a discounted rate.
My son who lived in the Cape would introduce friends and family to the best roadhouse in South Africa when he came up to Gauteng.
With reference to the story in last week’s Herald, ‘Brakpan to host rugby day’, more than 22 clubs have already entered for the annual rugby day at Bosman Stadium, which is right opposite the Casbah.
Most of them would have frequented the roadhouse, but will no longer be able to make a contribution to the economy of Brakpan.
One waiter, Groovy, has been there for more than 40 years, as have many other staff members.
Many are well-known to the senior citizens of the town who have been supporting this famous roadhouse for more than 50 years.
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