As always, we’re keeping you in the loop and making sure that you never miss a Cape Town moment. Here are our Top 10 stories of the week:
10. South Africa’s electricity minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has announced that Eskom does not have the necessary electricity generation capacity to prevent the country from going into stage 8 loadshedding this winter:
Ramokgopa reveals details about winter’s stage 8 loadshedding
9. If you’re a Capetonian on staycation or a visitor to the Mother City, the Northern Suburbs is an often overlooked district of the city that deserves your attention. Durbanville, Bellville and the surrounding areas have everything Cape Town’s more popular areas have, and then some more too:
8. The Water and Sanitation Department said dams in the Western Cape are refilling too slowly this year in comparison to last year and urged residents to intensify water conservation initiatives:
‘WC dams are refilling too slowly this year,’ warns national department
7. Cape {town} Etc and Daddy’s Deals have joined forces to present an exciting competition that invites participants to celebrate the Mother City’s vibrant culinary, lifestyle and hospitality scene. Daddy’s Deals is all about ensuring that everyone gets a chance to experience the best of South Africa at the best price possible – and we love that!
WIN: Tag your favourite Cape Town gems and win treasure for yourself
6. An upmarket Cape Town restaurant has come under fire on social media after circulating a letter alerting staff members that if they accepted any cash or card tips from customers without prior permission from the general manager, it would be considered misconduct:
Accepting tips is now misconduct at upmarket Cape Town eatery
5. The Western Cape Government plans to install containerised solar photovoltaic (PV) cells and battery storage across the province in an effort to combat loadshedding:
Western Cape to get alternative energy solutions housed in shipping containers
4. To say that Capetonians have a deep-rooted love for Mexican food would be a blasphemous understatement. From authentic Mexican cuisines to innovative infusions and more, it’s clear to see we’re always keen for a foodie fiesta or five:
Have a foodie fiesta at these 5 Mexican restaurants in Cape Town
3. There is no end in sight for South Africa’s rolling blackout problems, and they only seem to be getting worse. The implementation of stage 6 loadshedding has become a daily occurrence, with the likelihood of the country experiencing even higher stages in the coming weeks:
Essential items for your home that will help you survive loadshedding
2. It’s one of those days. You’re looking to enjoy a night out on the town, but you’re not looking to do anything too tiring. The thought of busting a move at the clubs just isn’t tickling your fancy, but you’re shaking your fist in frustration at the thought of staying home:
Cosy up with dinner and a show at these hotspots in Cape Town
1. The pattern is firmly established: June approaches, and South Africans hit the departure lounges and jet off to warmer climates to shrug off winter’s biting hug. However, overseas holidays may be out of reach for some (or most), why not indulge in a warming winter cocktail while enjoying the beauty of the Cape? The Western Cape is home to plenty of enchanting getaway destinations, ideal for a cosy stay:
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