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. The public is reminded to keep their distance from marine and coastal wildlife at all times and to not interfere with them after a whale shark was spotted nearly beached at Clifton Fourth Beach:
Public urged to not harass whale shark spotted at Clifton Beach
9. Tapping, scanning and swiping is the new currency that was once dominated by banknotes. But the reality for the majority who live in Cape Town is that cash is their only means of paying for goods and services:
8. The City of Cape Town has commended its Recreation and Parks Department’s seasonal lifeguards, who have had their hands full responding to incidents over December:
Seven drownings recorded at Cape Town beaches since December
7. With the ever-increasing rise in the cost of living, we’re constantly on the lookout for ways to entertain ourselves without really having to break the bank:
10 things to do in Cape Town’s city centre, even if you’re on a budget
6. South African food prices have reportedly been declining by a small margin since December 2023, and a declining trend in food inflation is set to continue this year:
South African food prices promise a declining trend for 2024
5. With screenings running until April 2024, the Galileo Open Air Cinema offers unique entertainment for both locals and tourists and an opportunity to take advantage of the Cape’s beautiful locations and vistas:
Here’s what’s on the Galileo Open Air Cinema’s screen this month
4. Cape Town continues to have the most expensive rental areas in South Africa:
Cape Town areas dominate list of most expensive rental properties
3. The City’s public swimming pools and spray parks are open and ready for the summer season. Beat the Cape Town heat by visiting a swimming pool closest to you and make the most of the summer season:
2. If you find yourself wanting to explore on an adventure through history while getting a taste of some of the most delectable cultivars, check out these five wine farms in Banhoek Valley:
1. The year 2023 was a busy one for Cape Town. Among many other events, the City hosted Africa’s first Netball World Cup, the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, its inaugural Formula E race, the Loeries Creative Week and the Tweede Nuwe Jaar Minstrel Street Parade:
Events in 2023 boost Cape Town’s economy by nearly R4 billion
Picture: Screenshot from supplied video