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. Increasing incidents of irresponsible road use may result in the Western Cape’s Department of Infrastructure fully closing Franschhoek Pass:
Irresponsible behaviour may prompt the full closure of Franschhoek Pass
9. Escape the hustle and bustle without breaking the bank! As you embrace everything that 2024 has to offer, here’s an enticing roundup of 5 Western Cape getaway deals – all under R1000:
5 Western Cape getaway deals under R1000 to snatch up in 2024
8. Last week, the AWS SA said they were shocked at what they discovered at the home of an elderly couple after responding to a call for help:
Shaggy the dog is looking for a new home after major makeover
7. This year, 10 schools in the Western Cape received thousands more applications for Grade 8 learners, ranking them as the most in demand:
Western Cape Grade 8 spots draw 4000+ applications for limited spaces
6. Bright blue glow on the crests of the waves near the shoreline. Don’t worry, the sea hasn’t become radioactive, it is a natural phenomenon called bioluminescence (sea sparkle):
5. Credit card scammers were caught on CCTV trying to force tourists to pay to walk on a road in Green Point:
CCTV captures credit card fraudsters targeting tourists in Cape Town
4. Online searches for the Stanley Cup, an American drinking cup and flask product, have skyrocketed in South Africa:
3. Sanlam, a South African financial services group, has suspended an employee following serious allegations of verbal abuse and damage to property that occurred during an apparent road rage incident in Cape Town:
Sanlam employee suspended over Cape Town road rage allegations
2. It might seem too early to plan your 2024 annual leave. But if you take a closer look at this year’s calendar, you might notice that with some clever planning, you can score over a month’s worth of time off over the year!
Score a year of holidays in 2024 with clever annual leave planning
1. From cosy bistros to cool cafes, each establishment along this strip has its own unique charm:
Picture: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp