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. An alarming number of assignments went unmarked during the first semester at the University of South Africa (Unisa). Out of the 919 986 assignments submitted by Unisa students, a staggering 385 664 assignments were not assessed:
Over 385 000 assignments left unmarked in first semester at Unisa
9. It can be argued that owning a car is a necessity rather than a luxury in present-day Cape Town. But with a plethora of brands, specs and features on offer, buying a car for the first time can be both an exciting and overwhelming experience:
8. The City has accepted a settlement for the battle against the development of Amazon in Cape Town:
7. Cape football fans are in for a treat next PSL season with three clubs in the top flight and three derbies – home and away. To draw crowds, these clubs need to go into the history books to see how legend Ismail ‘Miley’ Abass who, with his teammates, drew thousands to watch Cape Town Spurs play, writes Gasant Abarder in a new #SliceOfGasant column:
6. School holidays bring the challenge of entertaining the kids while also managing the increased expenses that come with their constant hunger. Balancing the need for affordable entertainment and keeping the grocery bill in check can seem like a daunting task. But with some smart strategies and a little planning, you can entertain the kids and cut costs on your grocery bill:
Here’s how to keep the kids entertained and fed on a budget this holiday
5. SARugbymag reports that Rondebosch Boys’ High has apparently been forced to call in legal help to protect 1st XV coach Joel Carew after he received threats from an unhappy parent:
Cape Town school rugby coach abused and threatened by parent
4. Whether you are looking for a reliable and safe family car or simply something to take you off the beaten track without breaking the bank, SUVs are always a sensible choice:
3. Handmade in Cape Town, The Two of Us is the brainchild of Jess and Steph, two talented individuals who share a deep passion for crochet and who brought their creative visions to life to create something truly special:
Introducing The Two of Us: A blend of crochet and creativity
2. If just a glimpse of something cute and fluffy gets you feeling tingly with excitement, then this little hidden gem in Paarl will have you feeling absolutely giddy. Just 40 minutes outside of Cape Town lies the Alpaca Loom Coffee Shop and Weaving Studio, a furry paradise with well over 300 alpacas and a few other furry creatures too:
The Alpaca Loom: Paarl’s fluffiest hidden gem for the whole family to enjoy
1. Table Mountain saw nearly 300 000 visitors between December 2022 and February 2023, earning the popular attraction the major milestone of welcoming its 30 millionth visitor since opening in 1929:
Table Mountain celebrates 30 millionth visitor since opening in 1929
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