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. Nine people were injured when a popular ride at GrandWest’s pop-up ‘Fun Park’ malfunctioned:
Carousel at GrandWest Fun Park topples over mid-ride, injuring nine
9. Here are five vehicles that provide ample passenger and cargo space, ensuring that you and your loved ones can travel in comfort without sacrificing style:
Cruising in comfort: 5 cars under 100k with spacious interiors
8. A long-standing dispute between neighbouring Camps Bay residents has recently escalated. The latest development involves the court sheriff seizing vehicles owned by the ex-wife of one of the men who neglected to fulfil the other’s legal expenses:
Long-standing dispute between Camps Bay neighbours intensify
7. One commercial beekeeper has lost nearly 1 500 hives following the recent heavy rains that destroyed several parts of the Western Cape:
6. The coast of False Bay has a unique ecosystem that is home to a captivating community of sea animals that changes with the seasons:
Look: False Bay’s magnificent marine life through the seasons
5. MPs on Wednesday slammed all the authorities involved in the relocation of families from three informal settlements along the Central line if Cape Towns railway:
MPs furious that families haven’t been moved off Cape Town’s railway tracks
4. From coastal towns to idyllic mountain hideaways, the Western Cape has a number of affordable destinations that promise rejuvenation, adventure and unforgettable experiences:
5 affordable getaways waiting for you this winter near Cape Town
3. As fun as work-from-home days can be, they can also get pretty boring or uninspiring. Sometimes, it’s great to get away from your usual workspace and draw some inspiration from all the great coffee and free Wi-Fi the Mother City’s café scene has to offer:
2. The proposed 300-bed Safe Space for homeless people in Green Point, Cape Town, is one step closer to being realised. This week, the North West Municipal Planning Tribunal voted to give permission for the temporary use of a part of a municipal depot:
Safe Space for homeless people in Green Point one step closer
1. Galjoen, located in Cape Town’s cool East City district, pays homage to the famous fish not only through its name but also through its commitment to sustainability. Swart and Horn, who brought Belly of the Beast to the city’s ever-expanding dining scene, understand the importance of preserving our oceans and endemic marine life:
Galjoen: Strictly South African seafood in the heart of Cape Town