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. Africa has some of the least developed public transport systems in the world, which are seldom punctual. But using public transport across Africa is an incredible way to see parts of the continent you wouldn’t encounter otherwise:
From Cape Town to Zanzibar by train, a journey that went awry
9. South African motorists can expect stricter driving rules with the introduction of a demerit system by the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) Act:
Stricter driving rules and new demerit system for SA motorists
8. There’s nothing quite as liberating as the open road. Whether it’s a short drive along the peninsula or hours-long trips out of Cape Town, we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to destination spots across our beautiful country. But before we can get to that, we first need to ensure we have the best vehicle for the job:
7. Businesswoman Wanda McCarthy has appeared in court in Vredenburg, on the Cape West Coast, where she is accused of defrauding the government of R26 million through a security tender:
Western Cape businesswoman appears for R26 million tender fraud
6. Cape Town’s very own adventure queen, Florence Poretti, journeyed with a group of friends to check out the snow at Matroosberg this week:
Cape Town’s Queen of the Cold takes on Matroosberg with friends
5. The top 50 vineyards in the world were announced this week at an event in Bodegas Beronia in the heart of Rioja Alta, Spain, by World’s Best Vineyards, which compiles an annual list showcasing the finest vineyard experiences from around the globe:
4. The City of Cape Town is launching an all-inclusive service-related municipal app under its banner which residents can use to find the latest loadshedding schedule for the area, reports a fault, access e-services and stay informed about the City’s latest news and events, as well as links to the official website:
3. In a recent announcement, M-Net shared that Derek Watts, the esteemed anchor of Carte Blanche, was undergoing treatment for cancer and assured viewers of his eventual return. Unfortunately, it seems that circumstances have changed:
Legendary anchor Derek Watts bids farewell to Carte Blanche after 35 years
2. Almost 30 000 readers voted and ranked Cape Town as ‘The Greatest City on Earth‘ in the 2023 Telegraph Travel Awards:
Cape Town voted as ‘The Greatest City on Earth’ by The Telegraph
1. A female and her two adorable kittens have once again been spotted on the wall along the iconic Chapman’s Peak Drive:
Look: A caracal and her kittens spotted at Cape Town’s famous drive
Picture: Oscar Burnes / Urban Caracal Project, Cape Town, South Africa / Facebook