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. Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding in multiple parts of the Cape. Motorists are urged to drive with extreme caution and vigilance:
Videos: Heavy flooding reported in multiple parts of the Cape
9. As the chilly winter weather settles in Cape Town, it’s important to remember those who are less fortunate, particularly individuals who are experiencing homelessness:
8. Residents and parents of Mandela Park in Khayelitsha are concerned after approximately 100 addicts broke out from a local rehabilitation centre:
Approximately 100 addicts escape from Cape Town rehab centre
7. Cape Town is brimming with charming boutique hotels and idyllic seaside retreats that offer a blend of affordability and splendour. These budget-friendly staycations promise a rejuvenating escape without draining your bank account or jeopardising your hard-earned savings:
6. The long winter school holidays are coming up, and keeping the kids busy with fun things to do during this period is the key to holding onto our sanity while entertaining the kids. Here are some fun activities you can do with the kids during the school holidays in Cape Town:
10 activities to explore in Cape Town during the school holidays
5. When it comes to choosing a car for first-time drivers, safety is of paramount importance. For many young drivers, purchasing a brand new vehicle may not be financially feasible, which makes the used car market an attractive option. We explore five of the safest used cars available for first-time drivers:
4. In a video posted on his social media platforms, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis roamed the streets of the CBD on Monday, spontaneously interviewing some unsuspecting passers to find out, among other things, if they knew who exactly the mayor of Cape Town was:
Geordin Hill-Lewis took to the streets to ask who Cape Town’s mayor is
3. AfriCamps Boutique Glamping invites guests to 16 cosy glamping locations across South Africa with its winter special. The three-night special applies at all 16 AfriCamps locations and offers the ideal getaway opportunity for families, friends and couples seeking a self-catering break in nature:
2. A summons has been issued against convicted wife-beater Jaco Swart to appear in court on 14 August on a new charge of assault. Swart made national headlines last year when he pleaded guilty after video footage of him mercilessly assaulting his wife, Nicoleen Swart, went viral on social media:
Convicted wife-beater Jaco Swart wanted on a new charge of assault
1. Several people are on the hunt for a homeless duo, who have been captured on video busking outside Desmond Tutu’s church in Cape Town:
Homeless couple from Cape Town go viral with their beautiful singing
Picture: Artyom Kulikov / Unsplash