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. Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith, has clarified the terms of the taxi strike agreement that brought a violent eight-day protest to an end amid claims that the conditions are being misinterpreted:
JP Smith gives clarity on terms of taxi strike agreement
9. The Cape of Good Hope immediately stepped into action after a male horse was reported to be running in a panicked frenzy along the M5:
8. The recent taxi strike created significant disruption for both businesses and employees. After staff members were unable to commute to work on a busy day for Sonder Café, three loyal customers stepped up to lend a helping hand:
Loyal customers help owners of local café amid taxi strike frenzy
7. Fatima Sydow, Cape Town’s beloved celebrity chef, shared the latest update on her battle against cancer on social media. In a video, filmed from her hospital bed, Sydow, known for her optimism, appeared troubled:
‘Help me fight this fight’ – Fatima Sydow admitted to hospital
6. A team of four Grade 12 Economics and Accounting learners at Western Cape’s Paarl Girls’ High was dubbed the winners of the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) 2023 Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Schools Challenge yesterday at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg:
Western Cape school takes top honours in SARB’s MPC Schools Challenge
5. Cape Town recently played host to Chelsea Handler. The American comedian and host of the late-night talk show Chelsea Lately took a break from her busy schedule to explore the wonders of South Africa and the Mother City:
4. SANParks will be presenting its 18th annual SA National Parks Week (just in time to enjoy colourful wildflower fields and warmer weather) and will once again include weekends at some of the national parks:
National Parks Week is coming, cheers to free entry for SA day visitors!
3. Dozens of families have fled two informal settlements in Cape Town, under threat from backyarders and other residents:
2. Cape Town is on the brink of a transformative endeavour as billionaire Rob Hersov propels the development of the Cape Winelands Airport:
South African billionaire advances Cape Winelands airport transformation
1. It’s been a good few months since we bid a sad farewell to the V&A Food Market, consoled by the announcement that the prestigious Time Out Market would be building its first African home right here in the Mother City later in 2023:
Time Out reveals four more of its Cape Town market all-star vendors
Picture: SANParks / Facebook