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. The Department of Basic Education has issued a formal apology following concerns that were raised about the terminology used in Mathematical Literacy Paper 1, written on 3 November:
DBE issues apology for using insensitive term in Math Lit exam paper
9. There is a special place in Cape Town that is a massive recreational space known as the Doggy Park that should be enjoyed by all. But unfortunately, a group of entitled dog owners are ruining it for everyone:
8. The Rhodes Memorial Tea Room, located at the foot of Devil’s Peak, is finally set for a major refurbishment. This comes more than two years after a devastating fire left the building in ruins:
Architecture firm chosen for the restoration of Rhodes Memorial Tea Room
7. Olympic gold medalist Tatjana Schoenmaker and athlete representative Joel Smith tied the knot with a stunning Robertson wedding over the weekend:
Look: Tatjana Schoenmaker and Joel Smith tie the knot in Robertson
6. A Walter Sisulu University (WSU) student who was mistakenly given R14 million instead of her usual R1 400 monthly university grant from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and splurged over R800 000 of it, has managed to dodge a five-year prison sentence:
SA student dodged jail time after splurging R818k NSFAS fund
5. Two suspects were arrested after robbing and assaulting an elderly German couple along Baden Powell Drive, near Wolfgat, who had stopped to take some pictures of the nearby scenery on Tuesday afternoon:
Elderly German couple robbed while enjoying scenery in Cape Town
4. Lievland Vineyards is a historic estate with a beautiful old soul. The surrounding views of breathtaking natural beauty and idyllic Stellenbosch mountains and vineyards alone make this farm an essential stop on any visit to the beautiful region of the Western Cape in South Africa:
Enjoy local flavours and vineyard views at Lievland Café in Stellenbosch
3. In the second baby announcement of the season for South Africa’s rugby world champs, Handre and Marise Pollard have just shared that they’re expecting!
Handre and Marise Pollard have just announced they’re expecting a baby!
2. Cape Town-born singer/songwriter Craig Lucas fell victim to an armed robbery yesterday in Thornton, Cape Town:
Local artist Craig Lucas pleads for his life in armed robbery
1. The Tourism Business Council’s Tourism Campaign for South Africa, starring comedian Trevor Noah, has been officially released on various social media platforms:
Watch: Trevor Noah’s controversial tourism ad leaves Mzansi in stitches