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. These popular spots for outdoor swimming are all about beautiful surroundings and cool, calm waters, offering a peaceful retreat for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle:
Cool off in nature with these pristine swimming spots in the Cape
9. The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure suffered a major setback in the Western Cape High Court as the judge ruled to set aside the DA-led government’s decision to award H&I Civil and Building (Pty) Ltd a multi-million rand tender for the construction of the new Manenberg School of Skills:
Western Cape High Court sets aside multi-million rand school tender
8. Tucked away on a cosy street in the heart of Woodstock, one of the oldest and most vibrant suburbs in the city, lies 51 on Roodebloem, a luxury boutique spa and upmarket café restaurant:
51 on Roodebloem, a little halaal oasis for the body and mind
7. An alert was sent out by the Western Cape’s Department of Community Safety to all Community Police Forums (CPF) and Neighbourhood Watches (NHWs) to be on the lookout for tyres used as road blockades ahead of the protest planned by the EFF for Monday, 20 March 2023:
WC warns of tyres placed at strategic locations ahead of Monday’s protest
6. City traffic officers rescued a woman who had been abducted in Muizenberg after they pulled over the suspects’ car in Rondebosch:
City traffic officers intercepted an abduction in Rondebosch
5. The Galileo Open Air Cinema’s screenings offer unique entertainment for both locals and tourists, as well as an opportunity to take advantage of Cape Town’s beautiful locations and vistas:
The Galileo Open Air Cinema movie lineup for the remainder of the season
4. A Go Fund Me page has been set up in an effort to raise money to pay the fine for a Cape Town woman who is currently in Georgian prison:
Cape Town mom pleads for daughter’s release from Georgian prison
3. Cape Town International has been crowned the “Best Airport in Africa” for the eighth time in a row:
Cape Town International claims “Best Airport in Africa” award
2. Exactly one month after the disappearance of his son, the father of missing German tourist Nick Frischke has expressed feelings of fear, trepidation and a sense of helplessness:
Father still hopeful a month after disappearance of German tourist
1. In 2022, footage of orcas preying on great white sharks went viral on social media. People were perplexed by the predator-eat-predator occurrence. New, much clearer footage has now been shared – this time from a different angle that exposes the whales extracting the shark’s liver:
Content warning: New footage of orcas preying on great white shark
Picture: Shark Week/Facebook