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. Madiba’s famous quote which states that ‘education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world’ highlights the pivotal value that education holds within any society, and with it, the significance of the role of a teacher:
Meet the Western Cape’s best provincial public school teachers
9. The 17.6% electricity tariff imposed by the City of Cape Town for the 2023/24 financial year is unlawful, according to the National Electricity Regulator of South Africa (Nersa):
Cape Town’s new electricity tariffs are unlawful, says Nersa
8. The popular Paarl Spice Route in the Cape Winelands region is renowned for its idyllic landscapes and unique collection of artisans. The farm combines food, wine, art and culture and invites visitors to explore various establishments, all within walking distance:
7. The Coastal Management Branch of the City of Cape Town commenced its annual beach-lowering programme today, 6 September 2023, at Fish Hoek Beach. Thereafter, the project will proceed with the work at Muizenberg, Gordon’s Bay and Bikini Beach:
Why machines have taken over Fish Hoek Beach in Cape Town today
6. This week, Alderman James Vos, the City’s mayoral committee member for economic growth, paid a visit to a burgeoning development site reserved for Truworths International Limited’s upcoming clothing and textile distribution centre, which is set to become the largest of its kind in the Western Cape:
New clothing and textile distribution centre set to open in Cape Town
5. The issue of loadshedding continues to plague the tourism sector, particularly impacting accommodation businesses, which reported subpar performance in the first half of 2023:
Tourism sector reports below-average performance amid SA’s energy crisis
4. There’s few things as refreshing as grabbing a delicious cup of coffee from your favourite coffee shop. Thankfully, there is no shortage of options around Cape Town when it comes to selecting a coffee shop to get your daily caffeine fix:
3. We have paradise right on our doorstep, with some of the best beaches in the world, grand mountains, lush parks and enchanting forests to discover. Best of all, there are lots of things to do and see at no or little cost:
Explore Cape Town like a tourist with these exclusive offers
2. The West African Cable System (WACS), an undersea cable essential for internet connectivity, has been repaired one month after it suffered damage off the coast of the Congo:
Crew lauded for expertise as undersea cable repaired in difficult conditions
1. Spring is in the air, and September in Cape Town is the perfect time to enjoy all the excitement and scenery the Mother City has to offer:
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