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 City of Cape Town (CoCT) says misinformation has been spreading on social media regarding the quality and safety of water for public consumption:
CoCT says there’s no ‘soup of bacteria and viruses’ in its water
9. The parole board has denied the application of Oscar Pistorius, a former South African Paralympic athlete who shot and killed his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013:
8. We’ve partnered up with Daddy’s Deals to bring Cape {town} Etc readers a three-day luxury cruise (R4782 in total, for two people) onboard the MSC Orchestra:
7. A well-known lawyer from Worcester lost his life in a major accident with a loaded truck on the N1 outside the Boland town on Tuesday:
Tragic Worcester crash reported as suicide attempt, unconfirmed
6. Situated in the heart of the Boland, surrounded by mountains, lush greenery and several wine-producing farms, lies Worcester, a town rich in heritage and culture. The setting offers the ideal spot to enjoy some local food, wine and music during some of the town’s locally hosted markets:
Explore local cuisine and crafts at these markets in Worcester
5. Police in Durbanville are investigating a case of robbery after an 81-year-old man was attacked and his farm home ransacked by two suspects:
Elderly man found beaten and bloodied following attack on farm
4. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a long-time resident, there’s always something new to discover in Cape Town. One of the best ways to experience the City’s unique character is by staying in one of its many distinctive and stylish accommodations:
Unique accommodations in Cape Town that will have you sleeping in style
3. Is it a creepy fish, a monster of the deep or an alien? These were some of the questions on social media after images of a bizarre looking creature were posted on social media last week:
2. Introducing the newest addition to Cape Town’s eclectic dining scene: Club Kloof:
Kloof Street’s new Italian-style eatery brings la dolce vita to Cape Town
1. A Cape Town woman, dubbed the ‘dine-and-dash queen’ of the Mother City, was apprehended after fleeing an upmarket CBD restaurant without paying her bill amounting to over R3 000:
Woman due in court after dining and dashing in a Cape Town restaurant
Picture: Jean le Roux / Facebook