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. From traditional bakeries with time-honoured recipes to modern establishments putting innovative twists on the classic croissant, Cape Town is home to a collection of eateries that serve beautifully buttery, flaky, golden crescents:
11 cafés in Cape Town that serve the best croissants
9. Avril Davids of Mitchells Plain’s Tafelsig West Neighbourhood Watch was called by her daughter, Tracey-Lee Adams, who informed her of a five-month-old boy who had been left in a neighbour’s driveway:
Mitchells Plain community rallies after infant is abandoned in driveway
8. There are dime-a-dozen date ideas to explore in Cape Town’s summertime, but when winter comes around, most of us are guilty of opting for the safe bet of Netflix and chilling or a home-cooked meal:
7. The 1995 Proteas Netball team will be visiting Cape Town to support the current Spar Proteas as they compete in the Netball World Cup:
1995 Proteas Netball team will reunite in CT to support Spar Proteas
6. A 15-year public transport plan passed by Council focuses on road-based public transport in the face of a collapsed rail system:
MyCiTi the focus of Cape Town’s new public transport business plan
5. As South Africa comes alive to celebrate Women’s Month this August, Capetonians find themselves among an inspiring tapestry of stories woven by women who have carved their own paths in the world of entrepreneurship:
4. Planets, the moon and meteors – oh my! It seems Cape Town’s night sky still has a few more exciting astronomical events to look forward to this year, with August promising to be an eventful month:
Keep an eye on the sky: 7 must-see astronomical events in August
3. Tucked away in a hidden gem of the CBD lies the new home of the much-loved Woodies Burgers:
Popular halaal burger joint finds new home in Cape Town’s city centre
2. 49-year-old celebrity chef Fatima Sydow took to Instagram to share an update on her battle against cancer:
Fatima Sydow faces another setback in her battle against cancer
1. South Africans, particularly Capetonians, have always cherished Table Mountain, recognising its unique beauty and allure. Now, we have even more reason to be proud of this national marvel, as it ranks as the fifth most popular natural wonder of the world:
Table Mountain outshines Everest on most popular natural wonder list
Picture: @colcacchio / Instagram
