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. Residents are advised that the Water and Sanitation Directorate has appointed contractors to visit properties and provide owners with an official City of Cape Town letter indicating that their water meters need to be replaced as part of planned capital maintenance work:
The City is replacing water meters to ensure that readings are accurate
9. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has introduced upgraded banknotes and coins into the South African market:
The SARB officially introduces the country’s upgraded banknotes and coins
8. A man was bitten by a shark while surfing at Supertubes, Jeffreys Bay on Wednesday at 5:30pm:
7. A third-year microbiology and genetics student at Stellenbosch University (SU) identified a new species of medicinal mushroom in the genus Hericium. This is only the second endemic species of this highly sought-after medicinal mushroom to be discovered in Africa:
Maties student identifies a new species of medicinal mushroom in Knysna
6. Two suburbs in Cape Town have been added to the list of areas affected by the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (PSHB) beetle outbreak in the city:
5. Construction is about to begin on The Fynbos, a unique and innovative building located in Cape Town’s CBD:
Construction to begin on Africa’s first biophilic building in Cape Town’s CBD
4. Cape Town is a foodie’s paradise, with an abundance of world-class restaurants serving delicious cuisine. However, the adventurous diner will find a world of undiscovered culinary gems beyond the well-known hotspots:
10 hidden restaurant gems in Cape Town for dining off the beaten path
3. Bear Grylls, the well-known adventurer and motivational speaker, recently climbed Lion’s Head in Cape Town with a member of his team, Adam Hassan:
Watch: Bear Grylls climbs Lion’s Head with a message of perseverance
2. Eskom plans to install smart meters in all homes in South Africa over the next four years to be able to control and limit the electricity supply to households as part of its Demand-side Management (DSM) initiative:
Eskom plans to remotely control power supply to all homes during peak
1. Bayside Mall, a beloved shopping centre located in the heart of the Table View and Parklands areas, has announced plans for a R352 million redevelopment project set to begin in May 2023:
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