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. With the breathtaking sights of visiting whales during the highly-anticipated annual whale season along the south coast from Cape Town to Mossel Bay, also comes the tragic sightings of beached whales:
Southern right whale washed up on shore on Dwarskersbos beach
9. The minister of police oversight and community safety, Reagan Allen, met with relevant high-ranking officials from various provincial departments, district municipalities, and the South African Police Service (SAPS), to assess provincial readiness for the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) so-called shutdown protest planned for 2 October 2023:
8. Gielie Basson of Calitzdorp etched his name into the annals of history by shattering the ‘Guinness World Record’ for the longest braai, an astounding 80 hours of continuous coal stirring:
Man from Calitzdorp officially smokes the world record for the longest braai
7. The City of Cape Town has stopped the threatened shutdown of Mitchells Plain businesses and the intimidation of City construction sites by a political group called the National Coloured Congress (NCC):
Court order stops ‘EFF-style’ shutdown of Mitchells Plain businesses
6. In November, the iconic Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel in Cape Town, is set to host its annual Confections X Collections (CxC) event. Over five days, CxC will feature exclusive salon-style fashion shows paired with designer-inspired sweets, bringing together fashion and confectionery in an exquisite fusion:
Confectionary and couture collide at the Mount Nelson this November
5. Brave souls across the globe are defying icy temperatures in the name of good health. Leave your wetsuits behind and join Robyn Simpson as she uncovers the magic that keeps Cape Town’s Waterblommetjies plunging into icy waters:
Meet the Waterblommetjies: Cape Town’s committed cold plungers
4. Informal settlement homes in Sir Lowry’s Pass were severely damaged by the storm and flooding:
3. Hundreds of people, undeterred by inclement weather’s whims, gather each week for Running Late Club’s 5 km rendezvous. Open to all, this communal run continues to call on curious citizens and tourists alike:
2. The City’s Recreation and Parks Department has faced setbacks in its efforts to address water table problems stemming from heavy winter rainfall, particularly exacerbated by the severe weather conditions over the past weeks:
City’s parks and cemetery operations grapple with severe weather fallout
1. Midway between Franschhoek and Paarl, a magical microcosm weaves together the essence of a matchless hotel and a bustling farm. Robyn Simpson unearths the best of both at Babylonstoren:
Picture: Screenshot from video / Facebook