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. South Africans need to be prepared for the possibility of loadshedding up to stage 16. Eskom is currently considering this measure to prevent the grid from collapsing due to increasing demand:
Eskom proposes power outages of up to 32 hours to prevent grid collapse
9. While Cape Town has much to offer, the average household still faces various challenges and concerns. As is the case across the country, loadshedding is a persistent problem, with many left in the dark for hours on a daily basis:
Geordin Hill-Lewis: Beating loadshedding and avoiding Day Zero
8. 15 stores were vandalised and looted in Villiersdorp following major protests in the area:
Protesters vandalise and loot stores over service delivery in Villiersdorp
7. The pattern is firmly established: June approaches, and South Africans hit the departure lounges and jet off to warmer climates to shrug off winter’s biting hug. However, with the Rand hitting an all-time low this week, overseas holidays may be out of reach for some (or most):
6. Sea Point is one of the most dazzling food hotspots in our city. With food from across the world, a refreshing sea breeze, and breathtaking views, this is one of the greatest areas to grab a bite. Check out our list of Sea Point restaurants below:
5. There is no end in sight for South Africa’s rolling blackout problems, and they only seem to be getting worse. The implementation of stage 6 loadshedding has become a daily occurrence, with the likelihood of the country experiencing even higher stages in the coming weeks:
Essential items for your home that will help you survive loadshedding
4. Mary Ipser (83) from Belville spent 36 days in the hospital after brain surgery and a fusion of three spinal vertebrae, just 10 months before travelling to Peru, ascending 2 430 metres and successfully reaching the Machu Picchu Inca citadel:
83-year-old from Belville climbs Machu Picchu months after brain surgery
3. Two hikes in the Western Cape have been recognised on an international level. The travel adventure company Explore! curated a list of the 35 best hikes in the world, and the Robberg Peninsula hiking trail in Plettenberg Bay was ranked 27th, while the Cecilia Waterfall via Cecilia Forest in Cape Town was ranked 29th:
Two Western Cape hikes named among the top 35 best hikes in the world
2. The cold has settled into the Mother City and our bones, and it’s not going anywhere soon. While Cape Town is a summer paradise, there are still plenty of reasons to be in one of SA’s top holiday destinations – be it vacation or staycation:
Cosy towns in the Western Cape to escape the Mother City’s chill
1. Cape Town is a beautiful, vibrant city with plenty to offer visitors from across the country and around the world:
Geordin Hill-Lewis: A bright future lies ahead for Cape Town
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