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. An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has affected five commercial chicken farms in the Western Cape:
Outbreak of avian flu detected at five poultry farms in Western Cape
9. There’s no denying that Cape Town is a colourful wonderland filled with spectacular views, good vibes, and activities to suit every taste, Here are four activities to kickstart your adventure:
4 outdoor activities in Cape Town that don’t cost an arm and leg
8. A piece of illegally occupied, state-owned land adjacent to the Constantia Emporium that has not been tended to by authorities has been identified as a crime hot spot:
Illegally occupied land in Constantia turns into crime hot spot
7. Imagine standing in awe before one of the world’s largest rings, an exquisite replica of the beloved Cape Town Ring, affectionately known as the ‘Ring that binds us’:
The V&A Waterfront is now home to Cape Town’s largest ring monument
6. An eight-year-old transgender boy has been denied permission by a primary school governing body to wear a male swimsuit, citing concerns about potential ‘social discomfort’ among other pupils or potential conflicts with their beliefs:
Controversy arises over Cape school’s rule for transgender boys’ swimsuits
5. Cape Town is filled with talented and creative individuals who possess a unique ability to captivate, innovate and push boundaries. The city is home to accomplished musicians, actors, designers and models. Among the talented superstars of Cape Town is Lisa-Marie Jaftha:
From Wynberg to walking for Gucci, local model graces the catwalk
4. The Western Cape Government (WCG) is working with municipalities to help them become loadshedding-free:
The Western Cape Government has plans for a loadshedding-free province
3. Calling all electronic dance music fans and intrepid explorers! Vuse SA presents a thrilling chance to win an all-inclusive trip to Belgium, where you and a companion will enter a world of pulsating beats, electric performances and pure magic:
WIN: Experience an all-inclusive Tomorrowland adventure with Vuse
2. A heart-stopping moment was captured on video as a tour guide had a terrifying encounter with a great white shark while on board a boat in Mossel Bay:
1. Luxury travel brand CV Villas released a new report on the most popular wine regions as well as the most beautiful vineyards, with Franschhoek’s Boschendal rated as the ‘Most Beautiful Vineyard in the World:
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