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. Embarking on an incredible journey of compassion and determination, four remarkable men walked from Richards Bay to Cape Town in an effort to raise funds for the construction of a much-needed orthopaedic unit at the Red Cross Memorial Children’s Hospital:
Retired foursome walks from KZN to Cape Town to raise funds for children
9. A couple from San Michel in Noordhoek managed to survive an assault in Browns Farm, Philippi last week after meeting up with an individual posing as a seller on Facebook Marketplace:
Noordhoek couple survives attack in Philippi after Marketplace scam
8. Cape Town’s Rustenburg Girls’ High has been shortlisted among the top schools in the world:
Rustenburg Girls’ High shortlisted as one of the top 10 schools in the world
7. Living in a bustling metropolis often calls for a car that is nimble, efficient and practical. If you live in a city and want a compact car that won’t break the bank, here’s a list of five compact vehicles that excel in urban environments:
6. Finding some budget-friendly family fun in Cape Town is not impossible, you’ve just got to know where to look. From outdoor adventures to indoor escapades, the City has it all, and some are perfect for this cold, wet weather:
Budget entertainment – Cape Town activities for kids for under R50
5. Another predatory encounter between two orcas and a great white shark was caught on camera near Mossel Bay on Sunday morning:
4. Refined dishes, finger-licking street food, innovative creations and Instagram-worthy delights. No matter the mood you’re in, there’s bound to be a food truck serving exactly what your taste buds are desiring at that moment:
3. In a display of courage and compassion, a snake handler and her son have emerged as heroes after rescuing a variety of reptiles from floodwaters in Rietvlei, Table View:
Snake handler and son rescue 61 reptiles from floods in Table View
2. A series of unusual and violent incidents unfolded on the beachfront of Fish Hoek on Saturday night, 17 June 2023, resulting in the deaths of two individuals:
A series of bizarre events led to the deaths of two people in Fish Hoek
1. Cape Town is brimming with charming boutique hotels and idyllic seaside retreats that offer a blend of affordability and splendour:
Picture: Davine Kyria Sansom / Facebook