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- Who knew? Tourists pay thousands to taste water
Most tourists to Stellenbosch come for the wine, but this small group was here for the water, sampling a selection of the world’s finest varieties in an experience new to South Africa. In a tasting room lined with elegant glass bottles from across the globe, water sommelier Nico Pieterse extolled… Read more » - The Galileo’s Week of Love returns with Valentine’s movie screenings
Colour theory states that red signifies desire, passion, energy and love. These emotions couldn’t be more true than when experiencing the red-hot-love-themed Week of Love at The Galileo Open Air Cinema, where screenings of your favourite romantic, comedic and sing-along films take centre stage. From Kirstenbosch to Somerset West, get… Read more » - Tributes pour in after death of Stellenbosch FC youngster Jeandre Gaffoor
The South African football community is mourning the death of young Stellenbosch FC DStv Diski Challenge player Jeandre Gaffoor, whose passing was confirmed on Sunday, 1 February, reports Cape {town} Etc. Gaffoor’s agency, Prosport International, announced the news in a statement shared on social media, saying it was ‘deeply saddened by… Read more » - Police probe second suspected drowning as teen remains missing
A weekend of intensive search and rescue operations along the Overstrand coastline has left a family anxiously waiting for answers, while police continue to appeal for information following a separate suspected drowning incident, reports Cape {town} Etc. National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) teams from Kleinmond and Hermanus, together with Police Water… Read more » - How informal businesses are reduced to rubble
Words: David Jeffery / GroundUp On the side of a busy street in Khayelitsha, Simon (not his real name) runs an unexpectedly criminal enterprise: a black-market barbershop. He does not launder money, nor sell drugs. But he works from a shipping container on public land and without an informal trading licence,… Read more » - Cruises, sunsets & city sights: Your most romantic month of love with City Sightseeing
The iconic red open-top double-decker buses offer a flexible hop-on, hop-off service across multiple routes, allowing you to explore Cape Town’s most beautiful spots at your own pace. During the Month of Love, they become the perfect backdrop for slow, scenic moments together – from sparkling ocean views to golden… Read more » - Fatal motorcycle crash claims young rider in Bellville
A fatal motorcycle crash in Bellville has left a young man dead after an early-morning collision at a busy northern suburbs intersection, reports Cape {town} Etc. The accident occurred in the early hours of Friday, 31 January, at the corner of Old Oak Road and Eversdal Road, a route frequently… Read more » - Alleged extortionist arrest probe deepens in Mfuleni settlement
The arrest of an alleged extortionist in Mfuleni remains the focus of an active police investigation after officers uncovered a high-powered firearm at an informal settlement in Bosasa, Cape Town, reports Cape {town} Etc. The alleged extortionist arrest operation unfolded on Friday as law enforcement intensified efforts to disrupt organised… Read more » - Observatory: Cape Town’s creative hub beyond the student strip
Obs beyond the student strip: Discovering Cape Town’s quietly creative suburb Words By Miriam Kimvangu It is easy to underestimate Observatory, writes Miriam Kimvangu. Most visitors know it as a lively, student-heavy suburb anchored by Lower Main Road. A place where budget eats, late-night takeaways and buzzing bars dominate the… Read more » - Update: Woodstock shooting victims identified as police investigate motive
Police confirmed the fatalities of the Woodstock shooting at a house on Pine Road on the evening of 31 January, reports Cape {town} Etc. Woodstock police Constable Ndakhe Gwala told Cape {town} Etc that ‘ three male suspects driving a silver Chevrolet spark went inside a house in Pine Road… Read more »
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