Cape Town announces 32-hour water outage in these areas

Cape Town announces 32-hour water outage in these areas

The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will perform essential maintenance work in Hout Bay, resulting in temporary water outages. This initiative aims to enhance the reliability of the water supply system while addressing infrastructure concerns. Details of the water outage Water supply to areas bounded by Disa River Road and Park Avenue … Read more

Another first for South Africa

Another first for South Africa

Cape Town has won the bid to host WorldPride 2028, making it the first city in South Africa to host this event and the first on the African continent. What is WorldPride? WorldPride is a global event that celebrates LGBTQ+ pride and human rights. It focusses on promoting equality and visibility around the world. InterPride, … Read more

Adesua, Banky W set to welcome second child

Adesua, Banky W set to welcome second child

Actress Adesua Etomi and her husband, R&B singer Olubankole Wellington, known as Banky W, are expecting their second child, sparking joyous celebrations among fans and well-wishers. The 36-year-old actress shared the news in an Instagram post on Monday, accompanied by photos from her maternity photoshoot. Adesua’s caption, adorned with love emojis, beautifully conveyed the couple’s … Read more

Clifton, Camps Bay beach parties irk locals: ‘Turning into Durban’

Clifton, Camps Bay beach parties irk locals: ‘Turning into Durban’

Scenes from recent loud parties and jovial crowds on Clifton and Camps Bay Beaches have irked local Cape Town residents. Some are even calling the affluent area the “new Durban.” CLIFTON, CAMPS BAY PARTIES UPSET LOCALS In videos posted on social media, rowdy crowds are seen partying on Cape Town’s famous beaches, including Camps Bay … Read more

Midori electronic music and culture festival returns in another secret Hong Kong location

Midori electronic music and culture festival returns in another secret Hong Kong location

After debuting in May with a lineup of entirely Hong Kong-based DJs, Midori is returning for its second edition of the year to wrap up the summer festival season. To be held from October 11 to 13, the three-day music festival will again take place at an undisclosed secluded rural location complete with campsite to … Read more

Water shutdown to impact several Cape Town areas for 9 hours

Water shutdown to impact several Cape Town areas for 9 hours

Residents in several areas across Cape Town will experience water shutdowns as the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate undertakes critical maintenance work. The planned activities, aimed at upgrading the water infrastructure, will take place on Thursday, 10 October. The city urges residents in affected areas to prepare accordingly by storing enough water in advance. Areas … Read more

Cape Town rated fifth friendliest city in the world

Cape Town rated fifth friendliest city in the world

Condé Nast Traveller has announced the top 10 friendliest cities around the world in this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards. Friendliest cities in the world    The 2024 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards is the 27th edition of their yearly awards and based on ratings by their readers. The yearly awards cover a variety of categories … Read more

Cement truck crashes into 17 cars on Kloof Nek Road

Cement truck crashes into 17 cars on Kloof Nek Road

A truck lost control on Kloof Nek Road in Cape Town on Thursday evening, resulting in a serious accident. RELATED | Runaway golf cart injures four at top South African course – WATCH Just after 18:30, Kloof Nek road was the scene of a massive multi-vehicle collision, when a cement truck lost control and reportedly … Read more

KLM to offer more seasonal flights to Cape Town

KLM to offer more seasonal flights to Cape Town

KLM Airlines increases capacity KLM Royal Dutch Airlines recently announced its enhanced winter schedule, set to run from 27 October to 30 March, 2025, which will cater to both business and leisure travellers and offer the opportunity to explore 220 destinations worldwide. Included in this winter schedule will be even more flights to the Mother City, the … Read more

Cape Town district takes a spot

Cape Town district takes a spot

Time Out names Cape Town as one of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods Time Out magazine recently released their 2024 ranking of the 38 Coolest Neighbourhoods in the World, which ranks neighbourhoods around the world for their culture, community spirit, nightlife, as well as food and drink. Editors of the publication vetted each neighbourhood against criteria which included food, drink, arts, … Read more