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. The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) wants to impose a household levy on all devices, including radios and mobile phones:
SABC wants to charge a household levy on all devices
9. A video of students from Symphony High School in Belhar, Cape Town surprising their beloved teacher with a prank and a gift has gone viral on social media:
Watch: Viral prank video shows the treasure that is a teacher
8. Najwa Dirk, who is serving time behind bars for the murder of Cape Town music icon Taliep Petersen in 2006, has been granted parole:
Najwa Dirk to put prison bars behind her in November, confirms DCS
7. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver returns to TV with his latest show, Jamie Oliver: Seasons:
Celebrate the seasons with Jamie Oliver’s new cooking series
6. A police officer has breached one of society’s most fundamental and caring protections, the humane treatment of animals:
Police officer faces serious charges for neglecting boerboels
5. Musician Jason Derulo has shared a video on TikTok that showcases a luxury house in Cape Town that charges $30 000 (R537 327) per night:
Watch: Jason Derulo showcases CPT house with $30k cost per night
4. Booi and several other high-ranking officials appeared at the Cape Town Magistrates’ Court this week:
3. South African amapiano sensation Tyla made history on Wednesday by becoming the first South African to win an MTV Video Music Award:
2. ‘I took a picture and sent it to my friends, and one of them said, ‘Yi mpuku leyo tshomi‘ (‘That’s a rat friend’):
1. The judges praised the lengthy list of complimentary features for all guests:
Luxurious Cape Town hotel judged the third best in the world
Picture: Screenshot of video by Nombulelo Mkumla / Facebook