Fountain of Life Prison Ministry, a South African organization led by Franklyn Cupido, is spreading hope throughout communities in Cape Town. The group aims to inspire and educate young people to make positive decisions and to provide resources for those struggling with addiction and gangsterism.
Cape Town, the mother city, is a vibrant and diverse place, offering various cultural experiences that reflect its rich history. The city is home to many museums, each with unique exhibits that appeal to a wide range of interests. So whether you’re interested in history, science, or the arts, Cape Town has a museum suitable for the whole family.
According to a recent report by IOL, three men were arrested in Cape Town on Sunday, March 26th, concerning AKA’s murder.
The suspects have been under police surveillance for the past week and will be brought to Durban, where they are expected to be charged.
The Hurun Report has released its annual list of the world’s richest people, and this year’s edition includes five billionaires from South Africa.
Cape Town is the best value destination in the world for British holidaymakers, according to the UK’s Post Office Travel Money Holiday Money Report. The report surveyed 40 destinations, testing the cost of eight items that British tourists are likely to buy on their holidays.
The annual Gin & Tonic Festival is happening on Friday, 7 April 2023, at the Old Biscuit Mill, and gin enthusiasts from all over Cape Town and beyond are invited to join in on this celebration of juniper berries and delicious cocktails.
A 26yearold Cape Town businessman, Muneeb Ismail, was kidnapped from Silversands Motor Spares in Blue Downs last Thursday and later dropped off at a police station by his captors, who fled undetected.
Cape Town is known for its beautiful beaches and surfing culture, but not everyone can experience the therapeutic benefits of this activity. That’s where Waves for Change comes in.
South Africa’s very own Kruger National Park has been named one of the World’s Top 20 Best Nature Destinations in 2023 by Tripadvisor. The category covers travelers’ favorite places to enjoy the outdoors.
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium recently concluded their first royal tour of South Africa with a visit to Cape Town. During their tour, the royal couple visited various locations.
A fire swept through Madiba Square in Imizamo Yethu, Cape Town, on Sunday night, 26 March 2023, destroying around 60 houses and displacing 200 people. The City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Service received a report about the blaze in Hout Bay just after 7 pm and dispatched a team of 18 firefighting resources and 70 personnel to the site.
Four men have been sentenced in the Cape Town Magistrates Court after they were caught with abalone worth millions of rands. Renaldo Marcos Mucache, 23, Boniface Albino Muchanga, 28, Joshua Daniel Chaque, 38, and Valton Beca, 26, appeared on Friday when they pleaded guilty to charges related to abalone poaching.
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confirmed that Thabo Bester, known as the ‘Facebook rapist,’ escaped from the Mangaung Correctional Centre in May, where he was serving a life sentence for rape and murder.
Bridgitte Hartley, South Africa’s first-ever Olympic medallist in sprint canoeing, announced her retirement this week. The announcement prompted an outpouring of gratitude for Hartley’s contributions to the sport, which include a 500m K1 bronze medal at the London Olympics in 2012, 11 medals at Sprint World Cups, and two 1000m and one 500m bronze medals at sprint world championships.
If you’re a nature enthusiast planning a visit to Table Mountain National Park, there’s excellent news for you! Starting 1 April 2023, two of the park’s gates, Cape Point and Boulders Penguin Colony, will be completely cash-free. The move is part of the South African National Parks (SANParks) initiative, which began earlier this year, to go entirely cashless. This initiative simplifies the payment process and promotes a more eco-friendly approach to park management.
The highly anticipated visit of King Charles III to France was postponed due to the ongoing protests in Paris over the pension reform. The French presidency announced on Friday that the visit, initially scheduled from 26-28 March, would be postponed to a later date. This would have been the first trip abroad for the British monarch since she became queen in September of last year.
