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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.
Alto Wine Estate is a must-visit for those who appreciate big red wines and hearty bistro fare. Nestled in Stellenbosch’s golden triangle, the estate is surrounded by vine-clad hills that offer breathtaking views toward Table Mountain.
You won’t want to miss TANG if you’re looking for a sophisticated dining experience that combines contemporary sophistication and sensory pleasures. This new Asian restaurant boasts an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and a luxurious setting sure to delight all your senses.
Guardian Peak Winery & Grill is a wine farm that offers breathtaking views of the Stellenbosch Winelands, with a backdrop of Guardian Peak and Jonkershoek mountains. It’s an ideal destination for a relaxed wine-farm outing, with enviable surroundings that create a perfect environment for enjoying fine wines, bistro-style cuisine, and stunning views.
Nestled among the beautiful vineyards of Nederburg Wine Farm, just outside Paarl, lies The Manor, a stunning farm-style restaurant that is perfect for all-day family dining. The restaurant, which is situated in a beautifully reimagined building dating back to 1791, boasts breathtaking views of the Drakenstein mountains and the vineyards that the farm is famous for.
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.
Get ready for the first-ever Amapiano Fest in Cape Town, where the city will come alive with the sound of South Africa’s newest music genre. The festival is on 30 April 2023 at The Ostrich, Cape Town’s open-air event venue. This festival will celebrate the vibrant and energetic Amapiano music culture with a stellar lineup of top-notch artists and live performances.
Primary Education Minister Angie Motshekga and Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of Belgium visited Emuseni Day Care Centre in Orlando West, Soweto. The purpose of the visit was to engage with educators and learners and participate in play-based learning and reading activities with learners.
For those seeking a unique shopping experience, Cape Town’s markets offer a treasure trove of one-of-a-kind finds. You will indeed discover something special, from flea markets to artisanal crafts. Here are some of the best markets providing various goods and a vibrant atmosphere.
Thabo Bester, a convicted rapist and murderer was found to be running a multi-million rand scam business from prison while serving his life sentence for rape and murder at Mangaung Correctional Centre. GroundUp, an investigative news site, has exposed Bester’s elaborate scam event and production company, 21st Century Media, which was presented as a subsidiary of 21st Century Fox.
The Philippi community in Cape Town is set to unveil a newly renovated soccer field on 26th March, coinciding with a scheduled visit by the King and Queen of Belgium. With help from the Belgian Chamber of Commerce and the Belgian Consul General in Cape Town, the original playing field has been changed after being ignored for years.
Deacon, a Rottweiler police dog, died a hero by saving his handler’s life and assisting in the arrest of a dangerous suspect. The incident happened on Monday, March 20, 2023, in the St. Francis Bay.
Nandipha Magudumana, a celebrity doctor, was having her possessions removed from her rented Hyde Park mansion when a quarrel broke out with the landlord. According to a security guard at the property, several trucks had arrived to move the possessions, but the landlord claimed that some of the removed items belonged to him.
