The top ten stories from a notable week in Cape Town, South Africa are explored, featuring a friendly hippopotamus exploring the city, severe rainfall in the United Arab Emirates, a terrorism alert, an electricity scam, a heartwarming story of an elderly couple, the lowest property rates, giant Pepsi cans, institutional controversies, excessive spending, and a landmark achievement for Cape Town International Airport. These narratives paint a vivid picture of Cape Town’s lively spirit and reflect on the city’s dynamic society and our role within it.