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MOTOR RACING: Formula E drama will run through Cape Town’s scenic streets The electric motor racing class is heading for South Africa – in defiance of power cuts. Here’s all you need to know ahead of the E-Prix.

Red Bull soap cart race is coming to Cape Town: Nov 6th in the Bo Kap!

South Africa has ended all covid-19 restrictons, meaning no more wearing of masks and no more covid-19 related border checks (vaccination certificate/PCR test). You don't need a holiday, you need Cape Town!

Cape Town places as third best city on the planet A total of 50 cities were evaluated based on population density, legal protection against anti-GBTQ+ discrimination, among other factors.

The "national state of disaster" has been extended to April 15th, 2022. When entering SA, it is mandatory to produce a negative PCR test. If you have recently recovered from covid and you continue to test positive, you can apply for an exemption (only applicable for fully recovered travellers and for people who intend to travel within 90 days of the initial PCR confirming infection). Email: [email protected]. You have to include a copy of your passport, the PCR test that confirmed infection as well as a letter from your GP confirming that you have fully recovered, that you do not have new symptoms and that you are fit to travel. Letter from the GP has to include your name+surname, date, signature and contact details of the GP. Remember: processing takes time, so hand this in well in advance.

South Africa has moved to an adjusted lock-down level 1 as of Oct. 1st.
Relaxed rules and regulations:
curfew from 00:00 - 04:00
wearing of masks in public spaces is mandatory
non-essential establishments like restaurants have to close by 23:00
sale of alcohol is permitted up to 23:00

The government is also looking at relaxing restrictions for cultural events and sports. Fingers crossed.

Pocket-Friendly Challenge Episode 4: Kirstenbosch Episode four of the Pocket-Friendly Challenge has couple Wade and Waseem meet up with Ukrainian solo traveller Hannah to have an adventure in the paradisical...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kx-0vbO8Wjc

Theewaterskloof dam flowing again | SA's water crisis The Theewaterskloof Dam is now overflowing for the first time since 2014. The Western Cape’s biggest dam was almost turned into a desert in 2018 with the pro...

https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2020-08-08-bathing-boxes-destroyed-in-fire-at-cape-towns-st-james-beach/

Bathing boxes destroyed in fire at Cape Town's St James beach Several multicoloured bathing boxes at St James beach, on Cape Town's False Bay coastline, went up in flames early on Saturday.

Our cottage is available from May 1st (possibly mid April) - Oct. 31st. Either on a month-to-month basis or for the whole period. Great for someone who needs an interim solution or for someone doing an internship in Cape Town. Get in touch and let's talk!

New drunk driving law: Just one drink could put you over the legal blood-alcohol limit A new driving law will be implemented in June 2020 which will set the legal blood-alcohol limit for drivers to 0%. That means that one drink of 350ml of beer or a single tot of brandy or spirits could put you over the limit.