David Hendricks

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Places to Visit in Cape Town - 10 Top Attractions

Jul 21, 2024 | capetownetc.com | David Hendricks

Cape Town is a dream destination for tourists. From bucket list adventures to wine tastings among sweeping vineyards to beautiful white-sand beaches and not one, but two oceans, and in the middle of it all, Table Mountain National Park. There is something to indulge every kind of traveller. To get you started, here is a list of 10 places to visit in Cape Town:Also read: A trip to an unforgettable oasis at De Hoop Nature Reserve1.
Glamping spots in and around Cape Town

Jul 7, 2024 | capetownetc.com | David Hendricks

Are you looking for a glamping spot near Cape Town? Look no further! We’ve assembled a delightful list for you. What are you after? Is it a craving for a romantic escape or a serene nature retreat? No matter, these spots have it all. Let’s dive in. We’ll find the perfect place to relax and bond with your loved ones. Also read: Kid-friendly camping spots just outside of Cape Town1. Dwyka Tented Lodge: A sacred safari experienceStep into serenity at Dwyka Tented Lodge in Sanbona Wildlife Reserve.
Tidal pools in Cape Town - 10 of the Best

Jul 6, 2024 | capetownetc.com | David Hendricks

Are you exploring Cape Town’s coastline? Tidal pools offer the perfect solution. They combine the refreshing embrace of the ocean with safe swimming spots. Now, discover this list of the ten top tidal pools in Cape Town. Also read: Six Plettenberg Bay Beaches Awarded Blue Flag Status1. Camps Bay Tidal Pool: Serenity meets spectacular viewsIndulge in a serene retreat against the majestic 12 Apostles mountain range at Camps Bay Tidal Pool.
JDA Celebrates Completion of Melville Street Upgrades

Jun 4, 2024 | joburgetc.com | David Hendricks

In Melville, Region F, an active and intensified main road is unfolding through the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), the Melville Activity Street Public Environment Upgrades (PEUs). One of the neighbourhoods known for its youthful population has become even more lively and attractive with The Melville Precinct. According to the City of Johannesburg, Melville is a trendy and partly bohemian suburb located just a stone’s throw away from the University of Johannesburg in Auckland Park.
Kirsten Kluyts Murder Case: Accused Appeals Bail Decision

Jun 3, 2024 | joburgetc.com | David Hendricks

This afternoon, the Johannesburg High Court will deliver the bail status on the Kirsten Kluyts murder accused. Kluyts’ lifeless body was discovered in October in George Lea Park in Sandton; the woman had been unable to finish a park run. According to Jacaranda FM, the man accused of the culpable homicide of Kluyts, a primary school teacher who was pregnant at the time of her murder, was arrested the following month. He has been in custody since December, when his bail application was rejected.
#Comrades2024: Local Runner Prepares for Epic Race

Jun 3, 2024 | joburgetc.com | David Hendricks

Local runner Marionè de Beer will tackle the Comrades Marathon on June 9. “It’s an extraordinary race. I want to challenge myself and see if I can conquer it,” she said. The Qhubeka Athletic Club runner will debut in the up-run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg, a journey of 85.91km. De Beer, 30, will tick the Comrades Marathon off her bucket list. Despite nerves, she feels fit and ready for the race, the shortest in its history. “I’m 100% ready. I have put in the work at training.
Joburg Residents Without Water as Faulty Pump Station Causes Outages

Jun 3, 2024 | joburgetc.com | David Hendricks

Several areas in Johannesburg, including Hursthill, Crosby, and Brixton, are experiencing water outages due to a faulty pump station. According to IOL, Johannesburg Water explained that one of their systems, the Commando System, had not recovered after the power supply at Rand Water’s Eikenhof pump station and Vereeniging Treatment Plant had been affected earlier this week.
Parents Urged To Monitor Kids on Social Media, Mzansi Concerned About Online Safety

May 31, 2024 | joburgetc.com | David Hendricks

Recent social media news has revealed that the average South African child spends nine hours a day playing games and using social media apps on their cellphone. The NCCP* has urged parents to ensure that their children use social media properly and are always supervised. The warning arrives as the centre commemorates Child Protection Week. This event is held annually to raise awareness of the need to protect children.
Ballot Paper Selfie Scandal: 20 Arrested in Gauteng for Breaking Electoral Laws

May 31, 2024 | joburgetc.com | David Hendricks

Police in Gauteng have arrested at least 20 people in connection with election-related crimes, including taking ballot paper selfies, as law enforcement agents seek to maintain peace after the voting and throughout the collating of the votes. On Wednesday night, IOL reported that the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) was forced to rope in thousands of counting officers to help mitigate long queues at some voting stations.
Price of Petrol Has More Than Doubled in the Past 4 Years

May 28, 2024 | joburgetc.com | David Hendricks

The petrol price has increased by more than double in the last four years. For instance, the unleaded 93 petrol has been hiked by 119%, and the unleaded 95 petrol and diesel have also increased similarly. This is a breakdown of BusinessTech’s analysis. Unleaded 93 petrol increased from R11.51 per litre in May 2020 to R25.15 in May 2024, and unleaded 95 petrol increased from R12.22 in May 2020 to R25.49 in May 2024.