In a plot twist Airplane! couldn’t script, an unsecured African penguin slid off a passenger’s lap, kamikaze’d the pilot’s controls, and sent a chopper spiraling to the ground.

The bird? Unharmed. The pilot’s dignity? Debatable.

✔️ Why It Matters:

✔️ Best Quote:
“None of the occupants was injured; the penguin was also unharmed.”
Translation: The penguin won.

✔️ Local Takeaway:
Next time you’re on a chopper, strap in your penguin. Or just… don’t bring one.

→ Read the full flap

A local medic won the Powerball jackpot and still plans to work. Either she’s a saint, or she’s terrified of her family’s sudden “investment ideas.”

✔️ Her Plans:

✔️ Vibe Check:
Boss: “So… still coming in Monday?”
Her: “For the ~love~ of it.” (Meanwhile, her resignation letter is drafted in glitter pen.)

→ Cry into your payslip here

The private hospital group is replacing admin staff with AI to save R2 billion annually. Nothing says “patient care” like a chatbot asking, “Have you tried turning off and on again?”

✔️ Cold Hard Stats:

✔️ Silver Lining:
They’re also using AI for “early detection of patient deterioration.”
Translation: The robot will notice you’re dying before the overworked nurse does.

→ Pray for Karen

Tyrone Damon is using gaming to teach digital skills in underprivileged schools. If kids won’t pay attention to math, maybe they’ll listen to Minecraft.

✔️ The Vision:

✔️ Best Quote:
“This isn’t just about playing games—it’s about preparing kids for the digital world.”
Also kids: “Wait, this is homework?!”

→ Level up here

A wonky, whimsical hideout where wood-fired scones meet farmyard chaos (yes, there are piglets). Cash only—because Karl (the 32-year resident owner) believes in two things: real butter and zero tech nonsense.

Don’t miss: The cinnamony iced tea—almost as sweet as the view.
Open: Fri–Sun, 9:30am–5pm | Closed: Aug–Sept (Karl’s annual "scone sabbatical")

📍 Find your way there → Lalaphanzi Farm, Plateau Road

Two flights up, this Persian jewel box hits you with saffron-kissed kebabs, baklava, and a mountain view that’ll make your Instagram followers weep. BYOB (Bring Your Own Booze... or just extra appetite).

Order this: The tah-chin—a crispy, golden rice cake stuffed with slow-cooked lamb. It’s like edible treasure.
Open: Tues–Fri 5–10pm, Sat 1–10pm

📍 Climb for carbs → 176 Upper Buitenkant St

Tapiwa (ex-microbiologist, current mad genius) serves flavors like "rooibos and wild sage smoke" and "plantain with fire-roasted peanuts." No menu. No rules. Just trust him.

Try not to: Overthink the salt-cured fish ice cream. Just eat it.
Open: Tues–Sat, 12–7pm

📍 Embrace the weird → 76 Lower Main Rd

Where sandy feet, happy dogs, and thin-crust pizzas collide. The back courtyard is the "I meant to leave hours ago" vortex we all need.

Pro move: Eggs Benedict after a sunrise surf. You’re welcome.
Open: Tues–Sat 8am–9pm, Sun 8am–2pm

📍 Laze/eat/repeat → 40 Palmer Rd

🚀 Your Mission: Pick one, go this weekend, and report back.
(Tag #CPTBrew if you snap proof—we reward bravery with virtual high-fives.)

🎶 Layla: A Musical Tribute At café Roux: From the creators of Chasing The Sugarman comes another stunner.
→ Hit the notes, hit the nostalgia

🎉 Payday Pop Party Vol 2 – Doechii With Two I’s: The ultimate paycheck celebration with bangers, DJs, and energy that’ll make your debit card weep.
→ Pop off responsibly

🎷 Hilton Schilder Trio: Smooth jazz from one of SA’s greats. Deep grooves, double bass, and some real mood-setting melodies.
→ Slide into sound

💃 Afro Latin Social Club: Salsa, bachata, and good vibes only. Come for the rhythm, stay for the sweat.
→ Shake something

🧠 Darwin – A Curious Mind at Simon’s Town Hall: An interactive theatre piece that dives into the mind of Darwin himself. Evolution, ideas, and a little Victorian drama.
→ Get naturally selected

🐣 REACH Table View Easter Egg Hunt: Perfect for the kiddos — chocolate, excitement, and a sugar crash nap guaranteed. Family vibes only.
→ Hop to it

📿 Dr Omar Suleiman – Cape Town Talk: The globally respected scholar brings his message of hope and justice to the CTICC.
→ Join the conversation

🎧 Everybody Loves Sundays: Rooftop grooves, sundowners, and Cape Town’s chillest crowd. Expect house beats, cocktails, and killer sunset selfies.
→ Dance while the sun dips

🌀 Fantasia – Club Night: Trippy visuals, hypnotic techno, and acts like Syncopated Circuits and Spiral Spectra. Not for the faint of heart.
→ Enter the vortex

🎪 South Peninsula Easter Activity Day: An all-day family fest at Noordhoek Common — egg hunts, pony rides, food stalls, and pure chaos (the good kind).
→ Hop in before it's over

🧁 Easter Cookie & Cupcake Decorating At Willowbridge: Unleash your inner pastry Picasso. Perfect for kids, dates, or anyone whose love language is “icing.”
→ Frost it, don’t fight it

🎸 Jesse Clegg Easter Tour – Brass Bell: The alt-pop legend is back with seaside acoustics and nostalgic melodies. Just you, the ocean, and goosebumps.
→ Tunes with a side of tide

🏺 Step Back in Time: A family-friendly heritage journey hosted by Parthenon AISCT. Think interactive exhibits, ancient stories, and food from the past.
→ History never tasted this good

⚽ Serata di Sport: Cape Town’s Italian Club is throwing a sporty social night. Pasta, penalty shootouts, and plenty of vino.
→ Mamma mia, it’s game night

🎬 FIRE PILOTS – Film Screening @ Café Roux: A gripping local doccie by Rick Wall & Rob McCulloch, exploring the raw bravery behind SA’s airborne firefighters.
→ Feel the heat

🚀 Startup of the Year 2025 – Live Pitch Night: Watch the Top 10 finalists pitch their ideas to a crowd and panel of judges at Innovation City. Energy will be high.
→ Root for the next unicorn

👑 Mr & Miss Curro Durbanville 2025: A glitzy pageant night packed with young talent, formal flair, and some wholesome school spirit.
→ Crown the vibe

🎻 Cape Philharmonic Mini-Series: Classical magic hits the Mother City with a fresh, local lineup. Grab a seat before it sells out.
→ Soundtrack your Wednesday

🔥 IGNITE at Corpus Christi: An immersive worship experience meets live music, powerful talks, and a crowd that’s all in. Come as you are, leave fired up.
→ Get lit (spiritually)

🎸 Springbok Nude Girls & Metro Villa Live: Two epic acts, one legendary night at Woodstock Brewery. Expect loud riffs, cold beer, and a slightly sweaty mosh pit.
→ Rock. Sip. Repeat.

🎻 CPO Autumn Season Rehearsal – FOM: Catch the Cape Town Philharmonic like never before — raw, live, and in rehearsal mode. For the true classical heads.
→ Strings attached

Sun’s out, serotonin peeking 🫣

Skies flexing, buildings glowing — and somewhere below, someone’s definitely late for a meeting.

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