Cape Town in the news:
- De Villiers, Gayle end ‘snoozes’ … and awaken MSL: Cape Town – They were two of the most marketable figures again in the lead-up to this season’s Mzansi Super League (MSL). But it took until around the halfway mark of a hitherto slow-burning …: “Cape Town” – BingNews
- Cape Town promoted as South Africa’s cruise destination of choice: Cruise ships bring in tourists by the actual boatload. Cape Town has its sights set on becoming the top destination for these ships coming to Africa. Here are the city’s plans to bring more ships to …: “Cape Town” – BingNews
- Decisions ahead in Brest Atlantiques: The St Helena High extends almost the entire width of the South Atlantic between Rio and Cape Town, with the maxi trimarans seeking SE’ly trade winds in order to make headway towards the equator and …: “Cape Town” – BingNews
- Clipper Race: Calm before the storm: For more, click here. The 11 teams set off on November 17 for the Leg 3/Race 4 of the Clipper 2019-20 Round the World Yacht Race, which takes the fleet 4750nm from Cape Town, South Africa to Fremantle …: “Cape Town” – BingNews
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Have you tried: Visiting Port Elizabeth?
Quick Cape Town Fact: One of the oldest traditions in Cape Town is still alive and well, startling visitors at precisely midday—every day. An old cannon at the top of Signal Hill is fired off, sending a resounding boom around the CBD. It was originally meant to announce approaching ships, to let traders know it was time to haul their wares down to the harbour. The gun has gone off since 1806, and a second gun is always prepared in case of a misfire. Rumour has it the gun only failed once in those two centuries—because a spider interfered with the remote signal.
