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Babylonstoren Named Among World’s Best Hotels
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Babylonstoren in Franschhoek has been ranked the 26th-best hotel in the world in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards.
The ranking is based on votes from nearly 800,000 travellers, with readers praising the farm’s gardens, Cape Dutch heritage and farm-to-table dining.
The 1,070-hectare property has more than 300 edible and medicinal plants in its formal garden, with seasonal produce also shaping its menus.
The ranking is based on votes from nearly 800,000 travellers, with readers praising the farm’s gardens, Cape Dutch heritage and farm-to-table dining.
The 1,070-hectare property has more than 300 edible and medicinal plants in its formal garden, with seasonal produce also shaping its menus.
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Hermanus Unveils More Accessible Coastal Signs
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WESSA and its partners have unveiled five new Living Coast signs in Hermanus, designed to make coastal information accessible to more visitors.
The signs combine Braille, sound, large print and digital information, allowing people to read, listen to or feel information about the coastline.
The project was developed with accessibility partners, including people who experience the coast without sight.
The prototypes could provide a model for more inclusive coastal signage across South Africa.
The signs combine Braille, sound, large print and digital information, allowing people to read, listen to or feel information about the coastline.
The project was developed with accessibility partners, including people who experience the coast without sight.
The prototypes could provide a model for more inclusive coastal signage across South Africa.
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Mogale City Reopens Public Swimming Pools
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Mogale City has reopened public swimming pools in Azaadville, Kagiso and Krugersdorp West after years of closures linked to pollution and broken pumps.
The municipality says its Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Division will manage operations, while the Building Maintenance Division handles structural upkeep.
The pools will operate from Tuesday to Saturday between 09:00 and 17:00, giving residents access to public swimming facilities during the summer season.
The municipality says its Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Division will manage operations, while the Building Maintenance Division handles structural upkeep.
The pools will operate from Tuesday to Saturday between 09:00 and 17:00, giving residents access to public swimming facilities during the summer season.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.62 to the US Dollar, 21.96 to the British Pound, and 18.61 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,130.43 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 100.20 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 82,550.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.62 to the US Dollar, 21.96 to the British Pound, and 18.61 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,130.43 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 100.20 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 82,550.00.
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