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Environment
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Spectacular Pics Of Last Night’s Thunderstorm In Cape Town
14 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Mother Nature put on quite a show of force in Cape Town last night, and the city’s finest photographers were on hand to snap some amazing shots.
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Instagram Account Shows What ‘Everyday Extinction’ Looks Like
13 Feb 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
As humans play an increasingly significant role in adversely affecting the world’s biodiversity levels, one man is on a mission to educate us all.
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These People Believe That Day Zero Is Fake News
13 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / 5 Comments
Capetonians are pretty pissed off with the way the City has handled our water crisis, and some even believe Day Zero is a complete fabrication.
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The Cape Town Backlash Against Angus Buchan Continues
09 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / 11 Comments
We might be terrible at arriving on time, and we’re even worse at committing to that catch up drink, but label our people sinners and Capetonians will strike back.
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Sinkholes Don’t Just Happen Overseas – Check This Out In Plumstead
09 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
South Africans are used to seeing potholes on our roads, although sinkholes are definitely more of a rarity. Let’s head over to Plumstead.
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Have A Guess How Much Water The Average American Uses Every Day
07 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As Capetonians rein their water usage in, aiming to hit below 50 litres per person per day, we thought it would be interesting to have a look across the pond.
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Stunning Photo Of Caracal Taken Yesterday In Hout Bay
07 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
We recently saw footage of a caracal out for a stroll on Lion’s Head, and now there’s another gem snapped yesterday morning in Hout Bay.
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Angus Buchan Says It Will Rain When The People Of Cape Town Repent [Video]
06 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / 7 Comments
Your favourite farming pastor is at it again, this time weighing in on our current water predicament. Turns out we’re all deviants down here in the Cape.
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Be Careful About Drinking That Spring Water, Cape Town
06 Feb 2018 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
You might be one of the many that have taken to collecting water from a nearby spring as a substitute for tap water, but you should probably exercise caution.
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A Pod Of False Killer Whales Took Refuge In V&A Waterfront Yesterday [Video]
05 Feb 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
After stranding themselves (and getting refloated) off Bloubergstrand, a pod of false killer whales made quite a splash at the V&A Waterfront yesterday.
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NASA’s Fascinating Time-Lapse Aerial Graphics Of Theewaterskloof Dam Drying Up
02 Feb 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
We have all seen the bleak images of Theewaterskloof Dam, but seeing images of the dam from space is a whole lot more harrowing.
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It’s Crunch Time – Takealot.com Have The Best Water Saving Products Right Here
02 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you’re looking for some inspiration on how to save water, Takealot’s Water Wise store is where you need to start. Also, who wants to win a R500 gift voucher?
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The 2018 Russia World Cup Is Being Threatened By A Very Unlikely Source
01 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There are less than six months until the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Russia, and the football world is understandably excited. Here’s one problem they didn’t foresee.
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Chaos At Newlands Spring Leads To Arrest, New Rules And Re-routing
01 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you’re one of the many Capetonians that stocks up with liquid gold at Newlands Spring, you might want to check out which rules go into effect from today.
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Drama In Kruger As Buffalo Rescue Baby Elephant From Pride Of Lions [Video]
31 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
In yet another epic sighting from the Kruger National Park, a herd of buffalo take on a pride of lion. There’s a sting in the tail of this one.
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“Can You Flush Toilets With Sea Water” And Other Questions The City Of Cape Town Answered
30 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
By now I’m pretty sure we’re all letting it mellow, but can you top up your cistern with sea water? The City of Cape Town responds to some frequently asked questions.
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Love Your Dog? These Guys Will Clone It For R600k
30 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Every dog has its day, until the option to clone it comes along and you fork out the cash. Relax, cat people, you only pay half price.
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Canned Lion Hunt In North West Ends In Man’s Death
30 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Three Croatians visiting South Africa in order to hunt captive-bred lions saw their trip end in disaster, one of their party winding up dead.
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Cape Town Cycle Tour Responds To Water Use Criticism
30 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We’re at the stage now where every drop of water used is coming under the microscope. Yesterday saw the Cycle Tour address the media about the March 11 event.
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You Need To Read Trump’s Answer To Piers Morgan’s Question About Climate Change
29 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Piers and Donald are cut from the same cloth, which might be why POTUS granted Morgan an interview. Climate change came up and oh, the wheels came off.
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Cape Town: Are You Ready For 25 Litres Of Water A Day?
29 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The City of Cape Town has just released a detailed operations plan for Day Zero, and just when you think you’ve cracked 50 litres a day the screws tighten further.
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Here’s A Pretty Interesting Article About Cape Town’s Water Problem – FROM 1990
26 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
Everyone wants to know how we’ve arrived at this mess. Well, back in 1990, some folks in the know were already sounding the alarm bells.
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Three Apps To Download In Preparation For Day Zero
26 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Your phone is already chock-full of useful apps (and Facebook and Instagram and Snapchat etc), but you should really take a look at these three some time soon.
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The World Has An Actual Doomsday Clock And It’s About To Strike Midnight [Video]
26 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The ticking time bomb that is the end of the world as we know it has nudged closer to midnight. If you guessed that’s a bad thing, then you get a gold star.
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How Much Does Deforestation Have To Do With The Drought Situation?
25 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Although we have been warned about the effects for decades, deforestation is only getting worse. The practice has massive implications right around the world.
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Indonesian Special Forces Drink Snake Blood To Impress US Defence Secretary [Video]
25 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Are you keen to put on a display that gets the US Defence Secretary all revved up? Easy, just nibble on a few cobras and drink their blood.
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This Is How Much Water You’re Allowed To Pump Per Day From A Borehole
25 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As we near Day Zero, boreholes are coming under increased scrutiny. It pays to have one in the back garden, but there are still rules in place regarding usage.
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Cape Town Water Crisis Hits CNN And TIME
25 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you scour international news sites you’ll see plenty of talk about Cape Town, but of late it’s all focused on one thing. CNN have now offered their take.
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Shoprite Is Coining It As Water Bottlers Prepare For Day Zero
24 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
The stockpiling begins now, and there’s money to be made in selling bottled water. If you’re wondering how the supply will hold up then here’s what we know.
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Six Ways Capetonians Are Taking The Piss Ahead Of Day Zero
24 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The panic has well and truly set in – for most, at least. Are you one of the Mother City residents who’s not playing by the rules?
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