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Environment
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Radical Images From The Fire Engulfing Sir Lowry’s Pass And Gordon’s Bay
08 Nov 2017 by Reinhardt / No Comments
Some of the region was left without power yesterday as two substations were damaged in the fire that spread across Sir Lowry’s Pass. Here’s a closer look
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Shocking Shark-Dragging Case Shakes Florida’s Boating Community [Video]
07 Nov 2017 by Reinhardt / 1 Comment
After a series of shocking videos surfaced, each featuring familiar culprits torturing sharks, a host of Florida locals have taken to naming and shaming. Take a look at what they did.
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Cape Town Is Hitting Gale Force 9 Today – Three Away From A Hurricane
07 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Today’s south easter his coming in hard, reaching gust levels of up to 81 kph. You might want to tie down your garden furniture before it ends up in someone else’s yard.
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Not For Sensitive Viewers: Two Hyenas Torture Another To Death [Video]
06 Nov 2017 by Reinhardt / No Comments
We stumbled upon some rare footage of two hyenas expressing how just brutal and unforgiving nature can really be. Only for strong tummies.
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Did Your Mates Living In London Catch This Dolphin Swimming Down The Thames? [Video]
06 Nov 2017 by Reinhardt / No Comments
Was it a dolphin or a whale? Actually, it was a porpoises and was spotted deep in London’s River Thames close to Putney Bridge. Here’s a sneaky video.
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Latest Update On Our Dam Levels
03 Nov 2017 by Reinhardt / No Comments
Yup, we’re still in the middle of the Western Cape’s worst drought in recent history and the numbers aren’t looking too good. Here’s where we stand.
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Oxford University Researchers On The Fence About Can Hunting, Might Have Sanctioned The Killing Of Cecil
31 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
After nearly R1,2 million was to donated to WildCRU in an effort to protect the lions in 2015, Cecil’s son was killed in July this year, begging the question, does WildCRU even care?
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You Might Cry When You See These New Photos Of Human Waste Choking The Ocean
27 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
After the hurricanes that ravaged islands across the Caribbean, a blanket of rubbish was left floating in the sea. The images are downright depressing.
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You Won’t Believe This Earthworm In Australia Is Real
27 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Over in Australia, a massive earthworm has made headlines after emerging from deep under the earth after heavy rains. If you have a fear of earthworms, look away.
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Water Crisis Will Lead To Wine Drought
27 Oct 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Wow, talk about kicking us while we’re down. Apparently the local wine industry is gearing up for tough times ahead, and that spells bad news for consumers too.
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The Six-Minute Water Crisis Video Everyone Is Talking About – “They Were Warned”
26 Oct 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The finger pointing blame game is in full swing, and no one seems to want to step up and take responsibility for our mess. Here’s a little food for thought.
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The Water Crisis Is Already Taking Jobs
26 Oct 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Everyone is freaking out about when the taps will run dry, and rightly so, but heads are already starting to roll and the people of the Western Cape want answers.
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Guess What Happens When You Phone Cape Town’s Hotels And Ask If You Can Take A Bath?
25 Oct 2017 by Jasmine Stone / 26 Comments
Tourist season is about to kick into fifth gear, and that means our hotels are going to be rammed. How much do really they care about the water shortage?
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They’re Calling These Guys The “Idiots Of The Century”
24 Oct 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There’s dumb, there’s very dumb, and then there’s ‘idiots of the century’ territory. You’d have to imagine there was some booze involved in this decision-making process.
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The Sad Truth About The So-Called Eco-Estate You Live In
23 Oct 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We’re all trying to do our bit for the environment, which might be why these new eco-estates are proving so popular. Turns out you might be getting short-changed, though.
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Heartbreaking Picture That Won SA Man 2017’s ‘Wildlife Photographer Of The Year’ Award
23 Oct 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Brent Stirton can be pretty pleased, his photo picked out of more than 50 000 entries from 92 countries for a prestigious award. If only it wasn’t so sad.
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Stunning New Trailer For David Attenborough’s ‘Blue Planet 2’ [Video]
23 Oct 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s now less than a week until the iconic ‘Blue Planet’ airs its second season, and the latest trailer shows we are in for a treat.
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Outrage Over Local Company Filling People’s Pools With Drinkable Water On The Down Low
23 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
There’s a company in Cape Town that will fill up your pool with potable water for a hefty fee, and it appears their practices are more than likely illegal.
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Zapiro Sums Up Cape Town’s Water Crisis Quite Nicely
20 Oct 2017 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Earlier this week we showed you Zapiro taking on Zuma and Mbalula, and now he’s focusing on the water crisis the Mother City finds itself in.
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Terrifying Photos Of The Wildfires In Portugal And Spain
17 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Forests in Portugal and Spain have been devastated by wildfires as they sweep over the northern parts of the two countries. How about this image, for a start?
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This Could Be The Most Radical Solution To Cape Town’s Water Crisis Yet
17 Oct 2017 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Aqueducts, desalination plants, machines that convert air to water – we’ve heard them all over the past few months. Get a load of this beaut from left field.
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Putin Loves His New Puppy So Much [Video]
13 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Vladimir Putin sure loves animals, the latest addition to his family being a rare alabai puppy. He was so stoked he gave it a little peck on the head.
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Here’s The Trailer For Nat Geo’s Touching Doccie About Jane Goodall [Video]
12 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Back in the 60s Jane Goodall began studying chimpanzees in the wild. Now, more than 50 years later, unseen footage has been mashed up into this tell-all documentary.
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Reckon The City Has Our Water Crisis Under Control? The Daily Maverick Doesn’t Think So
12 Oct 2017 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Another day, another reminder of the trouble that lies ahead. If you think the City has everything sorted you might be in for a nasty surprise.
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There’s A Big Fire Burning Close To The 12 Apostles Hotel Right Now
11 Oct 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We’ve seen a number of pictures on social media of what looks like a decent sized blaze along Victoria Road, just past the 12 Apostles Hotel.
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Everything You Need To Know About The Chaos At Durban Harbour Yesterday [Videos]
11 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
During Durban’s monster storm, a massive cargo ship ran aground and all hell broke loose. It took a pretty adept rescue operation to turn this one around.
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Five Videos That Sum Up The Storm Situation In KZN Right Now
10 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
A massive storm smashed into Durban’s coastline this morning, and has already wreaked havoc with flash floods and strong winds. Take a look for yourself.
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Insane Pictures And Videos From Yesterday’s Jozi Flood And Hail Storm
10 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Johannesburg was hit by a massive storm yesterday afternoon, leaving behind a trail of destruction. Let’s check on the hail, tornadoes and flooding.
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Beyond Rare – Photographer Captures Jaguar Vs. Anaconda
06 Oct 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You can count yourself rather fortunate to spot a jaguar on the hunt in the wild, and even more so if it decides to take on an anaconda.
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Got Bush? This Local Ad Campaign Definitely Does
06 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Greenpop is getting in on water-wise gardening in the Cape, and their latest campaign is a pretty cheeky take on the merits of growing that bush.
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