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Environment
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Hectic Drone Footage Follows Pod Of Orcas Hunting And Killing A Whale
10 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Orcas have certainly made a name for themselves as being pretty badass hunters, but seeing it in action from above is quite something. Respect.
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Guys, Praying Mantises Are Cold-Blooded Killers
07 Jul 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Every time I see a praying mantis I feel obliged to let it clamber on my finger. A new study shows that they are deserving of our praise.
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It’s Not Every Day You Accidentally Kiteboard Over A Humpback Whale [Video]
06 Jul 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Here in the Cape we’re lucky enough to see whales quite regularly, but apparently Andrei Grigoriev hadn’t ever seen one before getting up close and personal.
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The United Nations Just Awarded Cape Town A Massive Honour
04 Jul 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We’ll take our awards and honours where we can get them, and this time around it’s the United Nations who are noticing what this city has to offer.
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Tool That Lets You Compare 40 Years Of Cape Town Rainfall Shows How Screwed We Really Are
03 Jul 2017 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
Yesterday saw the City of Cape Town further escalate the water restrictions, but if you want a real kick in the guts then take a look at these graphs.
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And Then This Ozzie Caught A Crab The Size Of A Small Labrador [Video]
30 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Most of the crabs we see around these parts are pretty stock standard, but in remote Queensland they have some absolute monsters.
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The Collective Nouns For Some Of Africa’s Animals Are Pretty Outrageous
28 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Herd, pack, flock – these are all collective nouns most of us are familiar with. But what do you call a bunch of aardvarks, and how about lemurs?
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The Great White Shark Hunting Orcas Have Struck Again [Images]
26 Jun 2017 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
In May scientists were shocked to find three great white sharks that had fallen prey to orcas, and now you can add a fourth to that list. They’ve even named the hunters.
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Paddle Boarder Gets Up Close And Personal With A Giant Squid In Melkbosstrand [Videos]
21 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Sightings of actual giant squids around the Western Cape are few and far between, although this guy managed to get up close and personal.
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Of Course Table Mountain Makes The List Of The World’s Most Iconic Mountains
21 Jun 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Mountains, hey. Those towering age-old bastards have inspired many people to do some crazy things, but which are the most iconic?
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There’s Good News And Bad News With Regards The Latest Dam Level Stats
20 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Arm yourself with some knowledge for the next (inevitable) time someone wants to talk about the water crisis in Cape Town. The latest stats are out.
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Please Enjoy Snoop Dogg Narrating That Epic Planet Earth Snake / Iguana Battle [Video]
14 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It may just be the most famous hunt ever captured on film, and if you didn’t enjoy the snake versus iguana chase enough already here comes Snoop.
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If You Only Read One More Thing About Knysna Make It This Guy’s Account Of The Aftermath
14 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You’ve probably watched the drone footage and seen the pictures, but what is it like to take a drive around Knysna to chat with those affected?
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Tragedy In London As 24-Storey Apartment Tower Engulfed In Flames [Video]
14 Jun 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
An apartment tower in London was engulfed in flames last night and, although there are no known casualties yet, people were seen jumping from the building.
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Local Farmer Uses A Lion To Protect His House From Criminals [Video]
13 Jun 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Using a lion as security guard might be the only way this farmer can keep unwanted guests off his premises. It’s not a decision everyone is too stoked with.
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Introducing Africa’s First Green Design Centre
13 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The concept of sustainable fashion has risen to prominence the past few years, and one local company is leading the way. They broke new ground this weekend.
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The Latest Figures Are In – The Six Major Cape Town Dam Levels (Including Theewaterskloof)
12 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Since it started bucketing down late Tuesday night, the Cape has had its fair share of rain. Today the City of Cape Town released the latest dam levels.
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Plett And Knysna Aftermath Captured On Eerie Drone Video
12 Jun 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The fire raging up the coast has caused extensive devastation in the Knysna and Plett areas, and this drone footage just about sums up what’s left behind.
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Netcare Paramedic Blames Knysna Fires On Gays
12 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s been a bumper weekend for morons and bigots to crawl out of the woodwork, so let’s check in with a Netcare 911 paramedic and see where that leads us.
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Brad Pitt Tried His Hand At Doing The Weather With Jim Jefferies [Video]
09 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
He’s played a mad Irish boxer, he’s played a guy who loves to fight, and now he’s taken on the role of weatherman. You be the judge.
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Here’s How To Help The Victims Of The #CapeStorm And #KnysnaFires – DO IT
09 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you want to know how to lend a hand to those who have suffered these past few days, as well as those fighting the blaze, this is a good place to start.
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Here’s The Difference #CapeStorm Made To Theewaterskloof Dam Levels So Far
08 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / 10 Comments
The Theewaterskloof dam levels have been in the news of late for all the wrong reasons, so let’s check in and see what effect the #CapeStorm has had.
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Harrowing Videos From Knysna Show Fire Madness As Defence Force Steps In
08 Jun 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
As the Cape Storm ravaged through the peninsula yesterday, the areas surrounding Knysna had their own disaster to deal with: a truly horrific fire.
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Surfers Enjoyed Massive Swell In Hout Bay During The #CapeStorm [Video]
08 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There were a few swells around the peninsula that you wouldn’t dare surf, but over in Hout Bay it was really kicking off.
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The #CapeStorm Sea Point Foam Party Swallowed Cars Whole [Videos]
07 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
They warned it was going to get hectic after lunch, and over in Sea Point it’s clear the storm is making good on those promises.
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The Best Pictures And Videos From The #CapeStorm So Far
07 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Feel it, it is here – the monster finally kicked into gear late last night, and it did manage to do some damage. Of course the ‘best’ is still to come.
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YOH! Video Shows Part Of The Roof Blowing Off Cavendish Square
07 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It might be relatively calm where you are, but don’t let that fool you. Cavendish Square has now been closed down for the day, and it’s easy to see why.
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Our Favourite Webcams, Weather Sites And Live Streams – In Case You Feel Like You’re Missing Out On #CapeStorm
07 Jun 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Not in Cape Town? Don’t have a window to look out of? Want to know what’s to come? Not to worry, we found a whole lot of websites that will keep you well informed.
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Stay Inside Your Homes: All You Need To Know About The Monster Storm Arriving Tonight [Video]
06 Jun 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 2 Comments
Guys, the City of Cape Town is warning Capetonians to stay inside their homes and tie down belongings. We’re not messing around – it’s about to get real.
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BREAKING: Western Cape Schools Are Officially Closed Tomorrow Thanks To The Storm
06 Jun 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
It’s official: schools in the Western Cape will be closed tomorrow. Wee rate that means businesses should be, too.
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