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Environment
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Genius Invention Will Stop Cape Snakes From Invading Your Home Over The Summer
19 Oct 2016 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I’ve dealt with two puff adders first hand in Camps Bay, and with a now with a cabin in the Klein Karoo mountains, snake awareness is not something I skimp on.
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Not Ideal – One-Eyed Bull Fighter Gets Gored In Same Eye, Again [Video]
18 Oct 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Karma has a funny way of revealing itself, sometimes acting on the spot whilst at other times playing the long game. Say hello to Juan Jose Padilla.
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Crazy Fisherman Fights Off Great White Shark With A Broom [Video]
17 Oct 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Mick Fanning may have delivered a punch in order to save his bacon, but this guy decided a broom was all he needed to fend off a rather large shark.
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The BBC ‘Planet Earth’ Extended Second Trailer: More Mind-Blowing Footage [Video]
17 Oct 2016 by Kiernan / No Comments
Last week we got our first glimpse at what lies in store for fans of BBC classic ‘Planet Earth’, but now the new trailer really raises the bar.
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The Terrifying Moment A Great White Shark Gets Inside The Diving Cage [Video]
14 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Keen for a little shark cage dive over the weekend? This video might just put you off those plans, and spare a thought for the chap inside.
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Wow, Scientists Have Just Declared The Great Barrier Reef Dead
14 Oct 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
2016 has been a year filled with obituaries and RIPs, but perhaps this one says more about how we treat the world around us more than any other.
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Panic As Gorilla Escapes Enclosure At London Zoo [Videos]
14 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
A London zoo gorilla managed to escape its enclosure yesterday after smashing its window, but thankfully no one, not even the gorilla, was harmed.
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Guys, The Trailer For The BBC’s New ‘Planet Earth’ Series Is Actually Ridiculous [Video]
13 Oct 2016 by Kiernan / No Comments
There are certain moments from the BBC’s Planet Earth series that have become the stuff of legend, and the follow up promises much of the same.
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Incredible Evacuation Scenes In Florida Could Be From The Movie Armageddon [Gallery]
07 Oct 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We have our fair share of trouble down here on the tip of Africa, but our storms don’t come close to the beast that is bearing down on America’s east coast.
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We Worked Out How Long It Will Take To Make Back Your Money From A Solar Geyser
06 Oct 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Everyone’s trying to save a few bucks here and there, but going solar is expensive isn’t it? Let’s crunch a few numbers and see how it plays out.
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You’ve Heard About Hurricane Matthew, But Nothing Will Prepare You For These Pictures
06 Oct 2016 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
We might complain about the wind in places like Vredehoek, but at least we don’t have cyclones and hurricanes battering our shores.
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Did You Even Know About These Gigantic Vegetable Gardens In The Middle Of Cape Town’s CBD? [Video]
05 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Using green lawns for a little bit of farming never did anyone any harm – and that’s just one reason why you should get behind this local initiative.
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Stop It – They’ve Found The Biggest Dinosaur Footprint Ever
04 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Over in the Gobi desert, the largest fossilised footprint ever has been found. This provides more insight into the world that existed on earth before our time.
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The City Of Cape Town Is Going All Out To Protect Against Shark Attacks This Summer
03 Oct 2016 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
If you’re a fan of splashing around at the beach during the summer this should be good news, the city ramping up efforts to protect swimmers from sharks.
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Just To Give You An Idea Of The Destruction At The New Jersey Train Crash
30 Sep 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Rush hour commuters in New Jersey were shocked when a train smashed into the Hoboken terminal without warning, causing extensive damage.
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You Know About The Massive South African Flag That Can Be Seen From Space, Right?
29 Sep 2016 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
There’s a certain joy that comes with waving our flag wildly, but how about an effort that can be seen by those orbiting the earth?
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Leo DiCaprio’s New Doccie (Featuring Elon and Obama) Is Going To Be Controversial [Trailer]
29 Sep 2016 by Kiernan / No Comments
Leo and friends are coming out firing with ‘Before the Flood’, and you can bet it’s going to be picked apart by those with a different point of view.
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Canadian City Bans Pit Bulls And Staffordshire Terriers
29 Sep 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
To some people, staffies and pit bulls are the most loving breeds ever. To others, however, they are life-threatening breeds that should not be alive.
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16-Year-Old Jo’burg Student Wins First Prize (R680 000) At The Google Science Fair
28 Sep 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I have no idea what I made for my science project when I was 16, but there’s no chance it came close to what Kiara Nirghin managed to put together.
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Massive Fail – The Really Odd Story Of Two PE Students Stealing A Penguin Called ‘Buddy’
28 Sep 2016 by Kiernan / No Comments
I’m sure there are millions around the country who would say, given the present situation, that students are fools. You can add two more to that list.
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Bad Result As Man Poses For Selfie With Massive Python [Video]
27 Sep 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Sometimes the world works in mysterious ways, and over in India one snake summed up how many of us feel about selfie snappers.
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This Japanese Ad, Where A Woman Turned Into An Eel, Has Been Pulled [Video]
27 Sep 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
There’s nothing like portraying a young girl in a black swimsuit as an eel to boost your local farming economy, especially when she is being “fattened up” for slaughter.
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If You’re Looking To Save Money (And Do Some Good) Around The House Start Here
26 Sep 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
You don’t have to build a new house to go green, you can just add a new lightbulb here and a solar panel there – just ask these guys.
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Great White Shark Breaches Right Behind Surfers [Video]
22 Sep 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I’ve never been in the water when a shark has been spotted, let alone a great white enjoying a full breach. I imagine these guys were a little rattled.
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Impossible Not To Cry – The ‘World’s Saddest Polar Bear’ Is Being Relocated [Video]
20 Sep 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
He is currently the world’s saddest polar bear, but Pizza might soon be making a trip to greener pastures all in the name of happiness.
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This Picture Won The Astronomy Photographer Of The Year Competition
19 Sep 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It takes something rather impressive to woo the judges of this competition, but Chinese photographer Yu Jun seems to have done just that.
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These Guys Are Making It Really Easy (And Affordable) To ‘Go Green’ Around The House
16 Sep 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Everyone’s talking about going green these days, and it’s actually never been easier (or more cost effective) to put your money where you mouth is.
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Check How Big This Dog Is
16 Sep 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There’s something about massive dogs that really piques our interest, and over in Oz they must be feeding this guy something special.
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Horny 100-Year-Old Tortoise Saves Entire Species From Extinction
15 Sep 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Sometimes when your species is stuck in a rut you need a hero to step forward. That hero would be Diego, a lusty tortoise with a fondness for the ladies.
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Speargun Camera Captures The Moment A Great White Shark Attacked This Diver [Video]
13 Sep 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You won’t find me in open water with a speargun in my hand, but that may have been exactly what saved the life of Californian Tyler McQuillen.
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