SANParks release investigative report on devastating Cape wildfire
South African National Parks (SANParks) said an independent report on the wildfire on Sunday, 18 April 2021 ruled out natural causes such as rock falls...
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Watch | Cape Town Penguins star in new Netflix series ‘Penguin Town’
Netflix recently released the first trailer for its upcoming docuseries Penguin Town. The eight-episode feature is narrated by Patton Oswalt and follows the lives of...
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SANParks launches a new ‘group travel’ scheme with discounts and payment plans
South African National Parks (SANParks) has launched an exciting new product for Stokvels & Travel Clubs that will offer special payment terms and discounted rates...
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WATCH | Local Documentary ‘The Cape of Flames’ investigates the city’s recent blaze
Last month’s mountain fire – believed to have started above Philip Kgosana Drive and Hospital Bend – wreaked havoc at UCT and in the suburbs...
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Saudi company to build R11.6 billion solar plant in the Northern Cape
A multi-billion rand Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project has been confirmed for the Northern Cape. Absa, the appointed lead arranger, senior lender and hedge provider...
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Watch the first trailer for David Attenborough’s Netflix Climate Doc ‘Breaking Boundaries: The Science Of Our Planet’
Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet is the latest project fronted by David Attenborough for Netflix. The feature tells the stark story of the...
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South Africa to ban breeding lions in captivity for hunting and petting
During a news conference on Sunday (2 May 2021), South Africa’s Environment Minister, Barbara Creecy announced the country’s plans to ban the breeding of lions in...
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Watch | South Africa’s My Octopus Teacher wins the Oscar for best documentary
South Africa is celebrating after the world-renowned film, My Octopus Teacher, brought home an Oscar at the 93rd Academy Awards. The 2021 Oscar Awards was...
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Fire Aftermath: Cape SPCA still in urgent need of supplies to help affected wildlife
In the aftermath of the April 18 Cape Fires, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA emergency response efforts are still underway. Inspectors continue to canvas...
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Watch | Marine organizations and experts react to shocking Netflix doc ‘Seaspiracy’
The new Netflix documentary, Seaspiracy is causing quite the social media frenzy. The 2021 feature, directed by Ali Tabrizi, explores the environmental impact of the...
