Disaster
Insane Videos Of The Volcano And Lava In Hawaii
08 May 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
Brave onlookers are putting their lives on the line to capture incredible videos and images of the volcano eruption and lava flow that’s wreaking havoc in Hawaii.
Table View And Durban Have Two Very Different Problems [Images]
16 Mar 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Table View is renowned for being a little gusty, which has created a problem for those driving along the coastal road. Up in Durban, the issue is somewhat different.
Incredible Images And Videos From Yesterday’s Volcanic Eruption In Indonesia
20 Feb 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
After lying dormant for 400 years, Mount Sinabung’s fourth eruption yesterday let off a whole lot of steam, ash and lava. Like something out of a movie, really.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Stunning Footage Of Volcano In The Philippines Spewing Ash And Lava [Video]
23 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Mount Mayon is due for a major eruption, and over the past while it’s been warming up with a steady stream of ash and lava. Doesn’t make for a good night’s rest.
Here’s How Quickly You’ll Get Through 50 Litres Of Water A Day [Video]
18 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
As of February 1, Capetonians must drop from 87 litres of water a day to 50 litres a day. Let’s take a look at just how tough that’s going to be.
Public Safety At Risk As Newlands Water Spring Gets Gnarly
18 Dec 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
As “day zero” approaches, the Cape’s most prominent natural water resource is being abused – giving us a glimpse into the future of what desperation in a dry city will look like.
We Better Pray Cape Town’s December Fires Don’t Get As Bad As California’s Right Now [Images]
07 Dec 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Across the southern California region, a number of fires rage on. Thus far they have destroyed more than 100 000 acres of land, and show no sign of slowing down.
Durban’s Beaches Are An Absolute Mess Right Now [Video]
21 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Following the massive storm that hit Durban last month, the beaches in the area have taken a turn for the worse. Perhaps most worryingly, the mess is headed our way.
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
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.
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?
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.
Mexico In Shock After Praying For Fake Trapped Girl
22 Sep 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
In times of national disaster people often rally around a symbol of hope, and for Mexico that was Frida Sofia. The only problem is that the 12-year-old never existed.
A List Of All The Records That Hurricane Irma Shattered
12 Sep 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Hurricane Irma might be on her way out, losing power after making landfall in the US, but what she has left behind will forever go down in the record books.
Branson Shows Necker Island Destruction [Photos + Video]
11 Sep 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Richard Branson has been living in the British Virgin Islands for many years, but never before has he seen anything like Hurricane Irma.
Hurricane Irma Pummels Florida – Photos And Videos
11 Sep 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Category 4 Hurricane Irma made landfall on Sunday morning, resulting in a full day of damage. It looks chaotic out there, but one South African still managed a sense of humour.l
Harrowing Story Of British Couple Trapped On Rat-Infested Caribbean Island As Lawlessness Descends
11 Sep 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
After the yacht they were looking after was destroyed, a British couple was forced to seek refuge in a half-destroyed hotel. It’s not five-star living.
Trump’s Other Property – Chateau Des Palmiers – Got ‘Slammed’ By The Hurricane
08 Sep 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Donald has property dotted around the globe (and he will tell you all about them), although at the moment the fate of his St. Martin property is uncertain.
Meet Old Married Couple, Harvey And Irma
08 Sep 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The couple bears the names of the two major hurricanes that have threatened the north American continent, and the reason why is just as romantic.
St. Martin Is ‘Unreachable’ – Staggering Images Show Latest Hurricane Irma Damage [Video]
08 Sep 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Hurricane Irma has been flexing her muscles for a few days now, and the result of the 300 km/h winds is complete and utter destruction.
Buildings Destroyed As Richard Branson Hides In Wine Cellar On Necker Island
07 Sep 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Following Hurricane Harvey, Irma has caused even more destruction in the Caribbean. That includes destroying buildings on Branson’s private island.
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