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SA’s Oldest Casino Goes Up In Flames [Videos]
08 Sep 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The iconic Mmabatho Palms Hotel in Mahikeng, North West, went up in flames earlier this morning.
Thursday Morning Spice
12 Aug 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
Greek island devoured by flames. SA’s three lockdown scenarios. Odds of asteroid hitting Earth increase. Schumacher’s health. Bella’s pink bikini.
Gas Leak Ocean Fire Is Like Something Out Of A Sci-Fi Movie [Videos]
05 Jul 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Despite the absurdity of the situation, the ocean’s surface really did burst into flames in the Gulf of Mexico, following a pipeline leak.
New Plan To Fight Back Against ‘Deliberate’ Table Mountain Fires
29 Jun 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
April’s devastating fire was likely started deliberately, with SANParks announcing new measures aimed to catch those up to no good.
April’s Massive Cape Town Fire “Started As A Malicious Act”
24 Jun 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A SANParks investigation has found compelling evidence that the fire, which caused huge damage to UCT and surrounding areas, was started intentionally.
‘Cape Of Flames’ Doccie Digs Deeper Into Cause Of Recent Blaze [Video]
11 May 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The recent blaze, which caused damage to UCT and threatened the homes of many Cape Town residents, has reignited conversations around how to better prevent these fires from happening so regularly.
Thursday Morning Spice
22 Apr 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
Shocking truth about SA’s fire services. Zuma lawyers quit. Man skips work for 15 years. SA’s ultimate road trip. Rebel ESL clubs could face stiff bill. Prince Andrew’s security scare.
“Horror And Helplessness” – Latest On UCT Library’s Fire Damage [Videos]
21 Apr 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Sunday’s footage of the library engulfed in flames was shared far and wide, and the heartbreaking task of assessing the damage continues.
How They Caught The Alleged Table Mountain Arsonist (And Video Of Arrest)
20 Apr 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
On Sunday evening, numerous residents in the Devil’s Peak area reported seeing people lighting fires on the mountain. One resident, and his dogs, sprang into action.
SANParks Accused Of ‘Improper Fynbos Management’ And Ignoring Warning Signs
20 Apr 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
SANParks, which manages Table Mountain National Park, is being accused of ignoring warning signs years in the making.
Tuesday Morning Spice
20 Apr 2021 by Kiernan / No Comments
Cape Town ‘not out of the woods’. UCT library damage. Deadly Tesla crash. Sexwale’s embarrassing scam. Controversial ‘Byron Baes’ show. No peace between Harry and Charles.
Images And Videos Of The Hectic Stellenbosch And Franschhoek Fires
01 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
In just a week, a massive fire raging in the mountains and veld above Stellenbosch and Franschhoek managed to spread to three municipalities.
Mother Throws Kids From Third-Floor Fire [Video]
26 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Quick-thinking neighbours helped to save four children, catching them in blankets as a woman dropped them from a third-floor window.
Footage Of The Fires Raging In Camps Bay And Masiphumelele [Videos+Images]
18 Dec 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday afternoon, Cape firefighters battled two separate fires, with strong winds making their jobs even tougher.
‘Vagrants’ And Huge Costs – Unpacking Table Mountain’s Fire Woes
14 Dec 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We’re entering the Cape’s peak fire season, which means choppers in the air and brave firefighters on the ground battling blazes.
SANParks On What Started This Weekend’s Table Mountain Fire
02 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As winds pummelled Cape Town’s City Bowl on Saturday, a fire first seen above Deer Park quickly spread, leading to some residents in Oranjezicht evacuating their homes.
Footage Of Huge Compost Plant Fire Raging In Jozi This Morning [Videos]
30 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A massive fire broke out at a compost plant in Diepsloot this morning, causing road closures of Summit Road west, going towards the R511.
Tuesday Morning Spice
08 Sep 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
California burns, Yosemite apocalyptic. Trump attacks military. Harry and Meghan repay cottage revamp. When fly-swatting goes wrong. How Jerry Springer was scammed.
Fire On Kloof Street Wrecks Apartments [Images+Video]
04 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A fire on Kloof Street, which started above Arnold’s Restaurant, opposite the Lifestyle Centre, has gutted four apartments, and caused damage to a fifth.
Radical Footage From Cape Town’s Mansion Eating Fire [Video]
16 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
More than 200 firefighters on the scene below Tafelberg road and near Signal Hill are working tirelessly to get the fires under control.
Australian Dust Storm Footage Is Something Out Of A Hollywood Apocalypse Film [Video]
20 Jan 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The word ‘apocalypse’ has been used to describe the situation in Australia all too often these past few weeks, and it’s entirely justified.
A Glimmer Of Good News From Australia’s Battle Against Bushfires
16 Jan 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The news from Down Under has been tough to watch these past few weeks, but there is hope in amongst all of the destruction.
These Animal Species Are At Risk Due To Australia’s Bushfires
14 Jan 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s estimated that well over a billion animals have died during the latest round of Australian bushfires, with the long-term survival of some species now under threat.
Animals And Destruction – More Heartbreaking Pictures And Videos Of The Australian Bushfires
08 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The bushfires appear to be the product of a combination of climate change, human error, and deliberate arson. Sadly, an estimated one billion animals have now died.
Images And Videos Show Why They’re Describing Australian Scenes As ‘Apocalyptic’
06 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Australia has been plagued by out-of-control bushfires, reducing the air to a thick apocalyptic haze that blocks out the sun.
That Heartbreaking Video Of A Burnt Koala Has A Happy Ending
22 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Earlier this week, a video of a heroic woman rescuing a badly burnt koala went viral. It was heartbreaking to watch, but there is a silver lining.
UPDATED: Videos Show Famous Cape Pub Fireman’s Arms Engulfed In Flames
21 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Videos filmed in the early hours of the morning show the iconic pub, established back in 1864, engulfed in flames.
Jason Donovan Photographed Fighting Neighbour’s Fire In Underwear
03 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Jason Donovan, the Australian actor and singer who first found fame on iconic Ozzie TV show ‘Neighbours’, has been hailed as a hero.
Photos And Videos Of Fires Tearing Through The Amazon Rainforest
23 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Fires are raging through the Amazon rainforest, in what many are describing as a massive blow to the fight against global warming.
Videos And Images From The Hectic Gas Tanker Explosion In Worcester
10 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The town of Worcester was literally rocked this morning by a massive gas tanker explosion, which was so big that it could be felt kilometres away.
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