A giant black leopard's entire personality was changed when he communicated with the amazing animal-whisperer Anna Breytenbach in The Foster Brothers’ latest film The Animal Communicator. This film brought The Brothers’ work to the hearts, and minds, of a whole new audience around the world. SENSE AFRICA is an overview of the past, and ongoing work of two of South Africa’s … [Read more...]
Beyond the rubble, through the cracks
For years I have been passing by an old, roofless house on my route to work. Despite my hurried scramble to the office, I would always look out for her. Sad, abandoned and enigmatic, she has intrigued me. The romantic in me has, for years, been drawn to the poignant, abandoned beauty of this stoic, red brick structure with pink tibouchina bursting through the front veranda. … [Read more...]
Parasite in fish’s mouth becomes his tongue
A parasite that lives in a fish's mouth and becomes its tongue? Sixty million viruses in a teaspoon of sea water? A shimmering sunset glistening through the curl of a golden barrel? Just a few snippets from the Wavescape Slide Night night in Cape Town. More than 200 people sat enthralled through 10 inspirational talks by 10 ocean thought leaders who shared their science, … [Read more...]
Rock Star Party to raise funds for little cancer fighters
Inspired by Somerset baby Reece’s battle with cancer, the Somerset 1 dynamic Facebook group is dedicating their first birthday party, the Rock Star Party, to raise funds for the Little Fighters Cancer Trust (LFCT) on Saturday, 13 December at the Nameless Pub. The group, started by Stephen Leppan, prides itself on the spectacular events it holds to raise funds for charity. … [Read more...]
Humble spud poised to launch world food revolution
In a small army field-hut Dr Arjen de Vos shows off his irrigation machine with pride. Pipes lead out to several acres of muddy field, where only a few stragglers from the autumn harvest of potatoes, salads, carrots and onions are left. The tubes are lined with copper to stop corrosion because – in a move that defies everything we think we know about farming – de Vos is … [Read more...]
African innovations changing the world
With the rapid rate increase of information sharing, often bad news flies the fastest. I would rather hear good news. However, good news is sometimes hard to find. Especially when it relates to Africa. For example, good news would be how many tech entrepreneurs there are in Africa. Recently, when the Business Insider listed the top 100 female tech tweeters in Africa, only … [Read more...]
Another sweaty weekend of great bands and beautiful people
I have been a big fan of rock festivals in the Western Cape since I went to my first Wingerdstok Festival back in 1997. Can there be anything better than getting to see a whole bunch of great bands in beautiful locations with thousands of potential new friends surrounding you at all times? My first Rocking The Daisies was 2008. And every year since then I have made sure I … [Read more...]
Consider carpooling, for your wallet and the planet
With 22% more cars on the roads and a 80% higher petrol price than 5 years ago, the demands and stresses of private transport are growing fast, which has severe implications on individuals, business and the environment. The millions of empty seats on our roads provide a viable solution to congestion, affordable mobility and emissions reduction. SA’s 2nd Carpool Week, 6 – 10 … [Read more...]
Changing lives one planet friendly bag at a time
Can you imagine a bag created from recycled seatbelts, reused car/homestead upholstery and rejected fabric sample books? This is exactly what planet friendly bag company I Scream & Red has done. They also bind all their products with natural or organic cotton and materials to ensure that it is green endorsed. Not only the earth benefits here. People from previously … [Read more...]
Calling for exciting environmental project ideas!
“Cape Flats Nature Partners’ Fund” offers small grants for projects that spark community nature conservation action on the Cape Flats. The Fund was launched by the Table Mountain Fund (TMF) in partnership with the South African Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) in the last quarter of 2013. Since then four of the small grant projects on the Cape Flats have been shortlisted, … [Read more...]
Eco music festival doubles down for green artist action
Rocking the Daisies is stepping up the game this year with a focus on social, as well as eco-friendly objectives. For the second year in a row Rocking the Daisies Music and Lifestyle Festival has been awarded the prestigious Highly Commended Award from A Greener Festival. This is a global award that recognises environmentally friendly festivals for following green … [Read more...]
Rocking The Daisies 2014 is almost upon us
South Africa's premier eco-friendly music festival, Rocking the Daisies is two weeks away and we’re sure you’re chomping at the bit for a four-day weekend full of good vibes, good people and even better music! International headliners MGMT, Rudimental and Crystal Fighters will show you the time of your life at the Main Stage on Saturday night and if you’re a fan of … [Read more...]
Tasty tales from the Overberg
Environmentalist film production and media agency Green Renaissance has recently closed shop in Cape Town and moved to a tiny off-grid home in the Overberg, along the Cape's South Coast. They continue to produce the most creative short films on topics related to sustainable living, which we will be sharing with your regularly. Here are two from their new series of … [Read more...]
