South Africa’s West Coast, known for its stunning landscapes and unique biodiversity, is under threat from the relentless advance of the mining industry. Once a region of untouched beauty and rich cultural heritage, it is now marked by scars left by diamond extraction and other mining activities. The impact on local communities has been devastating, …
In this interview, we talk with Mike Schlebach, a founder of Protect the West Coast (PTWC), about the organization’s origins and impact. PTWC was started by a group of Cape Town-based surfers and environmentalists who became alarmed by the increasing threat of mining on the West Coast’s pristine beaches. Initially focused on raising public awareness, …
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Ladles of Love is a non-profit organisation that feeds hundreds and thousands of disadvantaged individuals across Western Cape and Gauteng. They have established 160 soup kitchens and served just under 40 million meals since their inception and they aren’t slowly down anytime soon. Their feats are so incredible and inspiring that we had to learn …
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Cape Town is an innovative city when it comes to the green economy. This is partly due to a progressive and forward-thinking local government, but also as a result of a cluster of green businesses that create a thriving community. Featured image: YWaste employees at a sorting facility Benefits and importance of going green A …
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Delve into the underwater world of Cape Town’s kelp forests with Jethro, a local freediver and environmentalist. Explaining the vital ecological role of these marine landscapes and sharing the importance of their conservation, Jethro illuminates their beauty and significance. With imagery captured by talented photographers, explore the towering kelp fronds, learn about their unique biodiversity, …
As an avid gardener, attempting a fynbos garden was an idea I never really entertained. In my mind, they belonged in the wild and therefore will only grow and thrive in the wild. Little did I know. I have no background in botany, ecology or conservation yet I currently hold the future of our Cape …
When you think about scuba diving, usually the first image that comes to mind is diving in warm tropical waters, hovering over coral reefs. But have you considered there might be an even more colourful dive site out there, teaming with life? Along Cape Town’s shores, there lives a world beneath the waves. From the …
The United Nations has declared 2021–2030 the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. The aim of this initiative is to “prevent, halt and reverse the loss of nature”. One way to “reverse” the loss of nature is to restore habitats that have been degraded or converted to another form of land use, such as old farms or …
Somewhere at the tip of Africa, there is a delightful place, a place where two oceans meet. Where the warm, powerful waters of the east coast meets the cold, nutrient-rich waters of the west. A place where the mixing of waters creates a magical, melting pot of oceanic conditions and marine life to behold. Where …
Cape Town: the Mother of South Africa. We all know (and love, don’t get me wrong) the white, bosomy sands of Clifton 1st through 4th, the promenade and electric scooters of Seapoint. But many of us have exhausted these haunts (and our wallets) over the years. But never fear: the city has so much more …