Whale Hello There
The Hermanus Whale Festival, held in winter, is the world’s only eco-marine festival, attracting 75,000 to 130,000 visitors annually. Now… Read More
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Cold Comfort
With winter now here, Cape Town’s homeless shelters are nearly full, with The Haven’s shelters at 85% capacity. The 2022… Read More
A Dark Winter?
In South Africa, winter electricity demand is expected to be 6,000 MW higher than in summer. However, the demand in… Read More
Nature’s Finest
Winter rains are crucial for the growth of fynbos, which is unique to the Cape Floristic Region (CFR). Despite being… Read More
Brandewyn needed in Buffelsfontein
The record for South Africa’s coldest temperature is a frigid −20.1 °C, measured in 2013 at Buffelsfontein, Eastern Cape. Source:… Read More
The Happiness Gap
According to BrandMapp, available through Eighty20’s Data Portal, young South Africans report lower happiness levels compared to older adults. Specifically,… Read More