Category Archives: in the news

City releases 2012 Load Shedding Schedules

By 6000 | 6000 | January 9, 2012

…and inevitably causes widespread panic and discontent. As is their wont, in fact, since Eskom is currently struggling with huge demand and very limited supply. This is probably down mainly to the ridiculous heatwave that has crossed the country and the increased use of air-conditioning – especially in office buildings and the like – as [...]

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Catch of the Day

By 6000 | 6000 | January 9, 2012

I actually spotted this on Sky News last night while looking out for the draw for the FA Cup 4th Round – something my boys like to toy with occasionally. And then I forgot about it while attempting to sleep in the heat and humidity of Cape Town. But then I was reminded of it by [...]

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Exploding wind turbine

By 6000 | 6000 | December 8, 2011

The recent wintery weather that has battered Scotland (see these pictures on the BBC News website) led to a wind turbine at the Ardrossan Wind Farm bursting into flames. A small amount of detective work led me to more photos as part of this flickr set. Oooh – I bet Paternoster simply can’t wait!

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All mouth and no trousers?

By 6000 | 6000 | December 7, 2011

Big words from the Western Cape Transport MEC Robin Carlisle this week on two new plans to improve road safety in the Province. Firstly, he outlined plans to institute huge fines for parents who do not belt their children in when they are in the car. And those driving on the roads of Cape Town [...]

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Monbiot goes Nuclear

By 6000 | 6000 | December 6, 2011

George Monbiot has a moment of clarity: It’s a devastating admission to have to make, especially during the climate talks in Durban. But there would be no point in writing this column if I were not prepared to confront harsh truths. This year, the environmental movement to which I belong has done more harm to the planet’s [...]

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