On Sunday, on the way back from Ultimate practice in Stellenbosch, I saw a fire raging on the mountain slopes above Franschhoek. I thought nothing of it and was sure the authorities would have it under control soon enough. Little did I know.
Category Archives: South Africa
South African Banking Fleece
In South Africa’s supposedly competitive environment, it seems big name companies, that are supposed to be in competition with each other, often work together to fleece the consumer. Banks are no different.
Vuvuzela Set to Take Over the World
It’s just the nature of being South African; we love South African things. And the biggest thing to come out of South Africa since Charelize Theron and Pronto Condoms, is the Vuvuzela!
World Cup Also Has Football Action
I’ll be the last person you’ll ever see at a screening of a regular football (soccer) game, yet, like many, I find the World Cup irresistible. And it’s not just because I’m from South Africa either.
Boulders Beach – Jackass Penguins in Cape Town
For our Cape Town holiday we had compiled a list of things that we simply had to do, most of them, as you’d expect, quite touristy. Today was Cape Point day, a journey which pretty much takes the whole day if you go about it nice and slow. It involves cruising along the toenail ofContinue reading “Boulders Beach – Jackass Penguins in Cape Town”