Ground crews in the Western Cape were faced with a Mammoth task that will be known as the #RobertsonBeast for months to come… writes JUSTIN SULLIVAN.   A fire reported on the 21st of March at approximately 15:00 quickly spread throughout the mountains and surrounding Farm Land. Cape Winelands lead efforts to control the blaze, with […]

Despite the stunning pictures of the storm over Cape Town on Monday night, the clouds brought only enough rainfall to fuel hope that winter rains are on their way, but not enough to soak the soil and fill the dams. With today – Wednesday 22 March 2017 – being World Water Day, photographer JON KERRIN […]

It’s not often that Cape Town in the Western Cape of South Africa gets lightning… but when it does, it’s DAZZLING… JON KERRIN – from Where The Light Is: Photography by Jon Kerrin – captured this photo in Simon’s Town: “Mother Nature treated Cape Town to a spectacular light show last night!!!” he says. LEONARD HEIN captured this photo, and announced: […]

A fire ignited between Rooi Els and Pringle Bay on Sunday morning 19 March 2017, prompting the immediate deployment of aerial and ground crews… as well as photographer JUSTIN SULLIVAN who captured the photos on this page. Read Justin’s eye witness account below… Fighting the Dragon at #RooiElsFire… by Justin Sullivan Strong winds were fuelling the fire and posed threat to […]

Durban, on the KwaZulu-Natal coastline of South Africa, was battered by huge surf on Sunday 12 March 2017… as either the forthcoming spring tide, or the after-effects of the cyclone which hit Madagascar last week, brought a major swell to the region. It was also full moon on Sunday. Local Durban photographer DAWN ROUSE was […]

Here is more incredible video footage and photos of the massive freak waves – with one specifically being mini Tsunami-like in its nature – that pounded Durban’s beach front promenade in South Africa today, Sunday 12 March 2017. The strong winds and big swell are believed to have been caused by powerful Cyclone Enawo which hit Madagascar five days […]

A fire that started around midnight (unconfirmed) in Imizamo Yethu Informal Settlement, Hout Bay, has destroyed hundreds of homes and left thousands homeless… writes Western Cape photographer JUSTIN SULLIVAN. In an update on Facebook Justin said City Fire and 2 helicopters are currently still bringing the blaze under control. “The scenes this morning were chaotic and […]

The Joburg skyline (or at least hints of it) can be viewed from hundreds of places around the city. In this wonderful photo essay, JAMES BALL of the Heritage Portal highlights some of the spots that provide such an exceptional view and experience that they must be shared. City enthusiasts will be aware of these and […]

ST LUCIA, KWAZULU-NATAL – On Tuesday I rescued a leatherback turtle hatchling! First one I’ve ever seen – and in broad daylight at St Lucia’s Estuary beach in South Africa… writes DEBBIE MARSHALL COOPER. We received a call Tuesday morning that the turtles were seen on the beach, so I shot off – but was already too […]

South Africa was one of the lucky countries to experience the first solar eclipse (when the moon covers the sun) of 2017… which was only visible over parts of the Southern Hemisphere today, Sunday 26 February 2017. See photos below by MADHURI KOOVERJEE CHAVDA, MARK HARLEY, NIGEL RILEY and ALAN RUDNICKI. The ‘Ring of Fire’, […]

Flare ups continued through the night at the #Houtbay Fire in the Western Cape, South Africa, with ground crew from NCC Environmental Services, SANParks – Table Mountain National Park and Volunteer Wildfire Services working throughout the night in an attempt to secure the left and right flanks, according to Working on Fire. New teams will be sent in this […]

The Kalahari is experiencing a miracle this year, according to ‎local Pieter Kotzé‎ who has compiled a video of stunning photographs that showcase the unbelievable transition from barren desert landscape to a luscious green paradise. Pieter told SAPeople the desert region has transformed into the “Highlands of Scotland” in less than two months. From this… To this… […]

If you’ve never been lucky enough to visit iconic Table Mountain in South Africa’s Mother City – Cape Town – this is what you’re missing, and why you may wish to put the official New 7 Wonder of Nature at the top of your Bucket List… Get ready to take your place on the Table Mountain Aerial […]

South Africa appears to have thankfully been spared the worst of the wrath of Cyclone Dineo, which wreaked havoc in Mozambique killing at least seven people and leaving 130,000 displaced. The worst of the damage in South Africa appears to have been trees being uprooted near Tzaneen… whilst in Zimbabwe, one of the dams which […]

While Cyclone Dineo, currently in Mozambique, is headed for the Limpopo and Mpumulanga provinces… areas in the Northern Cape, South Africa, also experienced thunder storms and heavy rain Wednesday evening. According to reports the storm has caused damage in Keimoes, and the streets are underwater (see video below). Bloemfontein resident Marietjie Grové, who is in Upington […]

Cyclone Dineo has stormed into Mozambique bringing 170km / hour winds which are expected to reach 200km /hour. The cyclone has already ruthlessly ravaged beautiful parts of Inhambane uprooting trees and blo and residents are being evacuated as the situation is expected to worsen overnight. (UPDATE Thursday 16 February, Cyclone Dineo Downgraded as heads to […]

South Africans sent shivers around the world on Friday, with an outpouring of love, grief and tributes to their beloved rugby legend – Joost van der Westhuizen – and the country he “loved with all his heart”, South Africa. On their own, or in groups, South Africans were united across borders and oceans on Friday […]

Fire fighting services reacted fast to a wildfire that was rapidly spreading at the base of Table Mountain this afternoon. The fire was allegedly ignited after a car caught alight. JUSTIN SULLIVAN was there and captured the photos on this page (apart from the car pic). According to Philip Prins from SANParks’ Table Mountain National Park (TMNP), the fire […]

South African National Parks (SANParks) has published a series of beautiful photos, taken by tourist Dan Streck in the Kruger National Park in South Africa, capturing a rarely seen event – an elephant giving birth in the water. SANParks said: “Well have you ever???” The Park thanked Dan for sharing his once-in-a-lifetime sighting, and said […]

Western Cape fire photographer and documentary maker JUSTIN SULLIVAN has become renowned for his photos that capture South Africa in its most heated moments – from the fire in Paarl that destroyed historical buildings, to the altercations in Cape Town between police and students during Fees Must Fall protests. In his latest compilation, Justin takes viewers […]

Crowded beach fronts over the new year’s period have become a sensitive point for racism and irresponsible social media comments in South Africa over the past two years… writes Johannesburg-based photographer JONATHAN WOOD. The comments of Penny Sparrow in a tweet last year began: “These monkeys that are allowed to be released on New Year’s […]

Standing on a rock on the slopes of Sir Lowry’s Pass in the Western Cape of South Africa, overlooking the ocean and Somerset West’s skyline, surrounded by untamed landscape – this is where Dutch entrepreneur Henk Maris stood 12 years ago and had a vision for this place, Bezweni Lodge – “If this is heaven…” Maris is […]

Bezweni Lodge has posted photos today showing the extensive damage the beautiful resort suffered on Tuesday, 3 January 2017, as fires – fuelled by extremely strong winds – raged through Sir Lowry’s Pass, Somerset West, in South Africa. On Tuesday, Lodge manager Peter Weideman had posted a message on Facebook saying simply: “To all our Bezweni Lodge […]

Johnny Clegg ushered in the new year with good vibes and great music at a New Year’s Eve concert at Kirstenbosch in South Africa. MARGUERITE DE VILLIERS captured the photos below… “Each picture has a lyric extract from the song ‘It’s an Illusion’ – a song which I had heard Johnny singing a couple of […]

Areas of Somerset West in South Africa were evacuated last night (03/01/17) as firefighters battled to contain a fire in the Western Cape region that had started earlier in the afternoon. JUSTIN SULLIVAN captured the incredible photos on this page. At least eight fires spread through the Western Cape yesterday, as they were fanned by strong […]