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The World Bank is helping the African continent fight climate change

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 28, 2019 353 0

The World Bank has pledged $22 Billion in funding to help the African continent fight climate change; the funds will be sent from 2021 to 2025.   Washington D.C, United…

Drones are all the rage so here is a helpful fly-safe map to avoid trouble

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 5, 2019 638 0

Drones take some amazing pictures and video footage but did you know, you cannot fly a drone in some parts of South Africa? Here is a helpful guide for safe…

How to prepare for the heatwave in Gauteng this coming week (animals included)

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvDecember 3, 2018 363 0

Johannesburg and Pretoria are in for one heck of a hot few days as a heatwave swelters in and causes things to boil over a little.   It is getting…

Public Safety in South Africa set to get a massive upgrade… thanks to AI.

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvNovember 21, 2018November 21, 2018 916 0

There is an AI system that is set to change the face of public safety in South Africa and it could be here in the near, near future.   Public…

In Pictures: Namib Desert rivers flow after bountiful rainfall

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvOctober 23, 2018 1,976 0

The Namib Desert is almost completely uninhabited by humans and has an average of 180 days heavy fog but recently it received rain and hail.   The Namib Desert stretches…

Listed: South Africans that have made the TIME 100 List

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvApril 21, 2018April 21, 2018 1,018 0

Trevor Noah has been listed on the 2018 TIME 100 list which inspired us to look at other South Africans that have made the list as well.   Opinions on…

South Africa WOWed with another GOLD & SILVER win at the Commonwealth Games!

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvApril 9, 2018 500 0

Akani Simbine and Henricho Bruintjies took two consecutive places during the men’s 100m final bringing home gold and silver medals for South Africa.   Akani Simbine has left South Africans…

80 Women raise awareness by lining the street with poignant and shocking headlines

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 23, 2018March 23, 2018 3,159 0

POWA is taking a powerful stand against women’s abuse in South Africa by creating a newspaper dedicated to sharing the harrowing stories of women that rarely make the headlines.  …

South Africa’s first Biorefinery has been launched in Durban – Goodbye fossil fuels!

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 23, 2018March 23, 2018 756 0

A Biorefinery is a great step away from using traditional fossil fuels. The change can benefit the environment in so many ways.   Finding alternative fuel options is one of…

In Pictures: Dams and rivers are overflowing thanks to the heavy rainfall

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 22, 2018 1,746 1

Parts of South Africa have been affected by heavy and constant rainfall. Dams and rivers have been overflowing and flood warnings have been issued.   The title image is of…