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The mysterious memory of Haji Ayesha Teladia

The now-solved mystery of Ayesha Teladia

Feb 2, 2024

A curious case is finally closed… … More The now-solved mystery of Ayesha Teladia

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Happy trails

Nov 14, 2021

More natural wonders from Cape Town’s amazing hiking trails. … More Happy trails

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Adventures in a Ghost Town

Feb 10, 2021

Where have all the children gone? … More Adventures in a Ghost Town

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Take a hike

Sep 12, 2020

A.k.a. 41 reasons to visit Cape Town. And if you do come, this hiking guide is highly recommended.

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Don’t forget to look up

Jun 22, 2020

Do you watch the sky? Do you notice the subtle changes in colour – especially at either end of the day? Have you ever gone about your day, heedless of the wonder above you, only to be awestruck when you finally look up and see the beautiful canopy? … More Don’t forget to look up

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Winter Reflections

Jun 7, 2019

Winter has officially arrived in Cape Town, and we’re grateful for the rain – after a dry Summer and Autumn.
Here are the best shots I’ve captured so far this season: … More Winter Reflections

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The mysterious memory of Haji Ayesha Teladia

The enduring mystery of Ayesha Teladia

Oct 30, 2018

Years ago, I pondered the story behind a mysterious memorial that sat at the University of Cape Town for many years. It was a gravestone, or memorial, of a woman called Haji Ayesha Teladia – who died in 1981 (at the age of 56 years old). … More The enduring mystery of Ayesha Teladia

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These little guys signalled the abundance of water that we got by May 2018.

Through the drought (and back again?)

Oct 25, 2018

Earlier this year, I wrote about how Cape Town was going through its worst drought in a century. At the time, we were on the brink of disaster, with just 2 months of water left in our dams before the dreaded “Day Zero” would arrive – the day when the authorities would turn off the water … More Through the drought (and back again?)

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Special Effects (part 2)

Jul 12, 2018

Continuing from part 1, here are more standout special effects shots from recent years. … More Special Effects (part 2)

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Special Effects (part 1)

Jun 30, 2018

A collection of special effect shots from recent years. (Part 1 of 2) … More Special Effects (part 1)

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