Why is the world not helping Cape Town?

Cape Town is a part of the Republic of South Africa, a reasonably well-developed country that really ought to be able to handle the necessary logistics of supplying a drought-stricken city with water. read more

The reason why no one is helping Cape Town because the people like me (urban residents of California) in a position to help are going to be faced with the same problem. Namely, cuts in our own water supply due to our own farmers who insist on growing crops in deserts. read more

“This cape is the most stately thing and fairest cape we saw in the whole circumference of the earth,” wrote the swashbuckling explorer in 1580. A city has sprung up since then, of course, but the peninsula’s natural beauty (think pristine shores, dappled forests and the imposing sight of Table Mountain) remains undiminished. read more

Cape Town must be regarded as one of the most spectacular places on the planet. Its warm climate, amazing coastline and awe-inspiring mountains make it the envy of other cities. The creator of this video Luke Bell says that he believes Cape Town is the worldâ s most beautiful town, and judging by this drone footage, itâ s hard to disagree. read more