South Africa's civil aviation regulator is investigating a dramatic low-altitude flyover by two passenger jets above a packed rugby stadium in Cape Town, a spectacle that thrilled 56,000 fans but left aviation experts questioning whether the stunt left any margin for error. Two Airlink jets swept over DHL Stadium on August 29, just before the […] The post South Africa's aviation authority opens review after Airlink jets buzzed Cape Town stadium at low altitude appeared first on American Almanac .
South Africa's civil aviation regulator is investigating a dramatic low-altitude flyover by two passenger jets above a packed rugby stadium in Cape Town, a spectacle that thrilled 56,000 fans but left aviation experts questioning whether the stunt left any margin for error. Two Airlink jets swept over DHL Stadium on August 29, just before the South African Springboks faced New Zealand's All Blacks in one of rugby's fiercest rivalries. Video of the pass spread online almost immediately. Within days, the South African Civil Aviation Authority, the country's aviation safety regulator, known as SACAA, announced it had obtained the aircraft's black box data and was demanding additional information from the regional carrier. The regulator's…Open
A group of baboons in Cape Town, South Africa, broke into a parked car, snatched a bag of KFC, and divvied up the chicken among themselves, all while the driver tried and failed to get her food back. The whole episode, captured on video and posted to TikTok with the caption "what a hectic day," […] The post Baboons raid car in Cape Town, steal bag of KFC in brazen daylight heist appeared first on American Almanac .
A group of baboons in Cape Town, South Africa, broke into a parked car, snatched a bag of KFC, and divvied up the chicken among themselves, all while the driver tried and failed to get her food back. The whole episode, captured on video and posted to TikTok with the caption "what a hectic day," plays out like a nature documentary crossed with a fast-food commercial. A baboon leaped into the vehicle, grabbed the bag, and bolted. When the unidentified female driver chased after the animal to retrieve her meal, the baboon turned and pounced, sending her running in the opposite direction. Within moments, the rest of the troop moved in. A trio of baboons bounded across car hoods and poked their heads through open windows, apparently scouting…Open
A shortage of affordable housing in the coastal city in South Africa has forced many people to live far outside the city center, while tourists occupy prime real estate.
Hosts Lindsey and Kolyn visit Klein Goederust, the only fully Black-owned vineyard in South Africa's Franschhoek Valley, the wine growing region near Cape Town. World of Travel is a globally acclaimed TV series that takes audiences on an extraordinary voyage through the past, present, and future of remarkable destinations. Guided by Rising co-host Lindsey Granger, visionary film director Kolyn Boyd, and their curious toddler, Kynsley, this series explores vibrant cultures, uncovers untold histories, and envisions the future of our world—one destination at a time.
AI:The "World of Travel" segment showcases Klein Goederust, the solitary Black-owned vineyard operating within South Africa's Franschhoek Valley near Cape Town. Hosted by Lindsey Granger and Kolyn Boyd, the feature highlights this specific estate amidst the broader wine-growing landscape of the region.Open
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA: UNCORKED SOUL, SEA & SAFARI On this episode of World of Travel, hosts Lindsey and Kolyn visit South Africa, accompanied by 30 of their closest family and friends. They visit Mpumalanga and go on a safari, enjoy a luxurious dinner in the brush, and go ziplining at Graskop gorge. Lindsey and Kolyn also travel to Cape Town to explore the rich history of the city. In Cape Town they hike to the peak of Table Mountain, explore a traditional village, and visit the only black-owned winery in the Franschhoek region of South Africa. CHAPTERS: :00 Intro 3:43 Safari in Mpumalanga 7:13 Dinner in the brush 8:35 Background of Cape town 12:06 Why South Africa is a top travel destination 14:05 Table Mountain 15:35 Lesedi Village…
