Solar panels are replacing diesel generators on some major film sets in South Africa, as streaming giants come under growing pressure to clean up one of the film industry’s dirtiest habits – its addiction to diesel generators.
Netflix shot the second season of its hit show “One Piece” in Cape Town, its biggest production in Africa to date and the first to be filmed using a solar-powered base camp for off-grid electricity during a shoot.
“What we’ve shown here is that productions don’t have to rely on diesel to achieve reliability at scale. There are cleaner, quieter solutions that integrate seamlessly into how film productions on location already operate,” said Abe Cambridge,…
Soccer: Soccer is the most played sport in South Africa, with the national team,
Bafana Bafana, representing the country in international competitions.
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Fun South African Fact: South Africa is home to the world’s longest wine route: Route 62. It spans an impressive 850 kilometres and the excellent wineries along the way are a must-visit for lovers of fine wine! You can even enjoy the winelands on a day trip from Cape Town. Travel 40-min to an hour outside of the city centre to enjoy decadent wine tastings and even wander through some of the beautiful wine farms and estates! Suburbs like Durbanville and Constantia are even closer to the city centre and are also home to many exceptional wineries.
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Fun South African Fact: There are 11 official languages, each with equal status, in South Africa