Pharmaceutical and Heavy Metal Contamination Found in False Bay

False Bay’s marine environment contains a complex mixture of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and heavy metals, according to a University of Cape Town (UCT) study published in the Marine Pollution Bulletin. Researchers sampled 19 stations between April and June 2021, identifying persistent contaminants including acetaminophen, diclofenac, and atrazine. While the study found no immediate ecological damage to … Read more

Conquering the 29-Hour Double False Bay Swim: A World First

Pretoria Boys High School deputy headmaster Chris Oldnall and school alumnus Peet Crowther have successfully completed a world-first endurance challenge: a double crossing of False Bay. The pair spent 29 hours in the open ocean, covering 78 kilometers in a grueling effort to raise funds for underprivileged, talented learners. The swim, which took place in … Read more