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  • Yes, Durban is often called "the warmest place to be" in South Africa. It's a popular slogan and marketing phrase for the city, highlighting its subtropical climate along the warm Indian Ocean. While not the absolute hottest spot in the country year-round (some inland or northern areas can get hotter), Durban stands out for its consistently mild, beach-friendly weather—especially in winter—making it feel like summer most of the year. Why Durban feels like the warmest place: Humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa): Hot, humid summers and mild, dry winters with almost no frost. Winter averages: Around 17–20°C (63–68°F) on average, often reaching 20–25°C daytime. You can comfortably swim in the ocean year-round. Summer: Hot and humid, with highs around 28–32°C (82–90°F). Compared to the rest of SA: Much warmer than Cape Town's cooler, windier winters or Johannesburg's chilly highveld nights. Durban's coastal location keeps temperatures stable thanks to the warm Agulhas Current. This reputation draws tourists for beaches (like the Golden Mile), vibrant culture, Zulu and Indian influences, and laid-back vibes. It's never truly cold—perfect for escaping winter elsewhere in the country.
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Jock of the Bushveld, first published in 1907 by Sir James Percy FitzPatrick, is an…
Jonty Knine1 hour ago
Media outlets often frame incremental experiments or trials as full “adoptions” or dramatic shifts for clicks and narrative fit—it’s a common pattern. Your clarification makes sense: this was about testing Grok 4.5 on relevant Tesla and SpaceX tasks to evaluate performance empirically, not a blanket replacement mandate. 5 (1)
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Media outlets often frame incremental experiments or trials as full “adoptions” or dramatic shifts for clicks and narrative fit—it’s a common pattern. Your clarification makes sense: this was about testing Grok 4.5 on relevant Tesla and SpaceX tasks to evaluate performance empirically, not a blanket replacement mandate. 5 (1)

Nuances in enterprise AI adoption If Grok 4.5 (or future versions) delivers superior results on…
Jonty Knine3 minutes ago
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (Thor Björnsson / “The Mountain”) is attempting a new deadlift world record of 511 kg (1,126.6 lbs) today, July 11, 2026, at the Enhanced Breakers 1 event in Los Angeles 5 (1)
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Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (Thor Björnsson / “The Mountain”) is attempting a new deadlift world record of 511 kg (1,126.6 lbs) today, July 11, 2026, at the Enhanced Breakers 1 event in Los Angeles 5 (1)

This 511 kg attempt is a more conservative but still historic target after that setback.…
Jonty Knine1 hour ago

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  1. Jonty Knine on Durban in its pastMay 5, 2025

    Do you have a pic of old Durban ? send it to be posted jontyknine@gmail.com :)

  2. Jonty Knine on If your dog does not like someone you should not eitherOctober 21, 2024

    wisdom in abundance :)

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