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Life aboard spacecraft Orion: 58 tortillas, five hot sauces and one toilet
HOUSTON, USA – The four crewmembers zipping through space toward the Moon are carrying out a mission unlike any before it, but they’re also still muddling on through life’s mundanities […]
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Breaking news: Second US downed airman found safe and sound in Iran
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that a second airman downed inside Iran was “safe and sound” following a search and rescue operation.
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IEC Cape Winelands preparing for upcoming municipal elections
The IEC’s Cape Winelands team confirmed work is underway for the upcoming poll in the 100 local wards, but various by-elections are also taking place.
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Solar-powered bike expedition showcases African innovation
Solar electric bikes travel 6,200km from Kenya to South Africa in groundbreaking journey documented in ‘Recharging Hope’ series.
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DA initiates legal action as Western Cape probes Stellenbosch Municipality property dealings
The Democratic Alliance has begun legal proceedings against online publication The Cape Independent over allegations of large-scale municipal corruption.
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Western Cape dam levels drop below critical 50% mark
Dam levels in Cape Town and the Western Cape have fallen below 50%, prompting concerns over water security amid low rainfall forecasts.
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World Water Day | Communities urged to conserve water as national crisis deepens
Western Cape faces severe water shortages amid a national crisis, urging collective action and awareness to promote sustainable water management.
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South African wine grape harvest outlook improves for 2026
South African wine producers are regaining confidence as the 2026 harvest progresses, with the third crop estimate indicating a larger harvest and quality indicators showing strong potential across several cultivars.
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Stellenbosch University lecturer again trades lecture hall for the saddle
Dr Marietjie Lutz, a first-year Stellenbosch University (SU) chemistry lecturer, is back peddling for a purpose, this time to raise funds for students in need.
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Maties falter in the capital
FNB Maties suffered their second defeat of the 2026 Varsity Cup, going down 33-17 to the competition’s only unbeaten team, FNB UP-Tuks, at Tuks Stadium in Pretoria.
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