Features
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Powerful new short film sheds light on a ‘David and Goliath’ battle to protect South Africa’s oceans
The film carries an urgent call to protect South Africa’s rich and irreplaceable marine heritage from the growing threat of offshore oil and gas exploration. It weaves together the stories of coastal communities, activists, scientists, and traditional fishers who are…
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Art world ready for exploring with three exhibitions on show
Three exhibitions currently on show at the Oliewenhuis Art Museum in Bloemfontein, explore art world
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‘Absolute madness’: Thailand’s pet lion problem
Behind a car repair business on a nondescript Thai street are the cherished pets of a rising TikTok animal influencer: two lions and a 200-kilogram lion-tiger hybrid called “Big George.” […]
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First Cape Vernal Pools reserve declared in Western Cape conservation breakthrough
A groundbreaking 20-hectare nature reserve has been officially declared in the Western Cape, becoming the first protected area dedicated to safeguarding the rare and endangered Cape Vernal Pools ecosystem.
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Reis saam met Govan om ons minder bekende gemeenskappe te leer ken
In ’n land waar stories dikwels deur die lens van sensasie of stereotipes vertel word, bied Govan Ontbloot ’n vars en eerlike alternatief.
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Wits study: Climate change significantly worsened deadly 2022 Durban floods
The catastrophic Durban floods of April 2022, which claimed 544 lives and displaced tens of thousands, were made significantly worse by climate change, a new study led by Wits University has confirmed.
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World’s largest Black Rhino sanctuary set to open in Namibia’s Fish River Canyon
Namibia is set to become home to the world’s largest Black Rhino sanctuary, following a groundbreaking conservation agreement announced this week.
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Western Cape cracks down on biodiversity crime as protected species face growing threat
The Western Cape’s unique plant and animal life is under attack from criminals, with conservation officials recording dozens of cases in just three months this year.
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Madame Tussauds makes history with 13 Taylor Swift wax figures across four continents
Madame Tussauds has unveiled 13 brand new Taylor Swift wax figures in a historic simultaneous launch spanning four continents – the most ambitious project in the attraction’s 250-year history.
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Budapest police to question city’s Mayor for organising Pride march
Budapest police have summoned Mayor Gergely Karacsony for questioning as a suspect in a criminal investigation after he helped organize the city’s 30th Pride parade in defiance of an official government ban
