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Middle East conflicts a danger for whales off South Africa: study
Conflicts in the Middle East are increasing dangers for whales off South Africa by shifting sea traffic into their habitats and heightening the risks of collision.
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Motorists urged to exercise caution as heavy rains expected in Nelson Mandela Bay
Residents and motorists across Nelson Mandela Bay have been urged to remain cautious on the roads as heavy rainfall is expected to affect the metro today.
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Five suspected rhino poachers killed in shootout near Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
Five rhino poachers were shot dead during a gun-battle with police at a roadblock near Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park in northern KwaZulu-Natal
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Cessna crash near Sossusvlei kills four, no survivors found
A pilot and three German passengers have died after a light aircraft crashed near Namibia’s Sossusvlei tourist area.
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National state of disaster declared as severe weather claims 10 lives across South Africa
President Ramaphosa declared a national disaster due to severe weather causing fatalities, infrastructure damage, and community displacement across South Africa.
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Guards among 11 held for theft of diesel at Meyerton fuel plant
A total of 11 suspects were arrested for the theft of diesel from a fuel plant in Meyerton, using two fuel tanks.
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South Africa braces for a future of fiercer, costlier storms
South African general insurer, Santam has partnered with the South African Weather Service to boost the country’s early warning and weather forecasting systems.
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World Cup 2026 set to dwarf other global sporting spectacles
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is projected to become the largest sporting event in history, with expectations of 6.5 million stadium attendees.
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Thirsting Western Cape dams jump to 52% as some catchments overflow
Recent storms have pushed Western Cape dam levels up sharply to 52,5%, though the Olifants/Doorn region remains dangerously low.
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US, French evacuees from hantavirus ship test positive
An American citizen and a French woman evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak have tested positive for the virus,
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