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Etosha rhino poaching: 14 suspects face court as conservation efforts intensify
A total of 14 suspects were arrested in Namibia in connection with eight rhino poaching cases from January to April. Seven of the rhinos were poached in Etosha, and one on a private farm.
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WHO: More hantavirus cases could emerge in ‘limited’ outbreak
The World Health Organisation said Thursday that more hantavirus cases could emerge after the disease killed three passengers from a cruise ship, but it expected the outbreak to be limited if precautions were taken.
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Three hikers killed, 10 missing in Indonesia volcano eruption
Three hikers, including two foreigners, died and 10 were missing after Mount Dukono on Indonesia’s eastern Halmahera island erupted.
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Tavern owner shot dead during armed robbery in St Albans
Police are investigating a case of business robbery, murder and theft of a motor vehicle following a violent incident at a tavern in St Albans.
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WATCH: Gamtoos Ferry Hotel flooded as evacuations intensify amid rising rivers and overflowing dams
The Gamtoos Ferry Hotel has flooded as Kouga Municipality conducts urgent evacuations in the Gamtoos area after the river burst its banks.
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No start date yet for Africa’s first dark mattar lab near Paarl
Plans for Africa’s first underground laboratory to study dark matter are still in early stages, pending approvals and infrastructure development.
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Taxi associations’ alliance to restore stability in Cape Town
Cape taxi associations Cata and Codeta pledge cooperation to foster peace and address industry challenges after historic conflicts.
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Robertson father jailed for child neglect following toddler son’s death
A father was sentenced to 10 years for neglecting his son, resulting in the child’s death after being left unattended.
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100 years on Earth: Iconic naturalist Attenborough marks century
David Attenborough, a leading voice on climate change and biodiversity loss whose landmark documentaries transformed popular understanding of the natural world for a global audience, marks his 100th birthday on Friday.
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Cold front to hit parts of the Western Cape and Namakwa on Sunday
A cold front will bring severe weather, including heavy rain and strong winds, affecting Western Cape and Namakwa from May 10-12.
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