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‘Baby’ owls leave the nest to cosy up to neighbours in Woodlands
‘They come and go and we have to protect the babies when they fly from the tree and cannot find their way back. We keep them safe wherever they land…
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Zoë Prinsloo earns top honour at Eco-Logic Awards
After spending years cleaning up beaches, young environmentalist Zoë Prinsloo of Save A Fishie finally saw her efforts recognised — earning the bronze award in the Eco-Angel category at this…
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Dinosaur eggshells unlock a new way to tell time in the fossil record
An international team led by Dr. Ryan Tucker at Stellenbosch University has developed a method to accurately date fossilized dinosaur eggshells using uranium-lead dating. This technique provides precise ages for…
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Rare Himalayan tahrs encounter thrills Table Mountain hikers
Renowned photographer Jean Tresfon shared his exhilarating Table Mountain hike with companions Cleeve Robertson and Barry Beyleveld on November 5. They navigated the Pipe Track and Slangolie Ravine, appreciating the…
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Cape Town adventurers reach new heights on Africa’s tallest peak
For a group of Capetonian hikers, standing atop Mount Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped summit was a lifetime dream fulfilled.
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City to test geyser ripple-control systems in Kuils River, Durbanville, Kraaifontein
The City’s Energy Directorate will be conducting testing of its geyser ripple-control systems from Wednesday 12 November to Wednesday 3 December in parts of Kuils River, Durbanville and Kraaifontein.
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Eskom smart meter rollout comes to Blue Downs
Eskom will begin installing smart meters at Malibu Village in Blue Downs on Wednesday 12 November, as part of an ongoing rollout in the Western Cape that started in Table…
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Write your way to peace: Tutu Foundation launches global letter campaign
Tutu Foundation launches global Letters for Peace campaign. Share your peace message for digital Peace Wall at Cape Town lecture. Free tickets available.
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Oval North STEM club wins mayor’s prize for community projects
A mathematics and science club from Oval North High School in Beacon Valley has been awarded the prestigious Mayor’s Pride Award, beating competition from well-resourced schools across the city.
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Brackenfell cyclist races to emergency farm birth on Bottelary farms
First responder Tarryn Beretta’s Sunday morning bike ride took an unexpected turn when she had to race to assist with a baby delivery on the Bottelary farms.
