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Japan braces for severe weather as twin tropical storms disrupt travel
6+ hour, 52+ min ago (254+ words) Travellers heading to or through Japan this weekend are being urged to check their itineraries after two tropical storms caused widespread travel disruption across parts of the country. More than 120 domestic flights have already been cancelled as severe tropical storm…...
World Microbiome Day: The invisible ecosystem you share with your pet
12+ hour, 41+ min ago (624+ words) Your dog or cat may be sharing more with you than a cosy spot on the couch. According to emerging research, people and their pets can also share aspects of their gut microbiomes " the vast communities of bacteria, fungi and…...
Cannes-nominated documentary puts South Africa's West Coast mining crisis in the spotlight
15+ hour, 27+ min ago (522+ words) A new documentary exploring the environmental and social impact of mining along South Africa's West Coast has made its local debut, drawing a full house at its Cape Town premiere ahead of an international film festival run. Almost 400 people attended…...
Johannesburg fuel crisis halts road repairs across the city
15+ hour, 8+ min ago (298+ words) Motorists travelling through Johannesburg may want to allow extra time on the roads after a fuel shortage brought the city's road maintenance operations to a standstill. According to IOL, the City of Johannesburg has suspended fuel supplies to the Johannesburg…...
Africa's largest 3 D-printed whale tail unveiled in Plettenberg Bay
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (469+ words) A towering new attraction has arrived on the Garden Route, giving road trippers yet another reason to pull over in Plettenberg Bay. The Waffling Whale Caf" at Formosa Bay Resort/Supplied Standing approximately five metres high at the entrance to…...
South Korea Uncovered: Food, culture and adventure beyond the football field
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (756+ words) South Africa's recent FIFA World Cup encounter with South Korea put the East Asian nation back in the spotlight for many local football fans. Yet beyond the excitement of the match lies a country that has quietly become one of…...
Amazon brings Latin-inspired dining and nightlife to Pretoria's Menlyn Park
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (607+ words) Pretoria's dining scene has gained an ambitious new addition with the opening of Amazon, a Latin-inspired dining and entertainment destination at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre. Created by Monseca Hospitality Group, the team behind popular concepts including Greenhouse Sandton, Amazon has…...
Quiet luxury meets conservation at De Wildeveldt on the West Coast
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (548+ words) A new luxury retreat has opened on South Africa's West Coast, offering travellers a chance to slow down and reconnect with nature just an hour from Cape Town. The retreat occupies land that was once divided into separate farms. Over…...
Forget the socks: Father's Day experiences dad will actually remember
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (524+ words) Another Father's Day is here, and if you're staring at a pair of novelty socks wondering whether Dad really needs another set, it might be time to think differently. Few things rival the simple pleasure of a good road trip....
This week's biggest wildlife victories
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (595+ words) From the forests of Nigeria to the coastal waters of Thailand, conservationists have had plenty to celebrate this week. A series of wildlife victories, both big and small, are helping to secure a brighter future for some of the world's…...