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Urgent chameleon rescue effort underway in George after storms leave reptiles at risk
46+ min ago (236+ words) Volunteers use UV light to save dwarf chameleons from storm debris in George, South Africa, highlighting local conservation efforts. After a massive storm, tiny dwarf chameleons are in big trouble. Volunteers use special UV lights at night to find these…...
Here are the key takeaways from Ramaphosa's heated Parliamentary Q&A
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (616+ words) Deep dive into the President's Question Session on jobs, crime, money, and trust. Explore R890bn investments, youth unemployment, and more. President Ramaphosa's Q&A focused on securing R890 billion in investments, creating 230, 000 jobs, and setting a R3 trillion five-year target. He unveiled the…...
Springbok coach honoured with one of SA's highest awards
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (240+ words) Explore Rassie Erasmus's unconventional journey from childhood games to rugby legend, culminating in South Africa's highest honor. Rassie Erasmus is renowned for transforming the Springboks rugby team, leading them to two Rugby World Cup victories. He implemented innovative strategies like…...
Three shot dead in shocking Franschhoek home attack
15+ hour, 52+ min ago (658+ words) Groendal, Franschhoek: A dawn ambush leaves three dead, two wounded. Investigations point to a targeted hit, exposing the Winelands' dark underbelly. Franschhoek's Groendal suburb woke slowly on Wednesday 17 May. By twenty to ten the modest cluster of single-storey homes still…...
Eskom reaches 365 days without load shedding
16+ hour ago (215+ words) Inside South Africa's 12-month journey to end load-shedding, revealing the complex strategies and silent victories behind the energy turnaround. South Africa reclaimed its power grid by overhauling 114 turbines and improving coal quality, boosting energy availability from 54% to 67%. Financial stability improved…...
Conor Mc Gregor set for UFC comeback after five-year absence
16+ hour, 27+ min ago (966+ words) capetown. today Conor Mc Gregor's five-year journey from legal battles to a leg fracture, leading to his highly anticipated rematch with Max Holloway at UFC 329. Conor Mc Gregor faced huge challenges after breaking his leg and being off for 1, 780 days....
Hout Bay fisherman dies after medical emergency off St Helena Bay coast
18+ hour, 32+ min ago (351+ words) A fisherman suffers a heart attack on a trawler far out at sea. His crew and rescuers battle against time and the ocean. In the cold, dark waters off South Africa, a fisherman named Willie collapses from a heart attack....
Search continues after Cape Town teen disappears at Monwabisi Beach
19+ hour, 18+ min ago (524+ words) A human chain forms to rescue five teens caught in a rip current at Monwabisi Beach, highlighting the hidden dangers of the ocean. Rip currents are powerful, narrow channels of water moving swiftly away from the shore. They form as…...
Guardrisk North vs South final day set for thriller
21+ hour, 6+ min ago (672+ words) Guardrisk North vs South: Padel's heart beats in Camps Bay. 56 players, 42 matches, 36 hours. Experience the passion of South African padel. Guardrisk North beat Guardrisk South by just two points in an exciting padel tournament. Young stars made headlines, and old…...
South Africans flock to Mauritius property market
23+ hour, 30+ min ago (885+ words) capetown. today Discover how a 30-minute digital stampede for Mauritius properties set a new benchmark for off-property investment in Africa. Mauritius is drawing South African investors with its strong currency, high dollar-based returns, and tax benefits. A recent property sale…...