Embrace the outdoors this spring with South Africa's camping experiences

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Shake off the winter chill and dive into nature, our guide will introduce you to the most exciting camping opportunities around.

Young women are changing the face of SA’s wine industry

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Mentorship and community development are reshaping the Cape Winelands wine industry, empowering black South Africans to thrive in a sector long dominated by exclusion. ...

Humpback whale freed from fishing rope in dramatic rescue

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The difficult conditions were amplified by an additional number of Humpback whales that arrived on the scene - most likely concerned for the wellbeing of the entangled ...

Neil de Beer: a voice for change in South African politics

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Neil de Beer, a passionate advocate for democracy in South Africa, passed away at 56 after a long battle with cancer.

Conservation servitude registered for protection of speckled dwarf tortoise in Northern Cape

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The protection of dwarf tortoises is critical, particularly because they occur in very specific habitat types along the West Coast of South Africa inland to Namakwaland, ...

Another lifeline for the African Penguin - Minister signs landmark regulations

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Non-compliance will be met with firm penalties: fines of up to R2 million, imprisonment for up to five years, or both.

Suspected trafficker arrested in Worcester with R1. 8 million worth of abalone

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A suspected abalone trafficker was nabbed in Worcester for being in possession of abalone worth R1. 8million.

City challenges UCT findings over pharmaceutical pollution in Hout Bay

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Deputy Mayor and Mayco Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Eddie Andrews said the authors of the study appear to be doing no more than speculating when ...

Jealousy suspected as motive in Kraaifontein fire that killed three

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Police believe a possible motive behind a fire allegedly deliberately started at a home in Wallacedene which resulted in the deaths of three people including a child, ...

How a mother's love saved her daughter's life

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When Jeané Petzer was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at just seven years old, her carefree childhood transformed into a journey filled with medical challenges. Now ...

Hout Bay’s mussels reveal hidden pollution crisis

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The findings raise urgent questions about sewage management, environmental monitoring and public health in one of Cape Town’s most iconic coastal areas.

South Africa's commitment to banning plastic microbeads amid global treaty negotiations

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South Africa has moved to ban plastic microbeads with draft regulations signed and set to be published for public comment.

Four life terms plus 42 years for serial rapist taxi conductor

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The Eastern Cape high court has sentenced taxi conductor Thembelani Mrwetyana to four life terms for horrific rapes and robberies, shedding light on the grave impact ...

Mzansi, prepare to fly your wiiings as Red Bull Flugtag returns to the V&A Waterfront for the first time since 2012

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Get ready for a day filled with laughter, creativity, and stunning aerial attempts as Red Bull Flugtag brings its unique blend of fun and innovation to Cape Town’s ...

Major shake-up awaits ANC Western Cape, says Mbalula

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Fikile Mbalula reveals urgent plans for restructuring the ANC in the Western Cape, addressing organisational discipline and strategic capacity as key priorities. ...

Police seize R1. 5 million worth of counterfeit Lego games in Durbanville

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Police in Durbanville have confiscated counterfeit Lego games valued at R1. 5 million during a significant operation, raising concerns about the proliferation of ...

2026 Western Cape school transfer applications: What parents need to know

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Attention Western Cape parents! The provincial education department announced the two-week window for school transfer applications for the 2026 academic year.

Three in court for murder of Wynberg officer

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The Hawks arrested three suspects, aged between 19 and 25, for the murder of Sergeant Lulama Njobeni, a dedicated member of the South African Police Service.

Man jumps from taxi covered in blood, leading to 3 arrests for attempted murder

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Three suspects are in custody following a dramatic court appearance linked to the attempted murder and abduction of a man who leapt from a taxi, bloodied and desperate, ...

Starvation crisis in Gaza: Aid workers join the food lines

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Amidst the Israeli siege, aid workers in Gaza face starvation alongside the people they serve, as humanitarian organisations call for immediate action to alleviate ...

EFF supporters expected to paint Khayelitsha red during anniversary celebrations this weekend

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The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) will commemorate their 12th anniversary with a significant rally in Khayelitsha, uniting supporters to reflect on their journey ...

Suspects arrested for tragic murder of Khayelitsha girl, 7

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A man and woman have been arrested in connection with the shocking murder of a seven-year-old girl in Khayelitsha.

Solidarity willing to negotiate salary for better pilot schedules

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Amid ongoing negotiations, FlySafair pilots are pushing for improved working conditions and salary restoration.

FlySafair pilots strike: Mediation process begins amid flight cancellations

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Solidarity said it welcomed FlySafair’s decision to participate in the mediation process.

Police tighten grip on extortion-related crimes in W Cape

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Community members in Siqalo, Gugulethu, join forces with police to combat extortion, leading to the arrest of two men for demanding protection fees.