Lifesavers rescue child and adult from dangerous rip current at Fish Hoek Beach

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Four lifesavers at Fish Hoek Beach heroically rescued a child and an adult from a powerful rip current, showcasing the importance of swimming at lifeguarded beaches. ...

‘G20’ crowned South Africa’s Word of the Year

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Discover how 'G20' emerged as South Africa's Word of the Year for 2025, reflecting the nation's political and economic landscape, alongside other notable terms that ...

Boerboel breeder fined R20 000 for illegal tail docking

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Carlene Coetzee was found guilty of animal maiming after NSPCA inspectors discovered seven puppies with maimed tails hidden on her property. The case reinforces ...

Cape Town road safety crisis: One death every 11 hours, 68% are pedestrians

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Friday was the worst day for crashes, followed by Tuesday; with most crashes happening during the morning peak (7am to 9am) and evening peak period (5pm to 6pm)

German hiker dies on Lion's Head as festive season brings increased trail risks

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As Cape Town's popular hiking trails become increasingly congested during the festive season, Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) warns of specific dangers and provides ...

Eastern Cape sees alarming rise in drunk driving arrests ahead of Christmas

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The Department once again urges road users to act responsibly, plan ahead, make use of designated drivers or alternative transport, and remember that no journey ...

After 50 years, the Blue-tailed Sandveld Lizard makes a comeback

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In a thrilling comeback for herpetology, researchers have discovered a Blue-tailed Sandveld Lizard, a species last seen over 50 years ago, raising hopes for more ...

A special festive baby boom at Cango Wildlife Ranch in Oudtshoorn

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Experience the magic of new life and conservation this festive season at Cango Wildlife Ranch, where a baby boom of cheetah cubs, owlets, and more paints a heartwarming ...

Six-year-old Kiera O'Sullivan's ‘miracle recovery’ puzzles parents, doctors

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Kiera O'Sullivan, a six-year-old girl from Greytown, KwaZulu-Natal, has made a miraculous recovery after a heavy log crushed part of her skull, returning to her ...

Annual Christmas luncheon to bring hope and joy to children in need

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With three kitchens in Heideveld, Bonteheuwel, and Blikkiesdorp driving the initiative, Hope for the Future is set to brighten the lives of hundreds of children. ...

Off-duty LEAP officer killed while assisting at accident scene on Jakes Gerwel Drive

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A 20-year-old off-duty Law Enforcement Advancement Programme officer was tragically killed while selflessly assisting at an accident scene on Jakes Gerwel Drive. ...

Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition makes African debut at Two Oceans Aquarium

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For the first time on African soil, the breathtaking Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition arrives at Cape Town's Two Oceans Aquarium, featuring Yury Ivanov's ...

Cats returns to the Artscape Opera House for a festive season spectacular

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CATS first premiered in London's West End in 1981 and went on to play nearly 9000 performances over 21 years, breaking records and redefining musical theatre. The ...

One-year-old Leo survives against all odds, after life-saving stem cell transplant

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Baby Leo, a one-year-old from Cape Town, has passed the critical 100-day milestone following a life-saving stem cell transplant, marking a major victory against ...

Renowned epidemiologist Salim Abdool Karim receives honorary doctorate from Stellenbosch University

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World-renowned epidemiologist Prof Salim Abdool Karim receives an honorary doctorate from Stellenbosch University for his groundbreaking HIV and Covid-19 research, ...

Western Cape Education Department alerts teachers to WhatsApp job scam

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The Western Cape Education Department has issued an urgent warning after several unemployed and substitute teachers fell victim to a scam demanding R2,800 for 'permanent ...

28 killed on Western Cape roads in first week of festive season

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Twenty-eight people have died on Western Cape roads in the first week of December, with pedestrians accounting for nearly half of all fatalities. Provincial authorities ...

Stay away from seals: Public safety warning after seal 'attacks' fishing rod

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Holidaymakers have been urged to avoid all contact with seals after an incident at Keurboomstrand near Plettenberg Bay where a seal aggressively grabbed a fishing ...

Manenberg mothers to host early Christmas lunch for 300 children

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In a community often overshadowed by violence and poverty, Manenberg mothers Oliphant and Najoemah Felix are creating moments of joy through their annual Christmas ...

Santa Shoebox project brought joy to over 70 000 South African children this year

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Discover how the Santa Shoebox Project has transformed the lives of over 76,000 South African children this year, providing not just gifts but a sense of dignity ...

Austrian paraglider survives Lion's Head crash

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A dramatic rescue unfolded on Lion's Head when a 27-year-old Austrian paraglider crashed on Monday morning. Quick action by a passing hiker and mountain guide prevented ...

R60 000 reward offered for information on ANC ward convenor's murder

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Police are offering a R60 000 reward for information on suspects who murdered Myolisi Magibisela, an ANC convenor and anti-extortion activist from Khayelitsha.

South Africa's first fully internal limb reconstruction performed at Tygerberg Hospital

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In a pioneering medical breakthrough, surgeons at Tygerberg Hospital have performed South Africa's first fully internal bone transport and limb-lengthening reconstruction ...

Good Samaritan saves father and daughter from drowning in Knysna using NSRI rescue buoy

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A quick-thinking sand castle builder became an unexpected hero when he used an NSRI pink rescue buoy to save a father and teenage daughter caught in rip currents ...

Indy photojournalist Ayanda Ndamane wins big at Vodacom awards

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Ayanda Ndamane's powerful photograph, 'Caught in the crossfire,' captured the essence of social issues in South Africa, earning him the prestigious Vodacom Journalist ...