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Nick Hamman Shares Lunch with Siya Kolisi

Nick Hamman Shares Lunch with Siya Kolisi

Nick Hamman shares a video of a relaxed lunch with Siya Kolisi in Durban, where...

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600km for 3 Brave Hearts: Gregg Mitchley Completes His Epic Walk for Hope

600km for 3 Brave Hearts: Gregg Mitchley Completes His...

The journey may have been long, but man, did the spirit of Ubuntu make every step...

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Ground-Breaking Project Tracks Migratory Shorebirds from SA for the First Time!

Ground-Breaking Project Tracks Migratory Shorebirds from...

It’s birds without borders! A first-of-its-kind project in South Africa aims to...

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South African Professor Honoured for Groundbreaking Resilience Research

South African Professor Honoured for Groundbreaking Resilience...

Professor Linda Theron is recognised by Utrecht University for her internationally...

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Future Changemakers Explore the Wonders of Marine Science

Future Changemakers Explore the Wonders of Marine Science

From hands-on exploration to discovering the diverse fields of marine science, a...

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A Billion Tiny Insects are Getting the Better of the Hartbeespoort Hyacinth

A Billion Tiny Insects are Getting the Better of the Hartbeespoort...

350,000 hoppers were released last year. Scientists say the impact is visible.  ...

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Hope Grows Louder for Mom of Four as Life-Changing Cancer Treatment Is Denied

Hope Grows Louder for Mom of Four as Life-Changing Cancer...

Another unimaginably stressful blow for Kate and her young family won’t dim the...

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Action Plan to Save SA’s Most Endangered Bird

Action Plan to Save SA’s Most Endangered Bird

With only 340 adults left, the Botha’s Lark faces extinction.   South Africa (10...

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Rustenburg Girls’ High Hosts Cyclathon So More Kids Have a Safe Place To Learn and Grow

Rustenburg Girls’ High Hosts Cyclathon So More Kids Have...

Whether you’re a serious cyclist or just looking for some weekend fun, Rustenburg...

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When Boerewors Meets Tacos: A Braai Twist You Didn’t Know You Needed

When Boerewors Meets Tacos: A Braai Twist You Didn’t Know...

South Africa meets Mexico when a simple and flavour-packed recipe combines boerewors...

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Cape Town Shelter Turns the Page for Its Final Resident

Cape Town Shelter Turns the Page for Its Final Resident

The Rea Thusana Home is celebrating a bittersweet but beautiful milestone as its...

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SA Guide Dog Association Shining a Light on Autism Support Dogs

SA Guide Dog Association Shining a Light on Autism Support...

Highlighting the 49 life-changing partnerships between children with autism and...

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Green Noise Returns with Urgent Stories from South Africa’s Fire Season

Green Noise Returns with Urgent Stories from South Africa’s...

CapeNature’s Green Noise podcast explores the devastating Cederberg wildfires and...

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Appreciating Ania: A Volunteer Meeting Needs and Changing Lives

Appreciating Ania: A Volunteer Meeting Needs and Changing...

Ania Finnemore is a quiet giver whose big heart and dedication leave everyone she...

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Clifton Defends SA Champs Senior and Junior Grand Aggregate Titles

Clifton Defends SA Champs Senior and Junior Grand Aggregate...

Clifton’s lifeguards continue their dominance at the 2026 SA Champs, taking the...

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Cetric Mphofela is Hitting the Road to Heal Mother Earth

Cetric Mphofela is Hitting the Road to Heal Mother Earth

One man, hundreds of kilometres, and a massive heart for the planet. Cetric Mphofela...

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How The Purple Sector is Opening the Door for Women in Motorsport

How The Purple Sector is Opening the Door for Women in...

Founded by two women in the sport, The Purple Sector is helping newcomers better...

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Move Over Peppermint Crisp, The Crunchy Is Having a Moment to Shine

Move Over Peppermint Crisp, The Crunchy Is Having a Moment...

South African chocolates never disappoint, I mean, who can argue that a Peppermint...

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Cape Town Runner Plans 2,000km Journey to Promote Addiction Recovery

Cape Town Runner Plans 2,000km Journey to Promote Addiction...

After overcoming 25 years of addiction, Denver Van Der Bergh is using long-distance...

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Why Med Student Tshegofatso Took a Study Break for Life-Saving Volunteering

Why Med Student Tshegofatso Took a Study Break for Life-Saving...

Rediscovering her “why” in the operating theatre, Tshegofatso put her books aside...

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A Call to Help Selfless Caregiver ‘Mama Bee’ See Again

A Call to Help Selfless Caregiver ‘Mama Bee’ See Again

74-year-old Mama Bee has spent a lifetime seeing the needs of the forgotten. Now,...

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Footprints 4 Sam Continues to Support Families in State Hospitals with Essential Care Buckets

Footprints 4 Sam Continues to Support Families in State...

Footprints 4 Sam delivers 120 care buckets to state hospitals, providing essential...

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From Nkandla to Healing Hands, Dr Nqobile Shezi’s Journey Is Quietly Remarkable

From Nkandla to Healing Hands, Dr Nqobile Shezi’s Journey...

Dr Nqobile Shezi’s journey is a powerful reminder that purpose, resilience and self-belief...

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Rebuilding Young Lives Starts with Health That Heals the Whole Child

Rebuilding Young Lives Starts with Health That Heals the...

World Health Day may have been yesterday, but at Girls and Boys Town SA, the mission...

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Holly Rey Connects with Young Warriors in the Fight for Better Diabetes Care

Holly Rey Connects with Young Warriors in the Fight for...

SA musician and proud Diabetes advocate Holly Rey got to connect with children living...

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Watch Hendrina Lawrenz Celebrate Her 90th Birthday 10 Kilometres Strong!

Watch Hendrina Lawrenz Celebrate Her 90th Birthday 10 Kilometres...

Hendrina Lawrenz celebrated her 90th birthday by walking 10 kilometres, leaving...

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Alumni Ride 1,045km to Support Schools and Community in Qonce

Alumni Ride 1,045km to Support Schools and Community in...

The Old Dalian Union launches an eight-day, 1,045km cycle tour from Cape Town to...

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Watch Hendrina Lawrens Celebrate Her 90th Birthday 10 Kilometres Strong!

Watch Hendrina Lawrens Celebrate Her 90th Birthday 10 Kilometres...

Hendrina Lawrens celebrated her 90th birthday by walking 10 kilometres, leaving...

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“Main Street Sundays” Invites Joburgers Back Into the Heart of the City

“Main Street Sundays” Invites Joburgers Back Into the Heart...

Main Street is about to transform into something most Joburgers haven’t seen in...

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A Cyclist’s Call for Safer Roads After Surviving the Unthinkable

A Cyclist’s Call for Safer Roads After Surviving the Unthinkable

After surviving two devastating road accidents, Nicette Millar is rebuilding her...

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Leon Kluge Reveals SA’s Display for RHS Chelsea Flower Show!

Leon Kluge Reveals SA’s Display for RHS Chelsea Flower...

Kluge has shared a glimpse into the inspiration behind SA’s display at this year’s...

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SA’s ⁠Dr Emile Gouws Pens Impactful Message for Autism Awareness Month

SA’s ⁠Dr Emile Gouws Pens Impactful Message for Autism...

Dr Emile Gouws knows the power of words. This Autism Awareness Month, he’s using...

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NSPCA Inspires Young Hearts: Teaching Compassion for Animals in Mokgola Village

NSPCA Inspires Young Hearts: Teaching Compassion for Animals...

When you know better, you do better. The NSPCA travelled all the way to a school...

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Rare Curiosities From 18th and 19th Centuries Restored and on Exhibit in PTA

Rare Curiosities From 18th and 19th Centuries Restored...

After sitting out of public view for more than three decades, a rare collection...

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After 8 Years, Blue the Ragged-Tooth Shark Reclaim Her Place in the Wild!

After 8 Years, Blue the Ragged-Tooth Shark Reclaim Her...

From a rescued survivor to a 200kg force of nature, a ragged-tooth shark named Blue...

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South Africa’s Junior Middleweight Star Jarred Silverman Back in Action

South Africa’s Junior Middleweight Star Jarred Silverman...

After surviving a near-fatal shooting, Jarred Silverman is back in the ring on 25...

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Watch: Rescued Baby Hedgehogs Are Wildlings Again!

Watch: Rescued Baby Hedgehogs Are Wildlings Again!

A prickle (best collective noun ever?) of little hedgehogs are roaming wild and...

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Cape Town Para Surfers Gear Up for National Championships in Durban

Cape Town Para Surfers Gear Up for National Championships...

Eleven athletes from Cape Town Surf Riders ready to ride the waves and represent...

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WSAR Volunteers Bring Stranded Hikers Home Safely This Easter

WSAR Volunteers Bring Stranded Hikers Home Safely This...

Western Cape’s guardians of the trails worked overtime this weekend to respond to...

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Cape Philharmonic Brings Orchestra to Belville and Brackenfell…for Free!

Cape Philharmonic Brings Orchestra to Belville and Brackenfell…for...

Experience the magic of a live orchestra without even having to pay a cent.   Cape...

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13-Year-Old Sophie-Mae Conquers Botswana Rally, Raises Over R100,000 for Team Zonke

13-Year-Old Sophie-Mae Conquers Botswana Rally, Raises...

Johannesburg teenager Sophie-Mae Hein completes a demanding 700km Botswana rally...

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Did You Know? South Africa’s Key Role in the Artemis II Moon Mission!

Did You Know? South Africa’s Key Role in the Artemis II...

Did you know that South Africa plays an important role in the ongoing Artemis II...

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Pretoria’s ‘Life Changers’ Lace Up to Empower Tomorrow’s Healthcare Professionals

Pretoria’s ‘Life Changers’ Lace Up to Empower Tomorrow’s...

Seven health sciences staff members on one massive mission. The ‘Life Changers’...

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That’s Not A Tabby; Wildcat Finds Freedom After Genetic Tests Prove Identity

That’s Not A Tabby; Wildcat Finds Freedom After Genetic...

FreeMe Wildlife have been keeping DNA labs busy as they test “rescued” ferals which...

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After Nearly Losing Her Voice, Katia De Vallier Is Finally Singing Her Truth

After Nearly Losing Her Voice, Katia De Vallier Is Finally...

Katia De Vallier opens up about losing her voice, finding her strength again and...

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Northern Cape Learners Connect with Future Opportunities at Exciting Career Expo

Northern Cape Learners Connect with Future Opportunities...

A Career Expo held at Loeriesfontein High School connected 347 learners from across...

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Bulls Daisies Make History with Fourth Straight Victory

Bulls Daisies Make History with Fourth Straight Victory

The Bulls Daisies claim their fourth consecutive Pick n Pay Women’s Super League...

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After Losing His Leg, Basil Fights to Walk Again

After Losing His Leg, Basil Fights to Walk Again

After surviving multiple serious health complications and life-changing amputations,...

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Why a “Simple” Breakfast is Transforming South African Education

Why a “Simple” Breakfast is Transforming South African...

Every school day holds potential, and for thousands of South African children, that...

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From Hillbrow to Headlines: Tebza’s Story is Changing How We See Joburg

From Hillbrow to Headlines: Tebza’s Story is Changing How...

You might think you know Hillbrow… but after listening to Tebza’s story on this...

Comment on Tunisian Migrants Are Ditching Europe For Southern Africa. See Why by Emmanuel A.

Comment on Tunisian Migrants Are Ditching Europe For Southern...

Write a response...Well this is an interesting exposition, however with a very strong...

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Remote Food Gardens in Phalaborwa Get a Major Boost

Remote Food Gardens in Phalaborwa Get a Major Boost

Exciting news for two remote farming communities near Phalaborwa!   Limpopo, South...

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Miss SA Qhawekazi Mazaleni Launches Series to Support Autism Families

Miss SA Qhawekazi Mazaleni Launches Series to Support Autism...

Navigating an Autism diagnosis can feel like a lonely journey, but our reigning...

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Happiest Update About a Love Story That Had Us All Blubbering

Happiest Update About a Love Story That Had Us All Blubbering

Sello, who carried his injured dog 15km to save her life, now has some stability,...

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Charity Crowdfund: The Team Supporting the Needy Through Consistent Giving

Charity Crowdfund: The Team Supporting the Needy Through...

In just under a year, Charity Crowdfund NPC has turned thousands of loaves and lunches...

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Heads Up to Our Earth-Kind Heroes – Search for SA’s Green Stars is On!

Heads Up to Our Earth-Kind Heroes – Search for SA’s Green...

Turning green into gold, entries to this year’s Eco-Logic Awards have opened.  ...

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74-Year-Old Walks 300km and Raises Over R1 Million to Help Students Cover Fees!

74-Year-Old Walks 300km and Raises Over R1 Million to Help...

Steve has just done something incredible! He’s walked 300 km, from Mossel Bay to...

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Pretoria Boys High Celebrates 125 Years with Rugby Festival and School Pride

Pretoria Boys High Celebrates 125 Years with Rugby Festival...

With rugby celebrations across the country, this milestone celebration brings together...

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Kokstad’s Own Mbali Diphoko Takes Her Netball Talent to Malaysia

Kokstad’s Own Mbali Diphoko Takes Her Netball Talent to...

KwaZulu-Natal’s netball star brings her sharp shooting and Baby Protea talent to...

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Quick-Thinking Surfer Saves Struggling Swimmer at Clifton 2nd Beach

Quick-Thinking Surfer Saves Struggling Swimmer at Clifton...

A quick-thinking surfer launched her board and paddled straight into the swell to...

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Fieldshill Water Athletic Club Turned Daily Runs Into a World-Class Achievement

Fieldshill Water Athletic Club Turned Daily Runs Into a...

The Fieldshill Water Athletic Club brought together runners, walkers, and families...

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The Powerful Message Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s Albert Mazibuko Leaves Behind

The Powerful Message Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s Albert Mazibuko...

Albert’s message was about spreading peace and hope through harmony. A legacy he...

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Ntandose Nkabinde is Reshaping How SA Understands and Supports Children on the Spectrum

Ntandose Nkabinde is Reshaping How SA Understands and Supports...

Mom and autism advocate, Ntandose Nkabinde, is spearheading a growing, community-driven...

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Rallying Support for Young Rugby Players Facing Serious Injuries

Rallying Support for Young Rugby Players Facing Serious...

The SA Youth Rugby Medical Assistance Fund is calling on the public to support injured...

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Local Charities Deliver Love and Treats This Easter

Local Charities Deliver Love and Treats This Easter

From heartfelt deliveries for “little warriors” in hospitals to sweet surprises...

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Unusually Weak Cape Gannet Rescued by Dream Catcher Crew

Unusually Weak Cape Gannet Rescued by Dream Catcher Crew

There was a meter of synthetic string wound around its beak and inside its mouth....

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Life in Lesotho’s Historic Kome Caves

Life in Lesotho’s Historic Kome Caves

The dwellings were occupied in the early 1800s by families fleeing the Lifaqane...

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How a Simple Friday Run Turned Into a Movement of Community

How a Simple Friday Run Turned Into a Movement of Community

What started as one runner’s personal routine has grown into a Friday morning gathering...

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Woof! Cape Town’s Favourite Dog Walk Is Back for a Good Cause

Woof! Cape Town’s Favourite Dog Walk Is Back for a Good...

Mdzananda Animal Clinic’s annual Paws on the Promenade is back!   Cape Town, South...

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South Africa’s Medal Movement is Turning Courage into Something Kids Can Hold

South Africa’s Medal Movement is Turning Courage into Something...

Across South Africa, old race medals are finding new meaning in the hands of brave...

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Africa’s Longest-Ruling President Appoints His Son Franck Biya as Vice President

Africa’s Longest-Ruling President Appoints His Son Franck...

The constitutional amendment took 48 hours to pass. The presidential decree naming...

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Zack Polanski and the Politics of Radical Compassion

Zack Polanski and the Politics of Radical Compassion

A party that was once dismissed as a protest vote is now building a credible pathway...

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MUSIC MONDAY: “The Moon Cave: Black Artists in Collaboration with Gorillaz” Playlist (LISTEN)

MUSIC MONDAY: “The Moon Cave: Black Artists in Collaboration...

by Marlon West (FB: marlon.west1 Threads: @stlmarlonwest IG: stlmarlonwest Bluesky:...

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Hundreds in Frasers Community Fill Their Bags for Free at a Mahala Market!

Hundreds in Frasers Community Fill Their Bags for Free...

Over 395 people from the under-resourced Frasers community in Tongaat got to shop...

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