5 great countries South Africans can travel to visa-free
South African passport holders can visit 100 countries visa-free, including Brazil, Egypt, Argentina, Hong Kong, and Fiji.
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African Freshwater Fish | Biodiversity Discovery | Cavefish | Endangered Species | Fish Conservation | The Green Guardian
From Congo to China: 309 freshwater fish species uncovered last year
A wave of scientific discovery is rewriting what is known about life in rivers, lakes and wetlands, while exposing how quickly it could disappear. Freshwater ecosystems cover less than 1% of the Earth’s surface, yet scientists described 309 new species of freshwater fishes last year alone, according to a new report released this week. New…
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anti-apartheid struggle | Civil Rights Movement | Mbongiseni Buthelezi | Naledi Pandor | National | National Rainbow Coalition
Tribute honours legacy of Rev Jesse Jackson and his solidarity with South Africa
The Nelson Mandela Foundation hosted a memorial tribute for Reverend Jesse Jackson reflecting on the civil rights leader’s role in global struggles for justice and his long-standing solidarity with South Africa’s liberation movement. Jackson died on 17 February in Chicago at the age of 85. On Friday Ramaphosa arrived in Chicago and will attend the…
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South Africa’s richest city rolling out smart poles with free Wi-Fi
Johannesburg is rolling out smart poles with high-speed free public Wi-Fi, CCTV surveillance, and an emergency panic button system.
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Three investment trends every South African investor needs to understand in 2026
Stonehage Fleming investment conference panelists on AI, why passive investing is not risk-free, and why private market investments should be on your radar.
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Audi’s no-rings China EV gamble is falling flat with drivers
Just 605 units sold in January as local brands and Tesla outpace the revamped AUDI sub-brand.
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The 5am myth: Why waking early won’t make you more successful
Research shows performance is shaped by chronotype, meaning early routines may boost some people but undermine focus, sleep and health for others.
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Covid pandemic | Harbour | Pier 2 | South Africa | Transnet
SA’s harbours are slowly recovering
Cape Town port hit record numbers in 2024.
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Elon Musk slams President Ramaphosa’s denial of ‘white genocide’
Elon Musk has clapped back at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s dismissal of claims that South Africa is suffering from a “white genocide”. The comments were made in an interview with The New York Times. The world’s richest man – born in Pretoria – also bemoaned “race laws” in the country – something Ramaphosa has also dismissed…
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WEATHER: Wet and windy weekend forecast
Stormy weather is expected in the North West Province and the Free State this weekend. The South African Weather Service has also issued warnings for parts of KwaZulu-Natal. KWAZULU-NATAL It will be a wet weekend in KZN. A Yellow Level 2 warning has been issued for severe thunderstorms, with heavy downpours and possible strong, damaging…