A Cape clawless otter has been spotted making regular appearances in Plett! Plettenberg Bay, South Africa (13 August 2026) – Affectionately called Oscar, a Cape clawless otter has reportedly…
It’s World Elephant Day, so we asked the HERD team what life lessons they have learned from these gentle giants. Hoedspruit, South Africa (12 August 2026) – Elephants leave…
A little Yorkshire terrier has been missing from her Springs home for almost seven weeks but her family is far from searching alone. Thousands are now following Lilly’s story, including…
Winter can be especially tough for people without warm homes, food or support. Here are practical ways you can help someone get through the cold. South Africa (12 August…
The SPAR Women’s Challenge in the Eastern Cape has taken a pilot registration process and turned it into a successful way for women to join the fun this year. …
Playwright Amy Jephta’s new play explores race, class, land and the pressures of fitting in. South Africa (12 August 2026) – When a shack suddenly appears inside an affluent…
Hundreds of young people parade in bird costumes. Hey Hillbrow! Let’s Dlala! Hillbrow, South Africa (12 August 2026) – Hundreds of young people in bird costumes paraded through the…
This week’s “Good Things with Brent Lindeque” is about technology, innovation, entrepreneurship and a big South African idea: getting the right help to the right person when every minute matters….
A Saturday run at Robberg Nature Reserve took an unexpected turn when a young Durban visitor was injured on the trail. But thanks to the calm, coordinated efforts of NSRI…
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