The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory is training residents to be star guides. Northern Cape, South Africa (12 March 2026) – The small Karoo town of Carnarvon is a…
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A 19th-century Cape Dutch homestead in Cape Town has been revived through a partnership between SAHRA and volunteers. Western Cape, South Africa (11 March 2026) – A once derelict…
The dance company formed in 2001 after the State Theatre Ballet closed and is determined to keep the city’s classical dance tradition alive. Johannesburg, South Africa (02 March 2026)…
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Nature reserve reopens after massive fire Cederberg, South Africa (23 February 2026) – Two months ago, a wildfire tore through central Cederberg, burning an estimated 53,000 hectares of mountain…
Once the site of the 1956 Treason Trial and later a prosthetic limb factory, the building has been brought to life with art installations and greenery. Johannesburg, South Africa…
A wildlife photographer recorded 304 humpback whales on 30 December. Western Cape, South Africa (04 February 2026) – The songs of vast congregations of humpback whales on the West…
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The water flows all year round in the historic canals under the city’s streets. Cape Town, South Africa (03 February 2026) – Deep under the busy streets of Cape…
“For me it’s not even about the fitness, it’s more the social aspect: getting to meet people and form friendships.” Johannesburg, South Africa (22 January 2025) – A few…
A pilot project in the Overberg aims to produce useful agricultural products using cleared invasive plants. Overberg, South Africa (12 January 2026) – Clearing water-guzzling and soil-damaging alien invasive…
GroundUp’s Brenton Geach shares a photo essay of the iconic Cape Town Minstrels who take to the streets each year to honour tradition. Cape Town, South Africa (07 January…
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