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Intersex activists
culture

New collective to campaign for intersex rights in Southern Africa

Netflix
Lifestyle

Netflix celebrates next generation of storytellers

Boschendal
Art and Artists

Horizon & Vessel: Boschendal & Norval Foundation unveil new exhibitions

Intersex activists
LGBTQIA+

New collective to campaign for intersex rights in Southern Africa

Netflix
Lifestyle

Netflix celebrates next generation of storytellers

Boschendal
Art and Artists

Horizon & Vessel: Boschendal & Norval Foundation unveil new exhibitions

seas
Environment

Setting the record straight on worms in the seas of southern Africa

By The Conversation08-06-2022 15:58

Worms are found in nearly all marine habitats, from the shallow seashore to deep seas. They perform important ecological functions similar to the ones earthworms perform.

Ocean
Environment

Seagrass meadows: The unsung heros of southern Africa’s oceans

By The Conversation08-06-2022 15:12

Living far from the ocean usually results in some of us not appreciating their importance in supporting humanity.

European Union
Travel

The European Union takes southern African countries off the no-travel list

By AFP11-01-2022 11:29

Member countries of the European Union have taken southern African countries off its no-travel list after placing restrictions in November.

Mauritius
Travel

Mauritius to remain an island dream to SA until end of January 2022

By Lorne Philpot29-12-2021 16:58

After closing its borders to South Africa last month, Mauritius has again extended its entry ban on nationals from southern Africa.

maldives
Travel

Maldives puts out welcome mat to South African travellers

By Lorne Philpot29-12-2021 09:24

The Maldives has adjusted its entry requirements and lifted its ban on visitors from countries in southern Africa.

A slow start: 2 European count
Travel

A slow start: 2 European countries open up to SA

By Lorne Philpot26-12-2021 00:54

Two countries in Europe have again eased the entry restrictions they imposed on nationals from Southern Africa last month.

african fruits superfoods
Health and Fitness

Eat more organic with wild African fruits: Your new superfood

By Cover Media08-07-2021 13:45

A University of Johannesburg study has uncovered a host of health benefits in fruits indigenous to Southern Africa.

Heritage Fund Tokyo Sexwale
News

Heritage Fund: Was Tokyo telling the truth? Hawks confirm case was opened

By Storm Simpson22-04-2021 21:49

There is another twist in Tokyo’s tale about the mysterious Heritage Fund. The HAWKS confirmed that a case was opened.

Flights Airlink Polokwane Airport
Travel

Airlink spreads its wings with regional routes, more flights

By Lorne Philpot16-04-2021 11:31

Local independent airline Airlink will be operating flights to more regional routes and increasing frequencies on others from May 2021.

South Africa travel
Save South Africa

More travel bans: UK blocks entry to entire Southern African region

By Lorne Philpot13-01-2021 15:18

Anyone from Southern Africa or who has been here within 10 days will be refused entry.

Flooding hampers rescue operat
Africa News

Flooding hampers rescue operation for about 40 trapped Zim miners

By Riyaz Patel29-11-2020 10:19

the head of Zimbabwe Miners Federation said the number of those trapped underground could be higher because informal miners do not keep a tally of people operating in the mines they occupy.

Botswana
Travel

Flights to Botswana resume as borders reopen

By Mia Russell09-11-2020 11:48

The Southern African country famous for magnificent landscapes and abundant wildlife is taking a phased approach to reopening its borders.

Nosy be
Travel

Nosy Be: Escape to a tropical island paradise in Madagascar

By Lorne Philpot12-10-2020 09:54

The tropical island of Madagascar reopened its borders on 1 October. Airlink will offer direct flights between South Africa and Nosy Be.

Zambia
Travel

Zambia: Land of waterfalls, wetlands, and walking safaris

By Mia Russell08-10-2020 10:29

Zambia is one of the more accessible African countries to travel to at the moment, and it’s very easy to make a trip there happen, even at the last minute.

Kalahari Desert
Travel

Kalahari Desert featured on National Geographic’s 2020 travel list

By Shannon Correia03-12-2019 08:45

Find out all of the mentions on National Geographic’s list of trips to take in 2020, including the Kalahari Desert in southern Africa.

Robert Mugabe
News

Robert Mugabe to be buried at a monument for national heroes in Harare

By AFP13-09-2019 11:50

Traditional chiefs in Mugabe’s homestead made the final decision.

Zimbabwe arrested teachers
News

Zimbabwe dissent crackdown intensifies as number of arrests increases

By (ANA) African News Agency24-08-2019 08:31

A number of protesting teachers, their lawyer, and a journalist were apparently arrested in Harare by Zimbabwe police.

Zimbabwe protests
News

Zimbabwe protests: Police ordered to arrest all demonstrators [video]

By Luke Daniel16-08-2019 12:28

“The people’s march” descended into chaos earlier today.

Naledi Pandor on Zimbabwe crisis
News

Naledi Pandor is set to discuss Koloane’s discipline with Ramaphosa

By Buhle Lindwa12-07-2019 09:13

Bruce Koloane remembers the truth and confesses, but will it be enough to save him his ambassadorial role with government? Naledi Pandor wants a word.

winter solstice 21 june
Space

Winter Solstice 2019: Here’s what you need to know about the shortest day of the year

By Cheryl Kahla20-06-2019 13:57

The winter solstice falls on Friday 21 June. That means that it will be the shortest day of the year in the southern hemisphere, with the longest night.

Cyclone Kenneth Mozambique
Mozambique News

Cyclone Kenneth makes landfall in Mozambique: 30,000 people evacuated

By AFP26-04-2019 06:30

Cabo Delgado has been plunged into darkness.

Cyclone Kenneth
Mozambique News

Understanding tropical cyclone scales and categories

By Luke Daniel25-04-2019 14:43

Cyclone Kenneth, a Category 4 storm, is expected to wreak havoc on the northern regions of Mozambique.

Cyclone Kenneth Mozambique
Mozambique News

Cyclone Kenneth Category 4, rapidly approaching Mozambique, Tanzania

By Luke Daniel25-04-2019 10:14

Cyclone Kenneth is expected to bring with it in excess of 200 mm of rainfall and an oceanic storm surge of around 4 metres.

Cyclone Idai
Mozambique News

Cyclone Idai: Death toll nears 1000 in Mozambique, Zimbabwe

By AFP11-04-2019 06:31

More than two million people have been affected.

Zimbabwe petrol prices protests
Opinion

Understanding unrest in Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa and petrol prices

By The Conversation16-01-2019 06:42

President Mnangagwa needs to rush home from Russia and Asia and rescind or greatly reduce the price of petrol.

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