South Africa to ban breeding lions in captivity for hunting and petting
During a news conference on Sunday (2 May 2021), South Africa’s Environment Minister, Barbara Creecy announced the country’s plans to ban the breeding of lions in...
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Watch | South Africa’s My Octopus Teacher wins the Oscar for best documentary
South Africa is celebrating after the world-renowned film, My Octopus Teacher, brought home an Oscar at the 93rd Academy Awards. The 2021 Oscar Awards was...
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Fire Aftermath: Cape SPCA still in urgent need of supplies to help affected wildlife
In the aftermath of the April 18 Cape Fires, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA emergency response efforts are still underway. Inspectors continue to canvas...
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Watch | Marine organizations and experts react to shocking Netflix doc ‘Seaspiracy’
The new Netflix documentary, Seaspiracy is causing quite the social media frenzy. The 2021 feature, directed by Ali Tabrizi, explores the environmental impact of the...
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9 bombshell moments from the Meghan and Harry, Oprah interview
Spoilers Ahead! Last night, the highly anticipated Meghan and Harry interview with Oprah aired on CBS. The couple delved into their time as Royals and...
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South African youth culture and trends: What is next?
South Africa is a dynamic, diverse and ever-changing country, and it makes sense that the country’s youth would be among the most compelling and charismatic...
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LISTEN | Killer Whale recorded ‘singing’ for the first time in South African waters
The sounds of a killer whale have been recorded in South Africa for the first time, near Fish Hoek in False Bay this week. The...
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The World Economic Forum lists the biggest global risks facing humanity
The World Economic Forum recently released the 16th edition of its Global Risks Report. The annual survey analyses the risks from “societal fractures—manifested through persistent...
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Amazon to generate its own electricity in SA and Eskom CEO considers greener energy options
On Thursday, Amazon announced that South Africa will soon be one of the countries where the company generates its own electricity from “utility-scale” solar and...
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Take a look at SA’s first Green School set to open in Cape Winelands
The very first Green School in South Africa is set to open its doors in the Western Cape within the next year. The school will...
