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Stellenbosch · StellenboschStellenbosch FC have performed admirably to reach the Caf Confederation Cup quarterfinals but have their work cut out progressing further having been drawn to face Egyptian giants Zamalek. The drawSee the Story
Stellenbosch Drawn To Meet Zamalek In Confed Cup Quarterfinal : The Africa
Western Cape · Western CapeMinister of Police Senzo Mchunu on Friday released the third-quarter crime statistics for 2024/2025. The third quarter ran from 1 October 2024 to 31 December 2024. For the latest news, bookmark The South African website’s dedicated section for free-to-read content In incredible 75.6 people were murdered in South Africa per day in the 92-day period. That equates to 3.15 every hour. While the number is shockingly high, incredibly, it represents a …See the Story
Crime stats: This province is the murder capital of South Africa
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Trains · Cape TownThe Western Cape High Court has found the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa liable for injuries sustained by a passenger during a chaotic stampede sparked by the fear of criminals on one of its trains in Cape Town in 2018.See the Story
Prasa found liable for nurse's injuries during 'skollie' stampede on Cape Town train
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Cape Town · Cape TownEarlier this week a Cape cobra was spotted on the balcony of an apartment building on Glengariff road. This marks the second time in a matter of weeks that the highly-venomous snake has been spotted off the famous tree-lined avenue. Just weeks ago, one was seen emerging from a storm water drain on the same street. Judging by the photograph on Cape Town Etc, the location of the balcony visitor appears to be above High Level road, towards Signal H…See the Story
A popular Sea Point road is attracting Cape cobras
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Cape Town · Cape TownBackground: Sudan is of great importance to the surrounding regions, such as the Horn of Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Central Africa, the Nile Basin countries, North Africa and the Arab region. Sudan is a founding state of the Organisation of African Unity (which later became the African Union), a founding member of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), and a founding st…See the Story
Why are the steps of peace lame towards Sudan?
Plettenberg Bay · Plettenberg BayCover image: Aliwal Shoal Hope Spot. Credit: Allen Walker
The South African coastline is home to seven Hope Spots. Six of these – False Bay, Cape Whale Coast, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Algoa Bay, and Aliwal Shoal – were designated in 2014, while Maputaland, a transboundary Hope Spot spanning both South Africa and Mozambique, was designated in 2024.These areas host an important array of species and habitats, including the Knysna seahorse (Hippocam…See the Story