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Travel ideas | 30 October 2026

Cape Agulhas beyond the southernmost tip: What to do with a full weekend

Travel ideas | 30 October 2026

Mythical map of South Africa: 7 spots where legends still linger

Food & Drink | 30 October 2026

Siya Kolisi joins Life & Brand restaurant group as a partner

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Why Spain’s high-speed rail network is under scrutiny after 69 deaths

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Cape Town taxi unrest causes airport delays as passengers face long queues

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Beach or bush? 11 braai spots in the Western Cape

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Posts Tagged: conservation

Watch: hope for endangered whales and gorillas

27 November 2018

The Red List of Threatened Species was updated recently and shows positive results for populations... read more

India’s first hospital for ellies opens

26 November 2018

This new elephant hospital in India will treat and rehabilitate rescued elephants in the northern... read more

Sumatran rhinos on the brink of extinction in Malaysia

14 November 2018

Only two eastern Sumatran rhinos remain living in captivity, and they may be the last... read more

Four out of six SA rhino perish in Chad

8 November 2018

Two more South African-born black rhinos, that have been living in the Republic of Chad,... read more

Wavescape surf and ocean festival 2018 programme

7 November 2018

The Wavescape Festival has evolved from a festival that celebrates surf and beach culture into... read more

Watch: a huddle of 1000 octopuses discovered

1 November 2018

The world’s largest 'octopus garden’ has been discovered in the deep sea of Monterey Bay... read more

Cities and countries that have banned plastic

10 October 2018

Woolworths is to trial a plastic-bag-free store in Cape Town, however here is a list... read more

This one is for the elephants

12 August 2018

Do something to educate yourself and share knowledge about elephants in Africa, on World Elephant... read more

Celebrating women in conservation

8 August 2018

This Women's month, we honour these women for their contribution to conservation in South Africa.... read more

A wildlife conservation conversation about elephants with Dr Paula Kahumbu

3 April 2018

The elephant's survival is in jeopardy across Africa. We chatted with Wildlife Direct CEO Dr... read more

Imagine if every harbour in Africa had one of these

12 June 2017

This clever contraption scoops up trash floating on the water of the harbour before it... read more

Visit Hope Spots and enjoy the ocean responsibly

19 April 2017

Hope spots are the ultimate call for citizens to engage with the ocean, to care... read more

How to be a conservation hero

28 March 2017

Going green doesn't have to be hard - here are 15 easy ways to help... read more

Environment versus development: the problem with eco-tourism

2 September 2014

Balancing environmental concerns with development is a thorny issue in eco-tourism. Victor Dlamini argues that... read more

Goukamma: a hidden retreat on the Garden Route

18 June 2014

Much of Goukamma Nature Reserve's charm lies in its walking, kayaking, birding and sense of... read more

Give hoot, build an owl house

3 July 2012

Building an owl house isn’t only a fun family weekend project; it’s also an eco-friendly... read more

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