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Sossusvlei’s shifting dunes: How wind builds a desert

Environment | 25 October 2026

Rhode Island turns discarded Christmas trees into trout habitats

Environment | 24 October 2026

Ancient forests beneath Mozambique’s sea are now thriving fish habitats

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Derinkuyu: The underground city hidden beneath Cappadocia

Attractions | 23 October 2026

Mount Nimba: The mountain where different worlds of wildlife meet

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Olivia Dean is bringing her soulful sound to Cape Town and Joburg in 2027

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South Africa’s fossil sites that families can explore with children

Posts Tagged: South Africa

Malarial mozzies beware of this new spray

8 March 2019

A new insecticide promises to kill malaria-carrying mosquitoes when they land on walls on which... read more

Cape pet hotel in search of next furry model

1 March 2019

Is your furry friend photogenic and ready for the glitz and glamour of a professional... read more

SA celebrates decrease in rhino poaching in last year

14 February 2019

Minister Nomvula Mokonyane shared some good news yesterday on the progress of an anti-poaching programme... read more

5 backpacking safety tips to keep you on the road to adventure

13 February 2019

These simple, sensible safety hacks will keep you from going off-road or getting in danger... read more

South Africans travel Vietnam in new short film

12 February 2019

Three adventurous South Africans set off on a journey through Vietnam in search of great... read more

Watch: leopard catches prey mid-air

4 January 2019

Rare footage has surfaced online of a leopard catching its prey in Kruger National Park,... read more

Sand-sational beach art from SA and beyond

19 December 2018

Beachgoers can look forward to more sand art this summer.... read more

South Africa and Scotland dine together for charity

13 December 2018

The annual Burns Dinner returns to Cape Town next year in February. The dinner celebrates... read more

SA’s sugar cane converted into biodegradable bottles

10 December 2018

The Air Water company is manufacturing a 100% biodegradable water bottle made from sugar cane... read more

It’s a boy! Baby rhino born at Aquila Private Game Reserve

7 December 2018

A rhino calf was born on 27 November 2018. The birth was spotted by the... read more

SA airports to get new time-saving biometric system

3 December 2018

A biometric system that scans passengers' fingerprints to verify their identity will be implemented in... read more

Get a small taste of the Otter Trail

27 November 2018

This iconic hiking trail has to be booked a year or more in advance, but... read more

Travelling Tales: All roads lead to home

19 November 2018

You’ll never know what sort of creature you are until you take yourself out of... read more

6 train trips not to miss in South Africa

13 November 2018

Skip traffic and driver fatigue by enjoying our country's beautiful landscapes through the windows of... read more

8 historic bars to visit in SA

12 November 2018

New and trendy bars have a certain appeal, however, sometimes it's nice to retreat to... read more

Then and now: the evolution of South African cities

12 November 2018

Some SA's cities have gone from being one-horse shanty towns to bustling metropoles in little... read more

Watch: Who runs the world? A pride of lions

26 October 2018

These five ferocious beasts were spotted huddling together affectionately in the Kruger National Park.... read more

Transport: Ways to move around the world

24 October 2018

October is Transport Month. Here's a look at the various modes of transport from around... read more

Coffee culture around the world

1 October 2018

Something as simple as ordering coffee can be a challenge when overseas. Here are tips... read more

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