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9+ min ago   (294+ words) In South Africa’s Western Cape province, about 95% of renosterveld — a local vegetation type found on more fertile shale and granite soils — has already been lost, according to plant community ecologist Eugene Moll. He said that prolonged ploughing of such areas…...

4+ hour, 52+ min ago   (385+ words) Tuesday, 8 September 2026 15:25 A man suspected of murdering his wife and two children in the UK has admitted unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. The bodies of Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, and her daughters Natalie, 15, and five-year-old Nala were found in…...

1+ hour, 33+ min ago   (1404+ words) One email, every weekday morning. African markets, politics and business — filed from our newsroom in Rio. Yesterday’s subject line: “China's Africa lending fell 46% in one year” GLOBAL BACKDROP · ENERGY & SECURITY —What happened: Insurgents raided a hunting camp at Marangira, Niassa…...

24+ min ago   (722+ words) By A Correspondent | President Emmerson Mnangagwa has conveyed his condolences to the European Union following the sudden death of its Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Katrin Hagemann, with Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Professor Amon Murwira saying the country is mourning…...

17+ min ago   (177+ words) Women dance and mingle during Key West Womenfest’s retro Prom Night, held at American Legion Post 168 during the Sept. 2–6, 2026, festival in Key West, Fla. Key West Womenfest—the gathering that has drawn thousands of women from across the globe for…...

17+ min ago   (359+ words) In a disturbing development, the rainbow pedestrian crossing in Cape Town’s Green Point district has been vandalised twice in a matter of days. On Monday, Ward Councillor Ian McMahon confirmed that vandals had targeted the LGBTQ+ landmark over the weekend,…...

5+ hour, 21+ min ago   (419+ words) Thapelo Maseko has been named in the Danish Superliga Team of the Week after scoring twice in FC Copenhagen’s 5-0 away victory over Odense Boldklub. The Bafana Bafana and FC Copenhagen attacker produced his first full start for the club in…...

15+ min ago   (171+ words) Something wicked this way comes in the form of Second in the Spheres, the debut album from Poland’s Massteron. Taking their main inspiration from ’90s black/death metal, Massteron feel like the real deal, imbuing their music with energy and authenticity…...

58+ min ago   (762+ words) “Four more years, boys.” Those words alone secured Gregan a place in rugby folklore, but there was considerably more to the Wallabies legend than his ability to irritate opponents. Gregan won 139 caps for Australia, captaining his country 59 times and playing…...

22+ min ago   (232+ words) Southpaw FLHC are working on new music – despite the controversies Chaoszine Southpaw FLHC are working on new music – despite the controversies Hardcore band Southpaw FLHC has pledged to continue despite apparently being dropped by their label Spinefarm over accusations of…...