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Young South African Dancer Earns Chance to Perform at Walt Disney World
14+ hour, 34+ min ago (374+ words) uMhlanga, South Africa (12 March 2026) " For as long as her family can remember, Kayla Joubert has approached everything she does with heart. And for years, one dream waited in the background, that's the chance to dance. Dance lessons were something the…...
How Spekboom is Helping to Grow Hope in Eastern Cape
9+ hour, 57+ min ago (395+ words) Eastern Cape, South Africa (12 March 2026) " Did you know that spekboom, also known as elephant bush, is a miracle plant? The Eastern Cape was once covered in dense, low tangles of shrubs and small trees that kept the soil healthy, held…...
South Africa Celebrates Another World Title in Sheep Shearing
20+ hour, 4+ min ago (476+ words) Masterson, New Zealand (12 March 2026) " South Africa is once again celebrating success on the global stage after claiming top honours at the Golden Shears World Championships in Masterton, New Zealand, reaffirming the country's reputation as one of the leading forces in…...
Cape Town's Labia Theatre Lands on Global List of World’s Greatest Cinemas!
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (412+ words) Cape Town, South Africa (11 March 2026) " One of Cape Town's gems has just earned another international nod. The Labia Theatre has been named one of the 100 greatest cinemas in the world by Time Out Worldwide. Landing at number 74 on the global…...
A Tiny Turtle with a Whole Lot of "Baggage" Finds a Fighting Chance at SAAMBR
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (412+ words) Durban, South Africa (10 March 2026) " Sunday afternoon brought a tiny surprise for the "South African Association for Marine Biological Research (SAAMBR) team. A member of the public spotted a lone sea turtle hatchling on the shoreline between Sheffield and Salt Rock…...
Bystander and Tour Guides Leap into Action to Save Snorkelling Couple at Cape Vidal
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (361+ words) St Lucia, South Africa (10 March 2026) " A senior couple's visit from Pretoria to Cape Vidal took a frightening turn on Saturday, 7 March, when they got into difficulty while snorkelling. A nearby tour group noticed the couple was in distress, prompting two…...
Relive the 80s to Support Babies in Need
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (403+ words) Western Cape, South Africa (09 March 2026) " If you loved the 80s or have always been intrigued by the era of big hair and even bigger hits, two Western Cape organisations are gearing up to deliver an epic blast from the past! The…...
1,057km Journey Brings Hope and R800k to Eastern Cape Children
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (489+ words) Cape Town, South Africa (09 March 2026) " Thirty-six riders packed their gear for a 1,057km journey with a singular mission: supporting the Eyabantwa Trust, which helps fund life-changing surgery for children in the Eastern Cape. Less than a week ago, the group split…...
Simbine Classic Set to Bring World-Class Athletics to Pretoria
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (493+ words) Johannesburg, South Africa (09 March 2026) " When talking about the inaugural Simbine Classic, Akani Simbine is quick to make it clear that the event is not about him. Instead, the South African sprint star says the goal is to create a world-class…...
Inside the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour: Winners, Fans and Scenic Rides
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (367+ words) Cape Town, South Africa (09 March 2026) " South Africa's most iconic cycling event, the Cape Town Cycle Tour, delivered an unforgettable morning with riders taking on the stunning 109km route through the Mother City. While Lisa Bone and Ryan Gibbons crossed the finish…...