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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Florida's unique mosquito education centre delights children

Did you know that mosquitoes inspired the invention of air conditioning? Florida's unique mosquito education centre not only celebrates this fact but also offers a fun and interactive learning experience for kids and families.

The Washington Post|Published

Sewer blockages in Somerset West surge, with foreign objects hitting record numbers

Record rise in sewer blockages due to improper waste disposal in Somerset West.

IOL Reporter|Published

Durban snake catcher retrieves sixth Black Mamba from Westville home

Nick Evans, a renowned snake rescuer in KwaZulu-Natal, returns to a Westville home to retrieve a remarkable sixth Black Mamba, revealing the surprising reasons behind the snake's frequent appearances.

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Cape Town set to host the F20 Climate Solutions Forum: A pivotal moment for Africa

Cape Town will host the 2025 F20 Climate Solutions Forum on 27–28 May, marking a historic moment for Africa as it takes centre stage in global climate discussions. Co-hosted by the Foundations Platform F20 and Democracy Works Foundation, this forum aims to elevate Africa’s climate and development priorities.

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

Watch VideoSir David Attenborough turns 99 and urges the world to save our oceans

On the eve of his 99th birthday, Sir David Attenborough launches 'Ocean,' a powerful documentary that calls for urgent action to protect our seas and combat climate change.

Sarene Kloren|Published

Rotary Peace Garden: a new symbol of peace in Cape Town

Discover the newly launched Rotary Peace Garden in Cape Town, a vibrant symbol of peace that invites reflection and celebrates global cooperation, unveiled during the ICC Africa Peace Forum

Staff Reporter|Published

Join the Trash Bash: beach clean-up for World Turtle Day

Join the Two Oceans Aquarium for the Trash Bash, a vital beach clean-up initiative on World Turtle Day. Help protect our oceans and engage with the community to remove litter from Table Bay's polluted shorelines

Staff Reporter|Published

Thousands of chickens culled as Daybreak Farms faces abandonment crisis

Urgent inspections by the NSPCA reveal shocking neglect at Daybreak Farms, leading to the culling of thousands of abandoned chickens and raising serious concerns about animal welfare.

Robin-Lee Francke|Published

One Year On: Remembering the George building collapse that claimed 34 lives

A year after the devastating George building collapse, which claimed 34 lives, the investigation reveals shocking negligence and raises critical questions about safety regulations in construction.

Robin-Lee Francke|Published