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SA woman summits Everest

2013-05-20 09:35

An events planner from Johannesburg became the third South African woman to summit Mount Everest at the weekend.

Bulls power past Highlanders

2013-05-18 18:59
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The Bulls have powered their way past the Highlanders in their Super Rugby encounter at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

Karabus plane touches down in Cape Town

2013-05-17 12:00

The Emirates flight carrying SA doctor Cyril Karabus has touched down at Cape Town International Airport, as a large crowd waits to welcome him home.

Karabus finally on his way home

2013-05-17 07:25
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SA doctor Cyril Karabus has boarded a direct flight from Dubai to Cape Town and is expected to arrive home shortly before noon, after being detained in the UAE since August.

SA hotels target sex tourism

2013-05-16 09:48

South African hotels have committed to help protect children from sex tourism by being on the lookout for suspicious guests who try to check in with underage companions.

Aviation holds promise of 88 000 local jobs

2013-05-16 08:38

South African Airways will highlight how aviation can benefit the African continent and the pan African economy as a whole at the upcoming IATA annual general meeting.

SA breaks fastest film record

2013-05-13 14:45

It was a success all round for the South African cast, crew and producers of Shotgun Garfunkel, unofficially the fastest film ever made – from scriptwriting through to premiere in under 11 days.

Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory to open

2013-05-13 08:41

The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory is to become a space where visitors can actively engage with Nelson Mandela’s legacy.

Chinese tourists flock to SA

2013-05-13 08:21

Chinese investment is considered to be a key driving force behind the increased Chinese visitors to South Africa over the last year.

Responsible tourism valued at Indaba

2013-05-10 12:25

The City of Cape Town and Cape Town tourism will award a responsible tourism project R35 000 in support at Indaba 2013.

Skin graft patient Celiwe doing well

2013-05-09 12:52

A 5-year-old girl is recovering well at a hospital in Johannesburg after undergoing an advanced skin graft transplant operation last month, her doctor says.

Massive cancer breakthrough at UFS

2013-05-06 16:40

A massive breakthrough in the way human diseases are treated has been made by researchers at the University of the Free State.

BA celebrates inaugural Maputo flight

2013-05-06 14:01

British Airways took its maiden flight from OR Tambo International to the Mozambican capital of Maputo on Monday.

Bulls power past Hurricanes

2013-05-04 21:03
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The Bulls have thrashed the visiting Hurricanes to take over the top spot in the SA Conference Super Rugby standings.

SA filmmakers to make fastest film ever

2013-05-03 14:35

A group of young, enterprising South Africans are setting out to break the world record for making the fastest feature film ever in just 11 days – and they need your help.

Thandora shrugging off zoo habits

2013-05-02 18:35

Thandora, the plucky elephant re-introduced into the wild, is slowly losing her zoo habits and spending more time browsing and grazing like a wild elephant.

Happy homecoming for SA surfer

2013-04-29 08:21

Surfer Brett Archibald, who made headlines after surviving 27 hours at sea after falling off a boat on a surfing holiday in Indonesia, has been greeted by family and friends as he returned home to Cape Town.

Bulls win to cement top spot

2013-04-27 18:52
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The Bulls were stung into action by a free-flowing Waratahs to win in their Super Rugby clash with 25 points from flyhalf Morne Steyn.

Stormers grind out victory

2013-04-26 10:27
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The Stormers have fought back from a half-time deficit to beat the Hurricanes in their Super Rugby clash in Palmerston North.

Celiwe gets her new skin

2013-04-25 21:24

Krugersdorp toddler Celiwe Maseko has become the second child in South Africa to receive a revolutionary skin transplant.

God lives in Cape Town: Zuma

2013-04-25 16:31
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God resides in the picturesque Mother City, most likely on top of Table Mountain according to President Jacob Zuma.

Zuma announces strong tourism growth

2013-04-25 13:28

The number of tourists visiting South Africa surpassed the nine million mark in 2012, President Jacob Zuma said on Thursday.

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Thandora's first days in the wild

2013-04-23 17:34

After 23 years of captivity, Thandora, an elephant from Bloemfontein Zoo is walking in the wild again. We take a look at what she's been up to in her first two days of freedom.

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SA comedy Blitz Patrollie off to Cannes

2013-04-23 15:43

Blitz Patrollie, a new South African comedy about the misadventures of two police officers, is set to screen at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in May.

Elephant Thandora walking free

2013-04-22 15:26

Thandora the elephant has been re-introduced into the wild at Gondwana Game Reserve near Mossel Bay after 23 years in captivity.

 

Cheetahs shut out Reds

2013-05-18 21:02

The Cheetahs are back to winning ways after they shut out the Reds in their Super Rugby clash at the Free State Stadium.

Karabus: Your support has been fantastic

2013-05-17 14:49

Professor Cyril Karabus has thanked South Africa for its support, and says this had been critical for his release from the United Arab Emirates.

Ranger saves little girl from lioness

2013-05-17 08:36
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An experienced field guide put his life on the line during a recent game drive in a private reserve when he saved a little girl from an angry lioness.

Baby elephant born at Sanbona

2013-05-16 12:11

Mother Nature celebrated Mother's Day in true style at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, just outside Cape Town, with the birth of a healthy elephant calf, which became the sixth elephant calf born at the reserve.

Skin graft patient Celiwe making progress

2013-05-16 09:32

Burn victim Celiwe Maseko is making good progress after becoming the second person in South Africa to receive cloned skin last month, a report says.

American Idol finale airing live on M-Net

2013-05-14 12:45

M-Net has announced they will screen the American Idol season 12 finale live in the early hours this week, in a showdown that will see either Candice Glover or Kree Harrison take the coveted title.

SAT looks at budget resort plan

2013-05-13 12:22

South African tourism has commissioned a feasibility study for a pilot budget resort chain targeting would-be travellers earning less than R5 000 a month.

SA to celebrate 20 years of democracy

2013-05-13 08:34

The tourism industry will be celebrating 20 years of freedom and democracy, in the months leading up to Freedom Day on April 27, 2014.

Luke stars in Kings victory

2013-05-11 19:07
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Kings captain Luke Watson led from the front, as he scored a brace of tries in the Kings' victory over the Highlanders.

SA voted top dream destination

2013-05-09 14:56

South Africa has beat six other destinations to the coveted accolade of becoming WAYN'S top dream destination for 2013.

Help others for Mother's Day

2013-05-07 13:54

CAPE TOWN: Groupon Grassroots collaborates with the Children’s Hospital Trust this Mother’s Day.

Sharlto Copley joins Blomkamp's Chappie

2013-05-06 14:36

South African actor Sharlto Copley is preparing for his third Neill Blomkamp collaboration after signing on to star in the director's next sci-fi movie, Chappie.

Blitzbokke floor Kiwis again

2013-05-05 20:12

The Springbok Sevens side have won the Glasgow Sevens event after claiming their third final win in a row over New Zealand.

Soweto paddlers capture thieves

2013-05-03 16:07

Thieves who attempted to rob a clubhouse being renovated for underprivileged canoe enthusiasts in Soweto were chased down and caught by two club members.

Zuma makes global power list

2013-05-02 20:08

Nine South Africans, including President Jacob Zuma, Helen Zille and bosses of top firms have made the list of 500 most powerful people by a global magazine.

Thandora finding her feet

2013-04-29 17:45

Thandora, the elephant recently re-introduced into the wild at Gondwana Game Reserve after being held in captivity for 23 years, is slowly acclimatising to her new home.

Black middle class packs a punch

2013-04-28 17:01
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The spending power of South Africa's black middle class has surpassed that of their white counterparts by R80bn, according to data.

Relief for motorists

2013-04-26 12:56

The price for a litre of petrol is going down by much more than the 64c expected by economists.

Family relieved after girl's skin graft op

2013-04-26 08:51

The father of a 5-year-old Gauteng girl who underwent a cloned skin graft after receiving third-degree burns on 35% of her body says he is very happy with the outcome of the operation.

Thandora - home alone

2013-04-25 17:18

Thandora the released elephant in Gondwana Game Reserve is slowly getting used to living in the wild.

Lions released into Eastern Cape park

2013-04-25 14:06

Three lion were released into Mountain Zebra National Park outside Cradock in the Eastern Cape for the first time on Thursday.

Thandora meets her new companions

2013-04-23 19:07

Thandora, the elephant recently re-introduced into the wild at Gondwana Game Reserve, has again met up with her new elephant companions.

Thandora adopts 'car herd'

2013-04-23 16:43

Thandora the elephant, has seemingly adopted the cars of her minders as her herd for now, as she grows accustomed to her new surroundings after being re-introduced into the wild.

Elephant Thandora on walk to freedom

2013-04-22 19:15

Thandora has started her long walk to freedom and is already 2km along her route to her planned new home valley.

Jordy wins surfing X-Games

2013-04-20 15:09

SA surfer Jordy Smith has won Surfing’s X-Games - a virtual surfing tournament which includes some of the world's best surfers.

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