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Watch: Rescued Baby Hedgehogs Are Wildlings Again!

Watch: Rescued Baby Hedgehogs Are Wildlings Again!

A prickle (best collective noun ever?) of little hedgehogs are roaming wild and...

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Cape Town Para Surfers Gear Up for National Championships in Durban

Cape Town Para Surfers Gear Up for National Championships...

Eleven athletes from Cape Town Surf Riders ready to ride the waves and represent...

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WSAR Volunteers Bring Stranded Hikers Home Safely This Easter

WSAR Volunteers Bring Stranded Hikers Home Safely This...

Western Cape’s guardians of the trails worked overtime this weekend to respond to...

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Cape Philharmonic Brings Orchestra to Belville and Brackenfell…for Free!

Cape Philharmonic Brings Orchestra to Belville and Brackenfell…for...

Experience the magic of a live orchestra without even having to pay a cent.   Cape...

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13-Year-Old Sophie-Mae Conquers Botswana Rally, Raises Over R100,000 for Team Zonke

13-Year-Old Sophie-Mae Conquers Botswana Rally, Raises...

Johannesburg teenager Sophie-Mae Hein completes a demanding 700km Botswana rally...

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Did You Know? South Africa’s Key Role in the Artemis II Moon Mission!

Did You Know? South Africa’s Key Role in the Artemis II...

Did you know that South Africa plays an important role in the ongoing Artemis II...

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Pretoria’s ‘Life Changers’ Lace Up to Empower Tomorrow’s Healthcare Professionals

Pretoria’s ‘Life Changers’ Lace Up to Empower Tomorrow’s...

Seven health sciences staff members on one massive mission. The ‘Life Changers’...

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That’s Not A Tabby; Wildcat Finds Freedom After Genetic Tests Prove Identity

That’s Not A Tabby; Wildcat Finds Freedom After Genetic...

FreeMe Wildlife have been keeping DNA labs busy as they test “rescued” ferals which...

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After Nearly Losing Her Voice, Katia De Vallier Is Finally Singing Her Truth

After Nearly Losing Her Voice, Katia De Vallier Is Finally...

Katia De Vallier opens up about losing her voice, finding her strength again and...

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Northern Cape Learners Connect with Future Opportunities at Exciting Career Expo

Northern Cape Learners Connect with Future Opportunities...

A Career Expo held at Loeriesfontein High School connected 347 learners from across...

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Bulls Daisies Make History with Fourth Straight Victory

Bulls Daisies Make History with Fourth Straight Victory

The Bulls Daisies claim their fourth consecutive Pick n Pay Women’s Super League...

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After Losing His Leg, Basil Fights to Walk Again

After Losing His Leg, Basil Fights to Walk Again

After surviving multiple serious health complications and life-changing amputations,...

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Why a “Simple” Breakfast is Transforming South African Education

Why a “Simple” Breakfast is Transforming South African...

Every school day holds potential, and for thousands of South African children, that...

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From Hillbrow to Headlines: Tebza’s Story is Changing How We See Joburg

From Hillbrow to Headlines: Tebza’s Story is Changing How...

You might think you know Hillbrow… but after listening to Tebza’s story on this...

Comment on Tunisian Migrants Are Ditching Europe For Southern Africa. See Why by Emmanuel A.

Comment on Tunisian Migrants Are Ditching Europe For Southern...

Write a response...Well this is an interesting exposition, however with a very strong...

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Remote Food Gardens in Phalaborwa Get a Major Boost

Remote Food Gardens in Phalaborwa Get a Major Boost

Exciting news for two remote farming communities near Phalaborwa!   Limpopo, South...

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Miss SA Qhawekazi Mazaleni Launches Series to Support Autism Families

Miss SA Qhawekazi Mazaleni Launches Series to Support Autism...

Navigating an Autism diagnosis can feel like a lonely journey, but our reigning...

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Happiest Update About a Love Story That Had Us All Blubbering

Happiest Update About a Love Story That Had Us All Blubbering

Sello, who carried his injured dog 15km to save her life, now has some stability,...

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Charity Crowdfund: The Team Supporting the Needy Through Consistent Giving

Charity Crowdfund: The Team Supporting the Needy Through...

In just under a year, Charity Crowdfund NPC has turned thousands of loaves and lunches...

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Heads Up to Our Earth-Kind Heroes – Search for SA’s Green Stars is On!

Heads Up to Our Earth-Kind Heroes – Search for SA’s Green...

Turning green into gold, entries to this year’s Eco-Logic Awards have opened.  ...

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74-Year-Old Walks 300km and Raises Over R1 Million to Help Students Cover Fees!

74-Year-Old Walks 300km and Raises Over R1 Million to Help...

Steve has just done something incredible! He’s walked 300 km, from Mossel Bay to...

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Pretoria Boys High Celebrates 125 Years with Rugby Festival and School Pride

Pretoria Boys High Celebrates 125 Years with Rugby Festival...

With rugby celebrations across the country, this milestone celebration brings together...

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Kokstad’s Own Mbali Diphoko Takes Her Netball Talent to Malaysia

Kokstad’s Own Mbali Diphoko Takes Her Netball Talent to...

KwaZulu-Natal’s netball star brings her sharp shooting and Baby Protea talent to...

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Quick-Thinking Surfer Saves Struggling Swimmer at Clifton 2nd Beach

Quick-Thinking Surfer Saves Struggling Swimmer at Clifton...

A quick-thinking surfer launched her board and paddled straight into the swell to...

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Fieldshill Water Athletic Club Turned Daily Runs Into a World-Class Achievement

Fieldshill Water Athletic Club Turned Daily Runs Into a...

The Fieldshill Water Athletic Club brought together runners, walkers, and families...

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The Powerful Message Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s Albert Mazibuko Leaves Behind

The Powerful Message Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s Albert Mazibuko...

Albert’s message was about spreading peace and hope through harmony. A legacy he...

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Ntandose Nkabinde is Reshaping How SA Understands and Supports Children on the Spectrum

Ntandose Nkabinde is Reshaping How SA Understands and Supports...

Mom and autism advocate, Ntandose Nkabinde, is spearheading a growing, community-driven...

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Rallying Support for Young Rugby Players Facing Serious Injuries

Rallying Support for Young Rugby Players Facing Serious...

The SA Youth Rugby Medical Assistance Fund is calling on the public to support injured...

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Local Charities Deliver Love and Treats This Easter

Local Charities Deliver Love and Treats This Easter

From heartfelt deliveries for “little warriors” in hospitals to sweet surprises...

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Unusually Weak Cape Gannet Rescued by Dream Catcher Crew

Unusually Weak Cape Gannet Rescued by Dream Catcher Crew

There was a meter of synthetic string wound around its beak and inside its mouth....

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Life in Lesotho’s Historic Kome Caves

Life in Lesotho’s Historic Kome Caves

The dwellings were occupied in the early 1800s by families fleeing the Lifaqane...

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How a Simple Friday Run Turned Into a Movement of Community

How a Simple Friday Run Turned Into a Movement of Community

What started as one runner’s personal routine has grown into a Friday morning gathering...

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Woof! Cape Town’s Favourite Dog Walk Is Back for a Good Cause

Woof! Cape Town’s Favourite Dog Walk Is Back for a Good...

Mdzananda Animal Clinic’s annual Paws on the Promenade is back!   Cape Town, South...

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South Africa’s Medal Movement is Turning Courage into Something Kids Can Hold

South Africa’s Medal Movement is Turning Courage into Something...

Across South Africa, old race medals are finding new meaning in the hands of brave...

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Africa’s Longest-Ruling President Appoints His Son Franck Biya as Vice President

Africa’s Longest-Ruling President Appoints His Son Franck...

The constitutional amendment took 48 hours to pass. The presidential decree naming...

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Zack Polanski and the Politics of Radical Compassion

Zack Polanski and the Politics of Radical Compassion

A party that was once dismissed as a protest vote is now building a credible pathway...

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MUSIC MONDAY: “The Moon Cave: Black Artists in Collaboration with Gorillaz” Playlist (LISTEN)

MUSIC MONDAY: “The Moon Cave: Black Artists in Collaboration...

by Marlon West (FB: marlon.west1 Threads: @stlmarlonwest IG: stlmarlonwest Bluesky:...

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Hundreds in Frasers Community Fill Their Bags for Free at a Mahala Market!

Hundreds in Frasers Community Fill Their Bags for Free...

Over 395 people from the under-resourced Frasers community in Tongaat got to shop...

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Themba Robin Pushes Through the Petrol Price Hikes with Wheelbarrow “Uber”

Themba Robin Pushes Through the Petrol Price Hikes with...

When the petrol price hits hard, you’ve gotta get creative, and Themba Robin has...

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South African Radio Hosts Go Hollywood: A Chat with Zendaya and Robert Pattinson

South African Radio Hosts Go Hollywood: A Chat with Zendaya...

Anele Mdoda and Frankie got the inside scoop on A24’s most anticipated 2026 film,...

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Retiring Gqeberha Officer Given His Flowers in Emotional Send-Off

Retiring Gqeberha Officer Given His Flowers in Emotional...

The words were few, but the tears and hugs said it all. One Motherwell police captain...

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St Anne’s Class of 2006 Reunites to Open Doors Through the Mandisa Fund

St Anne’s Class of 2006 Reunites to Open Doors Through...

Reconnecting, reminiscing, and reaching out. The St Anne’s Class of 2006 is celebrating...

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6 South African Scientists Head to Nobel Laureate Meeting

6 South African Scientists Head to Nobel Laureate Meeting

6 South African scientists are heading to Germany after earning a place at one of...

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MUSIC MONDAY: “Sonia Pottinger – The First Lady of Reggae” Playlist (LISTEN)

MUSIC MONDAY: “Sonia Pottinger – The First Lady of Reggae”...

by Marlon West (FB: marlon.west1 Threads: @stlmarlonwest IG: stlmarlonwest Bluesky:...

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BHM100: Celebrating “Freedom’s Journal,” the 1st Black-Owned Newspaper in the U.S.

BHM100: Celebrating “Freedom’s Journal,” the 1st Black-Owned...

by Lori Lakin Hutcherson, GBN Founder and Editor-in-Chief Sick and tired of having...

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Be Part of a Guinness World Record at Rocking the Vaal 2026!

Be Part of a Guinness World Record at Rocking the Vaal...

Rocking the Vaal is back this April, and this time, it’s turning festival-goers...

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The World’s Best Road Trip Is Right Here in South Africa!

The World’s Best Road Trip Is Right Here in South Africa!

One of South Africa’s most iconic drives has just been ranked number one in the...

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More South Africans Are Choosing to Come Home… And Bringing the World With Them

More South Africans Are Choosing to Come Home… And Bringing...

More South Africans are trading international postcodes for local ones again, choosing...

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Russia and China Side With Africa on Slavery Justice, But the US, Israel and Europe Say No

Russia and China Side With Africa on Slavery Justice, But...

The applause erupted before the final tally was even announced. When the gavel fell...

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Mozambique Clears IMF Debt, Joining a Tiny Club of African Nations

Mozambique Clears IMF Debt, Joining a Tiny Club of African...

Mozambique has fully repaid its outstanding debt to the International Monetary Fund,...

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The World Celebrates the First Jane Goodall Day on Friday!

The World Celebrates the First Jane Goodall Day on Friday!

An opportunity for us all to do a little something that turns hope into action on...

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“Post-Match Analysis” of the Easter Weekend Has SA Laughing

“Post-Match Analysis” of the Easter Weekend Has SA Laughing

Kuhle Kooks turns the long weekend into a full-on breakdown, and it hits home, highlighting...

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Jordan Stephens on bridging the gender divide

Jordan Stephens on bridging the gender divide

In conversation with Cheer Up Luv founder Eliza Hatch, the writer and musician discusses...

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Leigh-Anne on building her own support system

Leigh-Anne on building her own support system

In conversation with MNEK, the pop star discusses going independent, investing in...

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₦2.1 Billion Distributed By NELFUND To KIU,UNIOSUN Students

₦2.1 Billion Distributed By NELFUND To KIU,UNIOSUN Students

Students in Kwara and Osun States’ higher institutions; Kashim Ibarahim University...

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Incredible moment abducted girl, 3, is rescued after dad let stranger 'who needed a hand' come into family home

Incredible moment abducted girl, 3, is rescued after dad...

Kehlani Rogers, 3, was found safe on Sunday after she was stolen from her home in...

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Police returns bag containing GHC85,000 cash to owner

Police returns bag containing GHC85,000 cash to owner

The Bono East Regional Police Command, Techiman received a found bag containing...

Jamaicans Encouraged to Renew Their Commitment to the Country

Jamaicans Encouraged to Renew Their Commitment to the Country

Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, is encouraging...

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Meet the Black Woman-Certified Matchmaker Named Forty Plus & Flirty 2025 Summit Speaker of the Year

Meet the Black Woman-Certified Matchmaker Named Forty Plus...

Nationwide — Forty Plus & Flirty proudly announces Jennifer J. Hayes as the 2025...

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Howard University: Dean Emerita Phylicia Rashad And Others Headline Charter Day Dinner

Howard University: Dean Emerita Phylicia Rashad And Others...

By Cedric Mobley Photos: Howard University\Wikimedia Commons The 2026 Howard University’s...

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Black Boy with Severe Heart Condition Adopted by His Doctor

Black Boy with Severe Heart Condition Adopted by His Doctor

Nationwide — True, an African American boy from Nebraska, was just 4 years old when...

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Pregnant Black Woman Rescued From Sinking Car Then Gives Birth to a Healthy Baby Hours Later

Pregnant Black Woman Rescued From Sinking Car Then Gives...

Nationwide — Shedly Apollon, an African American woman from Fort Pierce, Florida,...

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