A South African forensic artist is on a rare mission: conserving ancient rock art by replicating it millimetre by millimetre. South Africa (27 May 2025) – Stephen Townley Bassett…
In fantastic news from the chess world, South Africa’s own Caleb Levitan has become an International Master (IM) of chess at only 14 years old! Johannesburg, South Africa (08…
History has been made for Peet Crowther and Chris Oldnall, who recently became the first and second solo swimmers to swim from Robben Island all the way to Dassen Island…
A life-sized, bronze statue of the late legend Johnny Clegg has joined the likes of Nelson Mandela and OR Tambo in the Long March to Freedom exhibition! Cape Town,…
The Critically Endangered Wolkberg Zulu Butterfly has been given a game-changing boost in its battle to survive thanks to a conservation first! South Africa (25 February 2025) — In…
At an incredible 102 years old, Mr Swanepoel (affectionately known as the “Oldest Old Boy”) reunited with his former school to celebrate with the youngsters at the annual inter-house athletics…
Maureen, the 112-year-old locomotive, has triumphantly returned to the tracks, breathing life into South Africa’s rich railway heritage after a 12-year transformation that’s nothing short of remarkable. KwaZulu-Natal, South…
Beneath the surface of South Africa’s Vaal Dam lies a hidden chapter of history, one that resurfaces only when the waters retreat – an underwater grave site. Vaal, South…
South African soprano Pretty Yende helped usher in the new era of the Notre Dame Cathedral with a goosebump-inducing rendition of Amazing Grace: Paris, France (10 December 2024) —…
The Cape Water Lily has made an iconic homecoming after decades in which it was considered locally extinct! False Bay Nature Reserve, South Africa (14 November 2024) — It…
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