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Extreme weather in SA is disrupting tourism
South Africa has experienced some extreme weather events in recent months. These have included floods and an uncommon tornado in…
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4 killed after Cyclone Freddy hits Madagascar
Powerful tropical Cyclone Freddy tore through parts of Madagascar on Wednesday, killing four people on the Indian Ocean island, disaster…
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KZN floods: Death toll hits 259 in one of SA’s deadliest floods on record
Devastating floods killed 259 in the South African city of Durban and surrounding areas, a senior government official said Wednesday,…
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Cyril Ramaphosa deploys SANDF troops to fight piracy in the Indian Ocean
President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved the extension of the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in the…
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Scientists closer to understanding the massive sardine run
This spectacular event, considered the “Greatest Shoal on Earth”, involves the movement of hundreds of millions of sardines from their…
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Authorities: Chemicals in burnt SA warehouse caused considerable environmental damage
South African authorities said on Friday around 1 600 chemicals were stored at a warehouse of India’s UPL Ltd when…
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Blaze finally extinguished at Cornubia chemical warehouse after deadly environmental impact
The fire at the chemical warehouse in Cornubia, which housed over 1 600 hazardous materials, was completely extinguished on Thursday…
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Concerns over chemicals from torched Durban plant as they threaten health & wildlife
Following the recent violent events, authorities are dealing with another crisis – the short- and long-term impact on the environment.…
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Caster Semenya fails in second attempt to qualify for Tokyo Olympics
Star South African athlete Caster Semenya failed again on Friday in Durban to qualify for the 5,000 metres at the…
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eThekwini makes close to R3bn as holidaymakers descend on Durban
Durban is one of the country’s premium tourist destinations, given its scenic location and beaches along the warm Indian Ocean.…
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