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Another round of avian flu appears to be heading to South Africa
Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published 1 hour ago

South Africa's poultry industry braces for another avian flu outbreak

Meet Roxy, our winning pet for March

Frank Chemaly|Published 1 hour ago

Roxy wins an exciting new prize open to all pet winners this year - an exclusive photoshoot from pet photographer Tilanie Grote worth R1 500.

Hot dog towers. . . the decadent treat for our turbulent times

The Washington Post|Published 22 hours ago

Recently, a new, far-lower-browed tower has entered the group chat: Behold the hot dog tower, a true emblem of our troubled times, in which the humble frankfurter ...

10 effective ways to support stressed children at home

Staff Reporter|Published 1 day ago

Discover practical strategies to help your children cope with stress at home. From nutritious meals to relaxation techniques, learn how to create a supportive environment ...

The hit that would change me forever

Lindsay Slogrove|Published 1 day ago

In this no-holds-barred, raw memoir, Addict: A Tale of Drugs and Recovery, Milton Schorr describes his pursuit of drug-induced oblivion and descent into junky hell ...

When the sheep farmers came to Durban

Mark Levin|Published 1 day ago

This week's pictures of old Durban takes a final look at the wool trade in the city with This week we take a last look at the wool trade in Durban. The Ko-operatiewe ...

Zulu royal traditions are changing with the times

The Conversation|Published 1 day ago

AmaZulu king Misuzulu kaZwelithini has been in the headlines because he filed divorce papers against his first wife, Queen Ntokozo kaMayisela, in order to marry ...

The killer whales hunting great whites — to eat their livers

The Washington Post|Published 1 day ago

Esther Jacobs smelled murder on the water. As the pungent odor of shark liver filled the air and an oily sheen spread across the surface, Jacobs had come upon an ...

How a city as muggy as Durban keeps cool with minimal air conditioning

The Washington Post|Published 1 day ago

In India's Palava City, an experimental net zero city of the future, residents take advantage of India’s westerly winds. The breezes keep maximum temperatures 2 ...

An iPad spent five years in a river — then helped crack a murder plot

The Washington Post|Published 1 day ago

An iPad covered in mud and discovered after more than five years in the Thames has provided a crucial piece of evidence leading to the convictions of three men in ...

This man rates dogs for a living

The Washington Post|Published 1 day ago

It started as a series of jokes. Matt Nelson began posting one-liners on X, formerly Twitter. Matt Nelson soon discovered that the entire internet loves dogs as ...

Meet Whitetop, the world's oldest llama

The Washington Post|Published 1 day ago

The 27-year-old llama was named last month as the world’s oldest llama by Guinness World Records, beating the previous record holder, Dalai Llama, by 250 days. Dalai ...

Watch VideoJake White proud of Loftus fight-back against Leinster, but wants Bulls to cut out ‘stupid’ errors

Ashfak Mohamed|Published 4 days ago

"In a nail-biting finish at Loftus Versfeld, the Bulls ended Leinster's 12-match unbeaten run with a dramatic 21-20 victory. Despite the triumph, coach Jake White ...

Watch VideoJohn Dobson: Warrick Gelant’s breakdown bravery saved Stormers in bonus-point win over Scarlets

Leighton Koopman|Published 4 days ago

After starting the weekend in 12th place, the Stormers now sit in eighth on the United Rugby Championship log after beating the Scarlets.

Watch VideoSiya Kolisi brace, but charitable Sharks almost present Zebre with the ultimate Italian job

Mike Greenaway|Published 4 days ago

The Sharks laboured to an uneasy 35-34 win over plucky Zebre in a United Rugby Championship match in Durban on Saturday.

ns poultry

Wendy Jasson Da Costa and Karen Singh|Published 5 days ago

As South Africa faces the possibility of another devastating avian flu outbreak, the poultry industry and animal welfare advocates are urging for crucial preventative ...

ns hypertension

Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published 5 days ago

With hypertension affecting more South African children than ever before, a leading paediatric specialist is sounding the alarm. Learn how lifestyle changes can ...

Rafayel's 'lovers' gather to celebrate

AFP|Published 1 week ago

Rafayel's girlfriends went all out to celebrate their lover's birthday, renting malls across China for parties, decorating high-speed trains with his photos, and ...

How superhero comics tell the story of Jewish America

The Conversation|Published 1 week ago

This is the story of Superman: one of the most recognizable characters in history is, at its core, the ultimate story of an immigrant and the American Dream.

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Published 1 week ago

In India, where sex remains a taboo subject, the Kamastura ...