No evidence of animal neglect, says Joburg zoo, in response to online petition
/ 8 November 2023

No evidence of animal neglect, says Joburg zoo, in response to online petition

A petition on social media alleging underweight lions, giraffes eating sticks and depressed elephants has attracted 30 000 signatures since August

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Nasa takes to SA’s skies to map Cape biodiversity
/ 6 November 2023

Nasa takes to SA’s skies to map Cape biodiversity

Cutting-edge research will focus on the Greater Cape Floristic Region, which is home to thousands of plant species unique to the area

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Middle-class South Africans reject traditional retirement
/ 6 November 2023

Middle-class South Africans reject traditional retirement

Driven by purpose and financial necessity, older citizens are opting to remain economically active later in life

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Explainer: IEC urges voters to use online registration platform
/ 4 November 2023

Explainer: IEC urges voters to use online registration platform

The electoral commission has seen an increase in the number of people using the platform but says about 14 million people have not yet registered

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