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The army announced Monday it was ready to “receive and prepare” volunteer fighters, after Abdel Fattah al-Burhan last week urged Sudanese “youth and all those able to defend” to join the military. (Photo by Marco Di Lauro/Getty Images)
ABDEL FATTAH AL BURHAN

Blasts in Khartoum as army renews call for volunteers

The army announced Monday it was ready to “receive and prepare” volunteer fighters, after Abdel Fattah al-Burhan last week urged Sudanese “youth and all those able to defend” to…

  • Wad Madani
3 min read
Safe for now: Succulents confiscated from poachers are stored at the /Ai/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy
BOTANICAL SOCIETY OF SOUTH AFRICA

Gauteng residents sign up to save succulents

About 200 000 mostly dwarf succulents confiscated from poachers have to be cared for while police continue their investigations

  • Sheree Bega
4 min read
ARMOUR

Searching for Chippo: How experts have been tracking the elusive hippo

There have long been sightings of hippos in the city’s leafy northern suburbs, says a specialist team

  • Sheree Bega
7 min read
ALEXA

Wikipedia wants you to join the good side of the internet

The collaborative online encyclopedia, which has become a reliable source amid a flood of misinformation, turns 20 today

  • Sarah Smit
4 min read