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- Small steps, big impact: A week of wins for wildlife around the world
Words: Miriam Kimvangu/Getaway Magazine Recent updates from Africa, Asia and beyond show how shared pressures such as habitat loss and human encroachment are being addressed through locally adapted strategies. Together, these stories reflect a broader pattern of cautious but important progress. Reintroduction efforts strengthen mountain bongo recovery In Kenya, four… Read more » - Watch: South African woman scares off bear Mzansi-style
A South African woman traveling abroad unwittingly shared one of the internet’s most relatable wildlife encounters, and Mzansi can not get enough of it. The now-viral clip, which has been circulating widely across TikTok and other social platforms, shows the woman calmly reacting to a bear wandering closer to her… Read more » - Update: Missing Grassy Park newborn found deceased
Update: 5 May, 7pm The search for the missing newborn baby girl in Grassy Park has ended in tragedy after the infant was discovered deceased on Sunday, Cape {town}Etc reports. Earlier today, police confirmed they were investigating the disappearance of the child following the arrest of a 31-year-old woman. Developments… Read more » - Fence jump leads to firearm arrest in Atlantis
A routine patrol through Atlantis took a sudden turn over the weekend when police officers spotted two men allegedly attempting to flee moments after noticing a marked police vehicle moving through the area. In an update shared by the South African Police Service (SAPS), members attached to the Atlantis Crime… Read more » - Tracker industry allegations raise vehicle theft concerns
(IMAGE IS FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES) For many South Africans, fitting a tracking device into a vehicle is viewed as a necessary layer of protection, especially for owners of high-risk models frequently targeted by organised crime syndicates. But new allegations linked to the vehicle tracking industry itself are now raising uncomfortable… Read more » - Watch: Why Mount Everest trash crisis could ground climbers
When you picture Mount Everest, you probably imagine snow-capped peaks and daring adventurers not piles of rubbish against a backdrop of white ice. But recent viral videos from climbers show exactly that: so much trash and discarded gear that it’s difficult to ignore. A TikTok clip shared widely this year… Read more » - CT firefighters face rising demand as International Firefighters Day approaches
On 4 May 2026, the world will come together to honour the bravery and commitment of firefighters on International Firefighters Day, Cape {town} Etc reports. In Cape Town, this occasion is particularly significant as the local Fire and Rescue Service marks a momentous year, responding to over 30,000 incidents—a staggering increase… Read more » - Sports Minister McKenzie rejects xenophobia claims amid rising crime crisis
The South African landscape is once again grappling with the complex interplay of crime, migration, and socio-political tension, as Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie seeks to clarify allegations of xenophobia against the nation, Cape {town} Etc reports. Amid a crime crisis that has shaken communities, McKenzie defended South Africa’s stance and highlighted… Read more » - Video: Refugee mothers say SASSA grants were cut after new green ID demand
A group of Somali refugee mothers say they have been left without income for months after being told they now need a South African green ID book to continue receiving their social grants despite previously qualifying using valid refugee permits. Briefly News reports that the concerns surfaced in a video… Read more » - Human remains found in crocodile during search for missing businessman
In a chilling twist to a week-long search, human remains have been discovered inside the intestines of a crocodile retrieved from the Komati River near Komatipoort, Mpumalanga. Authorities suspect the remains may belong to a businessman who had gone missing under mysterious circumstances, Cape {town} Etc reports. The search for the… Read more »
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