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Extremely bloody and violent World Cup football match and anarchists have a field day in the US
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No visa, no problem: your guide to 2025's best travel spots for South Africans
Discover the top visa-free destinations for South African travellers in 2025, offering a hassle-free way to explore diverse cultures and breathtaking landscapes.
Trump 2024: The looming impact on Brazil’s political landscape
As Trump enters the White House again, Brazil faces a potential diplomatic crossroads. With President Lula strengthening ties with BRICS nations and moving away from US influence, Trump is set to dramatically reshape South American politics and challenge Brazil’s current trajectory.
Dark skies and bright stars: top global stargazing destinations
South Africa's ambitious National Astro Tourism Strategy positions the country amongst the world's premier stargazing destinations. Here are expert-recommended global destinations shaping the future of astronomical tourism.
On this day in history, January 24
Real people, real stories – more than just dates and boring facts
On this day in history, January 19
Real people, real stories – more than just dates and boring facts
LOOK: 12 breathtaking places to explore in 2024
For the wanderlust adventurer, these destinations will leave you feeling like you’ve travelled to an out of this world destination.
Gold Fields' Chile mine targets April production after further delays
Gold Fields' Salares Notre project in Chile is now expected to start production in April 2024, after further delays caused by commissioning problems, the South African miner said on Thursday.
On this day in history, October 13
Some of the more interesting things that happened on this day.
5 of the most unsafe places for solo female travellers
Being in a foreign country as a female can be daunting and one has to consider a country’s crime levels before booking that ticket.
On this day in history, September 16
Some of the more interesting things that happened on this day.
On this day in history, September 5
Some of the more interesting things that happened on this day.
Pilot dies after emergency landing in Panama
According to The Independent, the pilot died after collapsing in the bathroom of flight LA505 with 271 passengers on-board.
3 low-key and pocket-friendly ski destinations to look forward to for the 2023/24 ski season
Get your ski boots ready and explore these lesser-known and affordable ski destinations.
On this day in history, August 5
Significant and interesting snippets of news with a South African angle, from this day in history
Rugby whistle warms hearts
From obscure villages in South and Central America to hordes of fans in New Zealand, Chile, Argentina and Uruguay, the Rugby World Cup whistle being cycled to Paris by South African Ron Rutland has brought smiles to faces across the world.
Africa's greatest soccer star – On this day, May 23
Straight out of Africa – global soccer superstar; marathon runners freeze to death; pirate hanged twice; justice for wife buried in cement, and; earliest beer brewers
Nigeria: New IBA report focuses on gender disparity in the legal profession
The report in question has revealed the dearth of women in senior positions in the judiciary with only 33 percent occupying senior roles.
WATCH: Concerns as global water shortages on the rise, says new international study
More than 50% of people surveyed are seriously concerned about freshwater shortages, according to research published ahead of the UN Water Conference.
Two dead in failed Chile airport heist
About a dozen armed robbers struck as workers were transferring $32. 5 million in cash into an armoured truck at the Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.
This is what happened on January 19
14 Interesting and noteworthy events of regional or international importance that we can relate to.
14 fascinating and stimulating events that happened on December 21
Among the things that happened on this day in history, soviet strongman Josef Stalin, the man of steel, is born while the most audacious general of World War II dies following a car crash.