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Winter breakaway: Visit the Garden Route
The Garden Route is a wonderful destination for winter. The summer holiday crowds are gone and the climate is temperate. We show you some of the best places to visit and things to tick off your travel list for 2012.
Mother
It's Mother's Day on 13 May. Here's a touching story recounted by Mark Gamble on what it's like to be 'mother'. Mark works for Educo Africa, a non-profit organisation that helps to improve the quality of life for people living in disadvantaged communities.
Interesting crocodile behaviour
Dr Jannie Snyman was travelling on the S44 near Olifantskop in the Kruger National Park when he came across a curious scene on a low-level bridge.
Too much of action
It is hard to find new descriptions to define the Kruger National Park. Suffice to say that each time we go there we are filled with wonder at the scale of its unspoilt wilderness. What a heritage we as South Africans have in this amazing place. By Doreen Hansen
Birdie Antics
On a recent trip to the Wilderness National Park we spent some time in the Malachite Bird Hide and were amused by the antics of a very beautiful Glossy Ibis which we had not seen before. The Ibis appeared to take great delight in striking different poses, many of which elicited disapproving looks from Reed Cormorants and African Darters who were sharing the same perch.
The lioness and the car door - part 2
A lioness opens the car door of a couple whose car breaks down in the middle of a lion pride. By Theuns and Elzet Hurter
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The lioness and the car door - part 1
A lioness opens the car door of a couple whose car breaks down in the middle of a lion pride. By Theuns and Elzet Hurter
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A most extraordinary kill
Have you ever witnessed something out of the ordinary? KwaZulu-Natal resident, Ron Van Rooyen, experienced far more than he ever thought possible on a camping trip to the Kruger National Park.
Everest Trek: Three generations hike for rhino
Father-and-son team Rene and Dante Burdych will hike to the Mount Everest Base Camp to raise awareness for rhino poaching. Dante’s grandfather has decided to join them on their mission and help protect South Africa's rhinos.
Make every day Earth Day
On 22 April we celebrate Earth Day. But to really make a difference to the Earth, we have to look after it every day. Here are three tips on how you can make caring for the Earth a way of life.
