Knysna seahorse returns to SANParks display

File image of a seahorse swims in a tank. 2 minutes The Knysna seahorse can once again be viewed at the SANParks office in Knysna in the Western Cape. The educational display tank was recently restocked to raise awareness about this unique species. SANParks says the display is part of its campaign to strengthen conservation…

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Chepngetich, Jepchirchir withdraw from London Marathon

Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich. 1 minute World record holder Ruth Chepngetich and reigning champion Peres Jepchirchir have withdrawn from the London Marathon, organisers said on Friday, less than two weeks before the race. Kenyan Chepngetich smashed the women’s record in Chicago last year, running 2:09:56 to become the first woman to break 2:10, and had hoped…

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Plans under way to bring SANDF troops home from DRC: Motshekga

SANDF patrolling an area 2 minutes Defence Minister Angie Motshekga says plans are in motion to safely repatriate South African National Defence Force (SANDF) troops currently deployed in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The soldiers are part of a Southern African Development Community (SADC) peacekeeping mission in the conflict-affected region.  Speaking during a…

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