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How to Bond with Lovebirds: A Beginners Guide to Trust and Companionship

What are love birds ?

A clear sign of trust—your lovebird calmly perching on your hand without fear or hesitation.

Lovebirds are small parrots that measure five or six inches long and weigh about two ounces. They have rounded heads and their beaks are relatively large. There are nine different…

Times Pets

South Africa’s power utility Eskom wants to cut electricity to municipalities that haven’t paid: households may pay the price

South Africa’s state-owned electricity provider, Eskom, announced in early March 2026 that it would cut off the power to 14 municipalities that collectively owe it more than R110 billion (US$6.5 billion). Energy economist Roula Inglesi-Lotz describes the growing crisis in South Africa’s power system, where many municipalities can’t pay their…

The Conversation

Ten MLS Stars Facing High-Stakes Matches in March International Window

Over 150 MLS players will compete in the March international window ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

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Carbon capture in rural South Africa: projects show how fighting climate change can create rural jobs – research

Across the world, climate governance bodies are finding ways to capture greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere and store them in a place where they can’t escape and warm up the planet.

The Conversation

South Africa arrests 12 senior police officers on suspicion of corruption

South African prosecutors say anti-graft investigators have arrested 12 senior police officers over alleged corruption and fraud tied to a police services contract

The Independent UK

Cricket’s Tetris calendar is a recipe for player burnout and fan apathy

T20 series between South Africa and New Zealand highlights schedule that is increasingly hard to keep up with

The Guardian - UK

South African work banned from Venice Biennale to be shown outside main event

South Africa’s Venice pavilion left empty after Gabrielle Goliath’s ‘highly divisive’ tribute to Palestinian poet blocked

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The Lion King composer sues comedian for ‘mocking’ iconic chant

The Grammy-award-winning South African composer of the iconic chant that opens ‘The Lion King’ is suing a comedian, saying he's denigrated the “Circle of Life” song with an intentional mistranslation

The Independent UK

South Africa needs R250 billion just to meet basic climate adaptation needs over the next decade

South Africa needs investments worth R250 billion (US$15.64 billion) over the next 10 years to adapt to climate change. This amount would get the country to just a minimal level of adaptation. A team of researchers from the African Climate and Development Initiative and the Energy Systems Research Group at…

The Conversation

Fiji and the beautiful south reveal rugby’s soul but northern money talks loudest

Southern hemisphere players are integral to the global game but the financial clout of Europe remains dominant

The Guardian - UK

Bodies of Africans were once dug up and sent to Europe for research. Now they are coming home

South Africa has reburied the remains of at least 63 Khoi and San people after they were dug up many years ago and sent to Europe for research

The Independent UK

How Far Have LIV Golfers Moved Up In The OWGR Since Points Were Introduced?

LIV Golf became eligible for world ranking points for the 2026 season, but how has it affected the players? Here are the details…

Golf Monthly

Notorious apartheid police commander 'Prime Evil' testifies at South African hearing on killings

One of South Africa’s most notorious apartheid police commanders has testified at a new inquiry into the 1985 killing of four anti-apartheid activists in South Africa

The Independent UK

Bad rural roads in South Africa aren’t just a technical problem – they block people’s rights: report

In many rural parts of South Africa, getting to a hospital, school or workplace depends on the condition of a gravel road. When that road collapses during rain or potholes make it impassable, the consequences are immediate: ambulances cannot reach patients, children miss school, workers lose income.

The Conversation

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Striped mice survive harsh drought by slowing down and not getting stressed

For decades, ecologists lumped everything bad for animals under one word: stress. But what if animals don’t experience harsh environments as stressful at all? What if it is the opposite?

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Beers and Nortje overhaul GC in finale to win men's Cape Epic, as Lill and Keller complete near total domination in women's race

Luca Schwarzbauer and Sam Gaze take most stage wins in men's race as Kate Courtney loses replacement partner midway through week in South Africa

Golf Monthly

How Much Did Bryson DeChambeau Win At LIV Golf South Africa?

Bryson DeChambeau claimed back-to-back LIV Golf titles at Steyn City, but how much money did he win?

Sports Illustrated

Bryson DeChambeau Tops Jon Rahm in LIV Golf South Africa Playoff After Amazing Shot

DeChambeau won in a playoff for the second time in as many weeks and will be riding high going into the Masters.

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Bryson DeChambeau And Crushers GC Claim LIV Golf South Africa Epic

DeChambeau defeated Jon Rahm with a birdie at the first playoff hole, while his Crushers GC side claimed a one stroke victory over South Africa's Southern Guards GC

The Conversation

South Africa’s gig economy workers set to get more protection under planned labour law reforms

South Africa’s minister of employment and labour has published a sweeping set of proposed amendments to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, the Employment Equity Act and the National Minimum Wage Act.

Golf Monthly

LIV Golf Confirms Date Change For South Africa 2027 Return

LIV Golf's South Africa debut has been an unprecedented success and, with it returning in 2027, there will be a slight date change compared to this year's tournament

The Guardian - UK

How the Iran war has sent shocks rippling across the globe

From restaurant closures in the Philippines and petrol rationing in Sri Lanka, to Asian food production crises due to fertiliser shortages, the effects of the US-Israeli war on Iran reverberate around the world

Euronews

Slovenia decides not to join ICJ case against Israel as political scandals deepen

Slovenia's Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon said she regretted the government's move not to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ, claiming that external "pressure" had contributed to the decision.

The Conversation

Diana Ferrus: the South African poet whose words reclaimed history

South African poet, storyteller, publisher, editor and activist Diana Ferrus (1953-2026) received a provincial funeral when she passed on 30 January.

The Conversation

Fink Haysom fought tirelessly for justice and reconciliation – in South Africa and on the global stage

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