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South Africa Investigates Sterilising Mosquitoes in Anti-Malaria Drive

Givemore Munhenga 10/11/2018

South Africa is piloting a new technique as it...

An artist’s impression of Tutusius at Waterloo Farm. Credit: Illustration by Maggie Newman

New Fossils Offer First Evidence of Four-Legged Aquatic Ancestors in Africa

Robert W. Gess 15/06/2018

The discovery of two separate fossils tetrapod species proves...

A diversity of voices is important in science communication. Credit: Michael D Brown/Shutterstock

White Men’s Voices Still Dominate Public Science. Here’s How to Change This

Marina Joubert 01/06/2018

Scientists can be powerful influencers and role models. So...

Dried-out branches are seen amongst caked mud at Theewaterskloof dam near Cape Town, South Africa in January, 2018. Credit: Reuters/Mike Hutchings/Files

Cape Town ‘Day Zero’ Pushed Back to 2019 as Dams Fill Up in South Africa

Ed Stoddard 04/04/2018

The city of Cape Town announced that the day...

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South Africa Blames Food Firms for World’s Worst Listeria Outbreak

James Macharia and Tanisha Heiberg 07/03/2018

The government linked the outbreak to a meat product...

The Wider Image: Cape Town dreads "Day Zero" when taps will run dry

Drought-Hit Cape Town Dreads “Day Zero” When Taps Will Run Dry

Reuters 22/02/2018

A tough water-saving regime and the generosity of farmers...

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How Cape Town Is Trying to Keep Tourism Flowing While Saving Water

Laurie Goering 21/02/2018

Without rain, Cape Town could run out of water...