3 African Wild Dogs Travelled Over 4,000KM to Find Mates – Why That’s Good News for the Endangered Species
New GPS tracking on African wild dogs found they could travel long distances to find mates, but more than half did not survive the journey.
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Europe Relies on Morocco to Keep Migrants Out – Ceuta Shows the Political Cost
International attention needs to be paid to Europe’s outsourcing of border controls, and to the relationship between Spain and Morocco.
Climbing Costs of Albertinia Swimming Pool
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) calls on the Hessequa Municipality to clarify the planned construction of a new swimming pool in Albertinia and the actual costs involved. This project, currently under construction in Albertyn Street behind Oker Primary School, was initially estimated at approximately R15 million, but according to a report in the local […]
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Defending Champs Set Sights on Pan Pacific Championships
As Team South Africa’s swimmers begin their Commonwealth Games campaigns in Glasgow tomorrow, reigning aQuellé Midmar Mile champions Callan Lotter and Matthew Caldwell are putting the finishing touches to their preparations for another major international assignment. The pair have been selected to represent South Africa at the Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine, California, from 12-15 …
SA Swimming’s 84-Medal Haul
A team of young South African swimmers return to the country this morning from the African Swimming Championships in Algeria with an impressive haul of 84 medals. Both a senior and junior team competed in the coastal city of Oran, with the juniors earning 25 gold, 15 silver and 12 bronze medals to finish well …
Cape Town Swimmers Demand Public Pools Stay Open Seven Days a Week in Summer
Dressed in swimming caps and goggles, community members took their protest to the City’s budget public participation meeting
Water Tanker Contractor Allegedly Fills Private Swimming Pool While Bethal Residents Have No Drinking Water
While residents of Bethal in the Govan Mbeki Local Municipality (Secunda, Bethal, Trichard, Evander, Kinross, Charl Cilliers, Leandra) have been plagued by a serious water crisis for months, a municipal water tanker contractor allegedly filled a resident’s private swimming pool. All while there are stringent water restrictions in place and residents have to wait hours […]
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Mpumalanga’s Emakhazeni Fails to Bill Residents as Its Towns Crumble
The municipality ran up a deficit of R21-million in the 2024/25 financial year
We Reject NMBM’s Adjustment Budget and Seek Answers Regarding Library Funding
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) did not support the 2025/26 adjustment budget of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM), despite it being adopted with a majority vote. The party’s decision was motivated by serious concerns about a lack of transparency and accountability in the use of public funds. The biggest problem is the reallocation […]
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Our Pool Is a Dumping Site, Say Joburg Residents
Only 32 of the city’s 57 public pools are open this summer
A R24-Million Sports Centre and Nowhere to Train
Kokstad’s pool is empty and the soccer field is too hard
Midmar Swimmer Dies
Organisers of the aQuellé Midmar Mile confirm with deep sadness that a 63-year-old female participant experienced medical distress while taking part in the event earlier today and subsequently passed away after suffering cardiac arrest. A fellow swimmer and rescue and safety personnel stationed at the dam responded immediately when the swimmer showed signs of difficulty …
Caldwell and Lötter Snag Maiden Midmar Mile Titles
Callan Lötter and Matthew Caldwell were both crowned champions of the aQuellé Midmar Mile for the first time after two very different races on Sunday. While Lötter took the direct route, dominating the elite women’s race, Caldwell’s strategy to swim a wide line out to the right of the rest of the field in the …
Ferreira Dominates, Pengelly and Quix Extend Records, and Albertyns Claim Another Family Title
Alani Ferreira may have lost count of how many times she has won the disabled race at the aQuellé Midmar Mile, but the three-time Paralympian was no less thrilled to cross the finish line first once again in her visually impaired category on the opening day of racing at Midmar Dam in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday, …
Olympians and Everyday Heroes Unite
From Olympic champions to those who had lost loved ones, from swimmers chasing seemingly impossible targets to others simply hoping to give something back, a diverse group lined the banks of Midmar Dam in KwaZulu-Natal over the past two days, all united by the same goal of raising funds for charity. A festive two days …
In Honour of Melissa and for Every Child Still Fighting
Krystle Stewien believes in doing something rather than just feeling sad about things. That’s why she’ll be swimming across Midmar Dam multiple times over the next two days, with the aim of changing lives. The Randburg marketing manager decided to take on the aQuellé Midmar Mile Eight-Mile Charity Challenge for the first time last year …
Golden Milestone Beckons
The aQuellé Midmar Mile has always been an event where memories have been made and milestones reached, with generations returning each year to the same famous stretch of water. In 2026, that rich history will be celebrated in a remarkable way, with Jill “Quix” Quicke and George Watson both preparing to take on the world’s …
Tjaart Van Vuuren Swimming Pool Closes Due to Lack of Chlorine
The Tshwane Metro has to take decisive action to make the Tjaart van Vuuren municipal swimming pool in Villieria functional and accessible again as soon as possible. The swimming pool has been closed for the past three weeks, because the Metro’s chlorine supplier failed to deliver the necessary chemicals. The closure comes at the most […]
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LöTter Looking to Continue Open Water Dominance
The women’s race at the 2026 aQuellé Midmar Mile is shaping up to be a cracker with a mix of seasoned campaigners, consistent podium performers and aspiring champions lining up at the start on 8 February. Last year’s winner, Catherine van Rensburg, will not be back to defend her title, opening the door for a …
Mayor Dismisses Millions Squandered in Lekwa as “Typos”
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) scrutinised and questioned the procurement report for the last quarter of 2025 during the most recent council meeting of the Lekwa Local Municipality (Standerton and Morgenzon). This is after the ANC Mayor, Sifiso Mngemezulu, and the Mayoral Committee Member for Budget and Treasury, Thabang Motaung, dismissed excessive expenditure as […]
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We Demand Accountability Over Franschhoek High Performance Centre
GOOD Stellenbosch Councillor Grechard Petersen welcomes the investigation by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) into Swimming South Africa (SSA) regarding the Franschhoek High Performance Centre, amid serious allegations of maladministration and the possible mismanagement of more than R50 million in public funds, from a project estimated to cost approximately R111 million.
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Louw and Caldwell Lead Strong SA Men’s Field
Matthew Caldwell and Henré Louw will spearhead South Africa’s challenge at the upcoming aQuellé Midmar Mile as they look to prevent a third consecutive win by a foreign swimmer, with Frenchman Damien Joly among those potentially standing in their way. New Zealander Louis Clark won last year’s race and Australian Nick Sloman took the title …
Lesotho’s Failed Multi-Million Rand High-Altitude Sports Centre
The decaying Rapokolana facility was built in 2005 but has never been fully operational. It is a missed opportunity for athletes from South Africa and Lesotho.
Family Demands Answers After Teen Drowns in Mining Pit
It is unclear who owns the land where the accident occurred. Police have called for assistance.