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Two international sailors found dead on yacht off South Africa | SA News

2 December 2025 by Guest
Two seasoned international sailors have been found dead aboard their yacht off the coast of South Africa, raising suspicions of foul play amid reports of increased pirate activity in the region.
Aussie sailor Deirdre ‘Cookie’ Sibly, aged 67 and hailing from Port Lincoln, was sailing with her French companion, Pascal, when they issued a distress signal on Thursday while navigating near Madagascar.
It is reported that when local authorities responded, they discovered both sailors deceased on the yacht, leaving many questions unanswered.
According to reports from The New York Post, Sibly and Pascal had embarked on what was described as a ‘trip of a lifetime’, having met on Reunion Island…

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  1. lunastar

    7 September 2026 at 3:23 pm

    What do you call the oke at a South African gathering who cooks the food?

    Braai\’n

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    4 September 2026 at 8:41 am

    Fun South African Fact: The national animal of South Africa is the Springbok, the only southern African gazelle.

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