Biodiversity, Climate Change, Health, Life, Nature #TravelBugSA #MeetOurSouthAfrica #VirtualTravelBugSA - X'er Gail Mingard nee Smuts

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Grootbos Florilegium A collection of 120 original artworks celebrates the unique Cape Floral Kingdom. Flowers, pollinators & landscapes time.com/6992408/grootbos-fl… #TravelBugSA #MeetOurSouthAfrica #MeetingsAfrica2025 #MeetingsAfrica #VisitSouthAfrica #Travel xfactorpropertyshowcase.blog…
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A champion. A record-breaker. A South African icon. 🇿🇦👑 Gerda Steyn storms to victory and rewrites the Comrades Up Run record books with a phenomenal 5:44:53. Another unforgettable chapter in South African sporting history. Congratulations, Gerda! 🔥 #TeamSA #ForMyCountry #ComradesMarathon
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Gerda Steyn has stormed to her fifth Comrades Marathon victory, setting a new record time. Her dominance cements her legacy as one of SA’s greatest long-distance athletes. Read on tinyurl.com/2fe6aeaz #sports #news #ComradesMarathon #GerdaSteyn #RecordBreaker #AthleticsLegend
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The Comrades Marathon men’s race delivered thrilling performances, with the top 10 finishers showcasing endurance and determination on the iconic route. Read on tinyurl.com/442ey49y #sports #ComradesMarathon #MensResults #athletics #EnduranceRunning
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Two tons of potatoes, 43 tons of ice, and Vaseline galore, Comrades Marathon runners rely on extraordinary supplies to endure the ultimate test of endurance. Read on tinyurl.com/2b6w7hx2 #ComradesMarathon #EnduranceRace #RunningLife #SouthAfricaSport
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📍 Cleaning Up in Kloof The Waste Management team is hard at work in Kloof, restoring the area to a clean and welcoming condition after the passage of Comrades Marathon participants and supporters. Remember to play your part and keep eThekwini clean. #ComradesMarathon #KeepEThekwiniClean #MyCityMyResponsibility #BinIt
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Comrades is calling! 📢🔥 The excitement is building. The crowds are gathering. And KwaZulu-Natal is ready. Whether you're here to race, spectate, or just soak up the vibes, we've got one question: Why rush home when the adventure is only getting started? #Comrades2026 #VisitKZN
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COMRADES MARATHON 2026 One of the strongest field of exceptional runners in the history of the 99 year race! "Ska Fela Moya" means "Never Give Up"; "Never Lose Hope"; "Do Not Run Out Of Spirit"! #SABCSport #Comrades2026 #ComradesMarathon #UltimateHumanRace @ComradesRace #VisitKZN
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"Three Starts, One Comrades Spirit"! Staggered 3 groups 15 minutes apart. Colours: Purple, Orange & Blue Seedings. 49 x refreshment stations over the 85,777kms. 50% of runners will finish in the last hour of the 12 hour run! A long day ahead with 14 hour cover by 192 SABC 2 HD!
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Four-time Olympian Irvette van Zyl is excited ahead of her Comrades Marathon Up Run debut. 📹 #SABCSport’s @CharlesBaloyi_ #SABCSportAthletics #Comrades2026
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🔥 The Comrades energy is unmatched! 🔥 The pace setters are locked in, the vibes are high, and the Ultimate Human Race is calling. Who else is ready to leave it all on the road? 🇿🇦✨ #ComradesMarathon #UltimateHumanRace #PaceSetters #MarathonVibes
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PARKING AT THE FINISH🚗 With thousands expected at the PMB Finish, plan ahead and park smart! ⚠️ First-come, first-served ⏰ Arrive early to avoid delays 👉 Details: comrades.com/blogs/2026-the-… #ComradesMarathon2026 #UltimateHumanRace #PlanAheadParkSmart
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Ke Nako @BafanaBafana! It’s Diski Time! 🔥⚽🇿🇦 We are back on the FIFA World Cup stage! Good luck, Bafana Bafana. The entire nation is with you. 💛💚 #BafanaBafana #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup2026 #SouthAfrica #GoBafanaGo
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Congratulations to Wits alumni Professor Glenda Gray and Professor Clifford Woolf on being elected as 2026 Fellows of the Royal Society, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious scientific academies. Their recognition celebrates the highest standards of scientific excellence and reflects the global impact of Wits graduates in advancing research, discovery, and innovation. 💙🏛️ Read More: ow.ly/vslo50Z9QEE #WitsForGood #ResearchForGood #WitsAlumni
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Tiger Wheel and Tyre's owner, TiAuto Investments, is being acquired by Japanese giant Marubeni Corporation. businesstech.co.za/news/busi…
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The perfect screenshot? Let us know what your top screenshot is. #wildearth
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Happy World Environment Day.
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Protecting the planet means reimagining how we live, learn and lead change together. From classrooms to communities, @UNESCO is helping build a more resilient, just and sustainable future. This #WorldEnvironmentDay, let’s turn awareness into action: unesco.org/en/days/environme… #WorldEnvironmentDay
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Too hot. Too dry. Too wet. The world is feeling the impacts of climate change. But everywhere, solutions are scaling, and momentum is building. #WorldEnvironmentDay is 5 June. Join us #NowForClimate: worldenvironmentday.global
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SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

The South Africa Under-19 (SA U19) Men’s selection panel has named a 15-player squad for the upcoming tour against England later this month.

The junior Proteas will compete in three Youth One-Day Internationals (YODIs) from 30 June - 06 July, followed by two unofficial Test matches from 10 - 20 July across England.

Lions all-rounder Jason Rowles will captain the side that welcomes five uncapped players, including batting trio Riley Miller (Iinyathi), Nkosana Sibiya (Lions), and Joshua van Biljon (Dolphins). Easterns seam bowler Kamogelo Matlala, along with Lions all-rounder Tahseen Hanslo (Lions) have also been named in the squad for the first time.

#Unbreakable
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TIME’s new cover: The mysteries of the ocean and the race to save it time.com/article/2026/05/28/…
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