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The surprising reason male peacocks have flashy feathers
A host explores animal gender names and discovers why the male peacock displays its famous feathers.
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How mascot dancers hide water inside their costumes
A mascot-business owner explains how fans, batteries and hidden water bottles keep dancers going during gift deliveries.
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Host says her friend’s eyebrows rein in her on-air antics
Sarah Jane Magwala King explains how Vicky’s raised eyebrows tell her when to tone down her radio banter.
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Reserve Bank governor jokes about controlling lobola inflation
Lesetja Kganyago responds playfully to a campaign asking the Reserve Bank to tackle rising lobola costs.
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Dentist debunks charcoal, lemon and coconut oil whitening
A dentist explains why popular DIY whitening methods may not kill bacteria or deliver clinically proven results.
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Why a trainer recommends walking backwards
Matthew Cornish outlines safe backward-walking technique, calorie expectations and short treadmill intervals.
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Intermittent fasting brought cravings and dizziness during training
Wellness coach Juanita Kumalo says intense workouts while fasting made her body react with cravings and dizziness.
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Why sewage works are hotspots for rare birds
A Cape Bird Club expert explains how nutrient-rich sewage ponds attract abundant birds and unexpected rarities.
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A proud mother recalls flying with her pilot son
Virgin Atlantic executive Liesel Kharica describes a safari flight captained by her son and the emotion of watching him qualify as a pilot.
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An enslaved woman became an entrepreneur and owned Camps Bay
Professor Lizette Rabi highlights how Kutuha overcame enslavement to become a landowner and entrepreneur in early Cape society.
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Helenzilla’s golf call ended Jordan’s golf career
Jordan recalls a phone call from Helen after she heard him playing golf, ending with her verdict on people who play the sport.
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Pastor Dominic says he made a deal with God to keep serving
Pastor Dominic recounts a five-year cancer diagnosis, nightly prayers and the soup kitchens he says keep him grounded.
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A 135kg woman learned to cycle and lost weight
Caroline Matsumela describes how her women’s cycling programme helps beginners overcome barriers and build confidence.
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Rosemary touted for healthy longevity and brain health
A herbalist explains how she uses rosemary for digestion, liver health and cognitive wellbeing, while stressing regular use.
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A family’s three-week Zimbabwe backroads safari ends in magic
Garth Jenniman recounts a three-week family journey through Zimbabwe’s remote parks, back roads and waterways.
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Mama Pixie built a fairy village to recapture farm life
The founder of a quirky Jakobsbaai attraction says family memories and the peace of farm life inspired its creation.
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Reserve Bank governor jokes about ‘Lobola inflation’
The South African Reserve Bank governor responds playfully to a campaign asking him to control rising lobola costs.
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A 500km donkey-cart ride raises money for children
Pediatric Care Africa uses a long-distance donkey-cart ride to fund care while promoting kinder treatment of working donkeys.
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