Farmers might have to start "taking a life to save a life" if the government does not step up to prevent farm attacks, according to community safety analyst Ian Cameron in a webinar on the topic. Western Cape Agriculture MEC Ivan Meyer says attacks on farms are seen through a racial and political lens, and not…
DA MP Dianne Kohler Barnard. Michael Hammond, Gallo Images DA MP Dianne Kohler-Barnard says criminals have it easy to attack farmers and farm workers as they are isolated from major towns.Kohler-Barnard led a debate on the recent spate of farm attacks in the National Assembly.On Monday, Deputy President David Mabuza condemned violent attacks on farmers…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…