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Did you know? YOUR TYRES DON’T STOP LIGHTNING!
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Did you know? YOUR TYRES DON’T STOP LIGHTNING!

Your car’s rubber tyres do not protect you from lightning. In a fully enclosed vehicle with a metal roof and sides, the outer metal shell conducts the electrical current around the occupants and towards the ground. Keep the windows closed and avoid touching exposed metal or plugged-in electrical devices. Convertibles and open vehicles do not offer the same protection. A strike can still damage tyres, windows and electronics – so while the car may help protect you, it could need more than a service afterwards!

Are you an early bird? The results are in.
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Are you an early bird? The results are in.

Do you leap out of bed ready to tackle the day, or does your alarm need several attempts to convince you? Tell us whether sunrise is your favourite time… or whether you’d rather meet the day after a second cup of coffee.

HOW LONG IS THE ROAD FROM MEETING TO FINISHED?
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HOW LONG IS THE ROAD FROM MEETING TO FINISHED?

A 3.38 km road rehabilitation project in KwaZulu-Natal began in September 2023. The province’s 2026 budget still listed it among delayed projects, citing the contractor’s cash flow problems. In Northern Ireland, officials scheduled 2.2 km o

Are you an early bird?
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Are you an early bird?

Do you leap out of bed ready to tackle the day, or does your alarm need several attempts to convince you? Tell us whether sunrise is your favourite time… or whether you’d rather meet the day after a second cup of coffee. Here’s how you can

Did you know? Trees can warn their neighbours of danger
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Did you know? Trees can warn their neighbours of danger

TREES CAN WARN THEIR NEIGHBOURS OF DANGER… Trees may appear silent, but some can share chemical warning signals. When insects feed on their leaves, certain trees and other plants release airborne chemicals called volatile organic compounds.

When the wind fed the flames, neighbours joined the fight
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When the wind fed the flames, neighbours joined the fight

Platinum Bushvelder newspaper | Thabazimbi – A veld fire broke out near Roodedam West along the R510 between Thabazimbi and Northam on Thursday afternoon, 17 September 2026. Strong winds reportedly caused Eskom power lines to short circuit,