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South African authorities recovered 60 dead miners and rescued 132 alive from a shuttered gold mine where they were working illegally, amidst a blockade that cut off supplies. The operation to extract all miners is ongoing, with potentially hundreds still underground. The incident highlights the challenges faced by illegal miners in South Africa, rooted in wealth inequality and a history of exploitative mining practices. Full Article

Outdoors offers a wonderful environment for fun and fulfilling activities that benefit your well-being, with options like birdwatching, urban hiking, outdoor padel, and horse riding. Birdwatching provides a rewarding experience by observing and learning about different bird species, while urban hiking combines fitness with city exploration. Outdoor padel, a popular racket sport, offers high-intensity fun in stunning locations, and horse riding allows for unique experiences in natural landscapes or coastal areas. Consider these outdoor activities...

In the CAF U17 Girls Integrated Football Tournament (GIFT), JKT Queens secured top spot in Group A with a 10-0 win over City Lights FC, setting up a Tanzanian derby final against TDS Girls who finished first in Group B. Kenya Academy of Sports claimed second place in Group A, while Boni Consili Girls and Aigle Noir FC will battle to avoid the fifth-place play-off. The final will take place on Saturday at the Azam...

Customers in Duduza and Nigel are facing water supply interruptions, with Duduza experiencing a pump station outage due to an Eskom power failure and Nigel dealing with a burst pipe. Water tankers have been deployed to both areas, with Duduza providing estimated restoration times once known and Nigel expecting repairs to be completed by 18:00 today. Affected areas in Duduza include Tsakani extensions 19, 20, and 21, Langaville Ext 10, John Dube Village, and Roseview,...

Ethiopia and Somalia have restored full diplomatic relations after President Mohamud's visit to Addis Ababa, where he met Prime Minister Ahmed to emphasize mutual trust and cooperation for regional stability. They committed to strengthening ties through full diplomatic representation, discussing trade improvement, security collaboration, and combating extremist groups. Tensions arose from Ethiopia's 2023 agreement with Somaliland, but both countries are moving towards normalization following a peace deal brokered by Turkish President Erdogan. Full Article

Karen Wynn Fonstad, a geographer, spent two and a half years creating "The Atlas of Middle-earth" (1981) after securing a dream assignment to map J.R.R. Tolkien's fictional world. Her detailed work wowed fans and scholars, leading to commissions for other fantasy worlds. Fonstad's influence on the gaming industry and fantasy mapmaking continues to be felt today. Full Article