Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 27 February 2021
Estimated Jackpots:
Lotto: R3 million
Lotto Plus 1: R5 million
Lotto Plus 2: R21 million
Daily lotto: R400 000
Results: …
Month: February 2021
Worried about Earth’s future? Well, the outlook is worse than even scientists can grasp
Anyone with even a passing interest in the global environment knows all is not well. But just how bad is …
Metals from urban pollution are contaminating the last few old forests in Cape Town
Forests are good for the planet: they purify the air and moderate the climate. They are abundant in resources, providing…
Finding space for both wind farms and eagles in South Africa
Energy generation around the world is shifting towards renewable sources in response to the climate emergency. The aim is …
Why paying people to tolerate wildlife is not the magic bullet for conservation
Human-wildlife conflict is a complex issue globally. Whether it’s mountain gorillas stealing bananas from farmers on the edge of Bwindi …
Earth may temporarily pass dangerous 1.5℃ warming limit by 2024, major new report says
The Paris climate agreement seeks to limit global warming to 1.5℃ this century. A new report by the World Meteorological …
Taylor Swift has cancelled her Lover Fest shows, due to the “unprecedented pandemic”.
The 31-year-old star had planned a number of shows for last summer in support of her 2019 album ‘Lover’ but …
Fires in Cape Winelands
According to EyeWitness News, a fire that started in Overberg moved to the Cape Winelands and firefighters had to begin …
Bulls land gifted Griquas skipper
The Bulls addressed the imminent departure of Ivan van Zyl by recruiting, the 22-year old Griquas captain, Zak Burger. While …
Wolf-hunting season ends early
MINNEAPOLIS.- During the first hunting and trapping season wherein the Gray wolf was removed from the federal endangered species list, …
20% of wolf population killed within three days of hunting season
MADISON.- According to figures released on Thursday, Wisconsin hunters and trappers have killed nearly double the number of wolves that …
Petition to ban hunter who posted photos of dead giraffe on Facebook
A woman from Limpopo who can be seën posing with a dead giraffe and its heart on Facebook has been …
Berry Farm attackers jailed for 23 years
CAPE TOWN.- The Stellenbosch Regional court has sentenced two men to 23 years in prison, after they attacked a berry …
Anger over police response to mother allegedly found with bloodied children
CAPE TOWN.- The DA in Limpopo wants an explanation from police after their ‘gross dereliction of duty’ in the Groblersdal …
Powerball and Powerball Plus results for 26 February 2021
Estimated Jackpots:
Powerball: R45 million
Powerball Plus:. R37 million
Daily lotto: R500 000
Results:
Powerball: 1, 3, 7, 41, …
History of divisive ethnic identities shows it’s time Nigeria admits its role in enforcing them
The Nigerian state, as with other African countries, is trapped in a crisis of belonging. This is expressed through identity …
Light in the darkness: how South African schools should cut their electricity costs
Despite financial constraints, high costs and the best efforts of principals, electricity usage in South Africa’s schools remains largely unchecked, …
Tractors can change farming in good ways and bad: lessons from four African countries
Agricultural mechanisation is on the rise in Africa, replacing hand hoes and animal traction across the continent. While around 80-90%…
A new advance in the search for substances to replace fat in food
It’s well known that obesity is developing into a growing global health problem. In Africa alone, the number of overweight …
Intellectual property and COVID-19 medicines: why a WTO waiver may not be enough
The COVID-19 pandemic, and the race to make vaccines and other useful technologies more accessible to people around the world, …
Violence is endemic in eastern Congo: what drives it
On February 23, the Italian ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Luca Attanasio, his bodyguard Vittorio Iacovacci and …
Nigeria isn’t big on 3D printing. Teaching students how to use it could change this
3D printing is a technology that’s forecast to change the world. Already several fortune 500 companies – such as Siemens, …
Local government in South Africa is broken: but giving the job to residents carries risks
In December 2020, the High Court in Mahikeng, the capital of South Africa’s North West Province, made a controversial order…
Daily lotto results for 25 February 2021
Estimated Jackpot: R400 000
Results: 08, 10, 15, 19, 30
For more information, visit the National Lottery website.…
Australia passes law concerning Facebook and Google
The much contravened law that Australia had proposed to make Google and Facebook pay for the use of news content …
30 000 Elephant ‘selfies’ to help with conservation
Zoo keepers from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo have compiled the world’s largest collection of thermal images of elephants in all sorts …
Robot paintball rampage plan condemned
An US art installation that will allow people to control a paintball shooting robot in a mock art galery has …
Whale sharks have a remarkable recovery capacity-study
According to a new study, that measured how quickly whale sharks can recover from injuries, whale sharks have a truly …
A conservation paradox
Recreational hunting, especially trophy hunting, raises many ethical and moral concerns. And yet recreational hunting is frequently recommended as a …
Tiger Woods’ car crash injuries explained, according to a trauma surgeon
Tiger Woods’ medical team has released a statement on Twitter to explain the injuries he sustained in his car crash…
We can’t trust big tech or the government to weed out fake news, but a public-led approach just might work
The federal government’s News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code, which passed the Senate today, makes strong points …
Against the odds, South Australia is a renewable energy powerhouse. How on Earth did they do it?
Less than two decades ago, South Australia generated all its electricity from fossil fuels. Last year, renewables provided a whopping …
How an underwater photo led to the discovery of a tiny new seahorse species
Before you read this article, pause for a moment and look at the nail on your little finger. That’s about …
How ‘tiger farms’ have turned a wild animal into a species worth more dead than alive
Tigers could once be found across much of Asia, from eastern Turkey to Siberia and Indonesia. Today, they are reduced …
‘Budget 2021: Cosmetic changes will not save country’s sinking economic ship’
It is abundantly clear that South Africa finds itself in a financial predicament and that the country’s economic ship is …
Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 24 February 2021
Estimated Jackpots:
Lotto: R29 million
Lotto Plus 1: R4 million
Lotto Plus 2: R20 million
Daily Lotto: R400 000
Results:…
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Raubenheimer pleased with Bok Women’s progress
Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer expressed his satisfaction with the strides being made by his charges at their training camp …
Help! I’m losing my hair!
Losing a few strands of hair a day is normal, on average people lose about 80 strands a day, and …
Apple users targeted by mysterious malware
Has your Mac device been acting strangely? You’re not the only one, about 30 000 Mac devices were infected with …
Google-linked smart city plan ditched
A project for a smart city that was started by Google’s sister company, Sidewalk Labs, has been shelved. The project …
Aleksander Doba dies on Kilimanjaro
Aleksander Doba (74) passed away on the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Kenya, on Monday February 22. The polish adventurer …
Kimberley Garner showcases her stunning physique in new shoot
After spending Christmas in Barbados, she and her boyfriend have been enjoying the sun in Miami since late December. And …
When vaccinating 26 million Australians, expect a mistake or two. But we can minimise the risk of repeating Queensland’s overdose incident
It emerged today that two aged-care residents in Brisbane were given an incorrect dose of the Pfizer vaccine — more …
How a mass suicide by slaves caused the legend of the flying African to take off
In May 1803 a group of enslaved Africans from present-day Nigeria, of Ebo or Igbo descent, leaped from a single-masted …
Why efforts to clean up charcoal production in sub-Saharan Africa aren’t working
Charcoal is an essential source of domestic fuel in many sub-Saharan African countries. Overall, the region produces 65% of the …
The dingo fence from space: satellite images show how these top predators alter the desert
As one of the longest structures in the world, the dingo fence is an icon of Australia. It stretches more …
South Africans are revolting against inept local government. Why it matters
A sea change is under way at local government level in South Africa, one which all political parties had better …
Powerball and Powerball Plus results for 23 February 2021
Estimated Jackpots:
Powerball: R45 million
Powerball Plus: R37 million
Daily Lotto: R500 000
Results:
Powerball: 42, 13, 25, 8, 32, …
Musk loses $15 billion in a day
Elon Musk has lost the honor of being the world’s richest person after Tesla Inc shares slid 8.6% on Monday, …
