Flood waters engulfed the sanctuary, and the tortoises — many of them mere whippersnappers in the tortoise world at about 25-50 years old — were carried away.

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Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 270,000 Broncos and Mavericks due to a power problem that can cause vehicles to stop unexpectedly or fail to start.

The disappearance of three South African working sailors in the Indian Ocean a decade ago is the subject of a stunning new music and interactive technology project that will have its world premiere in Cape Town in February.

Lavavolo Tortoise Center staff, members of the community and police officers joined together in a rescue operation, wading through the water with large containers to collect the bewildered tortoises

Madagascar, affectionately known as the Barea, returns to the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) with high expectations following their remarkable debut in 2022.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A community in southern Madagascar has pulled together to save thousands of critically endangered tortoises swept away from their sanctuary and left swimming for ...

A community in southern Madagascar has pulled together to save thousands of critically endangered tortoises swept away from their sanctuary after a tropical cyclone hit the area.

Editorial - A coach determined to succeed should be firm and not succumb to the imposition of unfit players on him by vested interests.

Uganda faces challenges preparing for the 2025 men's HSBC World Rugby 7s Challenger Series. Financial issues and the ticking clock are piling pressure on the team.

A Japanese man arrived in Cape Town to end a more than 6 000km journey from Kenya to South Africa on foot while pulling a rickshaw.

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