Church leaders, refugees, and homeless honour Paddy Kearney at funeral

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A moving tribute penned by a homeless person was read, in line with of Kearney?s approach of giving a voice to the voiceless.

A glorious rumble in the jungle

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Find your touch of paradise at the Forest Lodge in KZN?s wildly exciting St Lucia area, writes Myrtle Ryan

Beach, bush and birds

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Gambia, wedged in between south and north Senegal, may be a pinprick on the map of Africa, but birdwatchers wing their way here in flocks

Clean-up crusade from park to promenade

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Being in her 80s does not prevent Shirley Schieffer from stooping to pick up litter on Durban’s beachfront, all in the name of beautifying the area.

Marion Island to the Seychelles in a leap

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Conservationist now off to Seychelles

Lively, charismatic and life-changing

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The vibe at the Ethekwini Community Church, attracts worshippers in their droves. Myrtle Ryan joined them.

Mount Park is for laidback of heart

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Myrtle Ryan does some extreme chilling on a farm in Dargle

Digging the dirt

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The police were horrified that we should even contemplate using such a road. So was a local farmer, but the owner of a B&B in Sutherland had a different take on ...

Meerkat manna

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Myrtle Ryan enjoyed a relaxing stopover at Koelfontein Guest Farm near Cradock

Old but not over

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They care about society, the environment and education - and some of them even surf. Myrtle Ryan finds out what drives the elderly, and why some countries seem to ...

Come on guys, step out in style

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The truth is, you are unlikely to sweep your woman off her feet with a ho-hum bunch of red roses and a card with a bland message.

Look to the heavens and celebrate

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South Africa will be turning its attention skyward on Monday to mark two events of astronomical importance.

IYA2009 - a year written in the stars

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This is the year that people are being encouraged to learn more about stars, planets and heavenly bodies, writes Myrtle Ryan.

'Madman burnt me with acid'

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When Selvan Naidoo went to ask a man, whose vehicle was blocking the driveway, to move it, his simple request turned into a nightmare.

A slippery species to croak about

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You might be kept awake at night with their croaking. You might shudder at the sight of them, but. . .

Did he break the rules?

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The Independent Complaints Directorate is set to recommend that charges of negligence be brought against a police officer after two detainees were shot dead with ...

Easing Limpy the lion's aches and pains

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It is not just humans who suffer from arthritis. Myrtle Ryan learned that even lions can be plagued by this ailment.

Close-knit community rescues divers

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Spending five hours in the water, drifting with the ocean current and waiting to be rescued could be a terrifying experience.

Beachfront bedlam moves to new spot

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Holidaymakers and residents are able to frolick happily on Durban's beachfront thanks to a huge clean-up by Durban Solid Waste.

Vet to challenge SPCA's actions

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Dr Angus Pringle, the vet at the centre of the Kloof and Highway SPCA drama, is to take his case to the CCMA.

Birder on the wings of his dream

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The African crowned eagle is the bird that most inspires community birding guide Impendulo Innocent Mzindle.

A shad day for fishermen

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Policing fishermen to see whether they have under-sized fish or if they have exceeded their bag limit can entail hours of frustrating paper work, as Myrtle Ryan ...

Point of the spear in saving sharks

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There is a never-to-be-forgotten moment, perhaps the pivotal point which defines one's course in life. . .

Who benefits from RAF?

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Lawyers claim that millions of road accidents victims may never be compensated adequately under the latest Road Accident Fund rulings. . .

Revolving restaurant up for sale

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The Roma Revolving Restaurant, with its 360 degree view of Durban, is something of an institution. . .