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[ad_1] CAPE TOWN: More than 300 firefighters battled a blaze on the slopes of a mountain near Cape Town in South Africa for a second day on Wednesday and residents were evacuated from at least one neighborhood overnight, emergency services said. Five firefighters were injured and two were taken to the hospital, Cape Town Emergency Services spokesperson Jermaine Carelse said. The wildfire on the slopes near the seaside town of Simon's Town, around 40 kilometers (25 miles) south of Cape Town, threatened houses in the pre-dawn hours after it started on Tuesday. That threat was narrowly averted, Carelse said. He said only one derelict building on the grounds of a nearby South African navy base had been damaged. Residents were evacuated from the neighborhood most at threat as a precaution, he said. Five helicopters were scooping up water from the ocean to drop it on the blaze. The city of Cape Town said the number of firefighters working on the mountain was scaled back to ...

[ad_1] Hashim Amla, South Africa's second highest Test run-scorer of all time, has retired at the age of 39. Amla scored 9,282 runs - second only to Jacques Kallis' 13,206 - at an average of 46.64 in 124 Tests. He amassed 18,672 in all formats for the Proteas from 2004 to 2019, and no-one has scored more than his 27 one-day centuries for South Africa. Amla's 311 not out against England at The Oval in 2012 remains the highest Test score by a South African. He was part of the Surrey team that won the County Championship in 2022, having retired from international cricket three years earlier. Amla averaged 49.46 in 181 one-day internationals and 33.60 in 44 T20 internationals, and ends his first-class career with 19,521 runs at an average of 48.55. Former England captain Alec Stewart, who worked with Amla at Surrey, described him as "a great of the game". He said: "Everyone at Surrey County Cricket Club will be sad to see Hashim retire, but we all ...

[ad_1] South Africa on Monday called for the United Nations to deploy a rapid protection force to protect civilians in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza from further bombardment as Israel steps up its retaliation for a deadly attack by Hamas. South Africa has long been an advocate for peace in the region, likening the plight of Palestinians to its own under the apartheid regime that ended in 1994. In calling for a protection force, South Africa has gone further in its support for the Palestinians than most nations, some of which have called for a ceasefire or the opening of a humanitarian corridor to allow aid into Gaza. Israel has tightened its blockade and bombardment of Gaza since Hamas fighters stormed into Israel on Oct 7 and killed some 1,400 people. Palestinians in Gaza reported fierce air and artillery strikes early on Monday. “Entire generations of families have been wiped out in Gaza over the last three weeks,” the foreign ministry said in a statement. A member of...

[ad_1] Knysna Oyster Festival is one of the largest festivals in the country filled with adrenaline-pumping action, scrumptious food, and unlimited fun! Whether you are a sports lover, foodie, or just someone looking for a great party, Knysna Oyster Festival should be on your 2023 travel list It’s that time of the year when the whole of South Africa bustles with happy spirits, ecstasy, and euphoria. Yes! We are talking about the world-famous ‘Knysna Oyster Festival’ one of the largest festivals in the country filled with adrenaline-pumping action, scrumptious food, and unlimited fun! It was initiated in 1983 as the Knysna Winter Festival to attract visitors during the off-season. Over the years, it has evolved into a captivating 10-day extravaganza, showcasing a delightful fusion of delectable seafood, thrilling sports, and an overall celebration of the good life. This year marks the 40 th edition of Knysna Oyster festival and is geared up to deliver an extraordinary experience w...