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Giraffe numbers double in South Africa even as they decline on the continent of africa

Giraffe numbers double in South Africa even as they decline on...

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The research team helps a giraffe to get up after collecting data. To understand why giraffes have lost more than 80% of some of their subspecie populations in Africa and...

Sustainability: South Africans Need A More Sympathetic Approach To The Planet...

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The AfriSam-SAIA Sustainable Design Award is aimed at unearthing the best in South African architectural and design innovations that are specifically focused on addressing...

Air France-KLM, Total, Groupe ADP and Airbus Join Forces to Decarbonize...

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Air France-KLM, Total, Groupe ADP and Airbus Join Forces to Decarbonize Air Transportation and Carry Out The First Long-Haul Flight Powered By Sustainable Aviation...

CIT – 7 Worthwhile Applications for Flat Pack Containers

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The idea of containers being used as an instant space-saving solution is not new, with shipping containers being used for everything from student apartment...
Commonwealth countries target inclusive shift to clean energy

Commonwealth countries target inclusive shift to clean energy

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The Second Commonwealth Sustainable Energy Forum concluded today with strong recommendations for member countries to work together to fast-track an inclusive, just and equitable...
LEGENDARY MOTORBIKE RIDDEN BY PETER FONDA IN EASY RIDER COMES TO AUCTION WITH ‘NO RESERVE’ FROM THE GORDON GRANGER COLLECTION USA ESTIMATE $300,000 - $500,000 The world’s most iconic motorcycle ‘Captain America’ from the counterculture classic film, Easy Rider will be sold at auction in midlAND TEXAS ON JUNE 5TH BY DAN KRUSE CLASSICS The world’s most iconic motorcycle is going on the auction block in Midland, Texas on June 5th… Captain America from the counterculture classic film, Easy Rider, part of the Gordon Granger Collection, is being offered without reserve by Dan Kruse Classics. It is estimated by the auction house to sell for $300,000 to $500,000. The "Captain America" bike was named for its distinctive American flag colour scheme and known for its sharply-angled long front end. Easy Rider showcased the hippie movement and gave America an insight into the lives of those individuals who wander the highways on the back of a motorcycle and hence the motorcycles themselves became characters in the 1969 film. Designed and built by Cliff Vaughs and Ben Hardy, four former police Harley-Davidson motorcycles were purchased at auction for $500 and rebuilt into two Captain Americas and two Billy Bikes. Easy Rider is a 1969 American road drama film written by Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper and Terry Southern, produced by Fonda, and directed by Hopper. Fonda and Hopper play two bikers who travel through the American South West carrying the proceeds of a drugs deal. The success of Easy Rider helped to spark a new Hollywood era of filmmaking during the early 1970s. In 1996 the former owner of this bike, renowned celebrity vehicle collector, Gary Graham, sold the Captain American motorcycle at the Dan Kruse Classic Car Productions auction to Gordon Granger. Dan Haggerty was on site with Graham, his partner in the rebuild and restoration of the motorcycle, to authenticate, as it was, he that received the crashed pieces from Fonda and Hopper after the wrap of the film. Since then the motorcycle has resided in Austin, Texas where it survived a fire in December 2010. Dan Kruse, owner of the auction house that bears his name, says: “This motorcycle is part of both American film history and automotive history too. It is a legend and is one of the iconic symbols of the 1960s. It represents a longing for a simpler life, one of adventure and the open road. It would grace any automotive collection be it private or in a museum.” Along with Captain America, 23 other vehicles from the Gordon Granger Collection will be offered at auction on June 5th, all without reserve including: a 1927 Rolls-Royce Phantom 1 Springfield Limousine formally owned by Tallulah Bankhead. There are also a 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom 1 Springfield Brewster Dual Cowl Phaeton, a 1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom Springfield Brewster Limousine, a 1929 Packard Model 626 Convertible, a 1954 Jaguar XK120 Roadster, a 1974 Jaguar E-Type Roadster and a 1964.5 Ford Mustang Convertible. Other notable vehicles being offered for sale will be two vehicles from the Gene Kennedy Collection, both perfect replicas of those featured in the Dukes of Hazzard: a 1969 Dodge Charger R/T 440 aka General Lee and a 1977 Dodge Monaco, driven by Sheriff Roscoe P Coltrane; four Corvettes from the Gene Plunk Collection including a first generation 1961 Convertible, a 1963 Split Window Coupe, and a 1964 Sting Ray Fastback; plus, from the Ken Dougherty Collection: a very rare restored 1966 Ford Bronco, a 1965 A-Code Ford Mustang Convertible, an E model 1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible and a 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible. Over 150 vehicles are expected to cross the auction block in Midland on June 5th at the Horseshoe Pavilion. Easy Rider was released by Columbia Pictures on July 14, 1969, grossing $60 million worldwide from a filming budget of no more than $400,000. Critics praised the performances, directing, writing, soundtrack, and visuals. Hopper, Fonda and Southern were nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. ABOUT US DAN KRUSE CLASSICS Dan Kruse Classics has over 200 years of combined experience in the auction event business. Based in San Antonio, Texas, Dan Kruse Classics has been the premier classic car auction house serving the entire United States since 1972. The company regards all consignors, bidders, fans and team members as family and takes pride in working with the best in the business. The company was founded by Daniel Kruse, a licensed auctioneer and classic car expert and is run by members of the Kruse family.

Legendary Motorbike Ridden by Peter Fonda in Easy Rider Comes to...

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LEGENDARY MOTORBIKE RIDDEN BY PETER FONDA IN EASY RIDER COMES TO AUCTION WITH ‘NO RESERVE’ FROM THE GORDON GRANGER COLLECTION USA ESTIMATE $300,000 - $500,000 The...
Showing appreciation with Sponsors of Brave: The Gratitude Season

Showing appreciation with Sponsors of Brave: The Gratitude Season

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Showing appreciation with Sponsors of Brave: The Gratitude Season Season 3 of Sponsors of Brave is now open for nominations! Calling all South African residents...
Opinion: Racism seeks to drive us apart but there are rays of hope

Statement by the Commonwealth Secretary-General on the COVID-19 situation in India

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Speaking on the impact of the latest surge in COVID-19 cases in India, the Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland said: “On behalf of the whole Commonwealth...
The SUN Business Network Launches in Ethiopia to Scale Up Private Sector Engagement in Nutrition

The SUN Business Network Launches in Ethiopia to Scale Up Private...

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The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, GAIN will today launch the Scaling Up Nutrition Business Network, SBN, to support small and medium-sized entrepreneurs involved...
Boity puts weight behind gender-based violence organisation

Boity puts weight behind gender-based violence organisation

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Donates winnings from Sanlam Moola-Money Family Game Show Today, musician and entrepreneur, Boity Thulo donated her R50 000 winnings from the country’s first ever financial education TV game show...
KLM flights from South Africa to Amsterdam Cancelled from 23 January 2021 due to the Dutch travel ban

Here’s How You Can Celebrate King’s Day At Home

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The 27th of April is one of the most important dates in the Dutch calendar as the country celebrates its monarchy in the most spectacular way. The national...

New Floating Base For Hope Statue On The Black River

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  Cape Town, 19 April 2021. The HOPE statue placed in the water where the Liesbeeck and Black Rivers converge, has become a much-loved and...
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Reducing malnutrition in SA through partnerships

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Malnutrition has been a challenge in South Africa for a very long time, with a particular impact on children under 5 years of age....
The Van Zyl Family Confirms The Passing Of Sindi Van Zyl

The Van Zyl Family Confirms The Passing Of Sindi Van Zyl

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The van Zyl family humbly thank everyone who stood together with them recently to help raise funds for Sindi’s hospital bill, in addition to...
Commonwealth pays tribute to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Commonwealth pays tribute to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

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It was announced today by Buckingham Palace that Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, died this morning at Windsor Castle. The Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, the...
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Foreign Pensions: A Highly Efficient Way to Internationalise Wealth and Protect...

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Foreign Pensions: A Highly Efficient Way to Internationalise Wealth and Protect One's Assets In today's volatile financial environment, many individuals are seeking ways to safeguard...

Capegate to Host CANSA Shavathon:Show Your Support with ‘Fearless Hair to...

ICT & HIGHER ED: THE NEED TO DEVELOP WELL-ROUNDED GRADUATES IN...

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Meet The Visionary Behind Rolling Stone Africa

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Meet D. Romuald Bellegarde-Smeralda: The Visionary Behind Rolling Stone Africa Founder & CEO of Mwankom Group, Bridging Afro Culture and Global Media Africa's cultural and creative...

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DR. LIZELLE GROBLER: MASTERING THE ART OF READING PEOPLE AND RECOGNIZING...

AFROTEQ CONGRATULATES SANETT UYS ON HER APPOINTMENT AS RICS SA BOARD...

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