Jaclyn Stephenson

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How Easter is celebrated around the world

1 April 2012 | Jaclyn Stephenson

While we are tucking into our hotcross buns and chocolate eggs that the Easter bunny brought us, remember that Easter has more meaning than the public holidays, eating and relaxing. Here we look at the traditions, customs and festivities that people go through around the world to celebrate Easter.

10 budget Easter bush breaks near Kruger National Park

26 March 2012 | Jaclyn Stephenson

If the thought of the spending a long Easter weekend out in the bush far away from the city seems a little expensive, then check out these 10 budget bush breaks this Easter, all from R230 - R600 a night, all close to the Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga.

Tanganyika: leading the longest lake for charity

6 March 2012 | Jaclyn Stephenson

Five men took on a journey of a lifetime: kayaking along the longest lake in the world Lake Tanganyika for a good cause.

SanParks calls for society to help in the fight against rhino poaching

29 February 2012 | Jaclyn Stephenson

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With the death of two more rhinos in the Kruger National Park yesterday, as well as the arrest of four KNP officials, SanParks is calling on society to help in the fight against rhino poaching.

US military radar detection equipment at Durbanville Hills Wine Estate

U.S. military radar detection equipment to be used in the fight against rhino poaching

22 February 2012 | Jaclyn Stephenson

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Yesterday Durbanville Hills Wine Estate hosted a demonstration of US military radar detection equipment that could be the answer to South Africa's rhino poaching problems. The high-tech security system will be beneficial in protecting not just rhinos, but all endangered animals in South Africa.

To taste or not to taste? That is the question

21 February 2012 | Jaclyn Stephenson

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Think you have what it takes to savour local cuisine around the world? Would you be able to eat some of the world’s weirdest delicacies? Have a look at these dishes and decide which you could stomach.

Nikon vs Canon (photograph courtesy of Yampyank)

Canon vs Nikon: the face-off

7 February 2012 | Jaclyn Stephenson

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Recently we asked our readers whether they preferred to use a Nikon or a Canon. The results have been tallied and here are the findings.