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💡 SolutionsCape Town School Boosts Pass Rate 20% in Two Years
A Cape Town high school lifted its graduation rate from 69% to 89% in just two years through extra study time, community meals, and unwavering belief in their students. Top achiever Sandiego Ruiters overcame a shooting that cost him a year of school to lead his class.
🌐 Global NewsPuff Adder's Brilliant Defense Strategy Saves Its Life in South Africa
In a remarkable wildlife encounter near Cape Town, South Africa, a clever puff adder successfully defended itself from a Cape cobra using the most unexpected strategy: absolutely nothing. The adder's passive resistance technique, simply increasing friction by existing, proved more effective than any active defense could have been.
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🏆 SportsCape Town's Inspiring 150-Year Swimming Legacy: Athletes Conquer Robben Island
For 150 years, courageous swimmers have been tackling the legendary 7.4km Robben Island crossing in Cape Town's icy waters. What started with a single brave attempt in 1876 has blossomed into hundreds of athletes annually achieving this pinnacle feat of endurance, community, and human determination.