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Former athlete to walk 5 000km for charity – Port Elizabeth in the News

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Former athlete to walk 5 000km for charity: AFTER recently completing a 1 000km walk to raise money for charity, Audie Claassen (69), from Kareedouw, has extended his walk to an additional 4 000km, in the hope that he will be able to raise much …
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First member of ill-fated 1845 Franklin expedition is identified by DNA analysis: The identity of the skeletal remains of a member of the 1845 Franklin expedition has been confirmed using DNA and genealogical analyses by a team of researchers from the University of Waterloo, …
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How the humble Falcon ute became a Ford Ranchero: We love uncovering stories of little known Aussie exports. Last month, we discovered how the HQ Holden ute served time in South Africa as a rebadged Chevrolet El Camino. South Africa’s love affair wi …
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Makaza in 50km ultra marathon: SEASONED long distance runner, Collen Makaza, has set his sights on the Nedbank 50km Ultra Marathon on May 23 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
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His Ship Vanished in the Arctic 176 Years Ago. DNA Has Offered a Clue.: For the first time, researchers have identified the remains of a sailor from the doomed 1845 Franklin expedition of the fabled Northwest Passage.
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DNA links Franklin expedition crew member to descendant for the first time: An incredible day for me and my family’ Canadian archeologists have used DNA analysis to identify the remains of a Franklin expedition sailor and to link him with his modern-day descendants. “The news …
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‘Kiss baby for me’: First use of DNA to link Franklin expedition sailor to descendant: Canadian archeologists have used DNA analysis to identify the remains of a Franklin expedition sailor and to link him with his modern-day descendants. “The news came by email and I was at work,” said …
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South Africa: Three Insights From Three Decades in the Car Business: Opinion – Overseeing SA’s biggest infrastructure investment in two decades while managing a massive manufacturing and export operation is only achieved with total commitment by all personnel.
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Armscor chief’s testimony at commission delayed: Advocate Viwe Notshe told the Zondo commission there were delays in the finalisation of the affidavits related to chief executive of Armscor Kevin Wakeford’s evidence.
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