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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.
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Prestons Liquor Stores weekly specials: May 2021 and are available in Port Elizabeth, Despatch and Uitenhage. Selected products available in George and Port Alfred. Online Deliveries is only available in Port Elizabeth, Despatch and …
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Franklin expedition: DNA test identifies member of 1845 Arctic voyage: A member of a doomed 1845 Arctic voyage has been identified by researchers who matched his DNA with that of a living descendent from South Africa. Tests confirmed skeletal remains recovered from an …
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DNA Identifies Sailor From Doomed 1845 Expedition to Find the Famed Northwest Passage: For the first time, a member of Sir John Franklin’s legendary expedition has been identified. through DNA. The damned voyage of two ships to find the Northwest Passage has captivated history since …
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NPA probes Gqeberha harbour crew: The NPA is investigating reports that authorities have been misled. The Eastern Cape Health Department says no one was informed that someone on board a carrier vessel was displaying symptoms of …
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The Garden Route: South Africa: Having taken us along Route 66 last issue, Chris Handy and his son Adam relive their travels along South Africa’s famous Garden …
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Mother’s Day: Safety should be our gift: One way of doing it, she adds, is by focussing on their safety and security and offering them the best protection possible. “Any opportunity to focus on personal safety should be used. We can give our …
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Zimbabwe: Makaza in 50km Ultra Marathon: The challenge for the athletes is to try and break the 50km world record and the race has received bronze label status from the International Association of Ultra-runners. Makaza is among several …
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When does the Lions tour start? Full fixtures for 2021 South Africa trip: The British and Irish Lions take on world champions South Africa this summer, with the squad announced this week …
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