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Did you know? YOUR TYRES DON’T STOP LIGHTNING!
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Did you know? YOUR TYRES DON’T STOP LIGHTNING!

Your car’s rubber tyres do not protect you from lightning. In a fully enclosed vehicle with a metal roof and sides, the outer metal shell conducts the electrical current around the occupants and towards the ground. Keep the windows closed and avoid touching exposed metal or plugged-in electrical devices. Convertibles and open vehicles do not offer the same protection. A strike can still damage tyres, windows and electronics – so while the car may help protect you, it could need more than a service afterwards!

POLL — Do you prefer a voice note over a typed message?
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POLL — Do you prefer a voice note over a typed message?

Some love hearing a familiar voice; others would rather read a message than listen to a five-minute story! Voice notes add a personal touch, while typed messages are easy to scan. Do voice notes get your vote? Here’s how you can participate.

HAVE YOUR SAY — Are you an early bird?
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HAVE YOUR SAY — Are you an early bird?

Do you leap out of bed ready to tackle the day, or does your alarm need several attempts to convince you? Tell us whether sunrise is your favourite time… or whether you’d rather meet the day after a second cup of coffee.

HOW LONG IS THE ROAD FROM MEETING TO FINISHED?
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HOW LONG IS THE ROAD FROM MEETING TO FINISHED?

A 3.38 km road rehabilitation project in KwaZulu-Natal began in September 2023. The province’s 2026 budget still listed it among delayed projects, citing the contractor’s cash flow problems. In Northern Ireland, officials scheduled 2.2 km o

Are you an early bird?
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Are you an early bird?

Do you leap out of bed ready to tackle the day, or does your alarm need several attempts to convince you? Tell us whether sunrise is your favourite time… or whether you’d rather meet the day after a second cup of coffee. Here’s how you can