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Our Living Community - 14 January 2026

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It’s a lovely day in Cape Town and you decide to go out into the mountains to enjoy the beautiful scenery and take in the smells and sounds. But something goes wrong and you call the Wilderness Search and Rescue number 021 937 0300 for help. David Nel gives Otto van der Walt some insight into all the teams and processes that kick into action.
14 Jan English South Africa Science · Nature

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