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PHOTO ESSAY: A short crossing: Life along the Xhorha River

Today at 11:00 AM, via Daily Maverick

Residents of Xhora Mouth regularly depend on a ferry to traverse the Xhorha River, often paying a small fee to make the journey between neighbouring villages. After attending a funeral prayer service in another community, these elders begin their long trip back home, highlighting how the river remains both a vital link and a daily challenge for local residents.

Sport

Team Mouat eye third Olympics – but without Hardie

Today at 11:00 AM, via BBC News

Three members of Team Mouat sign on to try to win an elusive Olympic curling gold medal after consecutive silvers – but Grant Hardie has opted to leave the world’s leading rink after nine years.