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Where do we come from? And where are we going? This is the Eastern Cape’s view of our galaxy, the Milky Way, lying low in the western sky. The photograph was taken by retired Rhodes maths education Prof Marc Schäfer from his home-built observatory in the Winterberg a few days ago. He said: 'The visible Milky Way is a blend of between 200 and 400-billion stars, although we can only discern a tiny fraction of about 2,500 in our sky with our naked eye. For me, the sight of the Milky Way reminds me of how unique and small we are and also stirs in me a profound sense of significance to be part of this universe. Just the fact that I can stand here and marvel at the sight of our galaxy, and ask difficult questions about the universe contributes to this significance.'
SHARK ATTACK

When light departs and returns to the heavens

A swimmer recounts the tragic loss of friend Janine Lochrenberg to a great white shark off Orient Beach, reflecting on grief, community, and humanity's profound connection to the ocean.

  • Deloris Koan