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Friday, February 21, 2025

Environment

Urgent call for Pangolin conservation as South Africa faces record poaching rates

Urgent call for Pangolin conservation as South Africa faces record poaching rates

By Dominic Naidoo | Published 4h ago

Pangolins face extinction at an alarming rate, with one killed every three minutes. Despite China's proposed cuts to pangolin scale use, fears of illegal trade and hidden stockpiles persist.

Heavy rainfall and flooding warnings issued for KwaZulu-Natal

By Thobeka Ngema | Published Feb 19, 2025

Severe weather warnings have been issued for KwaZulu-Natal as heavy rainfall of up to 100mm is expected, leading to potential flooding and disruptions across the province.

Heavy rainfall and flooding warnings issued for KwaZulu-Natal

Heavy rainfall and flooding warnings issued for KwaZulu-Natal

South African artists are upcycling padel balls into eco-friendly furniture

By Sarene Kloren | Published Feb 19, 2025

South African artists are upcycling padel balls into eco-friendly furniture

Rangers to euthanise 90 dolphins stranded on remote Australian beach

By AFP | Published Feb 19, 2025

Rangers to euthanise 90 dolphins stranded on remote Australian beach

uShaka Sea World celebrates release of thorntail stingray pups

By Thobeka Ngema | Published Feb 18, 2025

uShaka Sea World celebrates release of thorntail stingray pups

Heavy rainfall and flooding expected across central and eastern South Africa

By Thobeka Ngema | Published Feb 17, 2025

Heavy rainfall and flooding expected across central and eastern South Africa

Is ocean productivity declining? understanding the impacts on fisheries and climate

By Gcwalisile Khanyile | Published Feb 14, 2025

Is ocean productivity declining? understanding the impacts on fisheries and climate

WATCH: Cape cobra devours puff adder at Langebaan Lagoon

By Sarene Kloren | Published Feb 12, 2025

WATCH: Cape cobra devours puff adder at Langebaan Lagoon

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Joshlin Smith's kidnapping trial scheduled for March 3 in Saldanha Bay

Joshlin Smith's kidnapping trial scheduled for March 3 in Saldanha Bay

Ramaphosa downplays US Secretary of State's absence at G20

Ramaphosa downplays US Secretary of State's absence at G20

Ramaphosa calls for global diplomacy amid Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Ramaphosa calls for global diplomacy amid Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Meet Leah Mari: the musical marvel making waves in South Africa’s theatre scene

Meet Leah Mari: the musical marvel making waves in South Africa’s theatre scene

WATCH: US President Trump reinstates plastic straws, says paper ones ‘don’t work’

By Lutho Pasiya | Published Feb 11, 2025

WATCH: US President Trump reinstates plastic straws, says paper ones ‘don’t work’

WATCH: US President Trump reinstates plastic straws, says paper ones ‘don’t work’

SPCA culls over 6,000 chickens in distressing case of animal cruelty

By Robin-Lee Francke | Published Feb 8, 2025

SPCA culls over 6,000 chickens in distressing case of animal cruelty

SPCA culls over 6,000 chickens in distressing case of animal cruelty

BirdLife South Africa and SANCCOB challenge government on African penguin protection

By Chevon Booysen | Published Feb 6, 2025

BirdLife South Africa and SANCCOB challenge government on African penguin protection

BirdLife South Africa and SANCCOB challenge government on African penguin protection

New AI air quality sensors to provide critical insights for public health

By Dominic Naidoo | Published Feb 6, 2025

New AI air quality sensors to provide critical insights for public health

New AI air quality sensors to provide critical insights for public health

New R46 million early warning system aims to protect KZN communities from extreme weather

By Xolile Mtembu | Published Feb 5, 2025

New R46 million early warning system aims to protect KZN communities from extreme weather

New R46 million early warning system aims to protect KZN communities from extreme weather

Government faces legal challenge over 'flawed' African Penguin protections

By Dominic Naidoo | Published Feb 5, 2025

Government faces legal challenge over 'flawed' African Penguin protections

Government faces legal challenge over 'flawed' African Penguin protections

Snake in the bowl: How a Mozambique spitting cobra ended up in a Kruger Park toilet

By Dominic Naidoo | Published Feb 5, 2025

Snake in the bowl: How a Mozambique spitting cobra ended up in a Kruger Park toilet

Snake in the bowl: How a Mozambique spitting cobra ended up in a Kruger Park toilet

South Africa’s 20-million-year-old fynbos fish face final gasp

By Dominic Naidoo | Published Feb 4, 2025

South Africa’s 20-million-year-old fynbos fish face final gasp

South Africa’s 20-million-year-old fynbos fish face final gasp

Uprooting Cape Region’s thirsty pine trees to avert water crisis

By Opinion | Published Feb 3, 2025

Uprooting Cape Region’s thirsty pine trees to avert water crisis

Uprooting Cape Region’s thirsty pine trees to avert water crisis

Conservation success for Cape Mountain Zebras, but threats persist

By Dominic Naidoo | Published Feb 3, 2025

Conservation success for Cape Mountain Zebras, but threats persist

Conservation success for Cape Mountain Zebras, but threats persist

The importance of gentle bee relocation: How to move hives safely

By Sarene Kloren | Published Feb 3, 2025

The importance of gentle bee relocation: How to move hives safely

The importance of gentle bee relocation: How to move hives safely

Black mamba rescued after feasting on feral kittens in Shallcross, Durban

By Thobeka Ngema | Published Jan 29, 2025

Black mamba rescued after feasting on feral kittens in Shallcross, Durban

Black mamba rescued after feasting on feral kittens in Shallcross, Durban

South African conservationist Dr Aaniyah Martin joins global Antarctic expedition

By Dominic Naidoo | Published Jan 27, 2025

South African conservationist Dr Aaniyah Martin joins global Antarctic expedition

South African conservationist Dr Aaniyah Martin joins global Antarctic expedition

Another rhino calf born at Care for Wild: a step towards conservation

By Thobeka Ngema | Published Jan 23, 2025

Another rhino calf born at Care for Wild: a step towards conservation

Another rhino calf born at Care for Wild: a step towards conservation

Tragic festive season: 28 bodies recovered by SAPS in Gauteng waters

By Robin-Lee Francke | Published Jan 23, 2025

Tragic festive season: 28 bodies recovered by SAPS in Gauteng waters

Tragic festive season: 28 bodies recovered by SAPS in Gauteng waters

Penguin divorce rates threaten future of species

By Dominic Naidoo | Published Jan 23, 2025

Penguin divorce rates threaten future of species

Penguin divorce rates threaten future of species

Cape Town firefighters tackle multiple incidents amid extreme heat

By Robin-Lee Francke | Published Jan 22, 2025

Cape Town firefighters tackle multiple incidents amid extreme heat

Cape Town firefighters tackle multiple incidents amid extreme heat