Laguna beach temporarily closed
Laguna beach was temporarily closed on Thursday, due to poor water quality. Dr Simphiwe Ndlovu, Director of Recreation and Parks, said the beach will remain closed until test results show…
Day 10: Fire in Cederberg is 85% contained
The fire in Cederberg, which has now burnt an estimated ±35 016 hectares, is somewhat contained. Cape Nature said in a statement, the fire is 85% contained and is in…
SAWS warns against heavy rains for most parts of the country on New Year’s Eve
Heavy rains, thunderstorms and damaging winds (at Level 4), are expected over the OR Tambo and Amathole Districts of the Eastern Cape, on New Year’s Eve. The South African Weather…
Heavy rains damaged mud homes in Mpumalanga
Mud homes were destroyed in the Chief Albert Luthuli Municipal area, on Tuesday, following heavy rains in Mpumalanga. Mbuso Magubane, the Mayor of the area, said he activated a Disaster…
An eel was rescued in Bedfordview
This article was written by the Johannesburg Wildlife Vets. You won’t believe who turned up next to the road in Bedfordview, Johannesburg… Last week, a lady phoned us to say…
55 -year old arrested for harbouring tortoises
A 55 -year old suspect was arrested for being in possession of protected species, mainly tortoises. The suspect was nabbed by a multidisciplinary team during the police’s Shanela 2 festive…
Cederberg’s 8 -day fire has burnt 34,000 hectares
The fire in the Cederberg Municipality has burnt an estimated 34,000 hectares, since it began on the 22nd December 2025. It has moved through Algeria, Driehoek, Kromrivier, Stadsaal and Truitjieskraal,…
Mbongeni Sikhakhane, AFASA Chair in KZN, gunned down
Mbongeni Sikhakhane, Provincial Chairperson of the African Farmers Association of South Africa (AFASA), in KwaZulu Natal (KZN), was gunned down over the weekend. AFASA said the organisation is still shocked.…
Fireworks treated differently across SA
Fireworks are treated differently in different cities and towns across South Africa. Gift Malapane of the Soweto Environmental Group, urged residents to avoid fireworks outside of dedicated times by the…
Poaching of species widespread
The report assessed 15 illicit markets and found organized crime, is on the rise, eroding state institutions. Experts also found that in addition to mineral deposits, criminals have been exploiting…