Clean rivers take centre stage in Tshwane
Clean rivers in water-scarce South Africa became central in Tshwane, over the weekend. Jack Bloom, Deputy Minister of Forestry, launched the 2026 Clear Rivers Campaign at the Apies River in…
Five arrested for Pangolin smuggling in Malmesbury
Five suspects were arrested for pangolin smuggling in Malmesbury, on Friday. They are between the ages of 28 and 53. Police said they received a tip-off about a planned pangolin…
Rise of the fynbos
First published by the Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy Where fire raged through six months ago, at an area managed by the Walker Bay Conservancy, some fynbos flowers are already in…
Injured poacher arrested, but three of his partners in crime fled the scene
Field Rangers at the Kruger National Park, encountered four suspected rhino poachers, during an observation patrol, on Sunday evening, close to midnight. The rangers approached the poachers. This led to…
Burial of rare Fin Whale underway near Gansbaai
Authorities have decided to bury the carcass of a rare female Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus). The whale beached between Hermanus and De Kelders, on Wednesday, 1 July 2026. It is…
Police uncovered 1,048 units of abalone in Gqeberha
Police found abalone with an estimated street value of R130 000, hidden near Gate 1 at Noordhoek along Marine Drive, on Wednesday. Brigadier Loyiso Ngalo, Acting District Commissioner for Nelson…
Joburg Zoo joins global animal care organisation
The Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo renewed its membership with the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). WAZA informed its other members on Friday that the Zoo meets its…
Suspect nabbed for possession of protected cycads
A 38-year-old Zimbabwean national was arrested in Kariega, on Monday, for the possession of protected cycads in contravention of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (NEMBA). Police said they acted…
Residents encouraged to plant indigenous listed trees after floods ravaged hundreds of thousands
The George Municipality encouraged residents to plant trees after hundreds of trees were destroyed by recent storms. As a result, the Municipality published recommended tree lists for property owners. The…
Joburg City Park injects R5 million into Leiklip Park
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) unveiled a R5 million project at Leiklip Park in Eldorado Park. The investment is expected to provide residents with an inclusive and vibrant public…