Wits expert receives boost to further research
Dr Shannon Conradie, lecturer in the School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences, at the University of the Witwatersrand, was awarded the Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant. She will…
Voluntary exit from captive lion industry programme
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is calling people to voluntarily exit the Captive Lion Industry, by surrendering their stockpiles of bones and derivatives. In December 2022,…
UP hosts international congress on natural product research, highlights value of indigenous knowledge systems
The concept of integrating indigenous knowledge systems into the national healthcare framework was discussed extensively at a recently held Congress. About 300 delegates from 22 countries were in attendance at…
SANRAL details steps of investing in the environment
Some environmental groups that have taken action against the South African National Roads AGENCY (SANRAL) recently, over environmental concerns are Kasselman, the Centre for Environmental Rights and a group made…
Rocky, the baby seal survives
Article written by uShaka Marine World In early October a young male elephant seal made a grand appearance on the beach at Rocky Bay on the lower south coast of…
Giraffes are a step closer to receiving more protection
The Fish and Wildlife Service in the United States of America is pushing for giraffe species to be listed as endangered or threatened. In just 30 years, populations decreased by…
35 – ton whale carcass successfully moved from Hout Bay
Cape Town residents came face to face with a massive whale carcass bobbing in Hout Bay waters on Sunday. The Whale carcass weighed 35 tons. The City of Cape Town…
Limpopo giant trees now in the Guinness Book of Records
Big Trees in Limpopo are now recorded in the Guinness World Records. The Sagole Big tree, is recorded as the largest Boabab in the world.The tree is located in Masisi,…
Sasol Chemicals Launches NACOL 18-98: A Palm-Free, Biobased Ingredient for the Personal Care Industry
Sasol Chemicals launched a new rapeseed oil-based alternative, on Monday, for the personal care industry. NACOL 18-98, a palm-free, biobased stearyl alcohol solution, reduces environmental impact, supports compliance with European…
Westridge Rose Garden open to all
The first ever Westridge Rose Garden, is open to all families.It is a partnership between senior citizens of Mitchells Plain and the City of Cape Town. The wonder garden is…