Joburg is the largest urban forest in the world
Fascinated by news of Johannesburg being the largest urban man-made forest in the world? Factually, Johannesburg shares this top spot with Brazil’s Tjuca National Park, in Rio de Jainero, measured…
Abalone valued at R7m found en route to Gauteng
The Kuilsrivier Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit in conjunction with Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environmental Investigation Unit, arrested two suspects for abalone poaching on Wednesday, one Zimbabwean national,…
Pilot to limit wind blown sand at Sonwabe begins
A pilot project to test the limit of nets against windblown sand, began on Wednesday, in Cape Town. The initiative is along Baden Powell Drive, at Sonwabe Beach in Muizenberg.…
Tetra Tech commits to COP29 goals
Global consulting and engineering company TetraTech, has committed to positively impact communities sustainably. This week at COP29 the international community is gathering to advance its commitments and enable global climate…
“The Wilds” is 100 years old
The City of Johannesburg celebrated the centenary of the Wilds Nature Reserve, this week. Often referred to as “The Wilds” this area has a rich tapestry of natural beauty and…
Royalty out in support of conservation and climate change
William, The Prince of Wales, was in Cape Town this week, for Earthshot Awards. Finalists are global innovators, entrepreneurs, community leaders and advocates addressing climate and environmental challenges. Speaking about…
12 juvenile loggerhead turtles released into iSimangaliso Wetland Park
The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Centre, has released 12 of the 605 loggerhead turtle hatchlings that were stranded on Western Cape beaches in April this year. Talitha Noble-Trull,…
Beekepers equipped with gear
The Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARDE) in partnership with the South African Bee Industry Organisation (SABIO), handed over Beekeeping Equipment and engaged the HoneyBee Sector on Friday.…
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The President Cyril Ramaphosa received a courtesy call from the Prince of Wales at Genadendal, the official residence of the President in Cape Town, Western Cape.The Prince of Wales is…
Focus on Wildlife Crime Week held in Cape Town
Representatives of law enforcement agencies, judicial institutions, environmental ministries and the private sector are meeting to discuss new threats and identify possible solutions to dismantle organized criminal groups and stop…