Namibia plans to cull wildlife
The Government of Namibia is planning to cull wildlife in its National Parks. About 723 wild animals will be slaughtered, including 83 elephants, 300 zebras, 30 hippos, 60 buffaloes, 50…
3,500 trees to be planted in the capital city
About 3,500 trees will be planted this month in Tshwane, marking the start of Arbor Month. Bernice Swarts, Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, who launched the initiative…
Oil spill in parts of the Duzi
Water and sanitation teams took water samples in the Msunduzi (Duzi) River on Friday, after the Litterboom Project reported an oil spill and called for help via social media. Oil…
Africa’s epidemic of underinvestment
Of an estimated amount of more than $400 billion spent on clean energy last year, only $2.6 billion went to African nations. Yet in Africa, as in all regions, the…
160 rhinos rewildered
160 rhino were rewilded within South Africa, in the last year. African Parks said in a statement marking a year since the inception of the project, rhinos were moved to…
Elephants spotted near Mkhuhlu
Six elephants were spotted roaming the streets in Mkhuhlu, close to the Kruger National Park, on Wednesday evening. Authorities have not yet confirmed where the elephants came from, but residents…
First ever pup born in EL killed
The first of its kind pup born on the East London coast on Thursday, was clubbed to death, two days later. Conservationist, Div de Villiers, took to social media to…
Saldanha tops in waste management
Saldanha Bay Municipality was voted as the top performer in the 2023 Regional Municipal Waste Management Recognition Programme (MWMRP), by the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning…
Poaching kingpin jailed
Simon Ernesto Valoi, or “Navara” was sentenced to 27 years in prison for his role in leading a rhino-poaching syndicate.His accomplice, Paulo Zukula, received a 24-year sentence. The Minister of…
Spotted Gully Sharks released to the ocean
The Two Oceans Aquarium team, released four spotted gully sharks into the ocean near Mgwalana in the Eastern Cape. The spotted gully sharks (Triakis megalopterus) were housed at the Aquarium’s…