Livestock recovered in the EC
About 84 sheep and 22 lambs, to the value of R 116 000-00, were recovered by the Elliot Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit (STU) in Ugie. Major General Lindelwa…
Turning a new leaf?
Researchers at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have found ways of turning a notorious invader plant, Tree-of-heaven, into something descent and usable. The Tree-of-heaven, was introduced as an ornamental tree…
Rare female rhino caught on camera
Conservationists are excited at the evidence of Javan rhino presence in Indonesia.News of a female Javan rhino, caught on camera in April this year, by officials of the Ujung Kulon…
R500K Abalone found in Makhanda
Abalone with an estimated street value of R500 000, was confiscated along the N2, on the 05th of August 2024. Members of the Grahamstown Highway Patrol and Crime Prevention Unit…
Work restarts to recover grounded vessel
Work to rescue a grounded cargo vessel, the MV Ultra Galaxy, is expected to restart this week after stormy weather tossed it over earlier in July. Speaking to media and…
Birth of new baby
The birth of a child signifies much in a family. Similarly, the birth of a baby rhino at the Kariega Game Reserve, has brought excitement to staff and animal lovers.“We…
To mow or not to….
Barrydale Caravan Park and Heritage Garden, is proof not mowing grass can provide some wins for nature. Corne’ Brink, a Horticulturalist heading up the Project, said “no mow areas” provide…
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44 000 litres of diesel on the N12 About 44 000 litres of diesel were spilled on the N12 yesterday, in a tanker crash.The road was closed for hours during…
2 arrested for poaching endangered plants
Two suspects were arrested for poaching endangered plants in Olifantshoek, in the Northern Cape, yesterday. The South African Police in Olifantshoek (SAPS B-Relief) found the two in possession of endangered…
Worst case scenario hits: SAMSA preps for an oil spill
A team of about 125 people from local communities are ready to tackle an oil spill on the West Coast. This, after a grounded cargo ship broke apart yesterday, due…