Organisations ramp up upskilling for rangers
About 174 rangers died in the line of duty, between June 2024 and May 2025. The International Ranger Federation (IRF) confirmed these figures ahead of Rangers Day, commemorated globally to…
6 orphaned rhinos are now moms
Six rhinos who were rescued from poachers since 2017, are now moms. The animals’ parents were poached at different Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife (Ezemvelo) reserves, but after years of rehabilitation, were…
Finley’s ocean safari continues
This article was written by the South African Association for Marine Biological Research (SAAMBR). Finley is wasting no time settling back into life in the big blue. Since her release,…
Game Ranger’s Association to ramp up training for rangers and related services
The Game Ranger’s Association of Africa (GRAA) has released a resource to ramp up training to boost the capacity of rangers, across the continent. Louise de Bruin, Chief Executive Officer…
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…