Rare Kogia found stranded in the Overstrand
A rare Kogia species was found stranded by a team from the Dyer Island Conservation Trust, on Reconciliation Day (16th December 2025). The team responded to a call about its…
DJ, the Sea Turtle back in the ocean
This article was written by SAAMBR, the South African Association for Marine Biological Research. DJ the Loggerhead sea turtle is back in the ocean after more than a decade of…
Meteor showers to paint night skies with light
The Geminids also known as meteor showers, are visible to sky-gazers in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. They are most active from the 4th until the 20th December, peaking…
Three rare toad species discovered in Africa
Three tree dwelling species were discovered by a team of international researchers in Tanzania. Their findings were made public on Thursday, in a scientific journal-Vertebrate Zoology, on Thursday. The three…
Rare Erica cunoniensis back from extinction
A Rare Erica cunoniensis species, feared to be extinct back in 2012, was rediscovered by conservationists at the Kogelberg Nature Reserve. CapeNature staff, in partnership with members of the Custodians…
Miss Earth heads to the Philippines to represent SA
Jenique Botha, recently crowned Miss Earth South Africa 2025, is heading to Manila, Philippines, to represent the country, thanks to Cathay Pacific Airlines. Botha will be competing with 82 contestants…
17 schools invited to Energy Career Expo in East London
Seventeen schools were invited to an Energy Career Expo, held at George Randal High School in East London, on Friday. Organisers of the event are Eskom’s Koeberg,and other stakeholders including…
New GEF programme to deliver USD 300,000
Calls for proposals are expected to be announced in January 2026, following the launch of a pilot initiative of the GEF Small Grants Program (SGP). The programme will be open…
Nelson Mandela Bay records an increase in international visitors
Tourism in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, is showing “organic, steady growth.” This is according to Bassie Kamana, the Mayoral Committee Member (MMC) for Economic Development, Tourism and Agriculture (EDTA)…
Bioeconomy at US$4 trillion
The global bioeconomy, is currently at US$4 trillion and is expected to grow US$30 trillion by 2050. Such an economy uses renewable resources such as plants, animals, biomass and waste…