South African cheetahs arrive safely in India, now conservationists wait to see whether the big cats can thrive
/ 21 February 2023

South African cheetahs arrive safely in India, now conservationists wait to see whether the big cats can thrive

Scientists on both sides weigh in as concerns are raised over animals’ welfare and viability of ambitious project to repopulate Asian savannah

But questions remain over viability of contentious project

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Study finds no evidence dehorning rhinos has an impact on the species
/ 30 September 2022

Study finds no evidence dehorning rhinos has an impact on the species

A small study shows it doesn’t have a detrimental effect on the animals but more research is needed

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Study finds no evidence dehorning rhinos has an impact on the species
/ 29 September 2022

Study finds no evidence dehorning rhinos has an impact on the species

A small study shows it doesn’t have a detrimental effect on the animals but more research is needed

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Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala neighbours frown at interest in ‘old robbery’
/ 17 June 2022

Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala neighbours frown at interest in ‘old robbery’

The residents of Vingerkraal village say the president often drops by for a chat without his bodyguards

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Cape fur seal die-off: NGO fundraises for test kits to help to find out why
/ 14 February 2022

Cape fur seal die-off: NGO fundraises for test kits to help to find out why

Work is underway to determine if a marine biotoxin is linked to seal mortalities, although preliminary tests have proven negative or insignificant

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Heineken buying Distell will allow for its diversification in the wake of waning beer sales
/ 19 November 2021

Heineken buying Distell will allow for its diversification in the wake of waning beer sales

Heineken set to brew up local market

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South African soldiers have been fighting in a distant land for 20 years
/ 22 September 2021

South African soldiers have been fighting in a distant land for 20 years

Troops were sent to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2001 as part of the UN peacekeeping mission that became an offensive against rebels

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