Freshwater fish, sharks, rays, endemic plants and iconic mammals are among the country’s fastest-declining species, as invasive species, reduced freshwater flows and pollution intensify
Public comment deadline extended as concerns raised about risks to fragile Karoo Basin
A pioneering project explores how stargazing can ease anxiety, boost mood and strengthen family bonds, using the night sky as a natural therapy
But critics say hybridisation risks and habitat loss mean wild bontebok remain vulnerable
A coalition of African nations has secured new Cites controls on the international trade of hornbills amid concerns over habitat loss and surging demand for body parts
Most of the continent’s wildlife survives outside of protected areas
New study finds that some SA populations are estimated to have fallen 95% in only eight years
The region’s push to ease wildlife trade rules was firmly rejected at Cites CoP20, with countries voting down proposals affecting giraffes, elephants and rhinos. The summit also ushered in historic protections for imperilled shark and ray species
New 3 100m weather station promises vital insights into rainfall, temperature and extreme weather patterns in a changing climate
Organised syndicates remain a national security threat, demanding a full policing ‘reset’