Although some progress has been made, finding solutions for the future of more than 7 400 captive lions and thousands of workers at the 519 facilities is complex and will take years to resolve
It has taken two animal organisations and a local community working together to halt the trade in reptiles, puppies and other animals on the side of a Johannesburg intersection
Snow falls in the city about every 10 years, with the last sprinkling in 2012
Australian crayfish, carp from Europe and Asia, silver carp from China, Nile tilapia, the North American largemouth bass and mosquitofish, suckermouth catfish from South America and alien snails have invaded the park
Excess sulphur dioxide emissions will pollute the air, kill humans and damage the economy, they say
Recovery could take five to 14 days, advises Johannesburg Water
Over the past 20 years, up to 2016, various organisations had spent nearly R350 million on alien plant control operations in the park
Senzo Mchunu must provide an affidavit in 45 court days stating what has been done to deal with the problem
Securing the country’s car sector is critical with the global shift to a cleaner transport industry
Ratepayers have warned Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda of legal action if the problem is not resolved