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latest news & developments
Wildlife surprise: Elusive forest shrew found in Western Cape
The critically endangered mammal was rediscovered in Boosmansbos Wilderness Area, after a 46-year absence
Wildfires ravage 32 000 hectares of Western Cape land this fire season
The Swartberg Protected Area sees largest damage with more than 15 500 hectares burned
Illegal succulent trade is the Western Cape’s most prevalent wildlife crime
CapeNature says 650 species and more than 1.2 million harvested wild plants have been seized in the past four years
Killing spree: Honey badger wipes out 11 endangered penguins at Cape reserve
Making the discovery was awful, said seabird conservationist at pioneering colony
Infectious avian flu strain hits the Western Cape
CapeNature might have to close affected bird reserves if the outbreak becomes too severe
‘Bush doctors’ sentenced for wild garlic harvesting
The Bellville magistrate’s court has handed down its long-awaited judgment on the fate of five men arrested in 2020 for harvesting wild garlic without a permit
Wild garlic harvesters back in court
Healers say the plant is part of their heritage, but officials counter that it is a protected species