Dinokeng is the only residential Big Five game reserve in the world within the boundaries of a metro
The reserve connects the Maluti Drakensberg Transfrontier Conservation Area to southern grazing lands. Conservationists hope there will soon be a continuous protected area
The water utility is carrying out the 39-day work to restore old pipes
Most foreign drink bottles are dumped from ships, but loose lids drift from South East Asia
Despite its resources and capacity for green energy storage, the province at the heart of the energy transition reaps minimal benefits due to an export-heavy focus
Exposure to heavy metals is associated with various biological risks such as damage to the kidneys, liver, lungs, reproductive system and nervous system
A cyclone, or a hurricane, can knock a small or at-risk country off its growth trajectory for years, if not decades
Eskom is a political entity and not a private company, which is why it has been unable to truly hold non-paying customers accountable
The findings have implications for climate change
Learners have been adversely affected by damage to schools
from extreme weather events such as floods
There is growing evidence that termites have a substantial but still poorly understood role in the carbon cycle
The regulation of supply chains aims to deter child and labour violations, as well as pollution, deforestation and damage to ecosystems
Power shortages across the country are fuelling deforestation through the illegal charcoal trade
Wind speeds of 225km/h to 265km/h occurred in the tornado’s path
Researchers believe Musankwa sanyatiensis was bipedal and had a long neck
The province is the focus of ambitious plans for GH2 power development but civil society organisations fear it promises more than can be delivered
The animals, formerly owned by rhino breeder John Hume, are expected to significantly boost biodiversity in their new home
Still reeling from environmental and public health problems caused by lead mining 30 years ago, the country now faces growing manganese demand for electric batteries
The country is one of several in Southern Africa experiencing chronic food shortages
Our new leaders representing various political parties, as well as those who voted them into power, must embrace the power of collaboration
In many locations, especially in the tropics, La Nina produces the opposite climate impacts to El Nino, which heats up the surface of the oceans
Sabry was told that engineering would be too difficult for her to study. She is now a PhD student in aerospace sciences and is conducting research at the Nasa-funded Human Spaceflight Lab
The organisers say they were ‘kaput’ at the end of the show, but walked away with a gold medal and the Best Exhibit in the Pavilion and Best New Design awards
Donors have been accused of repackaging existing aid pledges as climate finance and making the money largely available as loans instead of unconditional grants
South Africa needs a leadership that comprehends the interconnectedness of our nation’s energy crisis and the climate emergency
Supplies of various crops globally are abundant, but the exchange rate could affect prices because South Africa imports large quantities of wheat, rice and palm oil
Zimbabwe is positioning itself as a global leader in mining and processing lithium, a critical energy transition mineral. But these ambitious plans come at a cost
Addressing harmful cooking fuels is urgent. Despite global attention, solutions must prioritise African women and sustainable, long-term renewable energy alternatives
As cities grow, so does the volume of wastewater produced, placing immense strain on infrastructure ill-equipped to handle the load
The electricity minister says it is the result of improved maintenance
Maize prices are expected remain high for some time because of possible tight supplies later this year