The critically endangered mammal was rediscovered in Boosmansbos Wilderness Area, after a 46-year absence
Using seawater and recycled water to flush toilets could save millions of litres of potable water daily
Poachers poisoned an elephant carcass in the park, which killed more than 100 endangered vultures
Oil spill risks and climate concerns have sparked legal action against the government and the global energy company
Newly released maps trace the epic journey of millions of antelope across East Africa and the pressures that endanger it
Trafficking of endangered wildlife is down sharply since 2020, the Wildlife Justice Commission finds
SANParks and the WWF are blocking the mining application inside West Coast National Park
Data shows that 191 vultures were killed in five years – and that is probably an underestimate
Masihlelo, who kept the lions on his Free State farm, received a R5000 fine or 10 months imprisonment suspended for five years.
BirdLife South Africa celebrates the ruling to save imperilled site
Wind farms feed power into the national grid, but the stories behind the land deals are rarely told. Tunicia Phillips investigates a case study in the Eastern Cape
Researchers develop new model to assess insect biodiversity with limited data
The country was slapped with a 30% ‘reciprocal’ tariff – now on pause for 90 days – on exports to the US with some exemptions, but these don’t include agricultural products
Scientists say defunct satellites and spent rocket stages returning to Earth, from the thousands launched every year, can be catastrophic
Department of water and sanitation urges those living within the floodline to move to safe areas
This initiative aims to recycle contaminated water, reduce reliance on potable water and address environmental concerns
International intelligence data shows a recent boom in lithium exports from Southern Africa to Chinese markets. Where’s it coming from, and how does it get there?
The focus of the new coastal plan is on climate resilience, ecosystem restoration and equitable prosperity
Researchers have uncovered cancer-causing chemicals in the sediment of the river that runs through Soweto and into the Vaal River
This could reverse decades of progress in controlling epidemics and ensuring public health safety
Growing road networks are endangering African wild dogs, lions, and vultures, as roadkill incidents rise with increased traffic and habitat disruption
The money will allow municipalities to rebuild structures damaged by floods, said Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa
Conflicts over mineral mining, including copper and lithium, are rising, threatening billions in investments and slowing the clean energy transition, a new study finds
Mpumalanga regional court president Naomi Engelbrecht faces mounting backlash after trying to transfer cases from the flagship court for rhino cases to Hazyview regional court
The Swartberg Protected Area sees largest damage with more than 15 500 hectares burned
Six bird species have been infected on the remote sub-Antarctic island
This comes after a settlement agreement was reached by conservation NGOs and commercial sardine and anchovy fishers using nets
Rising sea levels, ocean heat and the highest atmospheric carbon levels in 800 000 years point to a climate crisis that’s escalating rapidly
Since first being recorded at Hartbeespoort Dam in 2011, salvinia has spread across water bodies in North West and Gauteng
The trusts are designed to ensure that a portion of the profits of renewable energy projects are shared with the people who live near them
African penguin conservation wins with new fishing exclusion zones around key breeding islands
How extreme weather events are amplifying disease risks across the globe