The seabirds were recently moved to critically endangered status, meaning drastic action has to be taken to save them from being wiped out
The executive mayor blamed drought but water experts say the city’s reservoir levels are ‘leaking to critical thresholds’
Incidents of wildlife snaring have rocketed in South Africa’s flagship national park in the past four years. What’s driving the surge, and how are conservationists facing up to it?
However, the legislation is legally complicated, environment minister says
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Dion George said developed countries had failed in their commitments to developing countries
Artificial nests increased their breeding rates by 16.5%, though there is no one-size-fits-all design for them
The country’s attempts at decentralising water governance have not been fully implemented because of resistance from Zanu-PF
Gauteng City-Region Observatory survey finds 55% of Gauteng households are affected by extreme environmental events
Pollen catapult mechanism in white mulberries can exceed 170 metres per second, making it the fastest known movement in the plant and animal kingdom
Honey bees are invaluable to the environment and the economy, and their protection is essential
The innovative expedition has highlighted the need for electric mobility on the continent
‘Sticking plaster fixes’ such as geoengineering could have unwanted side effects
Tagged by BirdLife SA, Hera completed a 10 000 km journey from Limpopo to her breeding ground in Uzbekistan
Oxpeckers tracked 14 GH2 projects in the country and found that implementation has been slow, with the only real growth being in bureaucracy
South Africa has ambitious plans to protect biodiversity
Applicants in the Cancel Coal case say the state’s plan threatens several constitutional rights, including the health and well-being of present and future generations
There are estimated to be fewer than 500 of the endangered mammals in South Africa’s waters
New research probes whether captive breeding is hurting or helping parrots
Beef cattle emit a large amount of methane, especially those grazed extensively, but the total from poor cattle owners is lower than that of top earners
CapeNature warns against ferret ownership after concerns about a growing environmental threat
KwaZulu-Natal’s urban spaces are filled with invasive alien species that need to be removed, according to a study by a master’s student employed by the Natural Science Collection Facility. The study by Maxine Manickum looked at tree diversity in urban parks in eThekwini municipality. “There is a strong presence of invasive alien plants and a […]
Its new strategy, Vision 2040, aims to redress economic inequalities through conservation
Two learners receive four-year bursaries plus two years of work after they graduate based on presentations they prepared
The expedition is about showing African ingenuity, says the team
Around 3.5 billion people live in hot climates, but only 15% have access to cooling, mainly through air conditioning
Naidoo’s leadership in the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative is seen as a critical step in the fight for a fair, sustainable future
Contingencies are in place for the maintenance shutdown, the water and sanitation department says
The shutdown has intensified debates over nuclear power, with activists challenging its reliability and cost-effectiveness
The country faces a rainy summer with the risk of flooding, high temperatures and uncertain La Niña impacts
The male cub, weighing just under 17 kilograms, is estimated to be between four and six-months-old
The study found that climate change does not rank high on the list of priorities for South Africans and, generally, people don’t know what the just energy transition is
The snake has been treated for a wound and is recovering well