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But we suffer even if we did not make the decision – like not having water or electricity for 48 hours
It’s cool to be kind … in traffic
As Trump cuts through cultural norms faster than through executive orders, there is still value in politeness
Illegal succulent trade pushes SA’s rare plants towards extinction
About 16% (1 589 species) of the world’s estimated 10 000 succulent species occur in the Succulent Karoo Biome
It’s high time for a joint traffic calming operation
A judicious puff of weed by those who cause carnage on our highways and byways would make driving a pleasant experience, writes Christian Stephen
Social media fuelling illicit trade in cheetahs
About 65% of the web addresses analysed indicated that the users were also trading in other wildlife such as lion, tiger, leopard, reptiles, birds, antelope and primates This…
Rhino poaching and illegal horn trade declining in Africa and Asia
Despite the decline in rhino poaching, there are critical threats to the survival of these iconic animals
Searching for South Africa’s ‘lost sharks’ to save them from extinction
Many may be vanishing before our eyes without anyone paying significant attention
South Africa one of 48 implicated in illegal trade of hippo ivory
A report by wildlife-trade specialists Traffic says a hippo census should be conducted to establish the sustainability of the trade
Rush for Africa’s marine species to feed demand in Asia
The booming, lucrative and often illicit trade in sea cucumbers, seahorses and fish maws threatens species and coastal communities
Covid-19 stems ‘white’ gold rush
The pandemic hit abalone farmers fast and hard. Prices have dropped and backers appear to be losing their appetite for investing in the delicacy
Uphill battle but Tehran aims to become bike-friendly
A new bike-sharing initiative in the Iranian capital is trying to ameliorate the city’s traffic and pollution problem
Covid-19 is teaching us how to design healthier cities
The pandemic has transformed the way we live, attend school and do our work, and our cities must change accordingly
Mobility: South Africans have to find local solutions to solve congestion problems
Congestion in South African cities costs the economy about R3-billion each year
Ten working days lost to traffic jam
Each year the average South African loses R7 100 in productivity because they’re stuck in traffic, according to navigation company TomTom.
The worm is turning in the heart of São Paulo
The Minhocão highway’s closure has given a semblance of peace and quiet to central São Paulo.