Rwanda's grey crowned cranes have achieved a remarkable recovery, with their population surging from under 300 to 1,438 in a decade. This…
High levels of pilchard herpesvirus have been found in sardines involved in South Africa’s extensive mortality event, with the virus detected in all 15 fish in an initial…
Youth and environmental organisations are back in court to defend their 2024 victory against 1,500MW of new coal-fired power, as Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho…
The SA National Parks (SANParks) has officially launched the Golden Gate Zipline near Clarens, Free State, aiming to boost the region's tourism economy. This new adventure…
A recent mine collapse in Nkaneng, Rustenburg, highlights South Africa's illegal mining crisis as the government introduces the General Mining Laws Amendment Bill. The bill…
The Constitutional Court has delivered a significant blow to Shell and Impact Africa's Wild Coast exploration plans, setting aside their exploration right. The court found that…
Deep in the Knysna forest, a lone elephant named Strangefoot, thought to be the last of her kind in the area, highlights the critical need for connected landscapes. This article…
While South Africa's attention is on water shortages and climate change, scientists warn of a critical soil degradation crisis. Over 70% of the country's land is affected,…
A powerful cold front and cut-off low have plunged South Africa into a deep freeze, bringing snow to the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, heavy rain, and strong winds.…
Parts of the south-western Western Cape recorded their driest July on record, with several weather stations measuring historically low rainfall. This, coupled with a…
Dr Nonkululeko Dladla, who grew up in a landlocked town, defied expectations to become South Africa's first black woman to earn a PhD in marine geology. She reflects on this…
Assistant section ranger Nomcebo Tshabalala stands undaunted in the male-dominated world of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, passionately protecting wildlife and inspiring women in…
Marine biologist Thando Mazomba, venture development manager at Ocean Hub Africa, champions a holistic approach to ocean sustainability. She emphasizes the vital connection…
A long-running criminal investigation into allegations that Sasol unlawfully polluted the Vaal River system took a dramatic new turn this week when National Prosecuting Authority…
A landmark study published in Nature reveals that climate change is reshaping Africa's malaria map, increasing the disease's risk in South Africa's north-eastern provinces and…
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is weighing a compliance notice against Sanral after inspectors found serious environmental non-compliance,…
A groundbreaking solar photovoltaic (PV) project at Kumba Iron Ore’s Sishen mine in the Northern Cape is transforming a rehabilitated waste rock dump into a renewable energy…
More than 30 years after South Africa eradicated feral cats from Marion Island in a landmark conservation success, scientists have discovered that one of the island's top…
South Africa's new National Water Action Plan proposes a significant overhaul of municipal water services to address the country's water crisis. While welcomed by experts, its…
