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EnvironmentRobin-Lee Francke|Published 21 hours agoSevere storms in May caused R9.97 billion in damages in Western Cape, government takes actionFive more cheetahs collared in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi as KZN strengthens conservation driveFive cheetahs have been fitted with tracking collars in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park during a major conservation operation aimed at protecting one of South Africa's most important cheetah populations and improving long-term monitoring of the vulnerable species.
Government distances itself from alleged forestry investment scamGovernment says it had no formal relationship with Morita Forestry and is considering legal action over the alleged use of its name.
The day the Waterberg’s 'ghost dogs' stepped into the spotlightA conservation operation in the Waterberg brought scientists, veterinarians and wildlife experts face-to-face with one of Africa’s most endangered predators, as a team attempted to collar a member of the Mokolo Area Pack and unlock vital information about its survival.
Three elephants at Johannesburg Zoo are at the centre of a heated legal battle as animal welfare advocates push for their release into a sanctuary, arguing that their captivity is a form of cruelty.
Juvenile baboon safely rescued after three days on the run in DurbanA juvenile baboon that sparked concern after roaming through several Durban suburbs over the past three days has been safely captured.
Ensuring responsible sourcing: Who monitors child labour in copper mining?Anglo American's copper mines have won responsible sourcing certification — but critics warn voluntary schemes are no substitute for enforceable human rights standards.
Dramatic Night Rescues in Cape Town's Helderberg Nature Reserve and Table MountainRescue crews were kept busy on Tuesday evening, with multiple incidents occurring at opposite ends of the city of Cape Town.
Significant decline in rhino poaching at Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park amid security challengesWhile Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park celebrates a remarkable 52% reduction in rhino poaching deaths in early 2026, internal security issues raise serious concerns.
The Incredible Rescue of Percival the PangolinOver The Mandela Day weekend, an off-duty CapeNature inspector, a suburban veterinarian, and a commercial flight crew executed a high-stakes 48-hour rescue to airlift Percival the pangolin from Malmesbury to the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.