Climate Tipping Points Are Close: Scientists Urge Radical Action Before It’s Too Late
Dangerous climate tipping points will threaten food, water and coastlines. They’re irreversible and only radically accelerated climate action can stop them now.
Conservation
Ecological Disaster in the Hemel-En-Aarde Valley
The collapse of a precious palmiet peatland exposes failures and tensions in the management of our water resources
Fight Over Tourism Development in the Cederberg
Trekkloof farm owner Anton Kok started building without plans or environmental authorisation
The Great Wildebeest Migration, Seen From Space: Satellites and AI Are Helping Count Africa’s Wildlife
Using satellites and AI, scientists have mapped wildebeest across the Serengeti-Mara, offering a new perspective on how this movement can be monitored from space.
VF+ Demands Accountability for Water Leak in Impala Park
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) demands that the Ekurhuleni Metro prioritise water leak repairs to prevent large-scale water wastage, such as in Impala Park, Boksburg. The leak in Locheed Street was reported last Thursday, but was only repaired by Saturday. Despite constant pressure from the Freedom Front Plus, the taps of residents of Griffon […]
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Bird Ringing – Bringing Knowledge and Delight
A South African discovery offered the first proof of birds migrating across the equator
Toxic Pollution Builds up in Snake Scales: What We Learnt From Black Mambas
Black mambas were found to be indicators of toxic poisons from heavy metals.
Court Ruling Exposes Mpumalanga Government’s Systematic Corruption Spanning Decades
The Gauteng High Court’s ruling in favour of the company Grand Valley Estates, owned by conservation activist Fred Daniel, serves as more proof that the Mpumalanga provincial government deals recklessly with taxpayers’ money. The Court ordered Mpumalanga’s Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) and the Land Claims Commissioner to pay R306 109 240 plus interest of […]
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Illegal Dumping in Boksburg Poses Health and Environmental Risks
The constant, large-scale illegal dumping of construction rubble and refuse in the Blue Sky settlement in Boksburg should no longer be tolerated, and poses serious health and environmental risks to residents in the area. Approximately 30 loads of construction rubble and refuse are illegally dumped there daily with no consequences for perpetrators. The Freedom Front […]
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Palm Trees in Africa Are in Decline: These Botanists Made a Plan to Do Something About It
Palms play a vital role in food, culture and livelihoods. A new pan-African network aims to study, protect and conserve the continent’s unique and rare palm trees.
Distinction and Dedication: South Africa’s Next-Gen Safari Guides Shine During Tourism Month
As South Africa celebrates Tourism Month this September, Extraordinary Resorts Management proudly recognises the exceptional achievements of its trainee guides at Mabula Private Game Reserve. From excelling in national exams to earning full guiding qualifications, these milestones highlight both individual dedication and Extraordinary’s commitment to shaping the future of South African safari tourism. At Mabula, …