The 2023 African Conservation Awards, hosted by the Game Rangers’ Association of Africa (GRAA) and sponsored by CNEI, took place on Saturday, September 16th, at the Southern African Wildlife College in Greater Kruger, South Africa.  This prestigious event honoured outstanding conservationists and showcased their exceptional contributions to protecting Africa’s natural heritage. Reflecting on the journey […]

If you’re in SA, check out one of the country’s fabulous national parks this week…

The Cape Leopard Trust (CLT) Research team has reported that its new camera survey of the Cederberg is well underway.

How much suffering did this elephant go through? And at a time when interim interdict prohibits the trophy hunting of African elephants in South Africa…

With his legs wobbling, Ruben has taken his first steps on beautiful SA soil after years abandoned alone in a concrete cell…

African Parks has come to the rescue of Platinum Rhino, with the SA government’s support…

Ayanda Majozi was much loved by Table Mountain visitors…

From the moment a male lion is born it faces a gauntlet of challenges, ranging from snakebite to infanticide.

The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department will soon begin its annual spring season readiness drive.

Our thoughts are with Kobus de Wet’s family, friends and colleagues…

The Cape of Good Hope SPCA has confirmed that it has released a caracal back into the wild after a short stay at its Wildlife Care Facility.

South Africa will impose a 10-year ban on fishing near penguin colonies in a bid to save the feathered animal from extinction.

If you gaze up to the skies over the Western Cape coastline, there’s an excellent chance you’ll spot Jean Tresfon flying overhead.

One of Cape Town’s most iconic attractions, Boulders Beach, has been named as one of the ’50 Best Beaches in the World’.

In the first six months of 2023 a total of 231 rhinos were killed in South Africa at an average of just under 1.3 rhinos per day.

In winter, some birds seek shelter from harsh weather conditions. While some birds migrate, others adapt to their regular habitat. WHAT BIRDS DO WHEN IT SNOWS During snowfall, birds actively seek suitable shelter. They look for warm, predator-free spots with access to food. Here are some common hiding spots for birds during the snow. 1. […]

South Africa said on Tuesday its world-famous Kruger Park had witnessed a steady decline in rhino poaching as better patrols and the onslaught it suffered in recent years pushed poachers elsewhere. ALSO READ: Freedom Ndlovu handed a 32-year sentence for poaching offences The government said 42 of the park’s rhinos were killed for their horns from January […]

In the first six months of 2023, 231 rhinos were killed in South Africa. These figures represent an eleven per cent decrease (or a decline of 28 animals killed for their horn) compared to the same period last year. Between 1 January and 30 June 2023, poaching trends also continued to show a move away […]

South African National Parks (SANParks) today celebrated and honoured its rangers at World Ranger Day celebrations across all its 21 national parks. Speaking at the anchor event for the World Ranger Day celebration held at the Tsitsikamma Section of the Garden Route National Park, Eastern Cape, SANParks Board Chairperson, Pam Yako said, this is a […]

The Nelson Mandela Foundation has called on the world to unite and act against climate change and food insecurity by planting trees, establishing or working in community and home-based food gardens as part of Mandela Day 2023. ALSO READ: Climate change-related cases rise as people fight global warming Chief Operating Officer of the Green Development Foundation, Talifhani […]

Algerians in the fire-ravaged northeast were Thursday 27 July 2023 counting the cost of the wildfires that killed 34 people, destroyed homes and reduced vast forest areas to scorched wastelands. The wildfires raged for days, mainly through the mountain forests of the Kabylia region on the Mediterranean coast, fanned by winds during the blistering summer […]

In this latest animal sighting, a hyena finds a buffalo sleeping and starts eating it alive. According to the Maasai Sighting, this sighting occurred at Maasai Mara. ALSO WATCH: WATCH – Abandoned baby buck gets attacked by eagles A hyena strolling through the MaAsai mara encountered what seemed to be a sick buffalo and started […]

South African National Parks and, more specifically, the Arid Region have announced “with pleasure” that a once in a lifetime 4×4 flower route, as well as hiking trail, has been opened at |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park. SANParks said in a statement today (Wed 26 July ’23): “This route will take you meandering through the beautiful flowers […]

There is finally hopeful news that Charlie, a popular bull elephant at Pretoria National Zoological Garden, could finally be retired and allowed to live out his remaining years enjoying the freedom he deserves. The EMS Foundation and Shambala Private Game Reserve have publicly announced a generous offer to fund the expertise required to guide and […]

Humane Society International/Africa has advanced a unique community-based conservation project around Ithala Game Reserve to facilitate peaceful co-existence between elephant herds and local people. In collaboration with Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, African Conservation Trust and the Bio-Diversity Conservation Foundation, the animal protection organisation is constructing an elephant-proof fence in the 290 km2 reserve in northern KwaZulu-Natal […]