Fracking: A Dragon South Africa Will Not be Able to Tame

Fracking rears its head again as SA looks for new energy sources

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 18:25

SA intends to auction 10 new onshore blocks in the Karoo region for shale gas exploration as part of its efforts to tackle the power crisis. South Africa’s first competitive auction for oil and gas resources, expected in 2024 or 2025 once legislation making provision for the bid round is passed, includes acreage once held […]

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River Club R4.5 billion litigation outcome a major boost for Cape Town

By Garrin Lambley 19-05-23 18:21

The Supreme Court of Appeal has refused the Observatory Civil Association (OCA) permission to appeal the Western Cape High Court’s order dismissing the OCA’s application to interdict the River Club development. ALSO READ | City of Cape Town facilitates nearly 15 000 animal sterilisations in a decade The City of Cape Town has welcomed the SCA’s decision to protect this vital […]

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Kruger Park: Ranger shares tragic picture of snake killed by car

By Garrin Lambley 19-05-23 15:55

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a picture of an unidentified snake sadly having been driven over and killed by a motor vehicle. PICTURE | Caracal hit by vehicle on Suikerbossie near Llandudno, survives REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the […]

Green spaces for human living: many South Africans can’t access

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 13:59

The benefits of experiencing nature on green space for physical, psychological and spiritual well-being are widely documented. The benefits of experiencing nature on green space for physical, psychological and spiritual well-being are widely documented. But much of the research on these benefits has been done in relatively affluent countries in the global North. There’s little […]

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Kruger National Park: Rare sighting of two Sable antelope – VIDEO

By Garrin Lambley 19-05-23 12:08

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a video clip of two Sable antelope fighting – a rare sight indeed. REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe PICTURE | Kruger Park: Hyena feasts near empty BEER bottle – sad sight Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned […]

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Caracal hit by vehicle on Suikerbossie near Llandudno – PICTURE

By Garrin Lambley 19-05-23 09:27

Another caracal has been hit by motor vehicle in the Western Cape – but thankfully survived the ordeal. WATCH | There are two types of people when encountering an alligator: Which one are you? The Community Crime Prevention Facebook page on Thursday reported that on Wednesday afternoon multiple alerts where received notifying them that a caracal had been struck at […]

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FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Old Macdonald has something better than a farm

By Garrin Lambley 19-05-23 09:16

In a heartwarming display of compassion and community spirit, a once-abused pony has found solace and a place to call home. MUST READ | Caracal hit by vehicle on Suikerbossie near Llandudno, survives Thanks to the collective efforts of caring individuals, including a local community, the SPCA, and a compassionate individual who opened her heart, this […]

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Life saver: Affordable fabric has been designed to block mosquito bites

By Garrin Lambley 18-05-23 19:18

A new fabric developed at an American University has a unique knit and geometric structure that has the ability to prevent mosquito bites. A fabric sample developed at an American University’s lab may appear ordinary, but it serves a distinct purpose. Designed with a unique knit and geometric structure, the material has the ability to prevent […]

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Kruger Park: Elephant with impressive pair of tusks – VIDEO

By Garrin Lambley 18-05-23 13:38

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a video clip of an elephant with an impressive – and sharp-looking – pair of tusks. REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe PICTURE | Kruger Park: Hyena feasts near empty BEER bottle – sad sight Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, […]

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Why did the hippos cross the road in St Lucia? – VIDEO

By Garrin Lambley 17-05-23 11:02

In a recent TikTok video shared by user Claudia Wieman, two hippos were seen crossing the street at night, causing quite a commotion. The video titled “Crazy things in South Africa ?”, has since received over 92 000 views, close to 9 000 likes and over 500 comments. In the video’s caption, the sharer said, “Just a hippo wandering around St Lucia on a […]

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Kruger Park: Hyena eats near empty BEER bottle

By Garrin Lambley 16-05-23 14:21

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a picture of a hyena feasting, but sadly with a discarded beer bottle in plain sight. REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned the post: “Let me eat my Skopo and go to […]

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Kruger Park: Looks like ‘Usain Bolt’ is heading to Skukuza – PICTURE

By Garrin Lambley 15-05-23 20:21

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a picture of a cheetah standing atop a distance marker inside the park. REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned the post: “It looks like Usain Bolt is heading to Skukuza….” SEE | Kruger Park: […]

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Snake rescuer catches 1.8m long black mamba in Durban

By Mimi Mfundisi 15-05-23 15:31

Durban-based snake rescuer Nick Evans catched a 1.8m long black mamba in Westville, hiding in a retaining wall. According to Evans, the homeowner was walking in his garden when he came across the snake. READ MORE: Kruger Park ranger will return to crocodile attack site [WATCH] SNAKE TAKES COVER When it saw him, it panicked […]

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Cape Town: Eco-wildlife Big 5 reserve to open near the city

By Hennely Nel 15-05-23 12:59

South Africans are blessed with the ability to experience the Big 5 game in the country’s wildlife reserves. The bush and wildlife are quintessential experiences for many South Africans. The ability to escape to the wilderness and enjoy nature’s bounty is both a pleasure and a privilege. Millions of people from all over the world […]

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Kruger National Park: Ranger shares video of elephant eating – WATCH

By Garrin Lambley 15-05-23 12:00

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a close-up video of an elephant eating and how it uses its trunk to do so. REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned the post: “Engineering at its best. Just look […]

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PICTURE: Kruger National Park game ranger shares beautiful sunset

By Hennely Nel 12-05-23 11:48

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a stunning picture of last night’s sunset over the famed park. Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned the post: “The sunset was (on fire) with four fire emojis.” SEE | Kruger Park: Ranger shares picture of black mambas killed by car – LOOK The […]

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Cape Town’s beloved caracal Hermes dies after being hit by car

By Garrin Lambley 11-05-23 20:25

The Urban Caracal Project has confirmed the tragic death of Hermes after he was hit by a car earlier this week. MUST READ | Rats are trending! FIVE things to know about the Woolworths chicken-loving rodents In a Facebook post on Thursday, the project posted a heartbreaking statement. WATCH | There are two types of people when encountering an […]

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City of Cape Town will donate to NSRI annually to assist with towing of marine life

By Hennely Nel 11-05-23 13:09

The City of Cape Town will be donating R60 000 per year, for the next three years, to the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI). PUZZLE | Can you solve this maths equation that has the internet baffled? This donation is to compensate the non-profit organisation for their operational costs associated with the towing of marine wildlife that get stranded along the city’s vast coastline. […]

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Kruger Park: Another morning, another lion roadblock – LOOK

By Garrin Lambley 11-05-23 09:12

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a picture of a pride of lions in the road on his Thursday morning drive. REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned the post: “Silver-Eye’s family but he’s nowhere to be […]

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WATCH Hero brothers rescue truck driver from raging river

By Jenni Baxter 10-05-23 16:41

Two hero brothers dramatically saved the life of a terrified trucker who had been clinging for over six hours to the cab of his stricken petrol tanker, which was stuck in a raging crocodile-infested river. Watch video below. Brave chopper pilot Taru Carr-Hartley, 22, and kid brother and crewman Roan, 20 – who are both […]

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Kruger Park: Hyenas and lion feast on giraffe – PHOTOS

By Garrin Lambley 10-05-23 13:52

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared pictures of a pack of hyenas and a male lion – as well as a vulture – feasting on a giraffe. REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned the post: “Oksalayo comrades have to eat a […]

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Kruger Park: Heavy rain sees bridges, roads flooded – PHOTO

By Garrin Lambley 10-05-23 12:29

Due to unseasonal heavy rains in the Kruger National Park, several key roads and bridges are currently under flood. SEE | Kruger Park: Ranger shares picture of black mambas killed by car – LOOK In a post by the South African National Parks Facebook page on Tuesday, it was confirmed that the Sand river Bridge is currently closed due […]

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