Latest News & Developments
Some people witnessed the enchanting display of bioluminescent algae illuminating the waves in uMdloti on Good Friday. Experts explain the science behind this natural phenomenon.
Simbithi Eco-Estate in KwaZulu-Natal has come up with innovative water management solutions, including a unique lap pool that has a stormwater tank under it.
Discover how Durban snake rescuer Nick Evans and veterinarian Dr Carla Goede successfully rescued a mother python’s clutch of eggs from a development site, ensuring their survival and eventual release into the wild.
Discover how South Africa's newly launched Environmental Screening Tool is set to speed up job creation while ensuring environmental safeguards are upheld
Funding cuts have been described as a threat to the province’s biodiversity and conservation efforts.
Discover how a South African creative team transformed a viral trend of AI-generated action figures into a powerful campaign advocating for endangered animals.
Katy Perry made history on Blue Origin’s first all-female space mission, but celebrities like Azealia Banks and Emily Ratajkowski are questioning everything from the mission’s authenticity to its environmental impact.
The Supreme Court of Appeal has mandated the Minister of Environmental Affairs to implement air quality regulations in the Highveld Priority Area, following a legal challenge by environmental groups over the government's failure to address severe air pollution affecting residents' health.
The Supreme Court of Appeal has mandated the Minister of Environmental Affairs to implement air quality regulations in the Highveld Priority Area, following a legal challenge by environmental groups over the government's failure to address severe air pollution affecting residents' health.
Motorists in the Northern Cape are advised to take precautions following the opening of the Vaal Dam's fifth sluice gate and a Yellow Level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.
Discover how a transformative water accessibility project led by the Endangered Wildlife Trust in partnership with the International Crane Foundation in kwaMkhize is changing lives, nurturing community resilience, and safeguarding endangered crane habitats.
Environment Minister Dion George has granted operating extensions to eight coal-fired power stations while imposing a six-month deadline on Eskom to provide a new cost analysis for Medupi's emissions compliance. The Minister aims to balance South Africa's energy needs with environmental obligations, warning that "the game has changed" for the power utility.
Two Mozambican nationals tragically lost their lives in a structural collapse in KZN, prompting an urgent investigation into compliance and safety regulations.
Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary celebrates the birth of two rhino calves, highlighting the sanctuary’s ongoing efforts in rhino conservation and the remarkable stories of the mothers, Fern and Twinkle.
Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary celebrates the birth of two rhino calves, highlighting the sanctuary’s ongoing efforts in rhino conservation and the remarkable stories of the mothers, Fern and Twinkle.
A tragic structural collapse in Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal, has claimed the lives of two construction workers, prompting an urgent response from emergency services.
On 28 March, GrandWest commemorated World Water Day with a significant clean-up initiative along the Elsies River Canal, engaging local volunteers and students to tackle environmental challenges and promote water conservation.
Minister Macpherson and Mayor Truter have pledged to revitalise the neglected St Helena Bay and Saldanha Bay harbours, aiming to transform them into economic hubs that will create jobs and attract investment.
The City of Cape Town's domestic animal survey has gained significant traction, with over 4,000 surveys completed and 2,000 online submissions ongoing.
The pilot study instead sought to illustrate yet another little-researched way that these mostly invisible plastic pieces enter our bodies - chewing gum.
The South African People’s Tribunal on AgroToxins will hold the government accountable for failing to protect farm workers and their families from hazardous pesticides. Testimonies from affected individuals will reveal the dire consequences of regulatory failures and the urgent need for change.
As heavy rainfall threatens the uMgungundlovu District, residents are urged to remain vigilant and adhere to safety guidelines.
While producers using traditional coal-fired blast furnaces produced 2. 59-million tonnes of steel in 2024, the so-called mini mills, where steel is made from scrap metal, yielded approximately 2. 11-million in the same 12-month period.
A South African court's groundbreaking ruling bans commercial fishing for a decade to protect endangered African penguins, marking a significant victory in the fight against extinction.
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health reports over 400 vials of snakebite antivenom are available and more have been ordered, despite production disruptions.