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Protecting rare South African plants: the urgent need for conservation

Discover the urgent need to protect South Africa's rare and indigenous plants from illegal trade and learn how homeowners can safeguard their prized greenery.

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Staff Reporter|Published

‘Honouring my dad’s wish’: Rosanna Pansino smokes cannabis grown in his ashes

She shared how he loved music, distilled his own whiskey and gin, and was deeply connected to nature.

Entertainment Celebrity News International
Ronewa Jessica Mashamba|Published

Nature's healing power: How gardening boosts mental well-being

Caring for plants can significantly boost mental health by promoting mindfulness and reducing anxiety.

Lifestyle Health Mind
Ronewa Jessica Mashamba|Published

Suspects caught with R2. 4 million protected plants expected in court

The suspects, aged 30 and 38, were arrested on Thursday during an integrated intelligence-driven operation between Klawer and Vanrhynsdorp.

News Crime and Courts
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Veggie victory as Joburg High Court sets aside the decision to seize plant-based products

'Burger Ban' beat-down ensures meat alternatives stay on the shelves.

Lifestyle Health Diet
Sarene Kloren|Published

Scientists call for more inclusive nature emojis to boost biodiversity awareness

The current emoji catalogue predominantly features animals, leaving out plants, fungi, and microorganisms.

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Dominic Naidoo|Published

What is a Flexitarian?

Being a flexitarian means you eat primarily plant-based, and very occasionally you will also eat meat.

Lifestyle Health Diet
Staff Reporter|Published

Gogos playing and gardens growing

A delightful story of a group of women gearing up for the annual Gogo Olympics.

iOS Opinion
Zoubair Ayoob|Published

Top Chefs for The Plant Powered Show 2023

Several top South African chefs and personalities as well as an award-winning UK chef will take to the stage at The Plant Powered Show.

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Partnered Content|Published

The Plant Powered Show - Africa’s premier plant-based food, drink and conscious living event returns to Cape Town

The show brings the plant-based, vegetarian, vegan and conscious living revolution to a mainstream audience.

News Partnered
Brandstories|Published

LOOK: Scores of previously undescribed species discovered during Drakensberg Bioblitz

The bioblitz findings concluded that the high altitude sites were still in relatively pristine condition.

News Environment
Dominic Naidoo|Published

LOOK: KZN Coastal Botanical Society Indigenous Plant Fair a huge success

This year's KZN Coastal Botanical Society Indigenous Plant Fair returned to the beautiful Beachwood Mangrove Nature Reserve.

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Dominic Naidoo|Published

Watch VideoWATCH: ‘Super Weed’ may hold key to future drought-resistant crops

Purslane, a common weed native to Asia, has been found to contain information on how to create drought-resistant crops.

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Dominic Naidoo|Published

WATCH: Study finds that 67% of South Africans open to trying plant-based meats

As much as we love our meat, industrial animal agriculture is destroying the planet.

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Dominic Naidoo|Published