1+ hour, 36+ min ago   (806+ words) It is a remarkable scene: A petite blonde woman sitting among a herd of elephants, convinced that humans have much to learn from these giants of the African wilderness. To mark World Elephant Day yesterday (August 12), Adine Roode, the founder…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (513+ words) After a lengthy break in acoustic monitoring, the Richards Bay Humpback Dolphin Project deployed its new hydrophone this week. The specialised equipment was generously sponsored by Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT), whose support has enabled the team to resume an…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (275+ words) The sound of wheelbarrows crossing temporary wooden boardwalks and volunteers working to fix the middle dam wall at the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens this Mandela Day signalled more than a community service project; it marked the beginning of a broader effort…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (409+ words) From braai meat and rooibos to sunset stoep-sittings, a South African Blue Zone could combine healthy food, daily movement, strong communities and a slower pace of life to promote longevity. Picture: iStock Having read an interesting article recently, I learnt…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (194+ words) Bird watchers, or ‘twitchers’, might be considered strange people until you yourself enter the Bird Time of Life and become one yourself! Birding is a journey of discovery, of new names and even more sounds and songs. You will learn…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago   (351+ words) Loggerhead turtle Finley has completed an extraordinary full-circle journey, returning to the waters off Richards Bay where she was rescued in a critical condition less than a year ago, reports The Witness. The South African Association for Marine Biological Research…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (411+ words) Residents of Pretoria can now view a large new mural in Pretoria east, highlighting the importance of rhino conservation, following the completion of a three-storey artwork commissioned by World Wildlife Fund South Africa. The brightly coloured artwork serves as a…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (215+ words) Joburg Zoo’s Lammie, Mopane and Ramadiba. Picture: EMS Foundation Modern zoological gardens had their origins in the late 18th century when cities in Europe began to see their value as places of public entertainment and education, as opposed to the private…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (496+ words) A fire that swept through Melville Koppies on July 17 left parts of the nature reserve scorched, but conservationists say the flames are part of the natural cycle that allows grasslands to regenerate. The unplanned fire started on Friday afternoon and…...

2+ week, 3+ hour ago   (604+ words) Home » Lifestyle » Fashion And Beauty Lifestyle Print and Online Editor Picture: iStock and Supplied For years, designer fashion seemed out of reach for many South Africans, with luxury labels carrying eye-watering price tags. But a growing thrift culture is proving…...