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Student rescued after 24-hour operation along Elandspad River in Du Toitskloof
A student was rescued after a dramatic 24-hour operation along the Elandspad River in Du Toitskloof, where he was left stranded following flash flooding.
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Millions of plants stripped as poaching crisis in Western Cape deepens
More than 2.5 million indigenous plants have been seized since 2018 as organised syndicates strip the Western Cape’s biodiversity.
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Wildfire podcast series highlights climate impact on Western Cape fire seasons
CapeNature’s Green Noise podcast explores South Africa’s wildfire season, focusing on the Cederberg fire’s impact and climate challenges.
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Environmentalists view invasion of Red Swamp Crayfish with shock horror
Invasive Red Swamp Crayfish threaten Western Cape ecosystems, prompting urgent action from authorities to prevent irreversible environmental damage.
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More than 43 000 Cape gannets recorded at Lambert’s Bay breeding site
Over 43,000 Cape gannets are breeding on Bird Island this season, reflecting successful conservation efforts and healthier marine ecosystems.
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Number of Western Cape’s protected nature reserves expanded
The Western Cape has significantly expanded its conservation footprint, with more than 81 000 ha of ecologically-important land now formally protected.
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World Water Day | Communities urged to conserve water as national crisis deepens
Western Cape faces severe water shortages amid a national crisis, urging collective action and awareness to promote sustainable water management.
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Environmental education gets a boost through CapeNature’s museum training
Environmental education gets a boost thanks to a new partnership between CapeNature and various local museums in the Western Cape.
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CapeNature limits damage as 70 785 hectares burn in peak fire season
Over 70,000 hectares of CapeNature-managed land burned in the current fire season, yet infrastructure remains intact due to effective rapid response and coordination efforts.
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CapeNature rangers rescue injured UK tourist at Robberg Nature Reserve
A London tourist was rescued from Robberg Nature Reserve near Plettenburg Bay after breaking her ankle on the rocky terrain during a visit to the Garden Route attraction.
