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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.
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Spanish national fined R500 000 for illegal reptile trafficking
A Spanish citizen has been convicted in the Vredendal Regional Court for the illegal possession and importation of protected reptiles from the Northern Cape to the Western Cape.
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Fire breaks out at Du Toitskloof Pass, crews on scene
Fire crews of CapeNature and the Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) are currently attending to a fire that broke at Du Toitskloof Pass on Friday (6 February). Jo-Anne Otto, spokesperson…
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Pniel learners to mark World Wetlands Day at Assegaaibosch
Grade 7 learners from Pniël Primary School will get a hands-on lesson in conservation when they take part in World Wetlands Day activities at Assegaaibosch Nature Reserve this week. The…
