Nature
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See nature through your lenses with SANBI this Nature Photography Day
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) invites the public to participate in Nature Photography Day from June 12 to 16, 2026, by capturing images in its gardens. Visitors can…
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Vehicle strike kills young leopard on Western Cape mountain pass
A vehicle strike kills a young leopard on a mountain pass in the Western Cape, highlighting wildlife vulnerability.
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Eerste insekspesie vernoem na Richtersveld Nasionale Park, SANParke
Die eerste insekspesie sover bekend is formeel na die Richtersveld Nasionale Park en die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Parke (SANParke) vernoem.
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Afrika suid van die Sahara het reeds byna kwart van sy biodiversiteit verloor
‘n Nuwe Afrika-geleide studie het bevind dat Sub-Sahara Afrika reeds 24% van sy biodiversiteit sedert pre-industriële tye verloor het. Dit beteken dat die bevolkings van diverse plante en diere regoor…
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Information sessions to be hold on shothole borer beetle in various areas
Cape Town is inviting residents or businesses that handle trees to upcoming information sessions on the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (PSHB).
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Leopard photographed in West Coast National Park for first time in 170 years
A leopard photographed in West Coast National Park signals a historic conservation milestone and ecological recovery in South Africa.
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Turbines halted: Wind farm’s rapid response saving endangered birds
In the Western Cape, a wind farm’s rapid response to halt turbines is saving endangered birds like Cape vultures from fatal accidents.
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Africa’s wildlife has lost a third of its natural ‘power’, Oxford-led study warns
Africa’s ecosystems are running on less than two-thirds of the natural energy they once had, according to new Oxford-led research published today in Nature. The study reveals a dramatic loss…
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Four elephants spotted just 70km from Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Four elephants were spotted just 70km from the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, marking their closest approach in nearly ten years.
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Explore Cape’s natural beauty this Heritage Day – for free!
The City of Cape is opening the gates to its 16 picturesque natural and recreational areas city-wide in celebration of Heritage Day.
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