Shelter where the lives of abused women are mended
As SA marks 16 days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, centres for women looking for a place of safety are full to the brim.
Rhino horn legalisation bid fails at CITES
Countries have voted against Swaziland’s late proposal to allow trade in rhino horn.
Protection of African elephants blocked
African elephants are in steep decline across much of the continent.
Call to protect parrots ruffles feathers
SA fears illegal traders will fill hole in market if African Grey becomes an endangered species
Decisive steps to thwart illegal trade
Cheetah status now on red alert after trafficking intensifies
World unites in bid to save pangolins
If there was a mascot at the Cites conference at the Sandton Convention Centre, it would be the pangolin.
Cites to vote on legalising rhino horn trade
Private rhino owners say that the ban on rhino horn has done nothing to stem the decline in rhino numbers.
Best to legalise the ivory trade – or not?
Issue a priority at UN climate talks as opposing camps debate how to protect shrinking elephant population
'Sharkboy' hero focuses on preservation of species
“I want to give back to the shark. It was a shark that helped me realise my dreams and I owe it to these endangered sea creatures. ”
Paralympian urges regulation of shark trade
SINCE he was a child, he wanted to be a superhero. Now 34, Achmat Hassiem, aka Sharkboy, has made his dream come true.
Countries urged to collaborate to reduce transnational crime
Teamwork and an integrated approach with consumer countries may be the way forward to combat rhino poaching in SA
Rare tigers are thriving at zoo
Johannesburg Zoo has notched up another success in an impressive list of captive-bred endangered species.
Varsity fee probe hearings to begin this week
Consultations took a lot longer than envisaged
Uncle Kathy votes at Wits
It was fitting that Ahmed Kathrada cast his vote at a tertiary education centre today, as his message on Election Day was to the youth of SA.
SA’s biggest fan off to Rio
Mama Joy Chauke is best known for her colourful regalia and infectious persona, but SA's favourite cheerleader needs a new outfit for Rio.
Sanitary pads drive closes in on target
Independent Media’s #MillionComforts collection drive has brought in a total of 2 457 485 sanitary pads
Tearful Tutu honoured for 40 faithful years
As Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu heard tributes from some of his closest friends and colleagues, the diminutive cleric could not contain his tears
Hyena mauls teen in Kruger Park
16-year-old is recovering in a Joburg hospital
Million Comforts: manufacturer donates 200 000 sanitary pads
The Million Comforts campaign has reached a staggering 852 000, thanks to a donation from feminine hygiene manufacturer Lil-lets
Fossil viewpoint at World Heritage Site
The Malapa fossil-excavation site, where the remains of the fossil 'Sediba' were discovered, is now open to the public.
Help reunite families for Christmas
In Gauteng 164 children went missing this year. The public is being asked to help them find their way home for Christmas.
SAPS honoured at Prestige Awards
National Police Commissioner General Riah Phiyega commended Gauteng police officers for their work at the Annual Prestige Awards.