Environment

As severe thunderstorms continue to wreak havoc in South Africa, we put our focus on why various parts of the country are experiencing such different and intense weather phenomena.

The 25-year-old man was visiting the Silvermine Dam with friends when he drowned on Sunday afternoon.

From the plundered forests of Myanmar to the ruby-rich lands of Mozambique, criminal networks are decimating the Earth's natural resources. The stakes are high, with the value of these crimes soaring between $110 billion and $281 billion…

The sound from fireworks can be heard seven times louder by animals, causing extreme stress for pets, wild animals and birds.

One person was found at 1am and another hours later as residents were rummaging through the debris.

New research by Greenpeace and academic institutions uncovers the ongoing presence of endangered cetaceans in an area of the Mediterranean marked for oil and gas activities. Conservationists warn of dire consequences for marine biodiversity…

Four people, including a three-year-old, drowned on Saturday.

The first case of Avian influenza has been reported in George on Thursday and the farm has since been quarantined.

Inspectors from the Cape of Good Hope SPCA confiscated six birds of prey, three snakes, and an Egyptian goose from the facility.

Vaccination of dogs and cats against rabies is compulsory in South Africa in accordance with the Animal Diseases Act, Act 35 of 1984.