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Six poaching suspects arrested, two fatally wounded

Six poaching suspects arrested, two fatally wounded

3 Nov 2014

Littering remains a significant problem in South Africa where bags full of garbage are dumped by communities causing environmental damage and posing health risks. Image:

NRCS destroys 1bn non-compliant plastic bags

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$2tn social innovation opportunity presents itself with the rise of megacities

$2tn social innovation opportunity presents itself with the rise of megacities

28 Oct 2014

Mketeni appointed as new CEO of SANParks

Mketeni appointed as new CEO of SANParks

27 Oct 2014

Show gardens event raises R162k for charity

Show gardens event raises R162k for charity

27 Oct 2014

Two South Africans, joint-owners of Out of Africa Adventurous Safaris have been indicted by the US Department of Justice in connection with alleged rhino poaching. Image:

SA citizens indicted in US rhino poaching case

27 Oct 2014

Suspected poachers arrested in joint operations

Suspected poachers arrested in joint operations

21 Oct 2014

New Department of Environmental Affairs building represents green leadership

New Department of Environmental Affairs building represents green leadership

21 Oct 2014

Companies should ensure compliance with environmental law

Companies should ensure compliance with environmental law

17 Oct 2014

SA elected to Bureau of Convention on Biological Diversity

SA elected to Bureau of Convention on Biological Diversity

17 Oct 2014

Gondwana introduces new wildlife species

Gondwana introduces new wildlife species

17 Oct 2014

Farmer found guilty for poisoning vultures

Farmer found guilty for poisoning vultures

17 Oct 2014

Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Buti Manamela has encourage youth to take advantage of the various schemes that government has in place to provide them with jobs that can be sustained. Image: GCIS

Manamela tells youth to 'seize opportunities'

17 Oct 2014

Proposed Environmental Regulations are laudable

Proposed Environmental Regulations are laudable

Sandra Gore and Gareth Howard 16 Oct 2014

Programme guides Toyota dealers to protect environment

Programme guides Toyota dealers to protect environment

16 Oct 2014

PGP provides shelter this World Habitat Day

PGP provides shelter this World Habitat Day

14 Oct 2014

R55m biodiversity offset pact signed

R55m biodiversity offset pact signed

10 Oct 2014

EduPlant announces competition winners

EduPlant announces competition winners

10 Oct 2014

Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, speaking on behalf of the Social Protection, Community and Human Development Cluster says all communities must help government protect water infrastructure, use water sparingly and reduce consumption. Image: GCIS

Communities urged to save water

10 Oct 2014

Progress made in fight against environmental crimes

Progress made in fight against environmental crimes

10 Oct 2014

Blue Flag status awarded to a record 82 sites

Blue Flag status awarded to a record 82 sites

9 Oct 2014

Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says some progress has been made in prosecuting companies and individuals for environmental crimes including rhino poaching.Image: GCIS

More than 1,000 rhinos poached last year

9 Oct 2014

Six arrests made in Kruger National Park

Six arrests made in Kruger National Park

8 Oct 2014

Ke nako! Shifting to a green economy

Ke nako! Shifting to a green economy

Sindy Peters 7 Oct 2014

National Marine Week launched

National Marine Week launched

7 Oct 2014

PengWin Trax engages youth with oceans

PengWin Trax engages youth with oceans

7 Oct 2014

WESSA Wild Walk gets support from extreme adventurer

WESSA Wild Walk gets support from extreme adventurer

7 Oct 2014

WWF report reveals a 76% decline in freshwater species

WWF report reveals a 76% decline in freshwater species

6 Oct 2014

FTFA announces finalists for EduPlant Awards

FTFA announces finalists for EduPlant Awards

3 Oct 2014

Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa the annual Weed-buster Campaign is effective in removing invasive plants from South Africa. Image: GCIS

Working-for-Water creates 181,000 jobs says Molewa

3 Oct 2014

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Littering remains a significant problem in South Africa where bags full of garbage are dumped by communities causing environmental damage and posing health risks. Image:

NRCS destroys 1bn non-compliant plastic bags

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$2tn social innovation opportunity presents itself with the rise of megacities

$2tn social innovation opportunity presents itself with the rise of megacities

28 Oct 2014

Mketeni appointed as new CEO of SANParks

Mketeni appointed as new CEO of SANParks

27 Oct 2014

Show gardens event raises R162k for charity

Show gardens event raises R162k for charity

27 Oct 2014

Two South Africans, joint-owners of Out of Africa Adventurous Safaris have been indicted by the US Department of Justice in connection with alleged rhino poaching. Image:

SA citizens indicted in US rhino poaching case

27 Oct 2014

Suspected poachers arrested in joint operations

Suspected poachers arrested in joint operations

21 Oct 2014

New Department of Environmental Affairs building represents green leadership

New Department of Environmental Affairs building represents green leadership

21 Oct 2014

Companies should ensure compliance with environmental law

Companies should ensure compliance with environmental law

17 Oct 2014

SA elected to Bureau of Convention on Biological Diversity

SA elected to Bureau of Convention on Biological Diversity

17 Oct 2014

Gondwana introduces new wildlife species

Gondwana introduces new wildlife species

17 Oct 2014

Farmer found guilty for poisoning vultures

Farmer found guilty for poisoning vultures

17 Oct 2014

Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Buti Manamela has encourage youth to take advantage of the various schemes that government has in place to provide them with jobs that can be sustained. Image: GCIS

Manamela tells youth to 'seize opportunities'

17 Oct 2014

Proposed Environmental Regulations are laudable

Proposed Environmental Regulations are laudable

Sandra Gore and Gareth Howard 16 Oct 2014

Programme guides Toyota dealers to protect environment

Programme guides Toyota dealers to protect environment

16 Oct 2014

PGP provides shelter this World Habitat Day

PGP provides shelter this World Habitat Day

14 Oct 2014

R55m biodiversity offset pact signed

R55m biodiversity offset pact signed

10 Oct 2014

EduPlant announces competition winners

EduPlant announces competition winners

10 Oct 2014

Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, speaking on behalf of the Social Protection, Community and Human Development Cluster says all communities must help government protect water infrastructure, use water sparingly and reduce consumption. Image: GCIS

Communities urged to save water

10 Oct 2014

Progress made in fight against environmental crimes

Progress made in fight against environmental crimes

10 Oct 2014

Blue Flag status awarded to a record 82 sites

Blue Flag status awarded to a record 82 sites

9 Oct 2014

Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says some progress has been made in prosecuting companies and individuals for environmental crimes including rhino poaching.Image: GCIS

More than 1,000 rhinos poached last year

9 Oct 2014

Six arrests made in Kruger National Park

Six arrests made in Kruger National Park

8 Oct 2014

Ke nako! Shifting to a green economy

Ke nako! Shifting to a green economy

Sindy Peters 7 Oct 2014

National Marine Week launched

National Marine Week launched

7 Oct 2014

PengWin Trax engages youth with oceans

PengWin Trax engages youth with oceans

7 Oct 2014

WESSA Wild Walk gets support from extreme adventurer

WESSA Wild Walk gets support from extreme adventurer

7 Oct 2014

WWF report reveals a 76% decline in freshwater species

WWF report reveals a 76% decline in freshwater species

6 Oct 2014

FTFA announces finalists for EduPlant Awards

FTFA announces finalists for EduPlant Awards

3 Oct 2014

Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa the annual Weed-buster Campaign is effective in removing invasive plants from South Africa. Image: GCIS

Working-for-Water creates 181,000 jobs says Molewa

3 Oct 2014

SANParks ready to start with rhino relocation

SANParks ready to start with rhino relocation

2 Oct 2014

MMC for Health and Social Development, Nonceba Molwele says that natural predators such as barn owls will be used to help curb the spread of rats and mice in townships in Johannesburg. Image:

Owls may help to manage rat infestation in Jo'burg

1 Oct 2014

Inaugural Hogsback Reforest Fest well-supported

Inaugural Hogsback Reforest Fest well-supported

29 Sep 2014

2014 International Coastal Clean-up Day a huge success

2014 International Coastal Clean-up Day a huge success

29 Sep 2014

Ford announces establishment of wildlife foundation

Ford announces establishment of wildlife foundation

26 Sep 2014

Samsung hands over solar-powered internet school

Samsung hands over solar-powered internet school

26 Sep 2014

The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation's Chairman Mlungisi Johnson says vandalism, theft and a lack of proper maintenance are causing South Africa's water problems. Image:

Vandalism, theft caused water crisis in Jo'burg

26 Sep 2014

Montecasino Bird Garden awarded PAAZAB accreditation

Montecasino Bird Garden awarded PAAZAB accreditation

26 Sep 2014

Rhino poaching - 'Not on my Watch'

Rhino poaching - 'Not on my Watch'

23 Sep 2014

Czech and Slovak Republics reunite to fight poaching

Czech and Slovak Republics reunite to fight poaching

23 Sep 2014

Hawks arrest ten alleged rhino poachers

Hawks arrest ten alleged rhino poachers

23 Sep 2014