20+ hour, 29+ min ago   (485+ words) You do not need to book a week off work to experience some of South Africa’s most spectacular protected landscapes. The Western Cape is home to national parks where you can leave after breakfast, spend the day hiking, spotting wildlife…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (562+ words) The Western Cape is home to some of South Africa’s best-known destinations, but many of its smallest villages are little more than names on a road sign. Hidden just beyond the highways are places where mountain scenery, local hospitality and…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (555+ words) Picture a brown bear weighing nearly 400kg roaming the forests of what is now Portugal. Around 22 000 years ago, these enormous predators were among the largest brown bears ever recorded in the Iberian Peninsula. Today, their descendants are less than half that…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (471+ words) Four endangered African wild dogs have been spotted in Malawi’s Kasungu National Park for the first time in more than 10 years, marking a significant conservation milestone and offering fresh hope for the recovery of one of Africa’s rarest predators. According…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (264+ words) This week’s roundup brings together positive developments from Africa and beyond, showing how research, habitat protection and dedicated conservation efforts continue to make a difference for some of the world’s most remarkable species. One of the week’s most encouraging stories…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (486+ words) You don’t have to travel deep into the bush to witness the drama of the wild. Sometimes, all it takes is one tiny lion cub. According to Daily Maverick, a new South African documentary, Bucket: The Lion Cub, is capturing…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (564+ words) Not every hike needs to end with aching legs and a summit selfie. Some of the Western Cape’s most rewarding trails are surprisingly accessible, making them ideal for families with young children, toddlers finding their footing or parents carrying little…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (334+ words) A routine call quickly turned into a delicate rescue mission when a hadeda ibis was found hanging helplessly from a tree in Midrand after becoming entangled in discarded fishing line. Thanks to the quick actions of the Midrand SPCA, the…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (462+ words) Picture: Alex Steyn / Unsplash The suspension comes at a time when shark activity along the coastline remains a concern, with recent sightings reminding beachgoers that the ocean is shared with some of the world’s largest marine predators. In an official…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (315+ words) There is something uniquely satisfying about cooking your own meal at the table. Asian barbecue restaurants have become increasingly popular in Cape Town, offering everything from smoky Korean barbecue to Japanese yakiniku. While these dining experiences are often associated with…...