To put 81,000 hectares in perspective…that’s roughly 114,000 soccer fields of precious biodiversity now under formal protection! Cape Town, South Africa (24 March 2026) – Between April 2025 and…
CapeNature has teamed up with the DCAS Museum Services to train 18 museum staff members to lead interactive environmental programmes to ensure no young person in the Western Cape is…
Young and old alike dove into a fantastic day of discovery at this year’s Cubs Club Connect by CapeNature! From awesome team challenges to educational games, everyone got to immerse…
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Nature reserve reopens after massive fire Cederberg, South Africa (23 February 2026) – Two months ago, a wildfire tore through central Cederberg, burning an estimated 53,000 hectares of mountain…
Rosalind will never forget the day when she took a tumble in South Africa, and three kind strangers stepped in to save her. Western Cape, South Africa (20 February…
Thanks to the swift action of law enforcement and a powerhouse collaboration between Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital and Fourways Veterinary Hospital, a pangolin discovered during a routine roadblock finally has…
When a 42-year-old firefighter found herself injured on the job, in a remote mountain area on Friday night, her team remained by her side, keeping her safe and sheltered through…
As fire season grips the Western Cape, CapeNature is reminding the public that, despite the dire circumstances, removing wildlife without authorisation is unlawful – even when done with the best…
Just a week ago, a tiny springbok calf was hours away from dying. Today, she’s bouncing around like a bokkie should. Velddrif, Western Cape (09 January 2026) – Late…
Conservation in the Western Cape has 47,000 new reasons to celebrate, as two new reserves and two expansions are creating vital corridors for wildlife and protection for biodiversity across the…
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