A brave SAPS officer, who also happens to be a trained snake catcher, Captain Joanita Becker, calmly sprang into action after being notified about a highly venomous Cape Cobra spotted…
In a remarkable display of collaborative action, Gift of the Givers and CapeNature are working together to control an invasive carp fish species that threatens the delicate ecosystem of Groenvlei…
At The Wilds in Johannesburg resides a remarkable testament to nature’s resilience. The “Sideways Tree” is a Bushwillow that beautifully defies gravity as it rests mere centimetres above the ground…
A Wildlife Monitor recently encountered his strangest seal rescue yet after discovering the poor sea creature struggling with a snorkelling mask tightly wrapped around its neck. Cape Town, South…
This week, we shine the spotlight on the African Penguin as it faces its most challenging chapter yet – being on the brink of extinction. Martine Viljoen, the Marine Wildlife…
Nelisiwe Mfeka saw the potential for upcycling while working as a waste sorter. With a spirit of entrepreneurship, she took a group of women in her community under her wing,…
A security squad went the extra mile for Braamfontein by tackling a clean-up effort along the Nelson Mandela Bridge! Braamfontein, South Africa (23 January 2025) — Johannesburg’s Braamfontein often…
The Litterboom Project (TLP) has launched a major clean-up operation after discovering a shocking level of plastic and other debris choking a section of the Black River in Cape Town….
Brian, the sand artist, doesn’t just make fabulous sand sculptures; he also takes care of the beach, which is his canvas! Thanks to Brian, Uvongo Beach has an extra pair…
Lambert’s Bay Bird Island is celebrating a big win in the world of bird conservation thanks to its Cape Gannet colony soaring to record numbers. Lambert’s Bay Bird Island…
Where mind meets heart
“There is no better exercise for your heart than reaching down and helping lift someone up” - Bernard Meltzer
