The ecologically rich grasslands in Mpumalanga’s highveld have become a front line in the struggle between biodiversity and coal mining. Mpumalanga, South Africa (18 June 2025) – Fearful of…
There has never been a more urgent — or opportune — time to rethink the future of conservation in Africa. South Africa (05 May 2025) – As global attention…
Access to finance is vital in building resilience to a rapidly changing environment. But experts warn that while savings groups offer a lifeline, deeper systemic reforms are essential to tackle…
A Khetha pilot initiative paves the way to promote conservation through creative writing and art projects. South Africa (11 October 2024) – If we can’t imagine a better world,…
Three top African researchers on a mission to protect wildlife and ecosystems are in the running to win the prestigious USD 150,000 (R2,6 million) Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer research grant at…
Webinar calls for action to recognise Indigenous knowledge as complementary to modern science South Africa (07 October 2024) – Indigenous knowledge is not a relic of the past; it…
Roving Reporters share how a writing competition gave budding conservationists a voice—and people are listening! Greater Kruger, South Africa (27 June 2024) – In villages on Kruger’s western boundary,…
Innovative collaborations that help address wildlife crime in the Kruger area are to come under the spotlight this week. FRED KOCKOTT reports South Africa (12 March 2024) – Wildlife…
The men and women in the lab coats, and the ink-stained and digital media drudges seem to speak a different language – or certainly have very different expectations. Maxcine Kater…
African conservation is at a crossroads, requiring modern approaches in a new age of exploration. South Africa (09 January 2023) – Conservation in Africa is at a crossroads. A false…
Where mind meets heart
“There is no better exercise for your heart than reaching down and helping lift someone up” - Bernard Meltzer
