Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife in turmoil after political interference

Tony Carnie|Published

A ?temporary? board was set up to oversee the troubled nature conservation agency, amid a curious reluctance to publish the CVs of the new appointees.

Last of the big tuskers in danger

Tony Carnie|Published

Reserves are now seeking permission to hunt giants

‘Boere rhino Mafia’ pair arrested again

Tony Carnie|Published

Two convicted rhino poachers linked to the "Boere rhino Mafia" have been arrested again.

How rhino poaching is affecting SA tourism

Tony Carnie|Published

Wildlife remains by far the main attraction for tourists visiting South Africa. So, what will happen if there's no wildlife left?

Working for Water project 'not working'

Tony Carnie|Published

DURBAN: One of South 
Africa’s most ambitious water and environment conservation projects has come under fire, with concerns that political interference, bureaucracy ...

Time running out for world’s leopards

Tony Carnie|Published

Southern Africa still has the healthiest population levels in the world, but they are declining because of human pressure, a new report says.

Rhino horn ban is back

Tony Carnie|Published

Government goes to Constitutional Court to appeal which means ban on domestic trade is reinstated.

Kruger Park to ban smartphone apps?

Tony Carnie|Published

Rangers say that apps for locating recent kills is causing chaos on park roads.

Drones a growing threat to aircraft

Tony Carnie|Published

Aviation experts warn that the increasing number of drones in our skies pose a threat to passenger aircraft.

Rhino decision ‘victory for poachers’

Tony Carnie|Published

The Humane Society International, one of the world’s largest animal protection organisations, has voiced “grave disappointment” over the Supreme Court of Appeal ...

SA’s rhino horn ban lifted

Tony Carnie|Published

The seven year ban on buying and selling rhino horn in South Africa has been lifted.

Lifting of rhino horn ban lashed

Tony Carnie|Published

South Africa’s seven-year-old ban on selling rhino horn has been lifted in the aftermath of a court case involving the world’s biggest private rhino breeder.

Chinese vessels held after sea chase

Tony Carnie|Published

Three Chinese fishing vessels, loaded with squid and other fish, have been arrested after a dramatic sea chase off the coast of East London.

Disturbing SA water supply report

Tony Carnie|Published

South Africa will be short of reliable water supplies every year for the next 20 years.

It’s true work conditions can kill you

Tony Carnie|Published

One in four people around the world die each year from living or working in an unhealthy environment.

Official warns of fracking pollution

Tony Carnie|Published

A senior official in the Department of Water has warned of the high risk of pollution from gas fracking.

More protection for country’s ocean zones

Tony Carnie|Published

South Africa has announced plans for a major expansion of "national parks in the sea", by creating a new 70 000km2 network of marine protected areas.

40% of KZN set for drilling, fracking

Tony Carnie|Published

Another massive chunk of KwaZulu-Natal has been earmarked for petroleum exploration.

40% of KZN surface fracking, oil drilling targets

Tony Carnie|Published

Another massive chunk of KwaZulu-Natal has been earmarked for petroleum exploration.

Texas oil, gas explorers target KZN

Tony Carnie|Published

A Texas-based oil and gas exploration company is eyeing deposits on 10 000 KwaZulu-Natal farms.

New spotter plane to curb poaching

Tony Carnie|Published

SA-based groups donate a new spotter plane and other anti-poaching tools worth R2. 6 million to Mozambique

New regulations against hunting canned lions

Tony Carnie|Published

In the face of renewed criticism of canned lion hunting, the Professional Hunters Association has vowed to expel any members found to be involved in hunting or marketing ...

Rate of rhino horn poaching may be slowing

Tony Carnie|Published

For the first time in almost a decade, the rate of rhino horn poaching in South Africa may be slowing down – or even dropping very slightly.

Mosquitoes show resistance to anti-malaria insecticides

Tony Carnie|Published

Some mosquitoes in northern KwaZulu-Natal have become resistant to three of the four most commonly used anti-malaria insecticides.

10 ways of seeing COP21 summit

Tony Carnie|Published

Decisions taken in Paris could have profound ramifications for society and life on the planet, writes Tony Carnie.