Nature

Rising to the Challenge: Cape Town’s Combat Against the Destructive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer Beetle

Cape Town is taking on the destructive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer Beetle (PSHB) that threatens its urban forest. The city's…

4 months ago

Leading Environmental Conservation: Cape Town’s ‘I am a Smart Driver’ Initiative

Cape Town's 'I am a Smart Driver' initiative is a driving program that promotes responsible and sustainable driving among city…

4 months ago

Cape Town’s Call to Action: Conserving Natural Beauty Through Community Engagement

Cape Town is calling on organizations to join the Protected Area Advisory Committees to help preserve nature reserves and their…

4 months ago

**The Otter Weed Harvester: A Breakthrough in Eco-friendly Water Management**

Meet Otter, a weed harvester designed to keep Cape Town's water bodies healthy and clean. Equipped with underwater blades, it…

4 months ago

The Launch of ‘Otter’: A Milestone for Environmental Conservation at Rietvlei

The launch of 'Otter', a custombuilt weed harvester, marks a significant milestone in the environmental conservation of Rietvlei in Cape…

4 months ago

The Revival of Blinkwater Stream: Cape Town’s Pledge to Sustainability

Cape Town's Catchment, Stormwater, and River Management department is leading a largescale project to rejuvenate the Blinkwater Stream in Camps…

4 months ago

Honey Badger Sighted in Cape Town Campus: A Rare Find

A rare honey badger, also known as a ratel, was sighted near the University of Cape Town's Institute for Communities…

5 months ago

The Unforgettable Saga of Valor on the Otter Trail

Two female hikers were swept out to sea and trapped in a rocky gulley along the Otter Trail in South…

5 months ago

An Extraordinary Incident: Confronting a Black Mamba Hidden in a Leaf Blower

Snake catcher Nick Evans had a unique challenge when he confronted a 2.4meter black mamba hiding inside a leaf blower…

5 months ago

The Imperative to Counterbalance Illegal Pet Ownership: A Tale of Pi, The Lion Cub

Pi, a lion cub, was rescued from cruel conditions in Lebanon where he was exploited as a selfie prop and…

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