SA’s national zoo frees its last elephant
Johannesburg – The last elephant in South Africa’s national zoo has been released into a reserve by a wildlife... Read more
22 Aug, 2024
Vets are leaving South Africa in droves
Cows graze on a township field in Cape Town. The shortage of vets is worst in rural areas. Photo:... Read more
20 Aug, 2024
SA records slight dip in rhino poaching after dehorning
Johannesburg – Rhino poaching in South Africa dipped in the first half of 2024, with a major drop noted... Read more
2 Aug, 2024
SA to trial vaccination of seals after first rabies outbreak
Johannesburg – Cape fur seals with rabies have infected at least seven people in South Africa and vaccinations will... Read more
1 Aug, 2024
Judge rules for ‘road’ in legal clash with ‘toads’
The Western Cape High Court has dismissed an attempt by Noordhoek environmentalists to set aside approval for a road... Read more
25 Apr, 2024
WATCH | Surprise visit: Hippo wanders through Cape Town suburb
Cape Town – A hippo’s unexpected visit to a suburban street in Cape Town reportedly surprised residents on Saturday,... Read more
15 Apr, 2024
Bird flu detected in US dairy cattle
Houston – Cows at dairy farms in Texas and Kansas tested positive for a contagious strain of bird flu in... Read more
28 Mar, 2024
At least 100 elephants dead in Zimbabwe drought
Johannesburg – At least 100 elephants have died in Zimbabwe’s biggest national park as water holes have dried up,... Read more
12 Dec, 2023
Diseases on farms in SA: recent outbreaks point to weaknesses in the system
Wandile Sihlobo, Stellenbosch University South Africa has had a number of outbreaks of animal diseases in recent months that... Read more
14 Nov, 2023
UK govt bans American XL bully dogs after fatal attacks
London — American XL bully dogs will be banned in England and Wales from the end of the year,... Read more
7 Nov, 2023
