One Billion Trees Takes Root
South Africa’s one-billion-tree programme is taking root, linking environmental restoration with heritage as communities plant trees to strengthen climate resilience and preserve memory across communities....
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Rhino Numbers Rise Despite Poaching
South Africa’s rhino population grew 4.9% by the end of 2025, while conservation and law-enforcement efforts continue protecting animals from persistent poaching pressure nationwide in...
Scientists Move To Protect Sardine Stocks
South Africa is strengthening monitoring and temporarily limiting sardine catches as scientists work to protect fish stocks following an unusual mortality event along parts of...
Tshwane Tackles Air Pollution And E-Waste
Tshwane residents will be encouraged to tackle air pollution and safely dispose of electronic waste as South Africa marks International Day of Clean Air for...
Partnerships Strengthen Vulture Conservation Efforts
South Africa is strengthening vulture conservation through a national partnership bringing government, conservation organisations, researchers, communities and the private sector together to protect threatened species....
South Africa Targets 10 Million Trees
South Africa will use Arbor Month to drive one of its most ambitious greening campaigns yet, with 10 million trees targeted for planting on Heritage...
Greenbelt Restoration Creates Local Work
Around 200 participants are restoring a 2.18-hectare greenbelt in Brackenham, linking the removal of invasive alien plants and illegal waste with employment and skills development....
BRAG: DFFE Showcases Green Economy Opportunities
South Africa’s environmental programmes are creating thousands of work, training and enterprise opportunities, positioning the green economy as an increasingly important pathway for young people....
South Africa Targets Eight Million Hectares
South Africa is targeting the restoration and sustainable management of eight million hectares of degraded landscapes, linking healthier land to food security, water resilience and...
Community Climate Solutions Gain BRICS Support
Community-led climate adaptation and traditional knowledge were placed at the centre of South Africa’s contribution to the 12th BRICS Environment Ministerial Meeting in India. Deputy...