The vote, which required a three-quarter majority to pass, resulted in a tally of 39 Yes, 25 No, three Abstentions, and two Not Present.

Some community members and a provincial government official fear that mining will result in pollution and that it will disrupt the tranquillity of the area. This would, in turn, drive away tourists.

Captive Bred Lions destined for canned hunting or slaughter for their bones are not protected by South Africa’s animal welfare laws. The Departments responsible for their welfare and regulating the industry are simply ‘passing the buck’.

Happy rangers, less danger? Kruger National Park officials are determined to put their staff first in the battle against poaching.

Sarah Ferguson is an ambassador for SPAR Eastern Cape’s Stop Plastic campaign and recently swam 100km over a six-day period.

While tourists fork out the big bucks to take selfies with lions in captivity, a lot of that money is going towards very sinister practices.

The new, 100% compostable Butterfly Cup eliminates plastic lids and prevents splashes, leaks and drips…and it is avaialbe in South Africa!

Dogged by allegations of bribery and unethical operators, a dodgy permitting system, and the contentious hunting of so-called ‘problem animals’ – Namibia’s hunting community has now been forced into silence by its own government.

Confused about Jozi’s plan for recycling? Let us talk you through it…

Africa’s ancient and instantly recognisable baobab trees which have lived for millennia have suddenly begun dying within the space of a few years of one another.

Given just a few weeks to become “eco-compliant”, Joburg residents will have to learn fast.

Get ready for big changes at Pick n Pay.

And to celebrate, the company is going to step up innovation, drive economic empowerment and environmental stewardship over the next 90 years.

95% of South Africans don’t recycle. But that’s all about to change.

Excellent, eco-friendly news for the municipality.

Perhaps Cape Town should know better than anywhere else about the perils of a changing climate. That’s why The President Hotel make a big deal – and a great meal – out of Earth Hour.

The Durban shoreline is facing a critical challenge as billions of tiny plastic pellets continue to wash up onto the shore. We take a look at the current “nurdle” crisis.

That’s another popular company to stop serving drinks with plastic straws. And it begs the question – why are more places not doing this?

Prince Harry is no stranger to southern Africa having visited many of times. And today the Royal Prince was officially appointed President of African Parks.

South Africa is well known for its wide variety of animal species, from elephants to primates, but that doesn’t mean you have the right to pet them.

11 billion blocks of cheese. Why can’t we live in THAT country?

Activists are rallying against the environmentally and economically unfriendly power deal

Even though green technology is nothing new, the revolution of green technology today, is.

Can’t we just start doing this at our big supermarkets too?

These infographics break down the most endangered animals in Africa. What threatens them and just how badly endangered they are.

John Hume believes regulating the market will significantly reduce poaching…

The women travelled to ten countries and met with 37 organisations to see what is being done about the depleting elephant numbers in Africa.

Dumisani Gwala has had his trial postponed 14 times. Hmm…

A group of scientists from Port Elizabeth recently developed a ground-breaking product that could eradicate the use of non-biodegradable plastic bags.

This one does not go easy on the heartstrings…

Capetonian or not, these tips can also help save money on your water bills and ensure you do your bit for the planet

Creatures of the deep making a home in Mother City waters? Not quite.

A panel of academics and scientists explain the damages to the Earth, the economy and US moral standing in the world by Trump’s decision to abandon the Paris climate accord.

Global anti-fossil fuel movement 350.org is coming to Cape Town in May and the Mother City had best be ready.

What I’ve learned during my years on this planet is that animals are brilliant, and most humans aren’t. Thankfully, the people behind Rhinos In Africa are above brilliance, and they are working hard to preserve the lives of rhinos across the continent.

A network of EU experts helps monitor food safety, banking conduct and medicines. And no-one seems to have a plan for replacing them.

The world famous wine farm’s new conferencing facilities are greener than ever and leading the way in South Africa.

Ray Nolan knows something has to be done about the environment, so he’s started a project that is helping rebuild the Garden Route, one tree at a time.

Small changes, big difference.

In Kaziranga, a national park in north-eastern India, rangers shoot people to protect rhinos.

Understanding the best food option is getting complicated. Enter the new flexitarians.

That’s right, a new power plant that converts solid waste into energy is opening in Athlone and it’s the first of its kind on the continent.

Our oceans are quite literally, full of sh*t.

Talk about state of the art agriculture!

The Mother City is going even greener, with plans to start replacing the current MyCiTi buses with electric-powered buses as of next year.

Under funded and under resources, the anti-poaching team who has been globally recognised is appealing to the world for their support.

A big science win for Mzansi.

A group of 10 courageous women will travel 10 000kms through 10 countries while they visit elephant conservation efforts on the continent in a quest to raise funds and awareness.

Dean Fredericks, a South African currently living in Taiwan, has captured some incredible footage of a shipwreck off the coast of New Taipei City.

Conservationists around the world feel that they have done almost everything possible to save the rhinos in South Africa from poachers – from fencing them in, to assigning anti-poaching rangers, to cutting off the rhinos’ horns to make them less appealing. One conservationist has come up with the only solution he thinks will work – moving the rhinos to Australia.

If you don’t have green fingers, these terrarium lamps are perfect for you.

Three years of construction and the South African and Saudi governments’ R5 billion solar power project is a go.

Despite years of petitioning against fracking, government has announced that shale gas exploration in the Karoo will start within the next 12 months.

What would you think of your favourite snacks if you really knew where they came from? Well, here’s a campaign that’ll bring home the impact of some food processes on the environment; while ticking the entertainment value box as well.

South Africa’s leopard population remains a mystery, but the Department of Environmental Affairs are taking no chances.

For the first time since 2007, the number of poached rhino decreased in South Africa, but the increase in numbers in South Africa’s neighbouring countries means the fight is far from over.

In the preamble to an article posted on Untold Africa towards the end of 2015, I wrote: “Hunting, especially trophy hunting, is a topic guaranteed to get a lot of people very hot under the collar very quickly, especially among those polarised into the stridently ‘for’ camp and the often even more strident ‘under no circumstances’ camp.

According to the City of Cape Town, beached whales are a fairly regular occurrence this time of the year.

Operating a successful property development company in SA can be a tough gig, but MSP developments does it oh so well; all the better for those of us who want to invest in property.

Scientists think Africa is particularly vulnerable to climate change due to its poverty levels, large areas with scarce water sources and rain-fed agricultural production. This factsheet, the second on the topic of climate change, explores these reasons.

The Japanese government, despite a ruling by the International Court of Justice, has decided that it will resume its suspended minke whaling programme.

Frightening levels of E-coli pollution found on beaches from Cape Town to Durban still spell disaster for beachgoers this December.

Looking forward to going to the Cape Town beaches this summer, think again. e-Coli contamination may keep you at bay as 50 million liters of raw sewage is pumped into the Cape’s oceans daily…

If you’d happily pour all your cleaning products into your drinking water and still feel safe, you’re using the right products. Essentially, this is what we are doing. If everything we use goes back into the earth, why are we still using toxic products?

The third Shell Eco-marathon highlights international high school and university talent in the field of design, specifically focusing on energy efficiency… pretty neat.

The Snake Eagle Thinking Path which was launched in the Karoo town of Matjiesfontein is making a statement.

You might have heard of the Maasai Warrior cricket team before. They are a group of Maasai Warriors who are playing cricket to spread a positive message.

It might not appease the political ambitions of some in South Africa, but the Dutch have developed a system capable of tapping into plants as a source of passive energy.

It’s a steep challenge, but these folks believe they can reforest around a billion trees per year, with the help of some pretty nifty gadgets.

It took them around 10 years, but these best friends have worked tirelessly at replanting trees around their village.

Ian van Zyl, one of the leading wildlife artists of our time, shares a few thoughts on his art, advice for artists and his thoughts on how a combined effort can stop the destruction of wildlife that is so dear to so many South African hearts. His pop up gallery at La Lucia Mall in Umhlanga ends on the 31 January

The new 96 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic solar power project in South Africa’s Northern Cape province is now online and will help the country meet its critical electricity needs.

The West-African nation has taken a stand against cellphone dumping and is leading the way in Africa for toxic waste recycling.

Whether calling politicians and journalists out on their factual errors, or investigating the rhino horn trade, Julian Rademeyer is not content for corruption to go unnoticed. Rademeyer is in London this week to receive an award for his investigative reporting in ‘Killing for Profit’

Traversing time and continents, Julian Rademeyer’s book brings to life the woes of a wide range of real-life characters, including the CIA and the FBI; antique collectors and art dealers from the US and the UK; Rhodesian Selous Scouts including ex Prime Minister Ian Smith and even South African former military top brass.

Award-winning photojournalist, writer and professional wildlife guide Neil Aldridge has been named the European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2014

Graaff Reinet is to host South Africa’s Big Flag. A 66 hectare flag encompassing everything from a power plant to the world’s largest succulent garden. If this doesn’t fill you with pride…

According to National Parks UK, the purpose of a national park is to ‘conserve and enhance natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage, and to promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of national parks by the public.’ Why shouldn’t London, with all its green space, cultural heritage and diverse wildlife, be one too?

You don’t need to move mountains to add to the sustainable revolution, just have a look at how these eco-entrepreneurs are making a difference, in their truly South African way.

Will the Department remove all welfare-based provisions for elephants? The Department of Environmental Affairs has been discussing amendments to the Elephant Norms and Standards last week

World’s tallest land mammal threatened by conflict with humans, habitat loss, war, and disease

It’s not just rhinos, elephants and big cats that are under threat of extinction. Here are five less glamorous but equally endangered South African animals.

After nine months of stonewalling, South Africa’s embattled energy giant Eskom has come clean about allegations made in February by Greenpeace South Africa and other activist groups that the parastatal had employed an intelligence agency to spy on environmentalists

Rhino poaching is an alarming problem in South Africa. Despite efforts by conservationists, the media and the general public, poaching continues to be a grave issue in our country. Two South Africans are teaming up to make a change and accept the ultimate challenge.

Conservationists are implementing unmanned airplane programmes that will see drones used to track rhino and poacher movements in a bid to stop poaching

The decaying carcasses of at least 100 elephants were found in Hwange National Park after poachers poisoned the park’s watering holes and land.

An inspirational personal account of Dr William Fowlds’s fight to save the mutilated survivors of rhino poaching, and how this is reshaping attitudes towards a conservation crisis.