Ocean Watch In deep: From barbel fishing to basking sharks Young South Africans get little exposure to sea life, and that’s part of the reason sharks are demonised. Njabulo Mduli, tells about his journey from fear to fascination and shares a few facts about three big, but lesser-known, beasts. Written by RR August 27, 2020August 12, 2021
Uncategorized We must build a new Africa on foundation of respect FOR quite some time, I have been wondering how we are going to redefine the way we interact with each other in this new world, writes Francois du Toit. Not just because we are in the midst of a pandemic, but simply because we cannot expect infinite growth on a finite planet. To believe that, […] Written by rovingreporters August 15, 2020August 15, 2020
Social & Justice Covid-19 has not dampened a young girl’s joyous spirit We managed to end apartheid and survived HIV and AIDS. What will stop us from overcoming Covid-19? asks 12-year-old, Iviwe Blaai, a Grade 7 learner at Ithuba Wild Coast Community College near Mzamba Mouth in the Eastern Cape. As I am sitting at my desk, I can already hear the president says this pandemic is […] Written by rovingreporters August 15, 2020December 18, 2020
Environment Pandemic poet chimes with the times Fatima Khan explores the genesis of the poem, “We fell asleep in one world and woke in another”,which went viral in the wake of Covid-19. Written by rovingreporters August 9, 2020November 15, 2021
Conservation Watch Environment Zululand pangolin project launched . . . where the species became locally extinct 70 years ago Written by rovingreporters August 9, 2020August 9, 2020
Conservation Watch Environment “We must get 30% of earth’s natural resources protected by 2030” The world is paying a heavy price for the exploitation of wild species and wild places, deforestation, uncontrolled expansion of agriculture, intensification of farming, and infrastructure development, says Chris Galliers, President of the International Ranger Federation. Fred Kockott reports Galliers said unbridled exploitation of natural resources modified the interface between people and wildlife, creating a ‘perfect […] Written by rovingreporters August 7, 2020August 9, 2020