South African labels on food to show they’ve been produced in environmentally friendly ways are confusing and unhelpful.

South Africans want to shop more sustainably, according to research published in the journal Sustainable Development. But most can't tell which products are environmentally friendly.

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has issued a direct directive to the new Chief of Staff of the South Sudan People's ...

From rural reservations to shebeens or speakeasies (bars) - wherever black people gathered, they were talking about Ashe's ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizes the importance of giving a voice to the Global South in a speech in Ghana.

Most of us can name a few national airlines without even thinking. Emirates instantly brings the UAE to mind, and Qantas proudly flies as 'The Spirit of Australia. These national carriers are symbols ...

Few conservationists have shaped the public conversation around wildlife protection quite like Peter Knights. Best known for ...

Keynote address by Dr Dion George, MP Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and The Environment at the Rhino Renaissance campaign launch in Skukuza Boma. Honourable delegates from fello ...

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An estimated 26 per cent of Africa’s freshwater fish species are threatened (including those assessed as Critically ...

South Africa has for decades been a medical research powerhouse, yet its stature has been little known to people outside the field.

South Africa's national bird, the Blue Crane, is in trouble. Until just 15 years ago, numbers of this stately bird -- a firm favourite of nature lovers -- were increasing well.