New malaria drug excites researchers
The drug is effective against resistant parasites and shows no adverse side effects, researchers say.
Report warns of more tragedies like Marikana
The Marikana stand-off will not be an isolated incident if South African mining companies continue to ignore their corporate social responsibilities.
Platinum belt’s social ills fuel unrest
The "macho culture" at platinum mines in North West is a major social ill behind the flare-up of violence that has left at least 10 people dead.
Jab for birth control gets jumbo roll-out
The birth control vaccine for elephants has been shown to be 95% effective and is far more preferable to culling, researchers say.
Race on to secure life after Kyoto
Concerned countries want a new phase of the protocol to kick in immediately after it expires, writes Fiona Macleod.
South Africa at core of illicit ape trade
Pet owners in Asia are snapping up ‘pocket’ primates provided by traders in South Africa. Fiona Macleod reports
Green labelling gets red light
A plan to alert consumers to ecofriendly products has ended with the closure of a government agency, writes Fiona Macleod.
Officials turn a blind eye to the smuggling of wild lions
Even proof of the routes used between Botswana and South Africa has not alarmed the authorities, writes Fiona Macleod.
Quotas distinctly fishy, locals say
Fishermen believe the new ‘experimental’ permits are an ANC ploy to gain their votes. Fiona Macleod reports.
Construction could claim heritage site
Struggle veterans and suburbanites have come together to save ancestral land from development. Fiona Macleod reports.
